Invitation to Participate in a Survey on Weed Management in Perennial Specialty Crops
A team of Weed Scientists and Sociologists are leading an SCRI planning grant that is conducting a short and anonymous survey about weed management technology in perennial specialty crops (i.e., tree fruits, tree nuts, grapes, and berries).
Effective weed control is essential for sustainable production and high-quality yields, but growers face several challenges, including limited herbicide availability, herbicide resistance, changing regulations, safety concerns, and the high cost and reduced availability of labor for hand weeding.
Although new weed control technologies, such as autonomous robots, precision sprayers, and electric weeders, have been developed, many growers may not be aware of these innovations or their effectiveness.
Additionally, university scientists require more information on grower interest and willingness to adopt new technologies to guide future research.
The goals of this survey are to:
Identify what weed control tools and technologies growers know about/are be interested in.
Understand the factors that will drive or hinder the adoption of these technologies.
We invite you and your community members/stakeholders to participate in our survey to help us understand your experiences and interests in adopting new weed control technologies.
Your input will be invaluable in shaping future research and guiding the development of solutions that benefit New York state, the Great Lakes Fruit Production Region, and the US at large.
Thank you for your time and participation and support! https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eqzMrFKtlcDjjgO
The survey is being administered out of Iowa State University and has been IRB approved.
