If weeds aren’t a top priority in your pest control program, maybe they should be. John A. Roncoroni, Emeritus UC Cooperative Extension Weed Science Farm Advisor and UCIPM affiliate advisor in Napa County discusses his specialty; weed management in California’s Coastal and Foothill premium winegrape growing regions. He covers why weeds should play a more important role in pest control programs, knowing which weeds you have on your property, fire mitigation, and the toughest weeds to control today so you can bolster your weed management program. References:

• 4/29/2022 Steel in the Field Tailgate Steel in the Field Tailgate
• 70: Science and Controversy of Glyphosate | Dr. Scott Steinmaus (podcast)
• John Roncoroni
• MAINTAINING LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT: Herbicide-resistant weeds challenge some signature cropping systems
• Napa County UCCE
• University of California Integrated Pest Management Integrated Weed Management
• Vineyard Floor Management: Steel in the Field (video)

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