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Dr. John D. Byrd

Dr. John D. Byrd

Title

  • Extension/Research Professor

Contact Information

jdb4@msstate.edu
Office: 662-325-4537
312 Dorman Hall

Overview

Education

  • North Carolina State University, Raleigh, Doctor of Philosophy (PHD), Crop Science
  • North Carolina State University, Raleigh, Master of Science (MS), Crop Science
  • Clemson University, Bachelor of Science (BS), Agronomy

Publications

Year Publications
2023

Byrd, J. D., Russell, D. P., Broster, K. 2023. The first weed science textbooks in the United States (Part I). Weed Technology 37(6):657-669.

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2023

Byrd, J. D., Broster, K. 2023. The first weed management textbook in the United States. weed technology

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2020

Turnage, G. G., Madsen, J. D., Wersal, R. M., Byrd, J. D., Alcott, B., Guetter, T. 2020. Selective control of flowering rush in mesocosms and field sites. Journal of Aquatic Plant Management 58:92-97.

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2020

Byrd, J. D., Maddox, V. L., Russell, D. P. 2020. Right of Way Integrated Vegetation Management: Essential to Keep the US Economy Moving. Outlooks on Pest Management 31(5):201-206.

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2019

Turnage, L. G., Byrd, J. D., Wersal, R. M., Madsen, J. D. 2019. Sequential applications of diquat to control flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus L.) in mesocosms. Invasive Plant Science and Management 12(2):120-123.

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2018

Russell, D. P., Byrd, J. D., Zaccaro, M. L. 2018. Preemergence and Postemergence Control of Perilla Mint (Perilla frutescens): Avoiding Toxicity to Livestock. Weed Technology

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2018

Zaccaro, M. L., Byrd, J. D., Russell, D. P. 2018. Tolerance of Several Legumes to Residual Imazapyr Applied Under Greenhouse Conditions. Weed Technology/Cambridge Press

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2006

Shaw, D. R., Hutto, K. C., Byrd, J. D., King, R. L. 2006. Differentiation of turfgrass and weed species using hyperspectral radiometry. Weed Science 54(2):335-339.

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Extension Publications

Year Publications
2024

Byrd, J. D., Shaw, D. P., Webster, E. 2024. Pesticides: Risks and Benefits.

2024

Byrd, J. D. 2024. Nonchemical Weed Control for Homeowners.

2024

Byrd, J. D., Russell, D. P. 2024. Controlling White Wild Indigo (Baptisia alba) in Forages.

2024

Byrd, J. D., Russell, D. P. 2024. Perilla Mint (Perilla frutescens).

2024

Byrd, J. D., Russell, D. P., Quick, H. 2024. Applying Herbicides with the Hack-and-Squirt Method.

2024

Byrd, J. D., Russell, D. P., Thorne, N. 2024. Green Antelopehorn Milkwed Tolerance to Forage and Rights-of-Way Herbicides.

2024

Byrd, J. D., Bryson, C., Winters, F. 2024. Mississippi's 10 Worst Invasive Weeds.

2024

Byrd, J. D., Maddox, V. 2024. Kudzu [Pueraria montana (Lour.) Merr].

2024

Byrd, J. D., Maddox, V. 2024. Tropical Soda Apple (Solanum viarum Dunal).

2024

Byrd, J. D., Maddox, V. 2024. Torpedograss (Panicum repens L.).

2024

Byrd, J. D., Maddox, V. 2024. Johnsongrass [Sorghum halepense (L.) Pers.].

2024

Byrd, J. D., Maddox, V. 2024. Wisteria (Wisteria, two species and hybrid).

2024

Byrd, J. D., Maddox, V. 2024. Hairy crabweed [Fatoua villosa (Thunb.) Nakai].

2024

Byrd, J. D., Maddox, V. 2024. Bushkiller [Cayratia japonica )Thunb.) Gagnepain].

2024

Byrd, J. D., Maddox, V. 2024. Cogongrass [Imperata cylindrica (L.) Beauv.].

2024

Byrd, J. D., Maddox, V. 2024. Chinese Tallowtree [Triadica sebifera (L.) Small].

2024

Byrd, J. D., Maddox, V. 2024. Amur honeysuckle [Lonicera maackii (Rupr.) Herder].

2024

Byrd, J. D., Maddox, V. 2024. Itchgrass [Rottboellia cochinchinensis (Lour.) W.D. Clayton].

2024

Byrd, J. D., Maddox, V. 2024. Chinese Privet.

2024

Byrd, J. D., Maddox, V. 2024. Callery Pear (Prunus calleryana Decne.).

2024

Byrd, J. D., Shaw, D. P., Webster, E. 2024. An easy, effective way to control perennial woody weeds in home landscapes. MSU Extension Service Publication P308

2024

Melanson, R. A., Byrd, J. D., Balbalian, C. J. 2024. Herbicide damage in tomatoes (minor revision). Mississippi State University Extension Service

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2022

Blaauw, B., Brannen, P., Lockwood, D., Schnabel, G., Ritchie, D., Brannen, P., Ritchie, D., Melanson, R. A., Schnabel, G., Blaauw, B., Cato, A., Mitchem, W., Lockwood, D., Foshee, W., Patterson, M., Sikora, E., Melgar, J., Reighard, G., Schnabel, G., Anderson, P., Harmon, P., Cato, A., Graham, C., Blaauw, B., Brannen, P., Chavez, ., Taylor, M., Byrd, J. D., Melanson, R. A., Mitchem, W., Parker, M., Ritchie, D., Walgenbach, J., Lockwood, D., Hansen, Z., Kamas, ., Nesbitt, M., Ong, K., Chen, C., Cottrell, T., Bock, C. 2022. 2022 Southeastern peach, nectarine, and plum pest management and culture guide. University of Georgia

2021

Melanson, R. A., Byrd, J. D., Balbalian, C. J. 2021. Herbicide Damage in Tomatoes. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication P3679.

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2021

Melanson, R. A., Byrd, J. D., Balbalian, C. J. 2021. Herbicide damage in tomatoes (minor revision). Mississippi State University Extension Service

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2020

Byrd, J. D., Ferguson, J. C., Larson, E. J., Shankle, M. W. 2020. 2020 Weed Control Guidelines for Mississippi. Mississippi State University Extension

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2019

Barickman, T. C., Bi, G., Bond, J. A., Byrd, J. D., Cobb, J., Denny, G. C., Dodds, D. M., Ezell, A. W., Golden, B. R., Hearn, R., Henry, W. B., Huang, Y., Irby, J. T., Lang, D. J., Larson, E. J., Lawrence, B., Ledlow, M., Lemus, R. W., Li, T., Maddox, V. L., McCurdy, J. D., Merkl, M. G., Meyers, S. L., Neal, J. W., Reginelli, D. B., Reynolds, D. B., Russell, D. P., Self, A. B., Shankle, M. W., Snyder, R., Stafne, E. T., Triplett, G. B., Tseng, P., Turnage, L. G., White, J. A. 2019. 2019 Weed Control Guidelines for Mississippi. Mississippi State University Extension Service P1532.

2018

Byrd, J. D. 2018. Applying Herbicides with the Hack and Squirt Method. MSUES

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2018

Byrd, J. D., Thorne, N. H., Russell, D. P., Zaccaro, M. L. 2018. Green Antelopehorn Milkweed Tolerance to Herbicides. MSUES

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2018

Shankle, M. W., Byrd, J. D., Ledlow, M., Calcote, K., Cobb, J., Reynolds, D. B., Neal, W., Turnage, G., Buehring, N. W., Henry, B., Larson, E. J., Triplett, G. B., Dodds, D. M., Bond, J. A., Irby, T., Huang, Y., Li, T., Lang, D. J., Lemus, R. W., Russell, D., White, J., Stafne, E. T., Guihong, B., Barickman, C., Maddox, V., Weaver, M., Denny, G. C., Sarver, J. M., Hearn, R., Merkl, G., Golden, B. R., Lawrence, B., McCurdy, J. D., Self, B., Ezell, A. W., Meyers, S. L., Nagel, D. H., Snyder, R. G., Tseng, P. 2018. 2018 Weed Control Guidelines for Mississippi. Mississippi State University Extension Service P1532: 240.

2017

Parman, B. J., Byrd, J. D., Lemus, R. W., Oldham, J. L. 2017. Forage Planning Budgets. Ag Communications, Mississippi State University Extension Service

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2017

Byrd, J. D., Maddox, V. L. 2017. most prevalent weeds in MDOT District 1. Mississippi State University

2017

Byrd, J. D., Mallory, L. 2017. Most prevalent weeds in MDOT district 2. Mississippi State University

2017

Byrd, J. D., Maddox, V. L. 2017. most prevalent weeds in MDOT district 3. Mississippi State University

2017

Byrd, J. D., Maddox, V. L. 2017. most prevalent weeds in MDOT district 5. Mississippi State University

2017

Byrd, J. D., Maddox, V. L. 2017. most prevalent weeds in MDOT district 6. Mississippi State University

2017

Byrd, J. D., Maddox, V. L. 2017. most prevalent weeds in MDOT district 7. mississippi state university

2017

Shankle, M. W., Byrd, J. D., Ledlow, M., Calcote, K., Cobb, J., Reynolds, D. B., Neal, W., Turnage, G., Buehring, N. W., Henry, B., Larson, E. J., Triplett, G. B., Dodds, D. M., Bond, J. A., Irby, T., Huang, Y., Ward, J. K., Lang, D. J., Lemus, R. W., Russell, D., White, J., Stafne, E. T., Guihong, B., Stringer, S., Maddox, V., Weaver, M., Denny, G. C., Sarver, J. M., Hearn, R., Merkl, G., Golden, B. R., Lawrence, B., McCurdy, J. D., Self, B., Ezell, A. W., Meyers, S. L., Nagel, D. H., Snyder, R. G., Tseng, P. 2017. 2017 Weed Control Guidelines for Mississippi. Mississippi State University Extension Service P1532:240 pp.

2016

Shankle, M. W., Byrd, J. D., Ledlow, M., Calcote, K., Cobb, J., Reynolds, D. B., Neal, W., Turnage, G., Buehring, N. W., Henry, B., Larson, E. J., Triplett, G. B., Dodds, D. M., Bond, J. A., Irby, T., Huang, Y., Ward, J. K., Lang, D. J., Lemus, R. W., Russell, D., White, J., Stafne, E. T., Guihong, B., Stringer, S., Maddox, V., Weaver, M., Denny, G. C., Sarver, J. M., Hearn, R., Merkl, G., Golden, B. R., Lawrence, B., McCurdy, J. D., Self, B., Ezell, A. W., Meyers, S. L., Nagel, D. H., Snyder, R. G. 2016. 2016 Weed Control Guidelines for Mississippi. Mississippi State University Extension Service P1532:240 pp.

Graduate Students

  • Kayla Broster
  • Gray Turnage

Society Memberships

  • International Weed Science Society
  • Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
  • Mississippi Vegetation Management Assocation
  • National Association of County Agricultural Agents
  • Oktibbeha County Ag Club
  • Oktibbeha County Cattlemen's Association
  • Southern Weed Science Society
  • Weed Science Society of America