The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture reminds farmers and sprayer operators that adding micronutrient solutions, especially zinc, to glyphosate is highly antagonistic to the herbicide.
Xtend technology should still be a part of an integrated weed management program that includes good cultural practices and a diversified herbicide program, says Kansas State University Extension.
Adjuvants in herbicides have been an important part of the mix for no-tillers since the first household detergent was added to a tank of Roundup somewhere in distant history.
We were hopeful that there would be labels this spring to allow mixing of Sharpen with products that contain flumioxazin or sulfentrazone but this does not appear to be the case.
An item in the October, 2003, issue on the proper order of tankmixing glyphosate products led to a comment from a No-Till Farmer reader in North Dakota. He informed us that research conducted at North Dakota State indicates that the efficacy of Roundup herbicide is not affected by the order in which it is mixed with water and ammonium sulfate (AMS).
Types of weeds, size of weeds, tankmix partners, carriers and weather all need to be considered when deciding on the most effective burndowns for your no-till fields.
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