There’s a lot going on within the vegetation management industry, and we’d like to keep you in the loop by bringing you the following list of resources. Things like success stories of using herbicides in Vistas®, Dow AgroSciences personnel and new herbicide developments, and a calendar of industry events help everyone become more knowledgeable about our industry.
Recent VM Headlines
Dozens of native species to the New York region face extinction, partially a result of the encroachment of invasive plants from foreign lands. Read the story from The New York Times. MORE
USA Today explores how cogongrass can threaten wildlife habitats, timber and agricultural production, and create fire hazards. MORE
From The New York Times, Alabama has dedicated $6 million in federal stimulus money to combat cogongrass. MORE
Dow AgroSciences VM news
Dow AgroSciences announces Opensight® specialty herbicide, a new herbicide that combines the powerful active ingredient aminopyralid with metsulfuron methyl — a combination that gives vegetation management professionals broader control with less effort. MORE
Dow AgroSciences has launched VM Radio — a podcast resource for vegetation managers. VM Radio explores trends in the marketplace and identifies different resources available to vegetation managers. MORE
Vistas® magazine
The California Department of Transportation, or Caltrans, manages more than 50,000 miles of California's highway and freeway roadsides. Keeping those roadways safe is a top priority and IVM plays a big role in that. MORE
Trees, woody brush and vines growing onto utility structures can cause electrical power outages and make utility line maintenance difficult and dangerous. See how Capstone™ specialty herbicide is helping to keep these plants under control. MORE
Combination mowing systems provide the long-lasting effects of herbicide treatments, while saving time and money, and promoting environmentally friendly practices. Two manufacturers in particular offer excellent combination mowing systems. MORE
TechLine™
TechNews articles and TechTour events showcase innovative and proven invasive plant management research and case studies of interest to public and private land managers in the United States and Canada.
Check out the most recent articles in our archive.
Spring 2011, Western Edition (April)
Countywide cooperative weed management area in Idaho's Lemhi County solidifies weed program MORE
Partnerships provide solutions to invasive plant management at Utah's Dinosaur National Monument MORE
Biennial thistle management MORE
Spring 2011, Praire Edition (April)
Overcoming challenges to restore native tall grass prairie MORE
Spotted knapweed managment possible with planning, persistence, and integrated approach MORE
Biennial thistle management MORE
TechLine is a suite of resources for invasive plant managers.
Upcoming events calendar
Forestry Vegetation Management Conference
Jan. 18-19, 2012
Redding, CA
Science, Practice & Art of Restoring Native Ecosystems Conference
Jan. 20-21, 2012
East Lansing, MI
Weed Science Society of America
Feb. 6-9, 2012
Big Island, HI
ISA Annual Conference and Trade Show
August 11-15, 2012
Portland, OR
See expanded calendar of events or submit your event
Podcasts
See full library of previous podcasts
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When treating areas in and around roadside or utility rights-of-way that are or will be grazed or planted to forage, important label precautions apply regarding harvesting hay from treated sites, using manure from animals grazing on treated areas or rotating the treated area to sensitive crops. See the product label for details.
State restrictions on the sale and use of Capstone and Opensight apply. Consult the label before purchase or use for full details.
Always read and follow label directions.