The UC Weed Research and Information Center holds both annual and biennial events.
Annual
Weed Day
Pest control advisors, pesticide applicators, growers, farm advisors, industry cooperators, college faculty and students, and regulatory officials should not miss this event.
Biennial
Aquatic Weed School
The Aquatic Weed School is an intensive 2-day course focusing on issues associated with developing weed management strategies in a variety of aquatic ecosystems. The course provides a rare opportunity for professionals to efficiently update their understanding of aquatic weeds and interact with experts in this field. The Aquatic Weed School is designed for those involved in consulting, research, and management of aquatic weed systems throughout the western United States.
Diagnosing Herbicide Symptoms
The Diagnosing Herbicide Symptoms is an concentrated 2-day course focusing on how an herbicide injury situation can arise, what types of information can help diagnose herbicide problems during field investigations, and what tools are available to you. The course provides a rare opportunity for professionals to efficiently update their understanding of herbicide symptoms and injuries and interact with experts in this field. The Diagnosing Herbicide Symptoms course is designed for pest control advisers, sales representatives for chemical companies, field investigators, and insurance adjusters.
Weed Science School
The Weed Science School is an rigorous 2-1/2 day course focusing on the mode and mechanism of herbicide activity in plants and the fate of herbicides in the environment. This course provides a rare opportunity for professionals to efficiently update their understanding of weed science and the action of herbicides in the plant and the environment. Emphasis is on herbicides registered for use in California and important weeds within the state. Weed science professionals will appreciate the latest research provided by some of the most respected weed scientists in the world.