Category: Weed Control
Penn State: vineyard groundcover influences soil microbiome, lessens weed pressure
Penn State researchers believe natural groundcovers have a positive influence on soil health. Learn how these practices drive microbial activity.
Dicamba is back: What organic growers need to know
Dicamba drift is once again a concern for Midwest fruit and specialty crop growers. Find out how to protect your operation this season.
MSU case study: How a certified organic vegetable farm integrated native plants
Learn how the project demonstrates the potential for integrating native plants into existing organic vegetable farms.
Veg Connections: Perennial living mulch systems tested in organic sweet corn
Discover how clover living mulch affects organic sweet corn yields in the Northern Great Plains. Learn lessons for weed and nutrient management.
Mechanical advances help target weeds on organic vegetable farms
Mechanical weeding tools help organic farms cut labor and manage weeds sustainably. See how one Michigan grower puts these tools to work.
Michigan field day to spotlight organic weed control strategies
Learn hands-on organic weed control techniques at the Aug. 7 field day in Belding, Michigan. Get more details and register now.
Study evaluates organic weed control in California
Cover crop-based no-till methods improve weed control and soil moisture in organic pumpkins. Read the findings from Rodale Institute’s study.
Deadline approaching for Southeast Regional conference early registration
Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference.
Vidalia onion grower A&M Farms trials tech, grows organics
A&M Farms is a grower and shipper of Vidalia onions. Learn how the Georgia farm is harnessing technology, including autonomous robots.
Fertilizer group awards biostimulant certification to Valent BioSciences
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has awarded Valent BioSciences its third Certified Biostimulant certification for its Transit 500 biostimulant.
FIRA USA ag robotics conference returns to California
Ag robotics is the focus of a fall northern California FIRA USA farm automation conference.
Wilbur-Ellis hosts California FFA leaders
A group of more than 50 members of the California FFA learned about career opportunities in food production and agriculture through a tour of Wilbur-Ellis’ Woodland South, California, operations.
Precision spraying firm adds staffer
Noah Sanders has joined Smart Apply, creator of the Smart Apply Intelligent Spray Control System for high-value specialty crops, as regional sales director.
California expands ProBlad Verde fungicide use
Sym-Agro has announced that the California CDPR has approved the expanded crop and disease uses of ProBlad Verde fungicide.
MSU grape spring meeting includes organic talk
Organic vineyard conversion is part of Michigan State University Extension’s (MSU) grape spring kick-off meeting.
Bioherbicide shown effective on broadleaf and grass weeds, seeds
Plant extract-based herbicides from Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions Inc., have been through more than 1,000 field and greenhouse trials globally, showing they are effective against a broad spectrum of broadleaf and grass weeds and seeds.