Jimmy Wedel of Wedel Farms-Muleshoe Texas
This is part of an interview published by TOFGA Today.( Texas Organic Farmers and Growers Association)
Jimmy Wedel of Wedel Farms in Muleshoe has one. So do an increasing number of organic farmers around the country, as well as several USDA research stations. It’s called the Einbock Tined Weeder, and judging by accounts from producers, it’s a tool that is becoming indispensable for a growing number of organic farms.
“I can’t tell you how important it is for my operations” says Wedel. “Let’s just say I wouldn’t consider organic farming without one”
Wedel, whose organic farms produce corn, peanuts, cotton and beans on more than 4,000 acres, purchased a 30-foot Einbock four years ago and has seen his weeding bills drop dramatically. Coupled with other weeding equipment, the Einbock has reduced his hoeing cost 20-40 percent. That’s a substantial savings when your hoeing bill exceeds $100,000.
As word has spread about its unique features, the Einbock weeder has been showing up on organic farms throughout the Mid Western and Southern Regions ( since this article has been published, the Einbock have spread to the west coast) Several USDA research stations are gathering data on the weeder, including work by Dr. Carol Johnson in Tifton,Ga. The Vidalia Onion Research Center in
They have been successful with grain, corn, beetroot, potatoes, peas, soybeans, tomatoes, peanuts, cotton and onions. Another benefit of the weeder is its ability to improve pasture by reducing heavy thatch buildup, stimulating new growth while reducing weed competition.
Scott Shriver- Shriver Farms
Scott along with his two sons and two collogues farm 1,200 acres of organic corn and soybeans. As with any organic operation, controlling weeds is critical. Scott purchased a 40 foot Einbock Tined Weeder in 2006 for his farm. When Scott was asked how the Einbock helped his operation he told us “The Einbock provides superior weed control.”
Scott also told us that” the rotary hoe is faster, but just does not do the job the Einbock does.” When weeds are controlled, yields are increased. Scott told us that this certainly was the case for him.
Einbock takes great pride in the design, engineering and quality of all of their equipment. When Scott was asked what he thought of the quality he told us“You can recognize the excellent design and construction of the Einbock when you compare it to other farm equipment and implements”
Final comment? “I have owned the Einbock for 3 years. Einbock could almost give a money back guarantee. It is that good. I can’t do without it”
See photos of Scott’s soybeans and colleges- Earl Cornelison in the red cap, Scott in the middle and Kevin Fall on the right.
Kevin told that his wife always knows when he has been using the Einbock because he always comes home after a long day with a smile on his face!
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