Weather Tool for Reducing Drift
Agronomy & Pest Management
Albert Sutherland
Mesonet Ag Program Coordinator
NORMAN
Abstract
Surfactant, sprayer and nozzle technologies have been developed to reduce spray drift risk. While these technologies have definite advantages, spray drift potential still comes down to particle size and weather conditions. A weather-based forecast tool has been developed in Oklahoma that allows applicators to better plan and identify low drift risk windows. Educational programs on this new forecast tool have been widely requested by clientele. These educational programs have also addressed changes in label language by the USA EPA that have created tighter application weather parameters.
Authors: Sutherland, A.
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Sutherland, A. Mesonet Ag Program Coordinator, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma, 73072