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Weed Publications

Aug 2004

Poa Annua Control In Turf

Publication (PDF, 117KB)

Authors: D. Kopec and K. Umeda

Poa annua, also known as annual bluegrass, is a cosmopolitan weed in all turfgrass situations. In Arizona, the vast majority of the annual bluegrass is the true winter annual (Poa annua var. annua) that germinates in the fall, grows throughout the winter season. This article discusses control and prevention
Jul 1999

Growing Alfalfa for Seed in Arizona

Publication (PDF, 29KB)

Authors: Stephen H. Husman

Due to worldwide shortages of non-dormant alfalfa seed, production opportunities and acreage have increased recently in central Arizona. This article gives some suggestions regarding growing alfalfa for seed in Arizona.
May 1996

Arizona golf course pesticide use survey

Publication (PDF, 70KB)

Authors: Sheila D. Merrigan, Paul Baker, David Kopec, and MarK Clark

Arizona's golf course industry has grown rapidly over the last 15 years. This survey was conducted to help give baseline data about pesticide usage to the gold course industry, the pesticide industry, and the public.
Sep 1994

Establishing irrigated pasture at 4,000- to 6,000-foot elevations in Arizona

Publication (PDF, 46KB)

Authors: Deborah Young, Bill Frost, Mike Schneider

Irrigated pasture can provide forage for livestock, be useful during breeding and calving time, serve as an exercise area for horses, and conserve and improve soil and provide an alternative to rangeland. This article discussing establishing a pasture at elevations in Arizona between 4,000 and 6,000 feet.

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Weed Presentations

Oct 2019

Alfalfa Production: Getting a Good Start

Presentation (PDF, 4.8MB)

Authors: Mike Ottman

Location Presented: Parker and Blythe
Jun 2019

Selection of appropriate preemergence and postemergence herbicides for strategic weed control in turf

Presentation (PDF, 8.8MB)

Authors: Kai Umeda

Location Presented: Guam
Jun 2019

Herbicide Application Techniques and Sprayer Calibrations Part 2

Presentation (PDF, 5.35MB)

Authors: Kai Umeda

Location Presented: Guam
Apr 2019

Alternative Methods of Weed Control

Presentation (PDF, 10.7MB)

Authors: Kai Umeda
Feb 2018

Protection of the Pesticide Applicator

Presentation (PDF, 311 KB)

Authors: Wierda, M.

Location Presented: Presented at Willcox Community Center, AZ.
Dec 2017

Chemical characteristics routes of entry modes of entry and you

Presentation (PDF, 480KB)

Authors: Wierda, M.

Location Presented: Presented at Festival Hall Room 7, Cedar City, UT
Nov 2017

Pesticide Handling and Personal Protective Equipment

Presentation (PDF, 63KB)

Authors: Wierda, M.

Location Presented: Presented at Palm Ridge Recreation Center, AZ.
Oct 2017

Pesticide Safety: Transportation Chemical Characteristics and the Environment and Hazards and First Aid

Presentation (PDF, 530KB)

Authors: Wierda, M.

Location Presented: Presented at Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ.
Oct 2009

Broad Spectrum Weed Conrol

Presentation (PDF 40.6MB)

Authors: Kai Umeda
Jan 2008

Weed Identification and Control

Presentation (PDF, 2.4MB)

Authors: Kelly Young

Location Presented: Maricopa County
Oct 2007

Weed Identification and Proper Herbicide Selection

Presentation (PDF, 5.64MB)

Authors: Kai Umeda
Aug 2004

Using Chemicals for Weed Control and Bermudagrass Suppression During Fall Overseeding

Presentation (PDF, 309KB)

Authors: Kai Umeda
Jan 2004

Monitoring, Preventing, and Controlling Weeds in Residential and Commercial Landscapes

Presentation (PDF, 2.63MB)

Authors: Kai Umeda

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