Show Observation

User: Ethan Rocklin

Created on: 2022-08-09

Observation Date 2022-08-09

Comment:
Herbicide application to soybeans in GLBRC Bait Crop and Brown House fields, GLBRC Rep 6, the perimeter of GLBRC G3 plots, and, LTER Cellulosic Biofuel Diversity Study soybeans. G3 plots, all reps, received one 10 foot headland pass around the entire perimeter of the plots, this was done to reduce the pressure of encroaching weeds from the alleyways. Applied Interline (Generic Liberty) at 29 oz/acre, Ammonium Sulfate at 3.4 lbs/acre, and a small amount of de-foaming agent. Rate of spray was 20gal/acre on JD rate controller. Weather conditions at the beginning 10:00pm: 67.7 degrees F, 1 mph North wind, 75.2% relative humidity, and partly cloudy. Weather conditions at the end 4:00 pm: 73.3 degrees F, 1 mph North wind, 58.9% relative humidity, and mostly sunny. REI: 12 hours. Application was completed using the 30ft top air sprayer and the John Deere 7420B tractor.

Areas:
CE3 G3 GLBRC_Trap_Crop_Area

Observation Type:
Herbicide Application

Activities:

Worker: Leon Thelen
Equipment: Top Air Sprayer • Material: custom mix @ 20.0 gallon per acre
Equipment: John Deere 7420b Tractor (14.9 R 46 back tire size)
Worker: Ethan Rocklin

Attachments:

Related Observations New observation Edit List Observations