Midwest Optimal Health

24/03/2026

UPDATED POST and an additional paragraph initially.....as I see via folks comments that, there is a tendency to still be considering this from old paradigms. So before responding to comments consider your thinking. Reach out to us the author if genuinely interested.
We are speaking of physiological shifts in plants to achieve an outcome in the crop.
I am removing rates, as recipe is what you're clinging to, not the ratios and the considerations as to what to modify depending on the circumstances.
Please shift your thinking. This post is about promotion of thought. Reach out if you'd like to trial.

***Don Hubers - Ripening/Desiccant alternative for producers to use instead of Glyphosate.

Why...numerous reasons which would make this a very long post.

Critically, the COST ( Health, $, availability) of applying Glyphosate.
* decrease rooting of plants following seasons
* decrease infiltration
* decrease available trace nutrients
* increased Disease prevalance next season
* increased Insect pressures next season

The following foliar application of a combination of Molybdenum, Manganese and Boron is literally working as a ripener.
Ie combination of
Mo / Ha
Mn / Ha
B / Ha as a foliar

This is not something that shall kill weeds. It is about shifting those crop plants towards Senescence more effectively. Evening up the ripening of the crop.

We've been known as advocates for assisting you in finding alternative management pathways forward that create the possibility of the reduction in reliance in chemical inputs.
Via events we've hosted or via one on one conversations. Its not a new conversation, but the current situation has certainly lifted the interest again in alternatives to Glyphosate (active ingredient in Roundup).
Its a couple of years ago now since we had the privilege to host an event that brought together the decades of wisdom of Prof. Emeritus Don Huber, Walter Jehne and Nicole Masters.

If you're keen to give this recipe a go for your desiccation please don't hesitate to get in contact with us.
The more we can observe and tweak the timing of application, the more we as an industry collectively can bring about change of management practices.


pic is photo of transitioning Regen clients sorghum on the Darling Downs. Beautiful.

22/03/2026

Natural medicine.

Check your peach tree after rain… because this jelly-like sap is surprisingly useful. you might notice clear or amber blobs swelling out of the bark. That’s peach gum, the natural resin produced by peach trees when the bark is damaged. Rain causes it to absorb water and swell into the soft jelly you see on the trunk or branches. You can scrape it off and use it straight away. It’s edible, mildly sweet, and naturally rich in plant polysaccharides that form a soothing gel.

It Coats and soothes the throat, supports digestion and helps with gut irritation. If you collect it when it’s clear or amber and clean, it’s ready to use. If you’re not using it straight away, dry the gum and store it. Later you can rehydrate it and it returns to that jelly texture again. Peach, plum, apricot, cherry, and almond trees all belong to the Prunus family, and they can produce similar gums.

Nature is so cool, even the wounds of a tree can produce something useful!

Now you know ✌🏻

13/03/2026

12/03/2026

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

A humble, respectful and insightful tribute by Nicole Masters on the passing of Dr Eillen Ingham. Nicole has toured WA under the banner of Soil Restoration Farming, Rachelle Armstrong, twice if my memory serves me correct. Each time we were lucky SRF chose Dandarsgan as a venue for the seminars. Thanks you ladies for all you do for agriculture. RIO Dr Eillen Ingham.