Weed management can be a tough challenge in organic cropping systems since growers don't have herbicides in their weed control arsenal. New research, though, shows that weather conditions and ...

Reduce weeds in flower and veggie beds with these smart companion planting tips. Weeds are a headache in any garden as they creep in between rows of veggies or twine their way through the leaves of ...

Raise your hand if you enjoy weeding! Some gardeners do, but many find it to be their least favorite or most challenging garden task. If you hate weeding, you probably really want to know how to get ...

Odontotermes obesus is one of the termite species that grows fungi, called Termitomyces, in their mounds. Workers collect dead leaves, wood, and grass to stack them in underground fungus gardens ...

Controlling waterhemp in soybean fields is becoming increasingly difficult for farmers as the weed develops resistance to existing herbicides Weeds have been a major challenge since the earliest days ...

Maize Farmers in Bauchi State has been recording 100 per cent yield per hectare in the past three years as a result of adoption of striga weed control techniques introduced in 2011. Programme Manager ...

Some form of mechanical weed control is generally used by most organic producers. Post-emergence weed control with an implement such as a harrow or a rotary hoe may control weeds, but does not always ...

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 ...

Weed control systems for organically-grown crops have been developed that have no reliance on herbicides. However, weed control in organic cropping systems is often poor, and as a result, complete ...

Without proper control, grassweeds can cause significant yield and financial losses in wheat. It is key to understand the different physical and chemical properties of residual herbicides to build an ...