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Selecting Nozzles for Post-Emergence Herbicides

February 17, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

The primary factor in determining the appropriate spray nozzle is the product being used, as most herbicide labels specify the nozzle type or droplet size classification, says Iowa State University Extension.

5 Things To Know To Avoid Herbicide Drift

May 29, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska—Lincoln

Herbicides can cause serious injury to plants when applied improperly or when non-target drift occurs.

The New Era Of Spray Application

New technologies will help growers fine-tune their spraying applications as next-generation herbicide formulas and herbicide-resistant cropping systems hit the market.

By Clair Urbain posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

New herbicide-resistant traits being introduced into seed varieties, and new formulations of tried-and-true chemicals, promise to be powerful weapons in the war on herbicide-resistant weed species.

Have Low-Drift Nozzles Prevented Drift?

July 28, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

This is the time of the year we need to pay extra attention to reducing spray drift because some of us are applying herbicides that could create serious problems if the herbicide drifts away from the application site and deposits on crops sensitive to that particular herbicide, such as Dicamba products or Glyphosate.

Considerations When Buying Sidedressing Equipment

June 28, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management

Source: SFP Yield Signs

The first thing to consider when purchasing sidedress equipment is the type of N fertilizer applied.

Tips For Maintaining Uniform Spray Application

April 13, 2011 | Posted in Equipment

Source: By John Fulton, Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Modern technologies on sprayers require proper setup, operation, calibration and maintenance.

Air Induction Nozzles Are Not Drift Proof

June 16, 2010

Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Air induction nozzles can reduce drift 75% to 90%, but drift can still occur when farmers are spraying herbicides.

Buying Or Fine-Tuning A Sprayer? Here Are Factors To Consider

By Ron Perszewski posted on January 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

Timing probably ranks as the most important issue in farming, especially when it comes to spraying, says Phil Needham, a widely known ag consultant and a National No-Tillage Conference speaker.

When Spraying, Do It Right!

Paying close attention to proper chemical application will boost no-till yields.

By Frank Lessiter posted on December 1, 2007 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

To obtain a more even application rate when using a visual monitor, first increase your sprayer controller speed slightly rather than deciding to replace the nozzles, suggests Doug Summer.

Spray Pattern Dynamics: Single Flat Spray vs. Twin Flat Spray

Despite earlier recommendations, twin flat fan nozzles don’t offer the canopy penetration needed to fight Asian soybean rust.

By George Worthington posted on May 1, 2007 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

After the asian soybean rust scare hit in autumn of 2004, many of us in the sprayer industry began advocating the use of twin flat fan nozzles to better treat the disease. It turns out we were wrong. By creating two spray patterns out of one, twin flat fan nozzles reduce the force of each spray by half, meaning there is not much force with which to penetrate the soybean canopy.

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