​​Sprayer Hygiene and Its Importance with Auxin Herbicides​

June 2022 | 40 min., 48 sec.
by Daniel B. Reynolds
Mississippi State University
https://doi.org/10.1094/GROW-SOY-06-22-148

Summary

​​This presentation begins by identifying sources of off-target deposition and describing how sprayer contamination affects soybean growth and yield. Next, the discussion outlines the factors involved in sprayer hygiene, including hose contamination, types of cleaners, rinse sequence, and rinse volume. The final topic is a new technology, Fenton deactivation, which is based on the oxidation of organic substrates by iron and hydrogen peroxide.

About the Presenter

​​Daniel B. Reynolds​Daniel B. Reynolds received his bachelor’s degree in agriculture at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, his master’s degree in agronomy at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and his doctorate degree in crop science at Oklahoma State University. His career has focused on the study of weeds and on the development of strategies for controlling crop pests. Reynolds is a professor in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at Mississippi State University (MSU), as well as associate vice president for MSU’s international programs and executive director of MSU’s International Institute.

Contact Information:
Email: daniel.reynolds@msstate.edu

​Additional Resources

Removing Herbicide Residues from Agricultural Application Equipment – Purdue Extension

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