Illinois Planters Blast Away the Competition
Abrasive weeding uses air-propelled grit to destroy weed seedlings within crop rows. The process does not disturb the soil, and reduces yield loss and hand-weeding costs. University of Illinois researchers have created unique nozzles with 3-D printers and are using organic fertilizer as abrasive grits so farmers can manage weeds and soil fertility in one field pass.
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NIFA originally published this impact in the NIFA 2017 Annual Report. Want to read about more impacts like this? Check out Fresh from the Field, a weekly bulletin showcasing transformative impacts made by grantees funded by NIFA.
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Plants, Plant Health, Crop Production, Learning and Engagement, Farming and Ranching, Farmer Education, Small and Family Farms, Agriculture Technology, Advanced Technologies, BiotechnologyU.S. States and Territories:
Illinois