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Sarah Ward

WSSA Director of Publications

Tackling Weeds in Winter Strawberry Crops – Drip by Drip!

Sarah Ward | 1 Dec 2017

Since the U.S. EPA’s 2005 ban of methyl bromide, winter strawberry growers have faced a perplexing dilemma.  How do you control those pesky broadleaf weeds, grasses and nutsedge species that emerge through the transplanting holes in polyethylene mulch?…


It’s Not Your Imagination. Waterhemp Is Getting Tougher to Control!

Sarah Ward | 18 Nov 2017

Waterhemp is already one of the most problematic weeds in the Midwest and South. But researchers writing in the latest edition of the journal Weed Science say its control challenges are getting even tougher.  Waterhemp is developing a significant level of resistance to multiple herbicides, including the auxin herbicides now used as an alternative to glyphosate.…


It’s Time to Paint a More Complete Picture of Invasive Plants

Sarah Ward | 6 Oct 2017

Lots of research has been conducted on the ecology and biology of invasive plants. But are we really any closer to understanding why some plant invaders succeed and others don’t?…


Land Managers Have a New Reason to Remove Invasive Plants

Sarah Ward |

Scientists have discovered an important new reason to focus on removal of invasive plant species. A recent study featured in the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management shows that removing invaders alongside a stream or river can greatly improve the biodiversity of aquatic organisms.…


Is Early Season Control the Key to Conquering Herbicide-Resistant Kochia?

Sarah Ward | 18 Sep 2017

The latest issue of the journal Weed Science contains an article with intriguing new insights about the control of herbicide-resistant kochia, a weed that competes with both dryland and irrigated crops across the Great Plains states.…


Battling Palmer Amaranth in Herbicide-Resistant Soybeans? Choose Your Cover Crop Carefully!

Sarah Ward | 14 Sep 2017

Fall-planted cover crops are frequently a component of integrated weed control programs in herbicide-resistant soybeans. But does it matter which cover crop is used?…


Time to Rethink Control of Invasive Russian Knapweed

Sarah Ward | 3 Aug 2017

A recent study featured in the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management suggests it’s time to rethink control of Russian knapweed, an invasive plant classified as a “noxious weed” in 18 U.S.…


Survey shows knowledge gaps in how to apply auxin herbicides safely

Sarah Ward | 31 Jul 2017

With the recent introduction of soybean and cotton traits resistant to synthetic auxin herbicides, farmers have new, much needed options for managing glyphosate-resistant broadleaf weeds. Researchers writing in the journal Weed Technology say use of the auxins isn’t without risk.


When It Comes to Tillage, Timing Matters!

Sarah Ward | 25 Jul 2017

In a study featured in the most recent edition of Weed Science, a team of researchers tilled four fields every two weeks during the growing season.


Is Palmer Amaranth Developing Traits That Make It Harder to Control?

Sarah Ward | 13 Jun 2017

New research featured in the journal Weed Science, shows “life history” traits may be contributing to crop losses by making Palmer amaranth more aggressive and difficult to control.


Research Shows the Impact of Invasive Plants Can Linger Long After Eradication

Sarah Ward | 18 May 2017

A new study featured in the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management shows the impact of weedy invaders can linger for years.


Research Shows Some Applicator Hoses Can Retain Crop-Damaging Auxin Residues 

Sarah Ward | 18 Apr 2017

Scanning electron microscopic image of two spray hoses showing wear and possible adsorption sites for auxinic herbicides. See article by Cundiff et al.…


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