236: Can Using an Adjuvant Help Make Your Chemical Program More Efficient?
March 4, 2024
Join us as we discuss the shifts of herbicide use on our farms, with a spotlight on the EPA's recent regulatory changes concerning dicamba and BASF's launch of a new herbicide. Tyler and Rod offer their insights, criticizing the trend of repackaging old chemicals as new solutions and highlighting the essential role of weather conditions in product performance. This timely discussion also sheds light on the herbicide classification chart. This episode not only addresses the cost per gallon but also focuses on cost- effectiveness per acre, reinforcing the value of returning to proven agricultural practices and offering hope and actionable solutions in the face of dicamba changes.
Episode 236 Highlights ✨
01:12 Navigating Herbicide Changes in Agriculture
03:02 On the New Zidua Pro Formulation Details …
05:07 Just ask the question, why??
08:26 How can a softer chemistry still succeed in killing our weeds?
09:10 Adjuvants and herbicide mixes <<
11:13 On Surfactants and Decision Making …
12:37 What would you use to sequester those minerals?
14:02 Effective pH Levels for Spraying Chemicals
15:33 Understanding pH Levels of our Farm
16:08 Citric Acid vs an Acidifier
17:02 Listen to Brian’s story here ß
17:59 On Citric Acid and pH Creep …
19:08 Chemical Compatibility and Adjuvants
20:48 And then the 2nd test comes <
21:33 Go back to our old chemistries!
23:40 Adjuvant Quality and Compatibility Discussions
26:10 The herbicide classification chart as one of the keys!
27:42 Look only for the best!
28:51 What happens when you increase a drift aid in your total solution?
29:40 Would you be opposed to improving your yields or even increasing your profits? If not, reach out NOW!
30:35 Dicamba Alternatives and Solutions <<
We help row crop farmers increase yields and improve profitability through in-depth soil testing and fertility recommendations. If that is something you are open to talking with us about, go to https://abetterwaytofarm.com/get-answers.
Herbicide Classification Chart: https://extension.missouri.edu/media/wysiwyg/Extensiondata/Pub/pdf/miscpubs/mx1121.pdf
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