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Graig Reicks

SDSU Extension Weed Ecology Field Specialist

605-688-5008

Berg Agricultural Hall 316
Agronomy, Horticulture & Plant Science-2207A
Brookings, SD 57007

Graig supports the citizens of South Dakota as an SDSU Extension Weed Ecology Field Specialist at the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings.

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Also by Graig Reicks
A small spotted spurge weed in a lawn and a fully-grown mat of spotted spurge on a driveway.

A Surge in Spurge

Spotted spurge is a common, drought-tolerant weed known for its prostrate growth pattern, meaning it grows lying flat on the ground. This is one of the most-difficult weeds to control in lawns, gardens, and landscaping.

Velvet leaf foliage and seed pods.

What is Velvetleaf?

Velvetleaf is a large weed with soft leaves that’s normally associated with corn and soybean fields. However, we’re hearing more gardeners and specialty crop growers reporting its presence.

a wilted pepper plant in a garden plot.

Handling Herbicide Injury in Specialty Crops

Learn how to handle specialty crops that have inadvertently been affected by herbicides.