Independent agricultural news briefs, selected and explained by the KindHarvest Team.
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Holistic Management · Nutrition Management · Weed Management · World Ag News
Farmers using no-till production — in which soil never or rarely is plowed or disturbed — can reduce herbicide use and still maintain crop yields by implementing integrated weed-management methods, according to
Fruit · Fruit and Nuts · Holistic Management · Insect Management · Soil Biology · Soil Health · Weed Management · Wine Grapes · World Ag News
“Instead of traditional orchard-floor management methods, why not choose to plant the floor with biological plant mixes that eliminate the need for weed control, do not compete as aggressively for resources, host
Weed Management · World Ag News
A Washington County grower featured on the July Wallaces Farmer cover and feature story, has managed to reduce his costs per acre on both organic and conventional acres by planting green through
Broad Acre Crops · Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Legumes · Regenerative Agriculture · Rye · Soybeans · Weed Management · World Ag News
So, the fact that the Frantzens and other farmers like them have had success fighting off a mega-weed without herbicides could have larger ramifications for the long-term viability of Corn Belt agriculture.
Annual ryegrass · Broad Acre Crops · Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Legumes · Rye · Soybeans · Weed Management · World Ag News
The goal for the roller-crimper was to kill the rye, lay down a perfect mat of rye straw around the soybeans to keep weeds down and conserve soil moisture, and provide the
Business Innovation · Holistic Management · Regenerative Agriculture · Weed Management · World Ag News
“Our mission was always to get the chemicals out of farming,” Brauer said. “There is no resistance to the spinning blade.”
Weed Management · World Ag News
Solarization and Biosolarization: Harnessing the Sun and Organic Matter to Control Weeds Biosolarization is a new innovation in the realm of weed control. Different from the commonly known practice of solarization, which
Hogs · Holistic Management · Livestock · Weed Management · World Ag News
Long before chemical herbicides were commonplace, some farmers let pigs loose in fallow fields, allowing them to dig up the roots of weeds and fertilize the land.
Beef · Holistic Management · Livestock · Soil Health · Weed Management · World Ag News
Beef cattle grazing more help than harm for endangered plants and animals
Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Nutrition Management · Weed Management · World Ag News
More and more growers are seizing the numerous benefits that cover crops can provide. Growers are also finding additional ways to make cover crops put more money in their pockets.