Student Resources
NEWSS Collegiate Weed Science Contest
The purpose of the Northeastern Collegiate Weed Science Contest is to provide an educational experience from which students in Northeastern universities can broaden their applied skills in weed science through events in weed identification, sprayer calibration, herbicide symptom identification, and in-field problem solving.
The contest provides an opportunity for weed science students to meet and talk with each other, be exposed to researchers from other universities and industry, and apply what they have learned. It is also hoped that the contest will increase the visibility of weed science and intensify the interest level of those participating in the discipline of weed science.
2022 Weed Science Contest Update
The 2022 NEWSS Weed contest will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at the Honeywood Research Facility in Plattsville, Ontario, Canada. The contest is being sponsored by Syngenta Canada, Inc. in collaboration with the University of Guelph.
Contest Reference Documents
Weed Contest Sponsorship
Sponsorship of the weed contest helps to offset the total cost of the contest, including supplies, awards, and contest meals. Please consider making a donation on the Weed Contest Sponsorship webpage.