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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources @ucanr.edu · 2d

Join #UCANR!

We're #hiring an Assistant Director, Government & Community Relations to strengthen partnerships & engage with local, state, & federal leaders.
📍 Davis, CA (hybrid eligible)
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#UCANRJobs

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Anthony Ricciardi @ecoinvasions.bsky.social · 2d

Quote: "Iceland was one of only two mosquito-free havens in the world prior to the discovery, partly due to its cold climate. The only other recorded mosquito-free zone is Antarctica."
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time after record heat

Previously the country was one of the world's only mosquito-free zones.

www.bbc.com

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Dr. Elise Gornish @restorecal.bsky.social · 3d

Stinknet is a relatively new invasive plant in the United States. Take a short survey to help researchers understand how land managers are dealing with this emerging threat: uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Western Society of Weed Science @wsweedsci.bsky.social · 3d

🌵 Calling all #WSWS members!

Proposals will soon open for symposia at the 79th Annual Meeting in Tucson, AZ — March 2–5, 2026.

💡 Topics of broad or local interest encouraged!

#WSWS2026 #weedscience #invasiveplants #crops #weeds #forestry #rangelands

Western Society of Weed Science @wsweedsci.bsky.social · 6d

#WeedAlert from #WSWS: Kochia is spreading north in the Canadian Prairies, & #herbicideresistance is concerning. Farmers report $$$, multiple sprays, & loss of yield.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/kochia-weeds-prairies-agrifoodcanada-food-production-9.6933912

#weedscience

Prairie farmer concerned about food production as invasive weed spreads | CBC Climate Change News

Harvest is close to done on the Prairies, but some farmers' crops are being overrun by kochia, an invasive weed. They hope scientists can stop the spread before food production is affected forever.

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Western Society of Weed Science @wsweedsci.bsky.social · 8d

Jefferson County, CO, will soon open applications for funding for #weedmanagement and targeting #invasiveplants.

https://www.jeffco.us/4595/Noxious-Weed-Eradication---Grant-and-Cos

#WSWS #weedscience

Western Society of Weed Science @wsweedsci.bsky.social · 11d

🌱 Exciting news from #WSWS! The Diversity & Inclusion Committee launched a new Student #Scholarship supporting underrepresented students in #weedscience. 🎓

💚 Donations fund student research, travel & participation in WSWS programs.

👉 https://wsweedscience.org/diversity-and-inclusion/

#DEI

Western Society of Weed Science @wsweedsci.bsky.social · 11d

🧪 UC Extension warns herbicide-resistant #weeds are rising in #treenut systems, especially w/ heavy post-emergence use. Rotate modes of action, use mixtures, & choose wisely!

https://www.aginfo.net/report/63764/California-Tree-Nut-Report/Be-Mindful-of-Herbicide-Resistant-Weeds

#WSWS #weedscience

AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST

Farm of the FutureAmerican entrepreneurs such as Hello Tractor’s Jehiel Oliver are finding opportunities in developing countries.

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Western Society of Weed Science @wsweedsci.bsky.social · 17d

📅 As holiday calendars fill up, don’t forget to save the date for the 2026 WSWS Annual Meeting in Tucson, Arizona! 🌵

We can’t wait to see everyone in the desert sun! ☀️

#WSWS #WSWS2026 #savethedate #weedscience #invasiveplants

Western Society of Weed Science @wsweedsci.bsky.social · 18d

Spooky Plant Alert! 👻

Broomrapes are highly parasitic #weeds that threaten #agriculture, food crops, and more!

https://ow.ly/xtn650X8TUI

#WSWS #weedscience #spookyplants #weirdweeds

Western Society of Weed Science @wsweedsci.bsky.social · 21d

👻🌿 Creepy plant: Elephant’s Head!

This eerie wildflower looks like tiny pink elephant heads — but don’t be fooled by its cute face. It’s a native parasitic plant, latching onto the roots of nearby grasses & sedges to steal nutrients. 😱

#WSWS #spookyplants #weirdweeds #botany

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Western Society of Weed Science @wsweedsci.bsky.social · 24d

⏰***LAST CHANCE****⏰ - Applications for the Elena Sanchez Memorial #WSWS Outstanding Student Scholarship Program are due TOMORROW, OCTOBER 3.

Please visit wsweedscience.org/wp-content/u... to learn more

#weedscience #gradstudents #scholarship #invasiveplants

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Western Society of Weed Science @wsweedsci.bsky.social · Sep 21

🔗 wsweedscience.org/wp-content/u...

#weedscience #invasiveplants

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Western Society of Weed Science @wsweedsci.bsky.social · Sep 21

📣 #WSWS Summer 2025 Newsletter!

~Nominations open for Fellows & Achievement Awards (due Dec 1).
~Student scholarships ($1K each) due Oct 3 + travel grant available.
~Annual Mtg: Mar 2–5, 2026 in Tucson....and MORE!

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Western Society of Weed Science @wsweedsci.bsky.social · Sep 18

📣Calling all #weedscientists who work in #aquaticplantmanagement! 🌱🌊

The Western Aquatic Plant Management Society Annual Meeting is in Coeur d’Alene, ID, March 9–11, 2026.

👉 Info here: wapms.org/2026-Annual-...

#WSWS #weedscience #aquaticweeds #invasiveplants #WAPMS

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DeniseG @denisegutzmer.bsky.social · Sep 9

The National Drought Mitigation Center produces weekly composite drought indices (CDIs), including a short, mid, long and flash drought indicator. The CDIs are calculated using a combination of inputs, depending upon the time frame.

#drought #NDMC 🧪

ndmcblends.unl.edu

These are the National Drought Mitigation Center's composite drought indicators (CDIs) at short, mid, long and flash drought time scales.

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Western Society of Weed Science @wsweedsci.bsky.social · Sep 7

🌱✈️ Invasive weeds hitchhike on wind, pets, clothes, luggage, and even global transport. Once they arrive, eradication is tough- management often becomes a lifelong process.

extension.oregonstate.edu/news/invasiv...

#WSWS #weedscience #weedmanagement #extension #invasiveplants

Invasive weeds can hitchhike into your yard — here’s how to fight back

Keeping weeds at bay can be frustrating, but it can be done.

extension.oregonstate.edu

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Jana Vamosi @jvamosi.bsky.social · Aug 8

Assistant Professor, Freshwater Ecologist, Faculty of Science, University of Calgary in Canada #academicjob careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/1652277...

Assistant Professor, Freshwater Ecologist, Faculty of Science, University of Calgary in Calgary, ...

careers.ucalgary.ca

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MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams @msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social · Sep 2

The Michigan Invasive Species Grants Program just announced their 2025 Request for Proposals. They're hosting a webinar September 9 for those interested in learning more about this opportunity.

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$3.6 million in grants available for invasive species projects in Michigan

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Antonio Vecoli (@tonyveco on X) @tonyveco.bsky.social · Sep 1

🔴⚠️🔥♨️🇨🇦The latest heatwave in NW Canada has boosted again fast #wildfires, with more than 100 fires now in NorthwestTerritories. The town of FortProvidence is in danger and evacuated,close to 500km2 of burn scars⬇️Pyrocumulonimbus by #Sentinel2 on Aug 30 #climateemergency

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Canadian Journal of Plant Science @canjplantsci.bsky.social · Sep 1

Survey of glyphosate- and dicamba-resistant kochia (Bassia scoparia) in Saskatchewan | Sharpe et al.: buff.ly/Ng3EZrs #OpenAccess #herbicideresistant

Canadian Science Publishing

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Western Society of Weed Science @wsweedsci.bsky.social · Sep 1

🌾 #HappyLaborDay from #WSWS! Behind every thriving crop and protected landscape are #weedscientists whose work often goes unseen. Today we recognize the tireless effort of all advancing sustainable weed management. THANK YOU!

#weedscience #laborday

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Western Society of Weed Science @wsweedsci.bsky.social · Aug 27

🌵🔥 The #SonoranDesert is the most biodiverse desert in the world, but #stinknet is changing things. It quickly dries into highly flammable brush, fueling #wildfires in a place where fire is historically rare.

www.sdcwma.org/species/stin...

#WSWS #weedscience #invasiveplants #wildfirerisk #weeds

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Western Society of Weed Science @wsweedsci.bsky.social · Aug 24

🌱 Control #noxiousweeds before #Labor Day to stop them from going to seed! Summit County, CO, manages public lands & offers a cost-share program - rebates up to $500 (residents) & $1,000 (businesses). Funds avail!

www.summitdaily.com/news/colorad...

#WSWS #invasiveplants #weedmanagement

These plants cause environmental issues in Colorado’s mountains. Here’s how you can help eradicate noxious weeds.

Summit County’s weed control crew is completing its second treatment of county-owned land, according to weed control manager Ryan Cook. State law, he said, requires the county to manage noxious weeds ...

www.summitdaily.com

Western Society of Weed Science @wsweedsci.bsky.social · Aug 24

📣Attention #WSWS members! The #WSSA 2025 Survey of Most Common and Troublesome Weeds is LIVE and members are asked to participate BEFORE September 1.

Please see link or QR code to provide feedback: wssa.net/weed/surveys/

#weedscience #invasiveplants #crops #fruits #vegetables #foodsupply #hemp