Limonene: An Environmentally Safe Compound for Pest Control
Pesticides are applied intentionally to the environment by people for the purpose of improving environmental quality for humans, domesticated animals, and plants. Despite the fears and real problems they create, pesticides are partly responsible for the physical well-being enjoyed by most people all over the world. In particular, pesticides are credited for making an important […]
Late Season Control of Perennial Weed Species
Each spring there is one perennial weed species that dominates the urban and rural landscape like no other. It has a beautiful yellow flower that looks good but is always growing where it is not wanted. The lawn or sometimes crop fields. Yes, I am talking about dandelion. Like clockwork, many home and property owners […]
Control of Woody Vegetation in Rights of Way
Rights of way (ROW) is a term used for land that is set aside for the transportation of humans, goods, and energy (roads, railways, and electricity). Though being difficult to accurately estimate, the total acreage of ROW in the United States encompasses over 4 million miles of roads, 140,000 miles of railways, and 160,000 miles […]
Why is Irrigation System Cleaning Necessary?
At the end of every growing season, farmers put away most of the tools of their trade, make repairs to some that need it, while others are simply cleaned and left in place until the next season. Tractors, harvesters, and similar equipment may be stored during the winter months or perhaps repaired prior to storage. […]
The ABCs of Tank Mixing Pesticides
A common practice in crop protection is tank mixing pesticides and other agrichemicals such as adjuvants, fertilizers, biostimulants, and plant growth regulators. Promoted as an efficient way to apply inputs to crops, tank mixing is a routine procedure for most farmers. Reasons for tank mixing pesticides with other agrochemicals Reduce crop damage and soil compaction […]
pH Adjustments – Optimizing the Performance of Weak Acid Herbicides
Whenever you drive around the Midwest in the middle of summer, you will likely see acres and acres of weed-free crop fields scattered all over. Perhaps, you will be thinking how wonderful herbicides are and that when they are applied … voilá … the result is perfectly clean fields. But sometimes you come across some […]
Land Management Principles To Know
What is Land Management? Land is a resource that encompasses the natural resources used in production. Within this context, land is what nature provides, which includes minerals, forest products, and water. While many of nature’s resources are renewable, they are by no means exhaustible and that is where management is needed. Simply stated, land management […]
Expert Guidelines On Pipe Degreasing and Maintenance
There are two operating systems in agricultural production that must be kept well-maintained using a pipe degreaser for cleaning and maintenance of equipment and ensure the best outcomes. The two operating systems are for crop irrigation and pesticide application. Irrigation Irrigation is commonly used to supply water to a crop or other desired landscape, such […]
Pesticides 101: Introduction to Pesticide Adjuvants and Surfactants
Chances are that if you have a pest problem you probably are going to use a pesticide to eliminate the pest. In addition, you are most likely going to use an adjuvant or surfactant in your pesticide spray. An adjuvant is a chemical substance that is either added to a herbicide formulation or added to […]
