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Fine-Tune, Calibrate Sprayer To Reduce Pesticide Costs

May 29, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

With planting delays in some areas due to wet conditions, growers still have time to fine-tune and calibrate their sprayers to save money and protect the environment, according to Ohio State agricultural engineer and spray technology expert Erdal Ozkan.

Why Your Glyphosate May Not Be Working

Hard water in the spray tank can cause double-digit reductions in the effectiveness of glyphosate applications, and may also be silently exacerbating problems with herbicide resistance in weeds.

By Martha Mintz posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection, Water Management

The carefully calculated and measured rate of glyphosate that goes in the spray tank is the same deadly dose that makes it to weed leaves, right?

Ohio State's Newly Developed Intelligent Sprayer Reduces Pesticide Use, Off-Target Contamination

September 27, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

A new “intelligent” sprayer designed and developed jointly by engineers from Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service can reduce pesticide use up to 73 percent by growers while reducing off-target contamination.

AGCO To Launch The New RG700 Self-Propelled RoGator Sprayer In Fall 2013

June 19, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

AGCO Application Equipment is introducing the newest addition to its RoGator lineup — the RG700 — a 700-gallon machine built with the same attention to detail and durability as its bigger RoGator brothers.

Double-Cropping Veterans Share Expertise On Wheat, Soybeans

With attention to details, double-cropping systems cover the soil, improve soil health, ward off pests and diseases and protect profits, say veteran no-tillers John and Alexander Young.

By Laura Barrera posted on June 1, 2013 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection, Residue Management

The reasons for squeezing a 3-year crop rotation into 2 years otherwise known as double cropping are fourfold. John Young and his son Alexander can attest to them.

Small Sprayers Showing More Utility Than Ever

Whether pulled by truck, tractor or ATV, small sprayers are carving out a valuable niche among no-tillers and strip-tillers for performing timely and sensitive fieldwork quickly and efficiently.

By Mark Parker posted on May 1, 2013 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

Huge self-propelled sprayers can cover lots of ground in a hurry, but many no-tillers are finding a useful and productive niche on their farms for smaller sprayers.

Get The Most From Foliar Feeding Corn And Soybeans

Enhancing the nutrient efficiency of plants through the leaves is not only possible, but profitable, with the right level of management.

By Mark Parker posted on May 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

Foliar feeding corn and soybeans remains a controversial subject in some corners of agriculture, but not to an increasing number of farmers who are using the practice to fine-tune fertilization strategies to maximize yields.

Valley Irrigation To Be Featured On FOX Business News, The Green Room

April 9, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

Valley Irrigation will be featured on FOX Business News in an upcoming segment of The Green Room titled "Industry Leaders Pioneering the Future of Sustainable Agriculture."

Some Easy Ways To Calibrate Your Sprayer

March 31, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

Source: Ohio State University

This is the time to check the accuracy of your sprayer, says Ohio State University experts.

Now Is The Time To Fine-Tune Sprayers

March 29, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University

There is no better time than early spring to take a closer look at your sprayer, says Ohio State University.

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