Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Charlie Johnson explains how he controls weeds in corn and soybean crops without the use of pesticides on his 1,600 organic farm in Madison, S.D. Johnson relies largely on a six-year crop rotation and cultivation tools to control weeds while maintaining good soil health.

This video is part of a larger series highlighting the ecological weed management practices used on farms across the country: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWlltQ6Oy0zrAiZ1e5bY74A48GTAuOJdC

Learn more about the ecological approach to weed management with the SARE book Manage Weeds on Your Farm: sare.org/resources/manage-weeds-on-your-farm