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User: Justin Mezo

Created on: 2013-05-08

Observation Date 2013-05-07

Comment:
Sprayed the GLBRC bait crop areas not yet planted for weed control using Roundup PowerMax, 2, 4-D LV-4 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, 2, 4-D LV-4 applied at 1 pt/A and Ammonium Sulfate was applied at 3.4 lbs/acre. Weather conditions: Sunny with air temperature of 73 degrees F. Relative Humidity was 47%. Wind was from the south at 1-8 mph. Time of application was 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Equipment Used: JD 5220 tractor traveling 3.8 mph (gear B3, 1700 rpm) 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:
Herbicide Application

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: Herbicide 2,4-D ester @ 16.0 ounce per acre • Material: Ammonium sulfate (AMS) @ 3.4 pound per acre

Equipment: John Deere 5220 Tractor

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