SALINAS, Calif. — The smell of burnt vegetation wafted through a lettuce field here one recent summer morning as nearly 200 farmers, academics and engineers gathered to witness the future of automated ...

Controlling weeds in oilseed rape is vital for successful establishment, as the seedlings are vulnerable to competition from vigorous weeds. This is especially the case in a dry autumn when crops are ...

No matter the diligence or determination you have, weeds tend to creep into every nook and cranny of lawns, gardens, sidewalks, and driveways. In addition to being an eyesore, they compete with other ...

As the battle against herbicide-resistant weeds grows more complex and the economic pressures on corn production mount, it’s important to leverage advanced and integrated approaches to weed management ...

Old equipment can save days of labor for farms of a few acres or more. How do farmers control weeds? Learn about the advantages of mechanical weed control equipment for small farms. I was frustrated ...

When it comes to pesticides, even the ones that sound benign can be dangerous, unless you know what you’re doing. By Margaret Roach It sounds like the setup for a joke, but it isn’t. More than 2,200 ...

Members of the umbelliferae broad-leaved weed family must be identified and dealt with specifically in the spring, as autumn herbicide strategies do not target them. Cow parsley is the most widely ...

Keeping your lawn neat and free from weeds is a vital aspect of lawn maintenance, and it’s critical to choose an appropriate weed killer for your St. Augustine grass. This type of grass, prevalent in ...

Invasive species of plants can make gardening and yard work a real pain. And the most noxious weeds—the ones that choke out other species, are harmful to pets or kids, and can even damage ...

As lawmakers move to slash property taxes, Weed & Pest Districts are asking the public to take them at their word — even as ...