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05/14/2021
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By Zoey Sky
19 Chemical-free ways to get rid of weeds in your home garden
As a prepper, you most likely work hard to maintain their home gardens because this is where you grow organic produce for your family and your survival stockpile. But what do you when weeds start destroying all your hard work? You can keep weeds out of your garden without chemical-laden weed killers (herbicides) by using more eco-friendly options […]
04/29/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
4 Easy ways to control weeds without using toxic chemical herbicides
Weed overgrowth is a gardener’s worst nightmare. However, conventional weedkillers like Roundup have been linked to serious health problems, including cancer. Toxic chemicals in conventional weed killers can also leach into crops for consumption and pose a health risk. Herbicides can also contaminate groundwater. But there are better methods of controlling weed growth. Below are four […]
09/12/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The grass is always greener (and the soil is healthier) on the side of conservation agriculture
Conservation agriculture (CA) practices are adaptable and can be customized to the requirements of crops and local conditions. While this farming system considers soil health and the impact it has on the ecosystem, it is not without its disadvantages. The early days of CA implementation may present various problems, such as nitrogen immobilization and weed interference. Both […]
07/24/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Conservation agriculture optimizes nitrogen use and weed management
In this study, researchers from the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute in India focused on efficient nitrogen (N) management and weed management in the Indo-Gangetic Plains using different means. The results of their study were published in the journal Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. Conservation agriculture (CA) practice increases agronomic productivity and soil fertility. However, CA stimulates N immobilization […]
06/22/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Long-term outlooks: Australian farmers eliminate herbicide-resistant “superweeds” using natural non-herbicidal methods
Decades ago, Australian farmers stopped using glyphosate and other herbicides to get rid of superweeds and seeds in their plots. Instead, they used natural methods of weed control and management that worked much better than toxic chemicals. Farms in Western Australia raise wheat and barley as the main food crops. The biggest threat comes from ryegrass superweeds that developed resistance […]
09/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Organic fertilizers made with moringa promote the healthier growth of wheat
If you’re thinking of planting wheat, try adding some moringa to the mix to help it grow faster and keep weeds at bay, according to a study in Allelopathy Journal. In the study, the researchers investigated extracts from the leaves, flowers, and seeds of the moringa tree (Moringa oleifera), in particular, how they affect the growth […]
08/17/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Cooperative weed management: Managing herbicide-resistant weeds
While farmers aren’t giving up the fight against weeds, it looks like they’re slowly running out of options. Waterhemp, a weed that affects corn and soybean crops, has “developed resistance to multiple herbicide modes of action,” usually in the same plant. Farmers who have been using the latest recommendations for tank mixtures are still losing against the […]
07/28/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Alternative tools for weed management, such as flame weeding, can be useful for crops such as field corn and winter wheat
Anybody who grows plants, whether it’s in a garden or a farm, knows how big a problem weeds can be. They can a huge challenge for organic farmers who cannot use synthetic herbicides lest they lose their organic certification. Propane-fueled flame weeding is just one of several alternative tools and approaches being developed to manage weeds […]
04/11/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Edamame farmers are using rye as a cover crop to reduce the use of herbicides
Farmers continue to search for alternatives to herbicides to control weeds due to the increase of herbicide-resistant weeds in most grain and vegetable crops. Fortunately, edamame farmers have found a way to reduce the use of herbicides by using rye as a cover crop, according to a study published in the journal Weed Science. The […]
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