BIO: Bryan Young obtained his BS degree in Crop and Soil Science at Michigan State University and his PhD in Weed Science from the University of Illinois. In 1998 he joined Southern Illinois University in the Department of Plant, Soil and Agricultural Systems and is currently a Professor of Weed Science with responsibilities in teaching, research, and outreach. Dr. Young teaches three courses annually in the area of crop production, weed management, and pesticide mode of action. His research and outreach emphasis involves postemergence herbicide application technologies and the development of weed management strategies in field crops.