Three rice weed science workshops set for August

Norsworthy said participants can receive two hours of pest management CEUs.

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Workshops are CEU eligible

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Agents, consultants and others in the agriculture industry can earn continuing education units, or CEUs, as they walk through new rice weed management demonstrations during three workshops in Colt, Keiser and Stuttgart.

Three workshops in August will provide a look at the latest in rice weed management. (U of A System Division of Agriculture file photo)

“The three workshops will highlight tools that may be available in 2026,” said Jason Norsworthy, Distinguished Professor and Elms Farming Chair of Weed Science for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “Specifically, the workshops will focus on  Viludo, a new UPL seed treatment that aids weed control in rice, and FMC's new herbicide, Keenali Complete.”

Norsworthy said participants can receive two hours of pest management CEUs.

There is no cost to attend. Each workshop starts at 9:15 a.m., with lunch served following the workshop.

The workshop schedule:
Aug. 5 — COLT — Pine Tree Research Station, 7337 Hwy 306 West.

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