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HOW TO MAKE CHEMICAL APPLICATION
PRECISE AND COST EFFECTIVE
Proper chemical application is crucial. Applied
uniformly and at the correct rate, you can count
on excellent weed control without damage to the
crop. Applied incorrectly and at an uncontrolled
rate, you can count on added chemical expense,
potential crop damage and greater weed com-
petition.
OVER APPLICATION
In a typical situation, over application can be
as much as 30%. With the cost of chemicals in-
creasing constantly each year, it’s getting even
more expensive to over apply.
UNDER APPLICATION
Here too, the application rate can be off as much
as 30%. Poor weed control results and yields are
cut substantially. Tests have proven that a single
extra weed every 128 feet in a row of grain sor-
ghum, for instance, can reduce yields by 5%.
To help increase your application efficiency and
assure maximum results, the Hiniker Company
has published the following guidelines and spe-
cial instructions.
WHAT DETERMINES
GALLONS PER ACRE?
SIZE OF NOZZLE TIPS AFFECT G.P.A.
A 20 gallon per acre nozzle allows .3 gallons
per minute at 40 pounds pressure.
A 40 gallon per acre nozzle allows .6 gallons per
minute at 40 pounds pressure.
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