Beat the Weeds Without Breaking the Soil

August 05, 2025

Thinking about reducing tillage but worried about weed management? While no-till practices offer incredible benefits for soil health and your bottom line, they present unique challenges when it comes to controlling unwanted plants. Our latest feature breaks down practical strategies for managing weeds without reaching for the rototiller, from cover crops and mulching to identifying which weeds you're actually fighting.

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Happy Growing,

The Modern Farmer Team

Limiting or ceasing tillage offers improvements to soil health, but it can lead to problems with weeds. Here are a few ways you can beat weeds in a no-till environment.