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User: Peter Hudy

Created on: 2009-06-25

Observation Date 2008-06-25

Comment:
Sprayed the LTER Main Site, Cellulosic Biofuels Study, all treatments and all replications for preemergence weed control. Lexar (S-metolachlor (+ safener) + atrazine + mesotrione) was broadcast sprayed at 3 qts/acre (7.1 L/ha). Weather conditions: Partly cloudy with air temperature of 68 degrees F (20.0°C). Relative Humidity was 50%. Wind was calm. Time of application was 10:00 a.m. Equipment Used: JD 5320 tractor traveling 5 mph (gear C1, 1650 rpm) with a 3-point mounted sprayer with a rolling pump (Dempco). Turbo TeeJet 8002 nozzles were used, spaced 15 inches apart with a total boom length of 15 feet. 30 psi was used. Water applied at 20 gallons/acre (187L/ha) was used as the carrier. Purpose of application: Pre-emergence herbicide application.

Areas:
CE1 CE2 ECB

Observation Type:
Herbicide Application

Activities:

Worker: Greg Parker

Equipment: John Deere 5320 Tractor

Equipment: Demco 3-point mounted sprayer

Equipment: 8002 Flat Fan Nozzles • Material: Herbicide Lexar (S-metolachlor (+safener) + atrazine + mesotrione) @ 3.0 quart per acre • Material: H2O @ 20.0 gallon per acre

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