Weed Science

Plants, Soils & Climate

Weed Science research focuses on biological and ecological characteristics of weeds, as well as the development of tools and tactics to reduce weeds and their effects on crops, rangelands, forests, roadsides, and other natural and disturbed environments.

Weed Science Lead Researcher

Mirella Ortiz

Mirella Ortiz

Assistant Professor | Weed Science

435-797-0139
AGRS 323
mirella.ortiz@usu.edu

Corey Ransom

Corey Ransom

Professor, Weed Science

435-797-2242
AGRS 324
corey.ransom@usu.edu

Eric Westra

Eric Westra

Assistant Professor | Weed Science

797-1756
AGRS 309
eric.westra@usu.edu