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9 Easy Steps to Calibrate Your Sprayer

June 12, 2017 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

If you haven't calibrated your sprayer yet, take care of this important task if you want to effectively protect your crops against weeds, insects and diseases, says Ohio State University Extension.

Sprayer Calibration Saves Money

April 13, 2017 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

Source: Penn State University Extension

Here are some tips from Penn State University Extension on calibrating your sprayer this spring to save money and maximize results.

Selecting Nozzles for Post-Emergence Herbicides

February 20, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management

The primary factor in determining the appropriate spray nozzle is the product being used, as most herbicide labels specify the nozzle type or droplet size classification, says Iowa State University Extension.

Nozzle Choice Can Determine Yields, Save Growers Money

June 17, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

Source: Erdal Ozkan, Ag Engineer, Ohio State University

An agricultural tool as small as a thumb can mean the difference between a 25 to 50 percent increase in yields or a 25 to 50 percent decline, according to an expert from Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.

Calibrate Your Sprayer To Save Pesticides, Money

April 23, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University

Erdal Ozkan, an Ohio State University Extension agricultural engineer, says there's no better time than early spring for growers to take a look at their sprayers and find out if they are delivering the proper gallons-per-acre application rate.

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