Chuck Thompson was tired of living hand-to-mouth. Like many farmers, he grew up on a traditional, corn-and-soybean operation in Humboldt, Iowa, and returned to it after college. Today, he and his brother farm with their father, making them the fourth generation of the family farm. But in the last decade, the Thompsons have struggled to […]
Tag: Weed Management
Controlling weeds
5 Critical Factors for Weed Control in Organic Row Crops
If you’re new to organic production, or are considering it, one of the biggest concerns you probably have is weed control. Without the use of herbicides, you may be wondering whether weed control is even possible. While it does take a higher level of management, weed control in organic systems is possible. And you can […]
4 Keys to Early Season Organic Success
Given how often things change in farming, some consider plans to be obsolete. But for large-scale organic producers, developing a plan is key to avoiding pain points that can hurt your bottom line. And when things change, as they often do, a plan can help determine your next best course of action. To develop an […]
Landlord Embraces Organic Farming
It may seem like there are a lot of obstacles when transitioning acres from conventional to organic crops. While some have apprehensions about new chemicals or equipment, those who rent land also may be concerned about landlord acceptance of a new method of farming. Q&A with Tim Slaughter Check out Organic Farming and Sustainability: Q&A […]
August 2018 – AgriSecure Newsletter
AgriSecure Field Day Our Field Day in Kennard, NE was a great success. Over 90 growers and Ag industry leaders learned about the compelling economics of transitioning to organic production. In addition, participants received expert insight into the transition process, production practices, hands-on demonstrations of weed management equipment, and toured organic corn and soybean fields. […]
June 2018 – AgriSecure Newsletter
Agronomy insights April was extremely cold for much of the Midwest, which caused delays for many growers. However, soil temperatures rose above the May 10-year average for most Midwestern counties, with the exceptions of soggy NW Iowa and Southern Minnesota. As a result, most regions have been able to get most crops planted on schedule. […]
May 2018 – Agrisecure Newsletter
Agronomy insights April was extremely cold for much of the Midwest, which caused delays for many growers. However, soil temperatures rose above the May 10-year average for most Midwestern counties, with the exceptions of soggy NW Iowa and Southern Minnesota. As a result, most regions have been able to get most crops planted on schedule. […]