The countdown is ON for the 2026 NCWSS/WSWS Joint Student Weed Contest! Visit this link for Contest details, rules, and check email for lodging tips: https://ncwss.org/weed-contest/ #WSWS #NCWSS #weedscience #invasiveplants

Leafy spurge is flowering now in much of the west, so it's a critical time to prevent seed production. This guide from Univ of ID Extension can help! https://content-hub.uidaho.edu/api/public/content/d11fa4d1b1914ad5aff7ef2895feea07?v=dc0ed87a #WSWS #leafyspurge #invasiveplants #weedscience

Mule deer are facing a a multitude of challenges - disease, fractured habitat, and loss of food source & altered migrations due to #cheatgrass. https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/01/11/cheatgrass-invasion-from-scorching-fire-threatens-wyoming-mule-deer-habitat/#cheatgrass #WSWS #invasiveplants #weedscience

📣 The #WSWS Spring 2026 Newsletter is now avail!! Visit https://wsweedscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-Spring-Newsletter.pdf#WSWS #weedscience #westernweeds #invasiveplants

On this day of remembrance, we honor those lost in service and their families left behind. #memorialday #WSWS

📣#Washington DNR is offering FREE #forestry assistance to those living in the western #Cascades!! https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/washington-state-helps-overwhelmed-landowners-tackle-invasive-plants-wildfire-risk/281-261be831-f190-4852-b8fc-a4b56a3ea54b#Washington#forestry#Cascades#WSWS #weedscience #invasiveplants

Weed field days coming next month to SE #Oregon (Jun 11) & southern #Idaho (Jun 24)! https://capitalpress.com/2026/05/14/weed-field-days-planned-in-se-oregon-south-idaho/#google_vignette#Oregon#Idaho#google_vignette#WSWS #cropproduction #weedscience #agriculture #foodsupply

Hawaiʻi’ is especially vulnerable to #invasivespecies, which can cause major damage to the #environment, #agriculture and #publichealth. https://manoa.hawaii.edu/ovprs/uh-leads-states-fight-against-invasive-species-nearly-100-projects-topping-33m/#invasivespecies#environment#agriculture#publichealth#WSWS #weedscience #hawaii

It's #ThrowbackThursday, and let's have a look at the Proceedings from the 2nd Annual Western Weed Control Conference, from June 9, 1939, in Berkeley, CA. https://wsweedscience.org/wp-content/uploads/WSWS-Proceedings-1939-Western-Weed-Control-Conference.pdf#ThrowbackThursday #WSWS #weedscience #invasiveplants

USDA Projects Smallest US Wheat Harvest Since 1972 Due to Plains Drought USDA forecasts historic wheat lows and record soybean gains amid drought, trade tensions, and rising input costs for the 2026/27 season. #drought #wheat #soybean www.agweb.com/news/usda-pr...

Looking to improve spray efficiency in orchard systems? Join UC Orchard Spray Nozzle Day on May 29 at Kearney REC in Parlier for hands-on demos, nozzle comparisons, and research-based guidance on coverage & drift management. Register by May 26. #UCCE ucanr.edu/blog/food-bl...

Students in #Arizona are harvesting #buffelgrass to make adobe bricks. 🌵 https://www.kold.com/2026/05/06/turning-an-invasive-grass-into-homes-ua-students-make-buffelgrass-adobe-bricks/#Arizona#buffelgrass#WSWS #weedscience #invasiveplants #housingshortage #wildfires #weedmanagement #sustainability #housing

It's not just #SouthDakota, but the extreme #drought is shifting #crop production, #wildfire behavior, #agriculture, and #weedmanagement across the west. https://www.agriculture.com/it-s-like-it-didn-t-even-rain-drought-persists-in-south-dakota-11971148#SouthDakota#drought#crop#wildfire#agriculture#weedmanagement#WSWS #weedscience #agronomy

🌿 Wetlands are among the most valuable ecosystems on Earth -y et they face growing threats from #climatechange, #invasivespecies, nuisance weeds, urbanization, and development. https://geology.utah.gov/water/wetlands/wetlands-in-utah/#climatechange#invasivespecies#WSWS #americanwetlandsmonth

New research shows that when #wildfires intersect with seismic lines, they can actually slow the spread of weeds. https://thegatewayonline.ca/2026/04/wildfires-along-seismic-lines-may-reduce-spread-of-invasive-species/#wildfires #WSWS #weedscience #biodiversity #geology #invasiveplants #nativeplants

🌱🔥 Fire-adaptive #weeds are intensifying #wildfire cycles, learn more in upcoming CAST webinar Catch the webinar May 6: https://cast-science.org/events/webinar-release-integrated-management-of-fire-adapted-invasive-plants-that-change-wildfire-regimes/#weeds#wildfire#WSWS #invasiveplants #weedscience #rangelands

Protecting our #forests means protecting #cleanwater, healthy soils, & resilient ecosystems...and the clean air we breathe. 💚 Happy #ArborDay from #WSWS! 🌲🌎

Calling all #weedscientists! 🌿📚 What’s your favorite #weedscience book - textbook, field guide, history, or even a fun read? Share your top picks with the #WSWS community in the comments below! #worldbookday #themoreyouknow

Happy #EarthDay from the Western Society of Weed Science - advancing #weedscience stewardship to protect our lands, waters, and ecosystems. 🌎🌱 #WSWS #conservation #landmanagement #invasivespecies #earthmonth #nativeplantmonth

On #VancouverIsland, volunteers have spent 20 yrs removing invasive #Scotchbroom. What started small has made a real impact! https://thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/broombusters-celebrates-20-years-of-removing-scotch-broom-on-vancouver-island#VancouverIsland#Scotchbroom#WSWS #nationalhighfiveday #weedscience #makingadifference

Quick reminder about upcoming 2026 WSWS/NCWSS Joint Student Weed Contest! 📅 July 29-30, 2026 📍Bayer Water Utilization Center, Gothenburg, NE ⏰ Registration form due May 1 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Final team composition due July 10 https://wsweedscience.org/student-resources/ #WSWS #NCWSS #weedscience #invasiveplants

🌾 This #EarthMonth, we recognize the role of #weedscience in sustaining western landscapes. From #rangelands to #crops to #fire suppression and #habitat, smart management protects resources for future generations. #WSWS #invasiveplants #conservation

Water conservation works, but climate change is outpacing it: Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas offer a glimpse of the future When drought becomes an urban water crisis, a city’s first step is often to limit lawn watering and encourage everyone to conserve. #drought theconversation.com/water-conser...

The US just had its warmest March ever, by a historic margin March 2026 was a historic month for temperatures in the US, fueled by an extraordinary and prolonged heat wave that shattered temperature records across much of the West, per a new report released by NOAA. 🧪 abcnews.com/US/us-hottes...

What if you could grow fresh food? No soil, no yard, just a balcony? UC Master Gardeners of Orange County are making it happen with a hands-on hydroponics program, earning 1st place in the 2026 Search for Excellence. #volunteermonth bit.ly/4cvgonA

The NIFA OREI Technical Assistance Webinar is scheduled for... 📅 April 13, 2026 https://www.nifa.usda.gov/events/organic-agriculture-research-extension-initiative-technical-assistance-webinar?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= #WSWS #agriculture #weedscience

Upcoming NIFA Webinar for USDA General Terms & Conditions Update: April 15, 1 pm CDT To register, visit: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_CRJDTyIMSYuxE0x8S0nzTQ?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=#/registration#/registration #WSWS #weedscience #invasiveplants

📣 It is time for submissions for the Spring 2026 #WSWS Newsletter!! The deadline for submitting articles and reports is April 15, 2026. Please send your submissions to [email protected]. #invasiveplants #weedscience #westernweeds

The National Park Service is trying out adaptive invasive plant treatment programs that save time & money & yield benefits beyond park boundaries. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/psv40n1_how-to-build-adaptive-invasive-plant-treatment-programs.htm #WSWS #weedscience #weedmanagement #invasiveplants

Invasive annual grasses are rapidly reshaping #Montana’s #rangelands, reducing forage for #wildlife & #livestock, & increasing #wildfire risk. https://www.fairfieldsuntimes.com/news/state/invasive-annual-grasses-in-montana/article_c93650f8-9792-5d99-a78e-4e8266ab0cce.html#Montana’s#rangelands#wildlife#livestock#wildfire#WSWS #weedscience #EDRR

Stinknet's return to the #SaltRiverValley in Arizona increases risk to native plants, #wildfire, & allergies. https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/arizona/valley-residents-urged-to-remove-stinknet-arizona/75-5071c1e3-c1d6-47ea-9ffa-6b1b1aed120a#SaltRiverValley#wildfire#WSWS #weedscience #publichealth #invasiveplants

California, like many locations, is under attack from #invasiveplants. This recent article by UC Ag & Natural Resources explains more... https://ucanr.edu/blog/pests-urban-landscape/article/invasive-species-natures-troublemakers#invasiveplants #WSWS #weedscience #weedmanagment #invasivespecies

Stuck in the middle....#weedmanagement sometimes gets thwarted by political disorder and bureaucratic red tape. https://undark.org/2026/03/16/arundo-donax-bureaucracy/#weedmanagement #WSWS #invasiveplants #weedscience #policy

Update on #biocontrol efforts for #weedmanagement in #Montana... https://www.kpax.com/news/western-montana-news/montana-biocontrol-project-bugs-battling-invasive-weeds#biocontrol#weedmanagement#Montana#WSWS #weedscience #invasiveplants

WSWS Past President Carl Coburn prepares to pass the leadership of our Society over to now President Nevin Lawrence at the business meeting last Thursday during #WSWS2026 in Tucson. Thank you for your service, Carl, and we're excited for this next chapter with Nevin! #WSWS #weedscience

Weed science students socializing with #WSWS President Nevin Lawrence, Breanne Tidemann, Phil Banks, and Greg Dahl following dining at the #WSWS2026 Student night out in Tucson last week! #invasiveplants #weedscience #gradstudents #mentoringmatters

Plant anatomist Katherine Esau helped transform our understanding of plant structure & function. Her research laid the foundation for generations of plant scientists & continues to inspire the field of #weedscience. #WSWS #internationalwomensday #womeninscience #womeninweedscience

A few shots from the opening welcome social at #WSWS2026 in Tucson, AZ! These times of gathering with colleagues are so important for mentoring, networking, and catching up together! #WSWS #invasiveplants #weedscience

Welcome to Tucson for #WSWS2026! We're excited you're here! Our week kicked off with the Board of Directors meeting on Monday. Thank you to our leadership team for your service and direction! #WSWS #invasiveplants #weedscience

#WSWS is accepting contributions for the silent auction to benefit the Elena Sanchez Memorial Scholarship. Please consider making a donation! https://wsweedscience.org/annual-meeting-silent-auction/#!form/2023SilentAuctionDonation#WSWS #weedscience #invasiveplants

In this episode, Alyssa Essman and Sarah Lancaster talk with Washington State University toxicologist Dr. Allan Felsot for a Toxicology 101 crash course. https://waragainstweeds.libsyn.com/s11-e2-toxicology-101 #WSWS #weedscience #nationalpesticidesafetyeducationmonth

We're #hiring! We’re looking for a UC Cooperative Extension Specialist in Food Safety, Drones, & Spectral Analysis to help tackle food safety challenges in specialty crops using tools like drones & sensors, all while supporting organic & regenerative #ag! recruit.ucanr.edu/JPF00368

Climate change is changing native plants AND weeds. As ecosystems shift, proactive monitoring and adaptive management are more important than ever. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/02/a-familiar-tree-turned-up-at-a-shockingly-high-elevation/ #WSWS #invasiveplants #weedscience #climatechange

EPA releases new regulations for the use of dicamba... https://missoulacurrent.com/epa-controversial-herbicide/ #WSWS #weedscience #herbicide #herbicides #growers #cropproduction

February is #NationalPesticideSafetyEducationMonth! It's a good time to revisit continuing education....https://pesticidestewardship.org/national-pesticide-safety-education-month/#NationalPesticideSafetyEducationMonth #WSWS #weedscience #jobsafety #invasiveplants #agriculture

This is a friendly reminder that the #WSWS2026 Annual Meeting is quickly approaching, taking place March 2–5, 2026 in Tucson. If you have not yet booked your hotel, please note the deadline for group rates is tomorrow! https://wsweedscience.org/annual-meeting-2026/#WSWS2026 #WSWS

#WSWS has several different ways that you can contribute to help us advance our mission & support the next generation of #weedscientists! https://wsweedscience.org/annual-meeting-silent-auction/#!form/2023SilentAuctionDonation#WSWS#weedscientists#weedscience #invasiveplants #scholarship #fundraising

Warming temperatures open the door for an Arctic invasion of weeds. https://www.earth.com/news/thousands-of-non-native-plants-could-invade-the-arctic/ #WSWS #invasiveplants #weedscience #climatechange #tourism #shipping #construction

It's here - the #WSWS Winter 2026 Newsletter! Don't miss the latest news & updates for our Society! https://wsweedscience.org/wsws-newsletters/#WSWS #invasiveplants #weedscience #agriculture #weedmanagement