Electric Weeder Zaps Weeds

Missouri Farmers Use 15,000 Volts to Zap Herbicide-Resistant Weeds Out of Existence

Jason Jenkins
By  Jason Jenkins , DTN Crops Editor
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Old School Manufacturing produces the Weed Zapper, a series of tractor-mounted or self-propelled machines designed to eliminate weeds in fields and pastures using high voltage electricity. (DTN photo by Jason Jenkins)
Old School Manufacturing produces the Weed Zapper, a series of tractor-mounted or self-propelled machines designed to eliminate weeds in fields and pastures using high voltage electricity. (DTN photo by Jason Jenkins)
Electric solution sparks a growing family business for Missouri farmers.

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Jason Jenkins

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