Transitioning from conventional to organic grain farming doesn’t mean starting from scratch. You can keep most of your existing equipment and build out or adapt over time. The key differences? Organic systems rely more on mechanical weed control, soil building tools, and postharvest handling that meets organic standards. Here’s what to consider. Table of Contents […]
Cultivation
Mechanical Weed Control Field Guide
Click the image below to download the Field Guide. For a successful growing season, it helps to be prepared to tackle all that the season may bring. Invariably, that includes a plan for managing the weeds in your field. Mechanical weed control can be an effective and efficient way to reduce weeds in your operation. […]
Cultivation – Fact Sheet
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Principles of Mechanical Weed Control
Principles of Mechanical Weed Control #1 Learn about some of the equipment used in mechanical weed control from Hans Bishop of PrairiErth Farm in Atlanta, IL. Principles of Mechanical Weed Control #2 Hans Bishop of PrairiErth Farm in Atlanta, IL takes us through setting up a piece of equipment used for mechanical weed control and […]
Planning for Success in Weed Management
Gary McDonald, an organic consultant, delivers a presentation on weed management in organic grain cropping systems and how weed management is key to a successful yield.
