WSU Crop, Soil, and Weed Sciences

• WSU Crop & Soil Sciences Department
  Discovering, developing, and assisting in the application of crop and soil science technology to the management of plants, soil, and water in agriculture, urban, and natural environments.
• Weed Science at WSU
  Links to useful information including annual Eastern Washington Weed Control Reports.
• Key Personnel in Washington State Weed Management
  • Joseph P. Yenish, Crop and Soil Sciences Professor and Extension Specialist. Research interests include particularly problematic weeds and the integration of effective chemical and non-chemical weed management into dryland cropping systems of eastern Washington.
  • Robert Parker, Crop and Soil Sciences Extension Specialist, specializing in irrigated crops and aquatic sites.
  • Timothy W. Miller, Crop and Soil Sciences Professor and Extension Specialist interested in the biology, ecology, and control of weeds in agricultural/horticultural crops.  Research and extension toward integrated cultural and chemical approaches to manage weeds with a special emphasis on minor crops.
  • Gary Piper, Entomology Professor and Extension Specialist with research interests in the biological control of invasive noxious weeds in rangeland, wildland, and aquatic ecosystems using nonindigenous arthropods and plant pathogens.
• Weed of the Month
  This user-friendly site profiles many common Northwest weeds, including identification and management.

Other Resources

• Aquatic Pesticide Permits in Washington
  Washington State Department of Ecology's aquatic pesticide permits page includes information on controlling noxious weeds, nuisance plants, and algae in aquatic environments.
• Aquatic Plant Identification Manual for Washington's Freshwater Plants
  An excellent diagnostic tool, this on-line version of Washington State Department of Ecology Water Quality Program's manual provides photos and descriptions of aquatic weeds as well as other freshwater plants.
• Organic Weed Management Website
  Hosted by Cornell University, this site provides organic gardeners with information about weed biology, ecology, identification, and management strategies.
• Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board
  Serving as responsible stewards of Washington by protecting and preserving the land and resources from the degrading impact of noxious weeds.
• WSDA Weeds Program
  Washington State Department of Agriculture coordinates statewide efforts to control purple loosestrife and to eradicate spartina, both non-native aquatic weeds.

Publications

• Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook
  A quick and ready reference of weed control practices used in various cropping systems or site/situations in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
• WSU Extension Publications on Weed Control
  This link takes you to the main home page for WSU Extension publications. From there, use the search feature or click on the Agriculture folder then the link for Weeds.
• Biological Control of Invasive Plants in the United States
  Leading experts review the discipline of biological control of invasive terrestrial and aquatic plants in this 2004 book, which provides information about 39 plants and 94 biocontrol agents, including their origin, biology, habitat, impacts, and distribution.