cover crops

5 Effective Nonchemical Methods to Control Weeds

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5 Effective Nonchemical Methods to Control Weeds

Farmers across the country are facing high input costs, and this pressure is especially noticeable during harvest season. As producers store grain or deliver it to elevators, they also evaluate the year’s performance and begin shaping their management plans for the next growing cycle. With crop prices under pressure and expenses rising, many are rethinking … Read more

Turn Rice Hulls Into Compost to Cut Your Fertilizer Costs

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Turn Rice Hulls Into Compost to Cut Your Fertilizer Costs

Many farmers are discovering that composting, combined with cover cropping and regenerative agriculture practices, can dramatically boost soil health, reduce input costs, and improve long-term productivity. One of the most effective — and often overlooked — materials for composting is rice hulls, a carbon-rich byproduct available across the Delta region at no cost. Arkansas farmer … Read more