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User: Justin Mezo

Created on: 2014-06-02

Observation Date 2014-05-31

Comment:
Sprayed the GLBRC Main Site G2, G3, G4 treatment all replications for post - plant burndown of cover crops and grasses using Roundup PowerMax, 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/A and Ammonium Sulfate (sprayable, CAS #7783-20-2) was applied at 3.4 lbs/acre. Weather conditions: At the start sunny with air temperature of 74 degrees F, humidity was 53 % with 5 mph winds ESE. End of application sunny, 86 degrees F, humidity 33 %, with calm winds Time of application was 10:20 a.m. - 4:15 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:
G2 G3 G4

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: Ammonium sulfate (AMS) @ 3.4 pound per acre

Equipment: John Deere 5220 Tractor

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