There are many factors that affect the work rate of an airblast application. If an operator can improve their work rate, without compromising spray efficacy or safety, they improve operational efficiency and save money. But how does each variable factor in? Is it worth the cost of a tender truck and operator to fill more […]
Want to figure out how your sprayer configuration affects your productivity? Try out this little calculator that tells you acres per hour, the amount of productivity lost to turning and filling, and the benefit of longer booms. You might be surprised how productive you can be without driving faster. To see other apps, click here. […]
In almost all agronomic practices, timing is key. There are certain, and often small, windows of opportunity for getting a task done without losing yield potential or product quality. Weed specialists talk about early weed removal, pathologists talk about symptom monitoring, and entomologists remind us of economic thresholds. Acting at the right time is fundamental. […]
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, […]
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