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INDUSTRY NEWS
New potential in direct seeding systemsJune, 2009
It's not the 'revolution' that launched the concept, but an 'evolution' into a new era |
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RESEARCH:
Do water rates really affect efficacy?February 1, 2010
The AgTech Centre studied the effect of water rates to find answers. Industry generally believes high water rates provide the proper coverage and penetration needed for optimum weed control, but farmers would like to use lower water rates for economic and practical reasons. |
ENVIRONMENT:
Biobeds show promise for safe, efficient pesticide disposalSeptember 22, 2009
However, it may be a while before they can be used on Canadian farms, says a lead researcher. SAFETY:
Varied crop rotations the best tool in fighting weed resistance, says studySeptember 1, 2009
Thinking beyond cereal-based rotations key to best results ENVIRONMENT:
The frog factor and the ingredients of alarmAugust 11, 2009
An example of the risk of misinterpretation or misleading research swinging popular opinion on pesticides. |
RESEARCH NEWS
Proper mixing key to avoiding crop injury. Crop injury from pesticide residue often starts at the chemical mixing stage, says Emile deMilliano, manager of agronomic services with Viterra. "If I look at the situations I've seen in the field where we've seen improper tank cleanouts and injury to crops, it often starts with not doing a proper job of mixing the products. You have to ensure the product gets into solution."
Venturi nozzles only part of the equation, says specialist. "Although venturi nozzles have been known to cut spray drift by half, the fact is that you still can't spray into 25 to 30 mph winds just because you're using a venturi nozzle. There are still other factors to consider, and in today's farming environment, it pays to start thinking about them well in advance of spraying." – Brian Storozynsky, sprayer technology specialist, AgTech Centre, Lethbridge, Alberta.


