I haven’t written a book-report since high school, but I was recently sent a copy of Dr. Jorg Kitt’s “Spraywise – Broadacre Application Handbook” and I was compelled to share. It’s published by Nufarm and is based out of Australia. What a fantastic, easy-to-read book full of excellent spraying know-how. Am I overselling this?I am not. The […]
A.I. Pressure! Sung to the tune of “Under Pressure” by Queen Pressure!Pushing down on sprayHeading down the boom(movin’ so far) Under pressureIt brings the droplets downSplits a canopy in twoPuts product on leaves More P S IMore P S IOr bar worksOr bar worksThat’s okay! It’s a terror not knowingwhat pressure’s aboutWatchin’ the productcome dribblin’ out […]
Sung to the tune of “Dust in the Wind” by Kansas I close my eyes, only for a moment, and the spray is gone All my drops pass before my eyes, oh no – a drift complaint Drift in the wind All it is is drift in the wind Same old spray, just a tank […]
Biopesticides are a rapidly growing segment in horticultural pest control. While they are often billed as green “miracle cures”, applicators should be aware that they require unique considerations. Issues with lifespan, target specificity, and application technology can all impact their efficacy. However, like any pesticide application, careful planning can minimize wasted time and money. Typically […]
I always await a trade show with excitement. Everyone’s going to be there, showing their latest and greatest. You see old friends. And of course, trade-show food. Every year, I search for the Fiddle Sticks I learned to love in the 80s. They’ve been replaced by the Pocket Dawg, it seems. Not the same. Touring […]