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Our most recent articles:
Characterizing RPAS coverage at four cardinal points on a vertical plane: Practical implications for spraying wheat at T3
Context Global research into Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS) is producing pesticide residue, drift and efficacy data that is helping to inform federal regulatory policy. It is reasonable to assume that Canada will ultimately sanction the use of RPAS for agricultural spraying. The first registered products will likely be fungicides intended for broad acre crops…
Celebrating 10 Years of Sprayers101
On May 29, 2015, we launched www.sprayers101.com. Actually, that date is practically correct, but not technically correct. To celebrate our anniversary, I thought I’d share the history of how of we got to where we are today. 2013 On December 21, 2013, I launched www.sprayers101.com… sort of. Back then, the website was different. I’d just…
CTS for airblast sprayers – A learning process
As Canadian farmers begin to adopt closed transfer systems (CTS), growing pains are to be expected. Instructions for installation and use are primarily European and field-sprayer centric. We’ve seen precious little in the way of practical advice for incorporating CTS into airblast operations. This is a “live” article which we’ll update periodically. We encourage readers…
Past articles you might like:
Adjusting Orchard Airblast Sprayers for Spring
For those on the fly, hit play to hear a shortened, narrated version. I have far too many photos and videos of airblast sprayers blowing straight up through treetops, or downwind through the last row, during spring applications. I chose not to include any in this article to avoid people recognizing the operations. If you…
Nozzle Selection for See & Spray Select Spot Sprayers
Spot sprays are becoming mainstream. As of 2024, John Deere’s See & Spray Select, their Green-on-Brown technology, is selling well in western Canada but it’s creating some confusion about how to outfit and run the system. Quick Overview: See & Spray Select is available on 120’ booms with either 15” or 20” spacing. It can…
Increase Sprayer Productivity Without Driving Faster
Timing trumps most things in crop protection. A great spray applied at the wrong time isn’t nearly as valuable as a mediocre spray at the right time. So how do we improve our ability to get things done at the right time? Often, we try to win races by driving faster. In our last article,…