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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-Box 2100A
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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Left: A white sign with red words in front of green soybean plants. Right: A white sign with red and green words in front of green corn plants.

Now is the Time to Plan Your Weed Management Plan for the 2027 Growing Season

As the 2026 harvest season comes to an end, now is the time to start planning your weed management plan for next year. Learn some expert tips for getting your operation off to a good start this coming growing season.

A picture of a crop field mostly full of green and brown weeds.

2026 Harvesting Order for Weed Management

The 2026 growing season was abnormally hot and dry, which may have reduced the number of weed flushes witnessed this year.

green leafy foliage with small yellow buds.

Effectiveness of Saflufenacil (Sharpen) Mixed with Imazapic (Plateau) to Manage Leafy Spurge

Leafy spurge is a noxious weed of many pastures and rangelands in South Dakota. This research study looks at the effectiveness of Saflufenacil mixed with imazapic to manage leafy spurge.