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Eric Jones

Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Weed Management Specialist

605-688-4591

306 Berg Agricultural Hall
Agronomy, Horticulture & Plant Science-2207A
Brookings, SD 57007

Eric supports the citizens of South Dakota as an Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Weed Management Specialist at the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings.

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Considerations for Preemergence Herbicides

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