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Fertilizer and VRT
Focus on Efficiency: Fertilizer and Variable Rate Technology A farmer’s key to maintaining that profitability into the new year will be managing costs. That does not necessaril...
A tractor is a necessity on the farm, but without fuel it's useless. The same principal applies to herbicide and adjuvants. Until a herbicide's active ingredient meets its intended target, it doesn't really have much benefit. That's why adjuvants are an essential tank-mix partner for effective weed control. Here are three actions you can take to ensure your weed control program gets the job done.
1. Know your water.
Water conditioners are one class of adjuvants that can make a big impact on herbicide efficacy. Minerals in water can tie up a product’s active ingredient in the spray tank, making it less effective on weeds. In addition, water conditioners help keep herbicides active on the leaf surface, where free cations from the soil and the plant bind up herbicide active ingredients. Depending on the composition of your water, there are wide use rates for water conditioners that can impact the effectiveness of weed control and the price per acre of the application.
Adjuvants are essential for achieving optimum weed control. But not all adjuvants work the same, so it’s important to work with your trusted agronomic advisor to choose the right products for your specific needs. For more information about how adjuvants can help you battle weeds more effectively, please contact your local Premier agronomist.