Tom Barber

Tom Barber serves as Professor and Extension Weed Scientist at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, affiliated with Bumpers College's Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences department. He also directs the Jackson County Extension Center in Newport, overseeing a 400-acre research farm and the Cooperative Extension Service. His work focuses on weed control strategies and resistance management in Mid-South crops like corn, cotton, soybean, and rice.

Education: B.S. in Agronomy (University of Arkansas, 1998), M.S. and Ph.D. in Weed Science (University of Arkansas and Mississippi State University, 2000/2004). Professional experience includes roles at Mississippi State University (2004–2007) and the University of Arkansas (2007–present).

Research annually involves over 120 applied trials and >50 outreach presentations. Collaborates with stakeholders through extension programs and demonstration farms. No awards explicitly listed, but his leadership roles reflect professional recognition.