
Tag Archives crop spraying

Stay calm and spray on
A field guide to fungicide resistance management

Avoiding chemical residues now just two clicks away

‘Spray Guy’ puts the nix on ‘cavalier’ fungicide application
Fungicide drift should earn the same prevention as herbicide, according to one of Western Canada’s best-known spraying experts

‘Insurance’ spraying
A new study says most farmers can generate more profit by cutting back on crop protection. But wait… is it really that simple?

Tighter spray control in the field
Should you be looking at the InterLock system to reduce off-target risk?

Custom business
Custom operators like Troy Monea are under pressure to boost customer service and to intensify their business management. In this game, there’s less and less room for the uncommitted

Applying fungicide by air
If you choose an aerial applicator to apply your fungicide, be aware of timing and water volume

Where crop spray chemical goes, clean those
When it comes to cleaning sprayers, the tank is just one target. Here are a few tips for better, faster clean-outs

Is the sky the limit for aerial spray applicators?
Caught between rigid government regulations and undependable farm demand, these aerial applicators wonder about their future

Only upside to drought? Less spraying and less risk of crop diseases
But diseases like stripe rust, tan spot, or sclerotinia could be an issue if there’s been decent moisture
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