Exploding Sprayer Myths (ep.10)

Here in Episode 10 of Exploding Sprayer Myths we’ve coaxed @Nozzle_Guy back into the orchard. This is part two
The challenges of spraying by drone

Spray application by drone is here. It’s common practice in South East Asia, with a very significant proportion of
New use for Bourgault 1460 field sprayer

This week I spoke with Gerry Bell, a producer from near Gravelbourg in southern Saskatchewan (a beautiful town with
Optical Spot Spraying and AI Scouting

Site-specific treatments have long been a goal in agriculture. It makes sense to provide inputs or treatments at rates

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Exploding Sprayer Myths (ep.10)

Spray_Guy Calibration & Air Adjustment, Exploding Sprayer Myths, Featured Article, Multimedia, Nozzles & Droplets, Speciality Sprayers

Here in Episode 10 of Exploding Sprayer Myths we’ve coaxed @Nozzle_Guy back into the orchard. This is part two of a two-part mini series on airblast calibration. In Episode 9 we talked about air settings and travel speed, and now we’re tackling nozzling and ...Read More

Is your pressure gauge accurate? – Video

Spray_Guy Boom Sprayers, Calibration, Calibration & Air Adjustment, Cleaning & Maintenance, Cleaning & Maintenance, Pumps and Plumbing, Speciality Sprayers

Here’s an oldie-but-a-goodie filmed in New Hampshire in June, 2014. It’s something to keep in mind when you’re getting your sprayer ready for spring service. We were at a train-the-trainer event when someone asked: If pressure is critical to spray quality and rate, how ...Read More

The challenges of spraying by drone

Nozzle_Guy Drift, Drift, Featured Article, General Operation, General Operation, Nozzles & Droplets, Nozzles & Droplets, Speciality Sprayers, Spray Basics

Spray application by drone is here. It’s common practice in South East Asia, with a very significant proportion of ag areas now treated by drone. Estimates from South Korea, for example, suggest about 30% of their ag area being sprayed by drone. It’s in ...Read More

New use for Bourgault 1460 field sprayer

Nozzle_Guy Boom Sprayers, Directed & Air-Assist, Featured Article, General Operation

This week I spoke with Gerry Bell, a producer from near Gravelbourg in southern Saskatchewan (a beautiful town with a historic downtown, church and school, also, home of the Gravelbourger at the local diner). He told me about a project he recently completed, converting ...Read More

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