War Against Weeds

S11 E16 - Herbicide Ballistic Technology: Innovation in Invasive Plant Management

May 20, 2026

In the last episode of season 11, Sarah and Alyssa sit down with Dr. James Leary to explore the innovative world of herbicide ballistic technology. James shares how his work in Hawaii led to the development of herbicide-filled projectiles designed to target invasive plants in hard-to-reach terrain. The conversation...

S11 E15 - Two States, One Challenge: The War on Weeds in Cotton

May 13, 2026

In this episode of War Against Weeds, the hosts sit down with weed science experts Dr. Peter Dotray (Texas Tech University) and Dr. Stanley Culpepper (University of Georgia) to explore the unique challenges of growing cotton across different regions of the U.S. From starting clean at planting to the critical role of...

S11 E14 - Hidden Residues: Sprayer Hoses and Herbicide Carryover

May 6, 2026

This week Joe Ikley and Sarah Ganske are joined by Dr. Tom Mueller (University of Tennessee) to discuss sprayer hose cleanout and herbicide residue risks. The conversation focuses on how hose materials, aging, and system design affect herbicide retention, with research insights comparing dicamba and 2,4-D...

S11 E13 - Nozzle Know-How: Balancing Coverage, Deposition, and Drift for Effective Weed Control

Apr 29, 2026

In this episode of the War Against Weeds podcast, Alyssa Essman and Sarah Lancaster Ganske are joined by Purdue Extension weed scientist Dr. Tommy Butts for a deep dive into spray nozzles, droplet size, and deposition. The conversation covers how nozzle selection influences coverage, drift, deposition, and weed control,...

S11 E12 - Beyond the Silver Bullet: The Social Side of Weed Management

Apr 22, 2026

In this episode of the War Against Weeds podcast, Sarah and Joe welcome Dr. Katie Dentzman of Iowa State University to explore the human and social dimensions of herbicide resistance management. The conversation digs into why “silver bullet” solutions are so appealing, the real-world barriers to adopting integrated...