Meetings Scheduled in Response to Herbicide Resistant Weed Issues

AMES, Iowa – In response to expanding problems associated with herbicide resistant weeds, weed specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will conduct a series of meetings in November and December to address the issue. The meetings will provide information about causes of herbicide-resistant weed populations and objectively evaluate weed management programs currently used in Iowa, and provide support for development of durable weed management programs.

Registration at each location opens at 8:30 a.m. with the program beginning at 9 a.m. and concluding with a noon meal. There is no cost to attend this program; however advance registration is appreciated for meeting logistics and lunch counts. Additional information regarding the program and online registration is available at www.aep.iastate.edu/weeds.

Meeting dates and locations

• Nov. 20 – Decorah; The Oaks Steakhouse
• Dec. 4 – Ottumwa; Bridgeview Center
• Dec. 18 – Clear Lake; Best Western Holiday Lodge
• Dec. 19 – Wall Lake; Community Center
• Dec. 20 – Red Oak; Red Coach Inn

 
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