A two-part, integrated weed management workshop has been organized by extension faculty at the University of Delaware, University of Maryland, and Virginia Tech and will be offered as two-hour programs on Tuesday, December 8th and Tuesday, December 15th. On each day of the series, duplicate sessions will be offered so attendees have the option to attend from 8-10 am or 6-8 pm. Topics for the dates are as follows:
December 8th: register here
• Herbicide Resistance- What is It?
• Mechanisms of Action-How to Choose Herbicides
• Creating Effective Herbicide Plans
December 15th: register here
• IWM with a focus on Palmer Amaranth, Common Ragweed, and Marestail
• Local Perspectives on Resistance Management
• Putting It All Together: Creating a Weed Management Plan
These meetings are free to attend and 2 hours of CCA credits will be available for each day of the workshops. Although pesticide credits will not be available for NJ, we strongly encourage your attendance at these informative sessions. Interested in attending? Please register at https://go.umd.edu/IWM. Provide a valid mailing address with your registration to be sure you receive your swag: an IWM guide, factsheets on herbicide resistant weeds, weed identification guides, and a ‘Fight Weeds’ facemask