Summary Atrazine is used widely in Kansas for weed control in corn and grain sorghum. The herbicide provides cost-effective weed control and has wide application flexibility. In recent years there have been concerns about the levels of atrazine moving from corn and grain sorghum fields into surface waters. The highest levels of atrazine in surface water occur in the spring and summer months fo…
Summary. Sprayers are important equipment for pesticide and nutrient applications. Proper maintenance and use of sprayers is essential for efficient, trouble-free operation. Sprayer cleaning is a critical component of maintenance that will prolong the life of the sprayer, prevent unnecessary repairs and downtime, reduce potential for contamination of surface and groundwater, and eliminate crop…
Summary. Atrazine is used widely in the Little Arkansas River watershed for weed control in corn and grain sorghum. The herbicide provides cost-effective weed control and has wide application flexibility. In recent years there have been concerns about the levels of atrazine moving from corn and grain sorghum fields into surface waters. The movement of atrazine from crop fields is determined by…