Weed Science Directory
Tom Barber
Extension Weed Scientist
501-676-3124
tbarber@uada.edu
Lonoke Extension Center
Lonoke, AR
Tom conducts applied weed control research and grower educational programs in corn, cotton, grain sorghum, rice and soybean crops. In addition, he serves as Director of the Extension and Research center at Newport, AR.
Jason Norsworthy
Weed Scientist
479-575-8740
jnorswor@uark.edu
Altheimer Laboratory
Fayetteville, AR
Jason investigates weed management programs in rice and cotton, with primary emphasis on herbicide resistance and its impact on crop production.
Nilda Burgos
Weed Scientist
479-575-3987
nburgos@uark.edu
Altheimer Laboratory
Fayetteville, AR
Nilda conducts research in weed physiology with emphasis on herbicide resistance.
Tommy Butts
Extension Weed Scientist
501-804-7314
tbutts@uada.edu
Lonoke Extension Center
Lonoke, AR
Tommy’s research and Extension efforts focus on diversified weed management strategies including the use of precision agriculture and application technologies in rice, soybean, and wheat.