The University of Missouri Weed Science program focuses on providing information pertaining to the c
The University of Missouri Weed Science program in the Division of Plant Sciences focuses on extension, research, and teaching. With tools such as Facebook we can improve our ability to relay relevant research results and weed management topics to farmers in a timely fashion. For more information or to obtain results from last year's studies, which include work on corn, soybean, and cover crops, please visit the website weedscience.missouri.edu
06/24/2026
https://growiwm.org/how-do-deer-repellents-and-herbicides-work-together/
How Do Deer Repellents and Herbicides Work Together? - Getting Rid Of W**ds Deer repellents don’t typically alter herbicide effectiveness or crop yields when tank-mixed with herbicides, but the repellents also don’t consistently limit deer feeding. Learn more about this University of Missouri research in this article.
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05/20/2026
We're having a joint meeting this year in collaboration with Missouri Soybeans. Our "normal" Crop and Pest Management Field will be held the morning of July 8 at the Bradford Research Center and then we will be having an Ag Innovation Field Day next door at the Farm for Soy Innovation. Scan the QR code below to register.
04/22/2026
Crisis at the Bird Feeder: Palmer and Waterhemp Move West Through Contaminated Seed - Getting Rid Of W**ds W**ds like Palmer amaranth and waterhemp have a new means of spreading: commercially-available wildflower and bird seed. Learn more about how w**ds spread through store-bought seed in this article.
03/31/2026
https://ipm.missouri.edu/cropPest/2026/3/star_of_bethlehem-kb/
Star-of-Bethlehem: When Contact Herbicides Beat Systemics (Kevin Bradley) Star-of-Bethlehem is an ornamental plant that has escaped cultivation to become a w**d that occurs primarily in minimum- or no-till fields, pastures, and lawns