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User: Justin Mezo

Created on: 2013-05-06

Observation Date 2013-05-04

Comment:
Sprayed the GLBRC bait crop areas not yet planted for weed control using Roundup PowerMax and ammonium sulfate. Roundup Power Max (Glyphosate: N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine, in the form of its potassium salt, 48.7%) was applied at 1 qt/acre, and Ammonium Sulfate was applied at 3.4 lbs/acre. Weather conditions: Sunny with air temperature of 64 degrees F. Relative Humidity was 45%. Wind was from the south at 5-10 mph. Time of application was 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. North and South areas are sprayed, East edge the middle strip is sprayed and half of the west strip. Strip next to the woods has not been sprayed.Equipment Used: JD 5220 tractor traveling 5 mph with a pull type Top Air Sprayer equipped with a hydraulic centrifugal sprayer pump and John Deere Rate Controller. Turbo TeeJet 11003 nozzles were used, spaced 15 inches apart with a total boom length of 30 feet. 20 psi were used. Water applied at 20 gals/A, (187 L/ha), was used as the carrier.

Areas:
GLBRC_Trap_Crop_Area

Observation Type:
Mechanical Weed Control

Activities:

Worker: Justin Mezo

Equipment: TurboTeeJet 11003 Flat Fan Nozzle

Equipment: Top Air Sprayer • Material: Herbicide Roundup Power Max (glyphosate 48.7%) @ 32.0 ounce per acre • Material: Ammonium sulfate (AMS) @ 3.4 pound per acre

Equipment: John Deere 5220 Tractor

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