These workshops will be virtual via Zoom with the first half of the meeting on Tuesday, December 8 and the second half of the meeting on Tuesday, December 15. On both days, choose the time that works best for you: 8-10 a.m. OR 6-8 p.m.
Session One
Tuesday, December 8 8-10 a.m. OR 6-8 p.m.
- Herbicide Resistance- What is It?
- Mechanisms of Action-How to Choose Herbicides
- Creating Effective Herbicide Plans
Session Two
Tuesday, December 15 8-10 a.m. OR 6-8 p.m.
- Integrated Management of Palmer Amaranth, Common Ragweed, and Marestail
- Local Farmer Perspectives on Resistance Weed Management
- Putting It All Together: Creating a Weed Management Plan
Pesticide and CCA credits will be available for Delaware and Maryland.
Speakers include:
Dr. Michael Flessner and Dr. Vijay Singh, Virginia Tech
Dr. Kurt Vollmer and Ben Beale, University of Maryland
Dr. Mark VanGessel, University of Delaware
Register at: https://go.umd.edu/IWM
Program materials including an IWM guide, factsheets on herbicide resistant weeds, identification guides, and a special “Fight Weeds” facemask will be mailed to each participant prior to the meeting. Please include a valid mailing address.