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, ...

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 ...

Get ahead of weeds by tilling early, removing perennials by the root, and mulching well before planting to stop summer weeds before they sprout. Use methods like hand-pulling, hoeing, newspaper or ...

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Although there are many herbicides on the market, many gardeners prefer to use non-toxic formulas for killing weeds, and even create effective home-made weed killers that are easy and inexpensive to ...

For generations, farmers have relied on the spraying of herbicides to prevent invasive plants and weeds from choking their soybean, corn and wheat crops. But over the last several years, this ...

The Redekop weed seed control unit on the Carrington Research Extension Center’s Case combine was unveiled during the center’s Research Day held July 18, 2023. Mike Ostlie, North Dakota State ...

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 ...

Like many human inventions, pesticides come with numerous benefits but at a high cost. Just like plastics are simultaneously useful and toxic, the chemicals we spray to kill bugs, weeds and fungi can ...

Good crop ground cover will be key to managing herbicide costs in sugar beet this year, after dry conditions affected weed control programmes in 2025.

If you want to maintain a well-manicured lawn, dealing with a pop-up of weeds can be a true nuisance. But, you'll want to use the right method when handling weeds in grass as opposed to in driveways ...