1. Application Equipment for ASR Bobby Grisso Biological Systems Engineering

3. New Technologies Needed?

5. Droplet Classification Droplet Size (microns) Recommended Uses Fine119 - 216Insecticides and Fungicides Medium217 - 353 Medium217 - 353Herbicides and Postemergence Coarse354 - 464 Very Coarse> 464Soil Applications of Herbicides

6. GlyphosateInsecticideFungicide Spray Target Weeds – not soybean plants or leaves per se All soybean leaves and stems, including bottom surface of leaves All soybean leaves, especially lower part of plant and bottom surface of leaves Drift Control Critical to prevent damage to adjacent crops or plants Generally important when using pesticides to prevent off-target movement Volume 10 gal/acre10 to 20 gal/acre Pressure 20 to 30 psi, depending on nozzle 40 to 50 psi, depending on nozzle 50 psi or higher, depending on nozzle Nozzle Type hollow cone or other Twin flat fan or flat fan Restrict Speed? Usually not necessary May be necessary to help insure uniform coverage

7. BMP’s for Nozzle Selection Application rate = 20 GPA Use MEDIUM droplets Use a twin nozzle package Purchase your nozzles NOW! Prepare your sprayer and calibrate NOW!

9. 20 40 80 Turbodrop XL @ 20, 40, 80 psi XR Flat-fan @ 20, 40, 80 psi 20 40 80

10. BMP’s for Nozzle Selection Application rate = 20 GPA Use MEDIUM droplets Use a twin nozzle package Purchase your nozzles NOW! Prepare your sprayer and calibrate NOW!

12. Nozzle Selection Chart: Flat-fan

13. Soybean Rust – medium droplet

14. Nozzle Selection Chart: Flat-fan

15. Single Nozzle

17. Twin Nozzles

22. Air-assisted sprayers

25. Spray Coupe with ESP Electrostatic Spraying

26. Application Decisions?

27. BMP’s for Nozzle Selection Application rate = 20 GPA Use MEDIUM droplets Use a twin nozzle package Purchase your nozzles NOW! Prepare your sprayer and calibrate NOW!