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User: Justin Mezo

Created on: 2013-08-26

Observation Date 2013-08-26

Comment:
Sprayed LTER Main Site Fertility Gradient (N-rate) Study, including irrigated and dry-land areas, all replications for post wheat harvest weed control. Plots sprayed with Roundup PowerMax herbicide at 1 qt/A, 17 lbs / 100 gallons/carrier of ammonium sulfate and 1 oz / 100 gallons/carrier of anti foaming agent. Time of application was from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Weather conditions at the beginning were mostly cloudy with some sun 74 degrees F, 70 % humidity and winds 2-5 mph sw, weather conditions at the end were mostly cloudy with some sun 79 degrees F, 64% humidity and winds 3-8 mph sw. Turbo TeeJet 11003 nozzles were used, 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:
Resource_Gradient-Irrigated Resource_Gradient_Non-Irrigated

Observation Type:
Mechanical Weed Control

Activities:

Worker: Justin Mezo

Equipment: TurboTeeJet 11003 Flat Fan Nozzle

Equipment: Top Air Sprayer • Material: Ammonium sulfate (AMS) @ 3.4 pound per acre • Material: Herbicide Roundup Power Max (glyphosate 48.7%) @ 1.0 quart per acre

Equipment: John Deere 5220 Tractor

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