Transcript TTI - BASF Crop Protection Specialty Products

ON TARGET STEWARDSHIP, APPLICATION AND EDUCATION
Bob Wolf, Ph.D., Application Technology Specialist, Owner, Wolf
Consulting & Research
Overview of Self Application Landscape
Weed management programs are continuing to
become more complex.
Growers have a lot at stake if their fields aren’t taken
care of properly.
Safe, effective herbicide applications help maximize
yields, protect input investments and ultimately help
protect their lifelong investment in their farm.
Efficacy vs. On Target Application Research
The lead purpose for applying crop protection products,
specifically herbicides, is to end up with ‘good’ weed
control.
Recent field research has been designed to evaluate
the many nozzle choices that are designated for this
purpose.
The work has shown us that if used correctly, the
various nozzle types can be effective for each purpose
– weed control and on target application.
Weed Control – Dicamba + Glyphosate + AMS
6-inch weeds
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Control of grass, crabgrass, cocklebur, and waterhemp was highly effective – no
differences (not shown)
Control of tall morningglory – reduced efficacy but still no significant differences
Droplet size - %V<100 (drift)
Dicamba + Glyphosate + AMS
Drift
Control
Applicator Education
There are many decisions growers must make in order to
make safe and effective applications to their fields.
State certification courses provide application basics, and
regulatory requirements help maintain proper herbicide
applications, however there’s a need for grower-focused
training that is more hands on and goes into greater detail.
We need to bring the research we’ve done out to the
applicator so they have a deeper understanding of the
mechanics behind the application.
Applicator Education
Herbicide application best practices
Nozzles and spray equipment recommendations
Adjuvants
On Target Application Academy
One-of-a-kind
Hands-on
Application best practices
Achieve effective weed control
On target application
Emerging product and
equipment innovations
On Target Application Academy Goals
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Educate on new application
technologies, plant biology and
advancements in new product
chemistries
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Advance grower knowledge of
new technologies to help ensure
on target application, better train
employees, maximize yields,
protect input investments and
protect lifelong investments
On Target Application Academy
Training Day Format and Agenda
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Format
 Approximately two hours in length
 Paired with industry and state events across the
U.S.
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Agenda
 Field-based training with practical and rigorous
focus
 Utilize recognized experts and provide hands-on
experience
 Proper nozzle selection
 Appropriate calibration and boom placement
 Impact of environmental conditions off target
movement
 Use of effective reduction additives
Spray Table Demonstration
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Drift simulation
Role of nozzle selection
Understanding spray pattern and reducing fines
TTI
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AIXR
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TT
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TTJ
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AI
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TTI
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AITTJ
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Images courtesy of TeeJet®
VMD50 rating is based on an 04 orifice at 40 PSI
Thank You
Contact information:
[email protected]
217-552-2617 (Cell)
217-586-2036 (Office)
Resources:
www.rewolfconsulting.com