11/20/2019
Weed Resistance & Herbicide Mode of Action for Industrial sites and Rights of Way
Presented by: Mark Rice of Bayer VM
Wednesday, January 22 (Day 1)
Classroom 3 | 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Thursday, January 23 (Day 2)
Room A302 | 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm & 3:10 pm - 4:00 pm
Session Outline:
The presentation will discuss the development of resistant weeds, and combating them. It will also cover the mode of action of different herbicides used for weed and brush control.
About Mark Rice
Education:
B S degree in Agronomy from Penn State University,
- Worked Weed Science at Ag Research Farms – Rutgers University
- Worked Weed Science at Ag Research Farms – Penn State University
Continuing education in business at Villanova University
Work:
- Reading Bone Fertilizer Co.
- Joined DuPont in 1981 working as an agriculture representative on the Delmarva Peninsula
- In 1985 transitioned to DuPont’s Vegetation Management Division.
- December 2014 joined Bayer VM group when they purchased DuPont VM group
Certifications:
- PA certified commercial applicator
- ISA certified Arborist