Farmers across America face a counterintuitive problem, according to new research. The very chemicals they spray to kill ...

Using insecticides too often may boost weed growth. A new study shows why timing, observation, and cover crops make all the ...

Insecticides may help growers hoping to protect their crops from harmful insects, but they also may contribute to a larger amount of some weeds, according to a new study.

Aidan Brennan outlines five golden rules to follow when reseeding fields, to ensure best success of the new sward.

Check fields after applications ... but it could be necessary as some weed seeds are viable for years. University of Minnesota research shows over 50% of lambsquarters seeds can be viable in ...

UC Riverside scientists discovered how to make parasitic weeds die early using plant hormones. This method could help farmers ...

Read on for all you need to identify the most common yard and garden weeds, plus tips for treatment. Download a PDF version ...

It can grow an inch or two a day, produce nearly a million seeds and emerge at almost any point in the growing season.

KIMBERLY, Idaho — A highly aggressive, herbicide-resistant weed known as Palmer amaranth is rapidly spreading across southern Idaho, posing significant challenges for crop farmers.

Invasive plants are overrunning the Santa Monica Mountains, making fires more destructive and more frequent. Thus, ...