weeds

Kansas State University researchers says they’ve made a big discovery, which could have broad implications in agriculture.  Researchers say they found how weeds have evolved resistance to glyphosate over a short period of time.  The research ...

Washington State University crop and soil science experts will share the latest tools in the fight against farm weeds Wednesday.  The 2017 Weed Science Field Tour, will run from 1:30 to 5 p.m., at the R.J. Cook Agronomy Farm near Pullman.  ...

The first month of fall has seen above average precipitation and that could bring some trouble for winter wheat growers.   WSU’s Drew Lyon sayidthe forecast shows more rain on the way and that will mean a lot of winter annual grasses that will start infesting winter wheat fields.   “...

With record wildfires over the past couple of years, many landowners in North Central Washington are fighting weeds and invasive plants that thrive in those conditions.   WSU Regional Extension Specialist for Whitman County Steve Van Vleet these plants are dangerous for several reasons.  ...

In the ongoing effort to improve fish and wildlife habitat in Oregon, the planting of desirable grasses and other vegetation to control erosion and siltation is very important.  But it doesn’t do any good if what is planted is infested with weed seeds.   “Prevention is c...