Weed blasting offers new control method for organic farmers
Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 13:45
in Biology & Nature
Weeds are a major scourge for organic growers, who often must invest in multiple control methods to protect crop yields. A relatively new weed control method known as abrasive weeding, or "weed blasting," could give organic growers another tool. The method, recently field-tested at the University of Illinois, is surprisingly effective.