Applicators
Cotton isn’t king in Kansas, but it’s a fine prince for many Jayhawk growers, boosted by the arrival of new 2,4-D technology.
If it’s green, it goes. A new weed technology uses a combination of infrared, sensors and nozzles to detect plants and aim a blast of herbicide at a spot the size of a nickel. WEEDit is an automatic plant detection technology that allows chemical application solely to green matter, rather than spraying bare dirt, all while the sprayer rolls at 15 mph, light of day or dark of night.
Old man winter is moving into the country, bringing colder temperatures and snow with him and making farmers push harder than ever to finish up harvest operations and ready their equipment for storage. One more job to put on your already long to-do list is to winterize your sprayer. Being proactive now will help ensure you have a sprayer that’s in good working order next spring.
Old man winter is moving into the country, bringing colder temperatures and snow with him and making farmers push harder than ever to finish up harvest operations and ready their equipment for storage. One more job to put on your already long to-do list is to winterize your sprayer. Being proactive now will help ensure you have a sprayer that’s in good working order next spring. Here are some quick reminders to help you complete the job.
Kentucky farmer Aaron Reding will be the first to admit 2019 hasn’t been easy, but his ability to adapt to a recent diagnosis with technology, that’s allowing him to continue to farm.
New Holland Introduces Guardian SP310F and Miller Nitro 7310 Sprayer.
Don’t waste expensive chemicals. Learn how to select the right sprayer nozzle for drift control, coverage, and efficacy, plus tips for checking nozzle wear.
Effective communication between chemical applicator and farmer is a key element in helping prevent costly and dangerous misapplications.
