We are professionals interested in weed science from many perspectives. Many members are affiliated with universities or the crop protection industry; others are crop consultants, state or federal agency or private research personnel, extension educators and others. Graduate students in weed science are a vibrant and important segment of our membership.
The NCWSS facilitates the exchange of ideas, experiences and information related to any facet of weeds and their management in rural and urban habitats that include crop and vegetable fields, pastures and range land, forests, lakes, industrial areas, nurseries, roadsides and green areas like golf courses, parks and sod farms.
What do we do?
The Society organizes an annual meeting at which papers and posters are presented (including student paper and poster contests), important Society business is transacted, awards are presented and officers are elected. The proceedings of the annual meeting and a Research Report are published annually.
At the summer weed science contest, undergraduate and graduate students are challenged to identify weeds, diagnose crop problems, determine which herbicide was applied to a range of weed and crop species, and calibrate a sprayer.
We publish a newsletter three times a year and maintain a web site with both current and archived information.
Organize symposia on timely topics.
Simply fill out the membership form and return it to the NCWSS address provided on the form.
How many states are in the Society?
Sixteen states and the province of Ontario from our geography, as shown in the map and list of states/provinces below.
Colorado
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Ontario
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Wyoming