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User: Justin Mezo

Created on: 2013-04-24

Observation Date 2013-04-22

Comment:
Sprayed LTER Main Site Treatment T2 all replications (5, 3, 4, 2, 1, 6), for post emergence weed control in winter wheat. Plots sprayed with Harmony Extra SG herbicide, Active ingredients (Thifensulfuron-methyl 33.33%) and (Tribenuron-methyl 16.67%) at 0.8 oz/A and Preference non-ionic surfactant and anti-foaming agent at 0.25% v/v (1 qt/100 gal carrier). Time of application was 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Weather conditions were sunny, temperature was 60°F at start and 61°F at end, winds out of the southeast at 2-10 mph with 10 minute average of 5 mph. Equipment used: JD 5220 tractor traveling 4.8 mph (gear C1, 1550 rpm) with a pull type Top Air Sprayer equipped with a hydraulic centrifugal sprayer pump and John Deere Rate Controller. Nozzles were spaced 15 inches apart with a total boom length of 30 feet. 20-30 psi was used. Water applied at 20 gals/A (187 L/Ha) was used as the carrier.

Areas:
T2

Observation Type:
Herbicide Application

Activities:

Worker: Justin Mezo

Equipment: Top Air Sprayer • Material: Herbicide Harmony Extra (thifensulfuron methyl + tribenuron methyl) @ 0.8 ounce per acre • Material: NIS surfactant @ 0.25 % v/v per acre

Equipment: John Deere 5220 Tractor

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