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Ask an Expert: Smart Weed Management -- Identification Technologies, Practical Uses, and Their Limits

Member Benefit

Monday, August 9, 2027
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)

Zoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event.

Event Details

Presenter: Dr. Erin Hill, Weed Science Diagnostician at Michigan State University

Accurate weed identification is the first step toward successful weed management. Join Dr. Erin Hill, Weed Science Diagnostician at Michigan State University, for an informative webinar exploring today's weed identification technologies and how they can support better decision-making on your flower farm.

Dr. Hill will cover how to use smartphone apps and other common identification tools, as well as online diagnostic resources, to identify weed species. She'll also discuss the strengths and limitations of these technologies, including common sources of error, challenges at different growth stages, and when expert diagnosis is still essential.

If you’re looking to improve your scouting and integrated weed management program, this session on weed identification will provide practical guidance on selecting and using these tools effectively while avoiding common pitfalls. You'll leave with greater confidence and a set of tools for your weed management program.

All Ask an Expert webinars are recorded. 

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