Updated K-State publication on cleaning field sprayers
Sprayer cleaning is a critical component of equipment maintenance and crop protection. Serious crop injury can result from small amounts of herbicides. A recently updated publication is available from KSRE that discusses cleaning field sprayers. Check it out!
Field equipment maintenance: Winterizing sprayers
Temperatures across Kansas are expected to drop much below normal this weekend, so now is the time to get your field sprayers winterized. This article summarizes some of the key steps to winterizing sprayers.
Weed management practices: Fall scouting and equipment cleaning
Weed management encompasses more than controlling actively growing weeds. Farmers can be proactive to help prevent the future spread of weeds. Two different management practices are discussed in this article: fall scouting for weed escapes and equipment cleaning.
Field equipment maintenance - Winterizing sprayers
Temperatures across the state are expected to drop much below normal this weekend, so now is the time to winterize your field sprayers. This is also a good time to clean and inspect the exterior, tanks, hoses, and other components – including your tendering equipment. This article summarizes some of the key steps to winterizing sprayers.