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User: Justin Mezo

Created on: 2014-05-06

Observation Date 2014-05-05

Comment:
Sprayed the GLBRC Main Site G1 treatment all replications for preplant burndown weed control using Roundup PowerMax, 2,4D-LV-4 and ammonium sulfate. Roundup Power Max (EPA Reg. No. 524-549) (Glyphosate: N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine, in the form of its potassium salt, 48.7%) was applied at 1 qt/acre, 2,4-D LV4 was applied at 1 pt/A and Ammonium Sulfate (sprayable, CAS #7783-20-2) was applied at 3.4 lbs/acre. Weather conditions: At the start cloudy with air temperature of 53 degrees F. Relative Humidity was 53 %. Wind was from EENE 1-8 mph with 10 min avg. of 6 mph. End of application 52 degrees F, Humidity 60 %, winds calm out of the east and partly sunny. Time of application was 4:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Equipment Used: JD 5220 tractor traveling 4.8 mph (gear C1, 1500 rpm) with a pull type Top Air Sprayer equipped with a hydraulic centrifugal sprayer pump and a 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:
G1

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%) @ 1.0 quart per acre • Material: Herbicide 2,4-D ester @ 1.0 pint per acre • Material: Ammonium sulfate (AMS) @ 3.4 pound per acre

Equipment: John Deere 5220 Tractor

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