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User: Justin Mezo

Created on: 2013-08-29

Observation Date 2013-08-29

Comment:
Sprayed LTER Main Site T1 plots all replications (1, 5, 2, 3, 4, and 6) for post wheat harvest weed control. T1 R1 the entire micro-plot was accidentally sprayed while doing the head land swath. 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 11:15 a.m. - 1:40 p.m. Weather conditions at the beginning were sunny 77 degrees F, 73 % humidity and winds 2-3 mph E, weather conditions at the end were sunny 81 degrees F, 71 % humidity and winds calm out of the E. 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:
T1

Observation Type:
Herbicide Application

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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