Old equipment can save days of labor for farms of a few acres or more. How do farmers control weeds? Learn about the advantages of mechanical weed control equipment for small farms. I was frustrated ...

Weeds remain one of the most persistent problems in agriculture. But the biggest issue facing modern farmers isn't getting rid of weeds; mechanical tools and herbicides can do that. Instead, the ...

Farmers look at equipment on display at the Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day at the Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station in central Iowa on August 20, 2025. Weeds are a ...

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 ...

Weeds like water hemp are at the top of every farmer’s mind, especially as planting season rolls along. Producers need to have a broad spectrum of control in their weed ...

The three active ingredients inside Kyro herbicide offer excellent contact and residual control for a well-rounded solution. Intensifying weed pressure and resistance to herbicides is requiring ...

Farmers across the Midwest have had mixed results on weed control although generally Extension weed scientists say it has been a fairly good year for battling weeds. Resistant weeds continue to ...

AMES, Iowa – Farmers faced with tight profit margins may consider cutting back on weed control efforts this growing season, but an Iowa State University agronomist said doing so may cost farmers money ...

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AI systems like CNNs are transforming agriculture, aiding in weed control and efficiency. Generative AI could democratize agriculture, allowing farmers to create more customized tools. This article is ...