All sprayers experience a drop in pressure as the solution moves further away from the pump. Here’s why that’s important, and how to measure it. Optimal nozzle operation in terms of spray quality and fan angle is closely tied to … Continued
TeeJet Spray Nozzles
Weed Control Strategies and their Cost
Here’s quick look at weed control strategies and their cost. Over the past 20 years many growers — and perhaps dealers — have been relieved to leave behind the days of managing multiple products and approaches for weed control. Glyphosate, … Continued
Equipment Technologies Unveils 2014 Apache Sprayers
At a press event held at the 2013 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL, Equipment Technologies (ET) announced the rollout of their 2014 line of Apache sprayers. “We are redefining first-in-class with this model year. We are focused on the … Continued
Resistant Weeds Epidemic
As resistant weeds become more common in crop fields across the country, the entire agricultural community is scrambling to keep pace. by ERIC SFILIGOJ As a long-time independent ag retailer in St. Marys, KS, Doyle Pearl of J.B. Pearl Sales … Continued
Fungicide Use In Corn
Fungicide use in corn for Agriculture and Natural Resources Fungicide use in corn has become a common production practice for some farms while others are reluctant to adopt the technology. Actually, both are correct in that decision. The strobilurin fungicides … Continued
Right Sprayer Nozzle Can Make Or Break Yields
Choosing the right type of sprayer nozzle can mean the difference between a 50% increase in yields or a 50% decline. An agricultural tool as small as a thumb can mean the difference between a 25 to 50% increase in … Continued
TeeJet SpraySelect App
TeeJet SpraySelect App Makes Tip Selection Easier Than Ever TeeJet Technologies offers growers and custom applicators a new tool for simplifying their spraying operations. The SpraySelect mobile app allows the user to quickly and easily choose the proper spray tip for a given … Continued
Tips To Reduce Spray Drift
The right nozzle can help growers minimize drift, keeping the environment clean and reducing the amount of crop protectant needed. Whether it’s to moderate the amount of pesticide used or protect adjacent crops in the field, growers constantly have to … Continued
PLANNING YOUR SPRING BURNDOWN APPLICATION
FOCUS ON TIMING AND TEMPERATURES FOR HIGHER EFFICIENCY. It may still be a little chilly outside to feel like spring, but planting season will be here soon, and it is that time of year to get in your spring burndown … Continued
Getting Prepared For Application
In a world where application efficiency goes hand-in-hand with on-target spraying, applicators need to consider many variables. The application of crop protection products is considered an integral and viable part of a total integrated pest management (IPM) program, provided that … Continued