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Exploding Sprayer Myths (ep.11)

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Welcome to season four of Exploding Sprayer Myths, featuring a new opening sequence and a new guest star. Have fun accidently learning about reducing pesticide drift as we poke fun at Canadian and Australian stereotypes. If you’re unfamiliar with the McKenzie Brothers and the ...Read More

Electrostatic Spraying in Agriculture

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Electrostatic nozzles have been tested in agriculture since the late 1970’s. Predominantly used in aerial applications, they are sometimes employed on airblast sprayers in orchard and berry operations, and on horizontal booms in vegetable crops. To a lesser extent, they are even mounted on wands for ...Read More

Torturing numbers: Basic statistics for growers

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Spring and fall are conference and lecture season in agriculture, and this is when we’re presented by a flurry of PowerPoint research results. Sometimes it’s agrichemical reps promoting new pesticides. It could be seed dealers comparing yields. Maybe it’s equipment dealers illustrating return on investment or ...Read More

Diagnosing airblast coverage

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Assuming there are no mechanical or maintenance problems, water-sensitive paper can be used to diagnose sprayer performance. Go here to read more about water-sensitive paper. Interpreting the results and knowing what changes to make is the critical part of the process. Observing no coverage, or a sodden paper, ...Read More

Nozzle Strainers

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The level of sprayer filtration required for any given operation depends several variables. Potentially, there are opportunities to install filters at the tank opening (usually a basket), the suction-side of the pump, each section line, and behind the nozzles. While I’ve yet to see ...Read More

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