Dave Campbell, an organic farmer with over 30 years of experience in Illinois and Wisconsin, shares practical strategies and real-world insights on managing weeds in organic farming systems.
Topics covered in this session include:
🌱 Soil health and the role of calcium-magnesium ratios
🌱 Mechanical tillage and cultivation tools (rotary hoe, tine weeder, roll cultivator)
🌱 Weed control in corn, soybeans, and small grains
🌱 Cover crops and crop rotation strategies for long-term success
🌱 Managing challenges with late planting
This session highlights proven techniques, equipment adjustments, and crop planning approaches to help farmers improve weed management and maintain soil fertility in organic systems.