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📣 Funding opportunity for #weedscience innovators! The #WSSA is now accepting proposals for its 2026 Innovative Grants Program 📝 Letter of Intent due: Sept. 1, 2026 📄 Full proposal due: Oct. 1, 2026 Visit wssa.net/innovative-gra… for submission details & instructions

USDA-NIFA has announced several upcoming funding opportunities! Please see email for submission information & application details. #WSSA #weedscience #invasiveplants #agriculture #cropproduction #USDA

We caught the #WSSA Science Policy Leadership team for the fly-in, advocating for science-informed decision-making & the critical work happening across #agriculture, natural resources, #invasivespecies management, & environmental stewardship. Thank you all!

Historic #drought conditions in NE & across some of the US are reshaping ag operations. Producers report that conditions are so bad that "even weeds are struggling to germinate." 🔗 nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-a… #WSSA #climatechange #agriculture #livestock #irrigation #cropproduction

📣 May 14 - webinar from MSU on postemergence #weedcontrol in field crops! To register & learn more: canr.msu.edu/news/virtual-b… #WSSA #herbicide #herbicideresistance #invasiveplants #cropproduction #foodsupply #sustainableagriculture #agriculture

Productive week on Capitol Hill for #WSSA!🌿 Strong support for capacity funds & IR-4, progress on #EPA PRIA backlog, and focus on rebuilding USDA-ARS #weedscience expertise. Repeated visits are making an impact - staffers recognize our priorities. #sciencepolicy #agriculture

Weather conditions, delays, and reduced herbicide flexibility might make weed control challenging this coming season in the Midwest. brownfieldagnews.com/news/rain-wind… #WSSA #weedscience #invasiveplants

One man's battle against invasive #buckthorn and #honeysuckle and his use of #prescribedfire yield noticeable results for native restoration efforts! evanstonroundtable.com/2026/05/02/eva… #WSSA #weedscience #fire #wildlife #prescribedburn

📣Laser weeding shows promise! New research from the #WSSA shows laser technology can effectively control turfgrass weeds - offering a potential non-chemical alternative w/ improved efficiency & reduced energy use!! wssa.net/2026/04/laser-… #weedscience #technology #turf

📅 Save the Date!!! Join the Weed Science Society of America for the 2027 Annual Meeting at the Grand Hyatt in Denver! We’re gathering for science, collaboration, and connection - mark your calendars now! #WSSA #weedscience #WSSA2027 #invasiveplants

Fire-adapted #invasiveplants are increasing #wildfire risk in the U.S. by promoting more frequent and intense burns - creating a feedback loop that reshapes ecosystems, threatens #biodiversity, & property. Webinar on May 6 at noon CST. wssa.net/2026/04/fire-a… #weedscience #fire

Thurman Johnson found Washington state’s second known Palmer amaranth population outside of a Safeway -- and then found waterhemp seeds shortly afterward. The origin? Bird seed! Read this week’s article to learn more about how commercially-available seeds are spreading herbicide-resistant weeds around the nation: growiwm.org/crisis-at-the-…

S11 E12 is out now! This week we welcome Dr. Katie Dentzman of Iowa State Univ. to explore the human and social dimensions of herbicide resistance management! Thanks to our sponsors and supporters @ncipmc and @CropNetwork 🤩

On #EarthDay, we recognize the #growers, #farmers, #scientists, and managers who manage weeds with care - protecting crops, ecosystems, and the health of our working and natural lands. 🌱 Happy Earth Day from #WSSA! #weedscience #earthmonth #invasiveplants

🎒🌱 A new program in rural #Oklahoma is getting kids outside & engaged in #invasivespecies #science - through hands-on “backpacks” filled with tools like bug nets, journals, & activities focused on #forests. kosu.org/local-news/202… #WSSA #weedscience #STEM #kids #earthmonth

In #Wisconsin #lakes, native #aquaticplants play a critical role - supporting fish habitat, stabilizing sediments, & improving #waterquality. But sometimes, management is needed. riponpress.com/news/weeds-vir… #WSSA #invasiveplants #weedscience

#Drones, #AI, & massive datasets are transforming how we detect and track #invasivespecies - enabling early detection, landscape-scale mapping, & targeted management. wvnews.com/news/wvnews/dr… #WSSA #EDRR #technology

🌱 #EarthMonth highlights the power of #science in protecting ecosystems, food supply, #habitats, and more.... #WSSA #weedscience #invasiveplants #agriculture #cropproduction #food #sustainability

Missed our latest webinar? 😭 Catch up with the recording now: buff.ly/IRqtca1 🥳 Learn how to choose the right spray tech for the right farm - and get a sneak peak of Peter Newman's new decision making model!

📢 #WSSA community - don’t miss the Organic Agriculture Research & Extension Initiative (OREI) Technical Assistance Webinar! nifa.usda.gov/events/organic…? #WSSA #weedscience #agriculture