Weeds & Pest Control

Intelligent Solutions

Artificial Intelligence — and human intelligence — point the way to better crops and crop protection.

February 2026

Shoo Flies

Effective fly control is a quick way to add pounds to beef.

January 2026

Keep It Clean

Wheat leaf health is vital.

December 2025

Night Patrol

Bats can be a farmer's ally.

December 2025

Solving Sawfly

Blending generations, backgrounds, and style.

November 2025

What Weeds Say About Soils

The quest to preserve ancient varieties.

November 2025

Cereal Rye to the Rescue

The do-all cover is a defense against pigweeds.

Spring 2025

Adjusting Your Sights

Letting go of the 'clean field' mindset.

March 2025

Leaves of Three

Poison ivy is easier to avoid than it is to eliminate.

March 2025

The Right Source

Not all water is suitable for spraying.

February 2025

How Weeds Are Changing

Some are developing resistance to herbicides they've never seen.

September 2024

The Mighty Moth

Tiny lepidoptera may be bigger pollinators than once thought.

September 2024

Troublesome Neighbors

Living in the countryside means sharing your outdoor experience.

September 2024

Outsmart Old World Bluestem

Summer burns and timely herbicide application can beat back this problem weed.

March 2024

Taking DIY to the Next Level

Pest control developed specifically for your farm.

January 2024

Zap! Go the Weeds

Electricity is the latest tool in the fight against weeds.

January 2024

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