Honors & Awards:

• LSU AgCenter John Baker Professorship for Excellence in Weed Science (2010 - present)
• Southern Weed Science Society Outstanding Young Weed Scientist Nominee (2007& 2008)
• LSU AgCenter Rogers Research Excellence Award Recipient (2006)
• LSU AgCenter Internal Leadership Program Graduate (2008)
• LEAD 21 National Leadership Development Program Graduate (2007)
• Alpha Alpha Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi Team Award Recognition for Concordia Parish Level-Basin Cotton Program (2006)
• National Excellence in Multistate Research Award, National Sweet Potato Collaborators Conference, Experiment Station Committee on Organization and Policy of the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges (2013)
• Southern Association of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors Southern Region Nominee for National Excellence in Multistate Research Award, Project # SERA-005, Sweet Potato Collaborators Conference (2013)
• LSU AgCenter Tipton Team Research Award Recipient (2012)
• Southern IPM Center 2011 Friends of Southern IPM Pulling Together Finalist, LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato IPM Team

Grants & Contracts:

• Industry funding: ($2,175,603)
• In-kind support: ($1,705,000)
• Commodity boards (Soybean, Cotton, Sweetpotato, Rice): ($1, 844,402)
• USDA/CSREES: ($2,841,987)
• LDAF Specialty Crops Block Grant: ($136,440)
• LDEQ: ($313,752)
• NRCS: ($1,142,078)

Book Chapters:

Chen, Y., Daniels, M., Reba, M., Bouldin, J., Teague, T.G., Henry, C., Daniel, P., Shrestha, S., Farrelly, J. Frame, D., Busch, D., Radatz, A., Cooley, E., Haggard, B., Hendrix, J., Miller, D.2016.Agriculture in the Mississippi River Basin - Effects on Water Quality, Aquatic Biota, and Watershed Conservation. American Fisheries Society Symposium, American Fisheries Society.84:293-309.

Refereed Journal Articles (61 total)

Copes, J. T., D. K. Miller, R. K.Godara, and J. L. Griffin.2021.Preplant and In-crop Herbicide Programs for Prickly Sida (Sida spinosa L.) Control in Soybean.J. Crop, Forage, and Turfgrass Management. https://doi.org/10.1002/cft2.20100.

Batts, T. M., D. K. Miller, J. L. Griffin, A. O. Villordon, D. O. Stephenson IV, K. M. Jennings, S. Chaudhari, D. C. Blouin, and T. P. Smith.2021.Impact of dicamba and glyphosate on sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) growth and yield.Weed Technol. https://doi.org/10.1017/wet.2020.54.

Batts, T. M., D. K. Miller, J. L. Griffin, A. O. Villordon, D. O. Stephenson IV, K. M. Jennings, S. Chaudhari, D. C. Blouin, and T. P. Smith.2020.Impact of 2,4-D and glyphosate on sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) growth and yield.Weed Technol. https://doi.org/10.1017/wet.2020.57.

Meyers, S. L., K. M. Jennings, D. K. Miller, and M. W. Shankle.2020.Response of sweet potato to diquat applied pre-transplant.Weed Technol. https://doi.org/10.1017/wet.2020.27.

Miller, D. K., T. M. Batts, J. T. Copes, and D. C. Blouin.2020.Reduced Rates of glyphosate in Combination with 2,4-D and dicamba Impact Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) yield.J. of Horticulture Technology.https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04562-19.

Meyers, S. L., S. Chaudhari, K. M. Jennings, D. K. Miller, and M. W. Shankle.2019.Response of sweet potato to pendimethalin application rate and timing.Weed Technol.https://doi.org/10.1017/wet.2019.103.

Mueller, T. C., E. T. Parker, L. Steckel, S. A. Clay, M. D.K. Owen, W. S. Curran, R. Currie, R. Scott, C. Sprague, D. O. Stephenson, D. K. Miller, E. P. Prostko, W. J. Grichar, J. Martin, L. J. Krutz, K. Bradley, M. L. Bernards, P. Dotray, S. Knezevic, V. Davis, R. Klein.2017.Enhanced Atrazine Degradation is Widespread Across the United States.J. Pesticide Mgmt. Sci.73:9.DOI:10.1002/ps.4566.

Laird, A. S., D. K. Miller, J. L. Griffin, E. K. Twidwell, M. W. Alison, and D. C. Blouin.2016.Residual Effect of Herbicides Used in Pastures on Clover Establishment and Productivity.Weed Technol.30:929-936.

Hale, A. L., R. P. Viator, G. Eggleston, G. Hodnett, D. M. Stelly, D. Boykin, and D. K. Miller.2015.Estimating Broad-Sense Heritability and Investigating the Mechanism of Genetic Transmission of Cold Tolerance Using Enzymatic Analysis of Mannitol as a Measure of Post-Freeze Juice Degradation in Sugarcane and Energycane (Saccharum spp.).J. Agric. Food Chemistry.64 (8), 1657-1663.

Kumar, V., Udeigwe, T. K., Clawson, E. L., Rohli, R. V., & Miller, D. K. (2015). Crop water use and stage-specific crop coefficients for irrigated cotton in the mid-south, United States. J. Agricultural Water Management, 156, 63-69.

Griffin, J. L., M. Bauerle, D. O. Stephenson IV, D. K. Miller and J. Boudreaux.2013.Soybean Response to Dicamba Applied at Vegetative and Reproductive Growth Stages Weed Technol.27:696-703.

Orgeron, A. J., J. L. Griffin, B. L. Legendre, K. A. Gravois, D. K. Miller, and M. J. Pontif.2013.AG47 trinexapac-ethyl:will it increase early season sugar accumulation?.J. Am. Soc. Sugarcane Technol.28:1-11.

Stephen L. Meyers, Katherine M. Jennings, David W. Monks, Donnie K. Miller and Mark W. Shankle.2013.Rate and Application Timing Effects on Tolerance of Covington Sweetpotato to S-metolachlor.Weed Technol.27:729-734.

Zumba, J. X., G. O. Myers, E. L. Clawson, D. K. Miller, R. G. Danka, and S. B. Blanche. 2013.Developing hybrid cotton (Gossypium spp.) using honeybees as pollinators and Roundup Ready gene as selection trait.J. Cotton Sci.17:293-301.

Godara, R.K., B.J. Williams, E.P. Webster, J.L. Griffin, and D.K. Miller. 2012. Evaluation of imazosulfuron for broadleaf weed control in drill-seeded rice. Weed Technol. 26:19-23.

Griffin, J. L., P. A. Clay, J. M. Ellis, D. K. Miller, C. F. Grymes, and J. E. Hanks.2012.Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) control in sugarcane with glyphosate and a hooded sprayer.J. Am. Sugarcane Technol.32:38-50.

Miller, D. K., D. O. Stephenson, and D. C. Blouin. 2012. Glufosinate-resistant cotton tolerance to combinations of glufosinate wtih insecticides and mepiquat chloride. Journal of Cotton Science. 16:125-128.

Griffin, J. L., R. E. Strahan, D. K. Miller, and K. R. Lejeune.2010.Tillage effects on itchgrass seedling emergence and changes in the seed soil reservoir.J. Am. Soc. of Sugarcane Technol.30:81-88.

Miller, D. K., R. G. Downer, and D. O. Stephenson IV.2010.Impact of mixing an aqueous capsule suspension formulation of pendimethalin and glyphosate on growth and yield of second-generation glyphosate-resistant cotton.Journal of Cotton Science.14:181-185.

Miller, D. K., R. G. Downer, and D. O. Stephenson IV.2010.Interactive effects of tank-mixed application of insecticide, glyphosate, and pendimethalin on growth and yield of second-generation glyphosate-resistant cotton.Journal of Cotton Science.14:186-190.

Griffin, J. L., J. M. Boudreaux, and D. K. Miller.2010.Herbicides as harvest aids.Weed Sci.58:355-358.

Lee, D. R., D. K. Miller, and D. C. Blouin.2009.Glyphosate-resistant cotton interference in glyphosate-resistant soybean.Cotton Sci.13:174-177.

Lee, D. R., D. K. Miller, D. C. Blouin, S. B. Clewis, and W. J. Everman.2009.Glyphosate-resistant soybean interference in glyphosate-resistant cotton.Cotton Sci.13:178-182.

Scroggs, D. M., D. K. Miller, A. M. Stewart, B. R. Leonard, J. L. Griffin, and D. C. Blouin.2009.Weed response to foliar co-applications of glyphosate and zinc sulfate.Weed Technol. 23:171-174.

Price, A. J., C. H. Koger, J. W. Wilcut, D. K. Miller, and E. van Santen.2008.Efficacy of residual and non-residual herbicides used in cotton production systems when applied with glyphosate, glufosinate, or MSMA.Weed Technol.22:459-466.

Clewis, S. B., D. K. Miller, C. Koger, T. A. Baughman, A. J. Price, D. Porterfield, and J. W. Wilcut.2008.Weed management and crop response with glyphosate, s-metolachlor, trifloxysulfuron, prometryne, and MSMA in glyphosate-resistant cotton.Weed Technol. 22:160-167.

Miller, D. K., D. M. Scroggs. E. L. Clawson, and D. Y. Lanclos.2008.Response of glyphosate-resistant soybean to glyphosate during reproductive development.Weed Technol.22:359-362.

Miller, D. K., J. X. Zumba, D. C. Blouin, R. Bagwell, E. Burris, E. L. Clawson, B. R. Leonard, D. M. Scroggs, A. M. Stewart, and P. R. Vidrine.2008.Second- generation glyphosate-resistant cotton tolerance to combinations of glyphosate with insecticides and mepiquat chloride.Weed Technol.22:81-85.

Koger, C. H., I. C. Burke, D. K. Miller, J. A. Kendig, K. N. Reddy, and J. W. Wilcut.2007.MSMA antagonizes glyphosate and glufosinate efficacy on broadleaf and grass weeds.Weed Technol.21:159-165.

Scroggs, D. M., D. K. Miller, J. L. Griffin, J. W. Wilcut, D. C. Blouin, A. M. Stewart, and P. R. Vidrine.2007.Effectiveness of preemergence herbicides and postemergence glyphosate programs in second generation glyphosate resistant cotton (Gossypium hirsutum).Weed Technol. 21:877-881.

Scroggs, D. M., D. K. Miller, J. L. Griffin, L. E. Steckel, D. C. Blouin, A. M. Stewart, and P. R. Vidrine.2007.Reduced input postemergence weed control with glyphosate and residual herbicides in second generation glyphosate resistant cotton (Gossypium hirsutum).Weed Technol.21:997-1001.

Steckel, L. E., C. C. Craig, R. M. Hayes, and D. K. Miller.2007.Response of three nonglufosinate-resistant cotton varieties to reduced rates of glufosinate.Weed Technol.21:780-784.

Williams, B. J., and Miller, D. K. 2007. Cool-season weed response to flumioxazin.Journal of Crop Management.http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/sub/cm/research/2007/flumioxazin/.

Griffin, J. L., D. K. Miller, and M. E. Salassi.2006.Johnsongrass (Sorghum halpense) control and economics of using glyphosate resistant soybean in fallow sugarcane fields.Weed Technol.20:980-985.

Scroggs, D. M., D. K. Miller. P. R. Vidrine, and R. G. Downer.2006.Evaluation of weed control and crop tolerance with co-application of glyphosate and pyraflufen-ethyl in glyphosate-resistant soybean (Glycine max).Weed Technol.20:1035-1039.

Kelly, S. T., M. W. Shankle, and D. K. Miller.2006.Efficacy and tolerance of flumioxazin on sweet potato (Ipomoea batatus).Weed Technol. 20:334-339.

Siebert, J. D., A. M. Stewart, D. K. Miller, and C. C. Craig.2006.Effect of carrier volume and nozzle type on cotton harvest-aid efficacy.J. Cotton Science.10:89-96.

Costello, R. W., J. L. Griffin, B. R. Leonard, D. K. Miller, and Gabie E. Church.2005.Pyrithiobac and insecticide coapplication effects on cotton tolerance and broadleaf weed and thrips (Franklienella spp.) control.Weed Technol. 19:430-436.

Miller, D. K., R. G. Downer, E. Burris, B. R. Leonard, and B. J. Williams.2005.Control of selected broadleaf weeds with glufosinate as influenced by insecticide co-application.Weed Technol. 19:719-723.

Miller, D. K., R. G. Downer, E. Burris, J. W. Wilcut, and D. R. Cook.2005.Trifloxysulfuron and insecticide combination effects on broadleaf weed and thrips control in cotton.Weed Technol. 19:762-767.

Pankey, J. H., J. L. Griffin, P. D. Colyer, R. W. Schneider, and D. K. Miller.2005.Preemergence herbicide and glyphosate effects on seedling diseases in glyphosate-tolerant cotton.Weed Technol. 19:312-318.

Scroggs, D. M., D. K. Miller, J. L .Griffin, J. P. Geaghan, P. Roy Vidrine, and A. M. Stewart.2005.Glyphosate efficacy on selected weed species is unaffected by chemical co-application.Weed Technol. 19:1012-1016.

Smith, M. C., D. R. Shaw, and D. K. Miller.2005.In-field bioassay to investigate the persistence of imazaquin and pyrithiobac.Weed Sci.53:121-129.

Griffin, J. L., D. K. Miller, J. M. Ellis, and P. A. Clay. 2004.Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) tolerance and Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiforum) control with paraquat.Weed Technol. Weed Technol. 18:555-559.

Gwathmey, C. O., C. W. Bednarz, D. D. Fromme, E. M. Holman, and D. K. Miller.2004.Response of defoliation timing based on heat-unit accumulation in diverse field environments.J. Cotton Science. 8:142-153.

Miller, D. K., R. G. Downer, B. R. Leonard, E. M. Holman, and S. T. Kelly. 2004.Response of nonglyphosate-resistant cotton to reduced rates of glyphosate. Weed Sci. 52:178-182.

Pankey, J. H., J. L. Griffin, B. R. Leonard, D. K. Miller, R. G. Downer, and R. W. Costello.2004.Glyphosate-insecticide combination effects on weed and insect control in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum).Weed Technol. 18:698-703.

Corkern, C. B., D. B. Reynolds, J. L. Griffin, D. L. Jordan, D. K. Miller and P. R. Vidrine.2003.Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) sensitivity to pyrithiobac applied under two irrigation regimes.J. Cotton Sci.7:86-94.

Miller, D. K., R. G. Downer, B. R. Leonard, E. M. Holman, and S. T. Kelly.2003.Response of nonbromoxynil-resistant cotton to reduced rates of bromoxynil.Weed Sci. 51:786-791.

Miller, D. K., R. G. Downer, B. R. Leonard, E. M. Holman, and S. T. Kelly.2003.Response of nonglufosinate-resistant cotton to reduced rates of glufosinate.Weed Sci. 51:781-785.

Jordan, D.L., L. S. Warren, Jr., D. K. Miller, M. C. Smith, D. B. Reynolds, S. H. Crawford, and J. L. Grifin.2001.Italian ryegrass control with preplant herbicides.J. Cotton Sci.5:268-274. www.jcotsci.org.

Strahan, R. E., J. L. Griffin, D. L. Jordan, and D. K. Miller.2000.Influence of adjuvants on itchgrass (Rottboellia cochinchinensis) control in corn (Zea mays) with nicolsulfuron and primisulfuron.Weed Technol. 14:66-71.

Strahan, R. E., J. L. Griffin, D. B. Reynolds, and D. K. Miller.2000.Interference between Rottboellia cochinchinensis and Zea mays.Weed Sci. 48:205-211.

Weber, J. B., G. G. Wilkerson, H. M. Linker, J. W. Wilcut, R. B. Liedy, S. Senseman, W. W. Witt, M. Barrett, W. K. Vencil, D. R. Shaw, T. C. Mueller, D. K. Miller, B. J. Brecke, R. E. Talbert, and T. F. Peeper.2000.A proposal to standardize soil/solution herbicide distribution coefficients.Weed Sci. 48:75-88.

Miller, D. K., J. L. Griffin, and E. P. Richard, Jr.1999.Summer fallow and after-planting bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) control programs for sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrids).Weed Technol. 13:127-131.

Jordan, D. L., D. K. Miller, and S. H. Crawford.1998.Barnyardgrass (Echinochloa crus-galli) control in dry-seeded rice (Oryza sativa) with soil-applied and postemergence herbicide programs.Weed Technol. 12:69-73.

Miller, D. K., E. P. Richard, Jr., and J. L. Griffin.1998.Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) and johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) control programs in succession-planted sugarcane (Saccharum spp. Hybrids).Jour. Am. Soc. of Sugarcane Technol. 18:19-30.

Miller, D. K., J. L. Miller, and E. P. Richard, Jr.1998.Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) control and rainfastness with glyphosate and adjuvants.Weed Technol. 12:617-622.

Miller, D. K., E. P. Richard, Jr., and J. L. Griffin.1998.Sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrids) response to simulated fallow field residues of metribuzin and sulfometuron.Weed Technol. 12:454-457.

Miller, D. K. and J. L. Griffin.1994.Comparison of herbicide programs and cultivation for sicklepod (Cassia obtusifolia) control in soybean (Glycine max).Weed Technol. 8:77-82.

Miller, D. K. and J. L. Griffin.1993.Soybean (Glycine max) cultivar response to AC 263,222 as influenced by supplemental irrigation.Weed Technol. 7:920-924.

Louisiana Agriculture (Publication of the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station) 32 total

Miller, D.K.2021. Off-target impacts of 2,4-D choline and dicamba on sweetpotato.64:10-11.

Copes, J, D. Miller, D.Stephenson, S. Dodla, O. Clark, and M Netterville.2020.Utility of Zidua (Pyroxasulfone) herbicide in winter cover crop weed management.63:24-25.

Copes, J., D. O. Stephenson IV, D. Miller, and D. Blouin.2019.Compatibility of cover crops and fall-applied residual herbicides.62:10-11.

Haggard, B., J. Hendrix, and D. Miller.2013.Water quality monitoring of Lake St. Joseph.56:36.

Stephenson, D. O., J. L. Griffin, and D. K. Miller. 2011.Battling Herbicide-Resistant Weeds. 54:24-25.

Williams, B., D. Stephenson, and D. Miller.2010.Difficulties with controlling henbit in Louisiana.Louis. Agric.53:25

Williams, B., D. Miller, and D. Stephenson.2010.Ryegrass management in Louisiana.Louis. Agric.53:26

Miller, D. K. and T. P. Smith.2009.Managing weeds in Louisiana sweet potato.Louis. Agric.52:34.

Miller, D. K., D. C. Blouin, R. G. Downer, R. Bagwell, E. Burris, E. L. Clawson, B. R. Leonard, and A. M. Stewart.2009.Management strategies for Roundup Ready Flex cotton.Louis. Agric.52:16-17.

Miller, D. K. and B. J. Williams. 2008.Late-fall/Early winter herbicide application: a new approach to managing winter weeds in Louisiana.Louis. Agric.51:18.

Scroggs, D. M., A. M. Stewart, D. K. Miller, B. R. Leonard, J. L. Griffin, and D. C. Blouin.2008.Response of weeds to zinc-glyphosate mixtures.Louis. Agric.51:22.

Miller, D. K., P. R. Vidrine, and A. M. Stewart.2007.Assessing Liberty Link transgenic technology for weed control in cotton.Louis. Agric.50:22.

Kelly, S. T., D. K. Miller, and M. A. Shankle.2006.Herbicide evaluations for use in sweet potato.Louis. Agric. 49:18-19.

Lee, D. R, D. K. Miller, S. T. Kelly, D. Y. Lanclos, and A. M. Stewart.2006.When crops become weeds: competitive potential of volunteer Roundup Ready cotton and soybean.Louis. Agric.49:21-22.

Miller, D. K., A. M. Stewart, and S. T. Kelly.2006.New weed control technology for cotton.Louis. Agric. 49:17.

Smith, T. P., D. K. Miller, S. T. Kelly, and A. M. Hammond.2006.Effect of herbicide regimes on weed density and yield in sweet potato.Louis. Agric. 49:20.

Miller, D. K., A. S. Culpepper, J. L. Griffin, S. T. Kelly, D. Y. Lanclos, A. M. Stewart, R. E. Strahan, P. R. Vidrine, E. P. Webster, B. J. Williams, and A. C. York.2004.When crops become weeds: Control strategies for volunteer Roundup Ready plants.Louisiana Agric. 47:13-14.

Miller, D. K., E. Burris, R. W. Costello, R. G. Downer, J. L. Griffin, B. R. Leonard, J. H. Pankey, and J. W. Wilcut.2004.Integrating herbicides and insecticides in cotton.Louisiana Agric. 47:11-13.

Miller, D. K., R. G. Downer, S. T. Kelly, P. R. Vidrine, and D. R. Lee.2003.Nontransgenic cotton response to off-target herbicides. Louisiana Agric.46:34-35.

Miller, D. K., S. T. Kelly, and P. R. Vidrine.2003.Effects of pre-plant application of 2,4-D on cotton.Louisiana Agric.46:35.

Stewart, A. M., D. K. Miller, and J. Faircloth.2003.Cotton defoliation: the science of the art.Louisiana Agric.46:28-29.

Williams, B. J., D. K. Miller, and S. T. Kelly.2003.Valor- a new herbicide for managing winter vegetation in Louisiana crops.46:10.

Miller, D. K., A. M. Stewart, R. D. Bagwell, and J. W. Barnett.2002.Cotton harvest management in Louisiana.Louisiana Agric. 45:14-15

Miller, D. K., B. J. Williams, and S. T. Kelly.2002.Carryover potential of Staple herbicide to corn in Northeast Louisiana.Louisiana Agric. 45:22-23.

Griffin, J. L., B. J. Viator, P. A. Clay, J. M. Ellis, D. K. Miller, S. A. Bruff, A. J. Lanie, and R. J. Lencse.2001.Weed control: essential to sugarcane production.Louisiana Agric. 44:12-14.

Miller, D. K., C. Pinnell-Alison, B. J. Williams, S. T. Kelly, and D. R. Lee.2001.Johnsongrass resistance to graminicides in Northeast Louisiana.Louisiana Agric. 44:19-20.

Williams, B. J., D. J. Boquet, and D. K. Miller.2001.Wheat cover crops: benefits and management.Louisiana Agric. 44:16-17.

Miller, D. K., D. R. Lee, B. R. Leonard, E. M. Holman, R. W. Costello, P. R. Vidrine, and J. L. Griffin.2000.Drift and conventional cotton:Effect of simulated rates of Roundup Ultra, Liberty, and Buctril.Louisiana Agric. 43:14-15.

Vidrine, P. R. J. L. Griffin, and D. K. Miller.2000.Tank mixes add to weed control in Louisiana’s soybean fields.Louisiana Agric. 43:22-23.

Miller, D. K., P. R. Vidrine, E. P. Millhollon, D. E. Sanders, D. B. Reynolds, D. L. Jordan, and C. B. Corkern.1999.Weed management research in cotton with Staple, Roundup Ready, and BXN systems.Louisiana Agric. 42:8-10.

Griffin, J. L., P. A. Clay, and D.K. Miller.1998.Gramoxone Extra Controls Weeds in Sugarcane.Louisiana Agric. 41:16-17.

Miller, D. K., J. L. Griffin, P. R. Vidrine, D. L. Jordan, and D. B. Reynolds.1998.Weed Management Using Roundup Ready Technology. Louisiana Agric. 41:11-13.

July 2009 - present: Professor, LSU AgCenter Northeast Research Station
May 2012-2018: Research Coordinator, LSU AgCenter Macon Ridge Research Station
March 2004 - 2020: Research Coordinator, LSU AgCenter Northeast Research Station
July 2002 - June 2009: Associate Professor, LSU AgCenter Northeast Research Station
July 1996 - June 2001: Assistant Professor, LSU AgCenter Northeast Research Station
June 1995 - June 1996: Research Associate, Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology, LSU
May 1993 - August 1993: Research Associate, Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology, LSU
May 1991 - Aug. 1995: Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology, LSU

Major Areas of Research Interest:

• Weed management evaluation in cotton, soybean, and sweet potato
• Defoliation efficacy evaluation in cotton
• Refining integrated pest management strategies
• Weed biology
• Pest/Crop management chemical interactions
• Conservation tillage systems weed control
• Weed management with transgenic technology
• Reduced input weed management
• Weed resistance identification and management

Teaching activities:

• Adjunct Faculty member, LSU School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences
• Affiliate member, LSU Graduate Faculty
• Ph. D. advisory committee member (18 students)
• M. S. advisory committee member (13 students)
• Graduate student committee chair (6 M. S. Students)
• LSU Dean Representative Graduate Committee (3 Ph. D.)

1996 - Ph.D., Plant Health (Weed Science), LSU
1993 - M.S., Plant Health (Weed Science), LSU
1990 - B.S., Agronomy, University of Louisiana at Lafayette