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Be a contestant

Ready to put your ideas to the test? Then join the WMC—you’ll have the opportunity to develop a management system that is implemented on a working farm under real conditions and evaluated throughout the season. Ideas will be compared, lessons will be learned and we’ll all leave with real-world solutions.

If this describes you, then take the challenge:

  • Farmers

  • Students

  • Educators

  • Ag professionals

With all these benefits, why not put your ideas to the test?

  • Free to join

  • Win cash prizes for top performance

  • Learn integrated weed management practices

  • Make real decisions for the field

  • Explore cost vs. return

  • See how your approach stacks up against others

Here’s how the challenge works:

  • You develop your management plan

  • You build your weed control program

  • We implement your ideas and provide scouting updates

  • We review results after harvest and share the outcomes

  • You receive the recognition for a job well-done

We are here to champion your ideas, strategy, and thinking. When your plan is tested side by side in real conditions, it shows what works and what doesn’t—and helps shape the future of weed management.

So go ahead, take the challenge.

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Be a host

As a WMC host, you will be providing the space where innovative weed management systems are put to the test while we coordinate the challenge, collect the data, and turn the results into actionable insights.

If this is you, you just might be our next host:

  • Progressive farmer eager to test new ideas

  • Ready to host a production scale demonstration plot

  • Interested in trying innovative practices

  • Willing to share the results

Hosting comes with benefits:

  • Host site compensation

  • Access to emerging field technologies

  • Test multiple weed management systems

  • Obtain dedicated, season-long scouting

  • Gain direct support and insights from the WMC team

  • Shape the future of weed management

  • Get recognized as an innovative ag leader

What you can expect from the WMC team:

  • Planning and setup of plot

  • Coordination of participants and teams

  • Collection of plot data

  • Analysis of season end results

  • Marketing and promotion to highlight your role

Are you ready to initiate progress?

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Be a partner

Want to be a part of an initiative that brings farmers, ag professionals, students, and industry partners together to explore new approaches and the latest technologies in weed management? Then join the WMC—it’s where your contributions can make a real impact.

Do the the following align with your marketing goals and mission?

  • Support farmer-led innovation

  • Demonstrate commitment to stewardship

  • Influence and connect with growers

  • Engage with students and future agricultural leaders

Partnering comes with benefits:

  • Inclusion in WMC promotional materials, to include targeted marketing outreach, social media spotlights and website acknowledgment

  • Event signage and sponsorship recognition

  • Gain direct visibility among forward-thinking farmers and ag leadership

  • Opportunity for technology demonstrations, when applicable

Here’s how you can support the initiative:

  • Financial sponsorship

  • Share insights and expertise

  • Donate equipment and/or technology

  • Provide scouting assistance

  • Supply data services and input

  • Contribute event support

  • Marketing and media outreach

  • Target audience data and insights

Supporting the WMC means investing in innovations that benefit farmers, land, and long-term resilience—making it a smart move for any organization focused on sustainability, technology, and the future of farming.

This is where innovation meets impact, so how could you let this opportunity go by?

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