Using chemical sprays might seem like the easiest way to get rid of weeds, but they can do more harm than good. These products often leave behind residues that affect your soil, local wildlife, and ...

With several weed species in the state now resistant to multiple herbicide groups, many growers are looking for ways to diversify their management strategies. Cover crops may be another tool in the ...

URBANA, Ill. - Weeds are a major scourge for organic growers, who often must invest in multiple control methods to protect crop yields. A relatively new weed control method known as abrasive weeding, ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association and its partners are hosting the first in a series of in-person workshops to discuss potential solutions to the spread of aquatic ...

Brühwiler Maschinen AG, an emerging name in the field of sustainable agriculture, has rolled out a new thermal weed control method called InfraWeeder, offering a promising alternative to traditional ...

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – 17 July 2025 – A recently published article in the journal Weed Science shows electric control technologies can eradicate weeds just as effectively as herbicides or mechanical ...

Nearly 250 weed species are now resistant to the herbicides meant to control them, according to the Weed Science Society of America. It means chemical weed killers are becoming less effective. They ...

We decided to visit family in Brownsville this past week and while here, I can’t help but to reflect on a growing problem while away from home. For some reason, I always feel a bit guilty when my ...

Weeding under this method is done by generat­ing intense heat through torch that scorches the leaves of the weeds. Over the last few weeks, farmers have been discussing on social media how weeds have ...

Before turning to RoundUp (glyphosate), try these safer, more eco-friendly weed killing methods. This is because RoundUp (glyphosate) was found to cause carcinogenic potential and oxidative stress in ...

Try spreading a thick layer of mulch, like wood chips or straw, around your plants. Mulch blocks sunlight, which keeps weed seeds from sprouting. Spread mulch two to three inches deep for the best ...

Solarization also eliminates some soil diseases, including Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, Fusarium wilt, damping-off, crown gall, tomato canker, and potato scab, allowing healthy plants and ...