Wednesday Field Tour To Focus On Fighting Weeds

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.

“Our Weed Science Tour is a unique way for growers, crop consultants, company representatives and university researchers to look at research plots together and discuss some of the latest technologies for weed management in wheat and pulse crops,” said Drew Lyon, Endowed Chair in Small Grains Extension and Research at WSU.

Lyon and Ian Burke, Associate Professor of Weed Science, will lead the discussions.  Event registration is free and will begin at 1 p.m. at the Plant Pathology building adjacent to the Cook Farm. Plot tours will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Light refreshments will be served throughout the day, and a catered social hour follows the tour.

Topics will include:

• Broadleaf Weed Control in Pulse Crops
• Mayweed Chamomile Control in Winter Wheat
• Italian Ryegrass Control in Winter Wheat
• Weed Control In Spring Wheat
• Herbicide Resistance Update

Idaho and Washington pesticide recertification credits have been obtained.  Directions to R.J. Cook Agronomy Farm can be found HERE.

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