Part 10 and the final episode of the weed management series. In this episode I wrap up the series with a discussion on cultivation tools for small seeded crops.
Resources Category: Weed Management
Podcast: Organic Weed Management Series – Part 9: Bare ground large seeds and transplants (Episode 50) (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)
This is part 9 of the weed management series! where we talk about cultivating transplants and large seeded crops.
Podcast: Midwest Weed Management Field Day Recap (Episode 54) (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)
Observations from the Midwest Mechanical Field Day on August 20, 2025 in Ames, Iowa.
Blog: Tackling Weeds Organically — Farmer-Tested Tools and Strategies from the Field (Missouri Organic Association)
Weeds are a constant companion on every farm—but that doesn’t mean they need to win. During a recent The Farm Gate Journal webinar hosted by Missouri Organic Association (MOA), four experienced farmers came together to share their best strategies for managing weeds without synthetic herbicides.
Panel Discussion: Managing Weeds Organically in Market Gardens (Missouri Organic Association)
A Practical Resource Guide for Regenerative & Organic Farmers with Katie Nixon of Green Gate Family Farm, Kevin Prather of Springfield Community Gardens, Tom Ruggieri of Fair Share Farm and Clint Shannon of Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture where different methods of weed management from cover crops to flame weeders and everything in between are… Continue reading Panel Discussion: Managing Weeds Organically in Market Gardens (Missouri Organic Association)
2025 Midwest Mechanical Weed Management Field Day Recap (Iowa State University)
Organic Weed Management in Row Crop with Dave Campbell (Missouri Organic Association)
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)… Continue reading Organic Weed Management in Row Crop with Dave Campbell (Missouri Organic Association)
Organic Transition Journey: Harland’s Creek Farm
In this video, Erasmo Flores García of Harland’s Creek Farm in Pittsboro, North Carolina, shares his experience transitioning to and maintaining a certified organic operation. He discusses key aspects of organic production, including crop rotation, soil health management, weed and pest control, and the benefits of sustainable farming for both human and environmental health.
Blog: Weed Management: Tools and Techniques (Missouri Organic Association)
Weeds are a constant companion on every farm—but that doesn’t mean they need to win. During a recent The Farm Gate Journal webinar hosted by Missouri Organic Association (MOA), four experienced farmers came together to share their best strategies for managing weeds without synthetic herbicides. The panelists—Tom from Fair Share Farm, Katie from Greengate Family Farm, Clint from… Continue reading Blog: Weed Management: Tools and Techniques (Missouri Organic Association)
Improving Weed Management in Organic Grains (OGRAIN)
Effective organic weed management requires well balanced integration of cropping system strategies and direct control practices. These include strategies like crop rotation and control practices like blind cultivation, row crop cultivation, and rescue interventions. This video will discuss how to choose and fine-tune time tested cropping systems and direct control practices as well as some… Continue reading Improving Weed Management in Organic Grains (OGRAIN)