BLACKVILLE — Not too much. Not too little. Just right. “When you’re working with pesticides and herbicides, you want to be certain you put the right amount of chemical in the right place at the right ...

The first step in calibrating liquid or granular spraying equipment is to read the entire label of the herbicide you are about to use. Then select the application rate listed on the label that fits ...

Weather: Despite all the unsettled weather and rain recently, Eric Snodgrass of Nutrien Ag Solutions and others are saying we get some nice and dry weather for the next six to 10 days. However, the ...

Uneven pressure through-out the sprayer boom can mean uneven application of pesticides. The first step in sprayer calibration is to determine the spray pressure is equal throughout the spray boom. If ...

Integrated pest management is an approach to plant care that uses all available tools to ensure healthy growth. It involves the use of cultural, genetic, mechanical and biological control methods to ...

Several factors such as droplet size, spray nozzle type, water quality and time of day of the application can influence application effectiveness. The products in your tank won’t be as effective if ...