AMES, Iowa—The science of weed control will be the main topic at the July 2 Weed Science Field Day at Iowa State University’s Curtiss Farm.

The Weed Science Field Day is organized by the ISU Extension and Outreach Weed Science program. The event will feature field plot tours, presentations and demonstrations on weed management practices and herbicide programs.

“Crop producers and consultants will have the opportunity to see first-hand a wide range of herbicide programs in both corn and soybean, discuss alternative management strategies and hear what the newest concerns and solutions are for 2025,” said Wesley Everman, extension weed specialist at Iowa State. “We will look at traditional herbicide programs, overlapping residual herbicide programs, impact of tank-mixtures and how application timing impacts weed control.”

The ISU Extension and Outreach Weed Science program, led by Everman, has approximately 60-70 herbicide evaluations and weed control trials planned this year, evaluating new and existing herbicides for weed control in corn and soybeans.

This field day is intended for crop producers, crop consultants and others involved with the crop industry. Several graduate students will also be on hand to help lead discussion and answer questions.

Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by field plot tours from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. A complimentary lunch will be provided at noon. Certified Crop Adviser continuing education units will be available for participants.

Iowa State’s Curtiss Farm is located at 2219 State Ave., Ames. Signage will be posted to help direct attendees to the plots.

This event is available at no cost, but participants must RSVP by June 25 to Meaghan Anderson at mjanders@iastate.edu or 319-331-0058.

(contributed press release, ISUANR)