This work was performed with contributions from Adrian Rivard (Drone Spray Canada) and Adam Pfeffer (Bayer Crop Science – funding partner). Dr. Tom Wolf is gratefully acknowledged for his editorial support and assistance interpreting the results. Introduction This research is part of a continuing effort to identify best practices for broad acre crop protection using […]
Thanks to Mark Ledebuhr of Application Insight LLC for his contributions to this article. North American product labels may or may not include carrier volume recommendations. When they do, it could be based on a two-dimensional value like the planted area, or perhaps on row length which is more appropriate for trellised crops that form […]
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This case study is taking place on a 15 acre highbush blueberry operation in southern Ontario. In 2016, considerable pressure from spotted-wing drosophila (SWD) prompted the growers to make changes to their crop management practices and their spray program. They employed a three-pronged approach to improving crop protection: We have been tracking pesticide use, water […]
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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 […]
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