How do you determine how much pesticide/herbicide/fertilizer to use?
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agchat:
Q5 How do you determine how much pesticide/herbicide/fertilizer to use? via@sav01 #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q5 We have to follow the labels that are on the pesticide when we use them, that includes quantity used #agchat
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4hfarmer:
RT @agchat: Q5 How do you determine how much pesticide/herbicide/fertilizer to use? via@sav01 #agchat
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Rune67:
RT @agchat Q5 How do you determine how much pesticide/herbicide/fertilizer to use? via@sav01 #agchat
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nel1jack:
Q5 pesticide and herbicide as needed fertilizer determined by soil test #agchat
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lmworden:
Q5 Do tests to determine soil quality, pests, etc. Then apply as necessary (as labeled) - expensive to overapply those things! #agchat
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RayLinDairy:
Q5 Manufacturer, Agronomist, Pest Control Adviser recommendations using Soil, & Plant tissue samples #agchat
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SuzyNCSU:
Q5 Growers use bmps. Getting soil tested to determine how much fert and have ipm programs. Ext. agents are here to help #agchat
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DayAngus:
Q5 in our household we have a Certified Crop Advisor who has completed extensive training and testing. He guides the farm. #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q5 Must chemicals also have different rates based on your soil type and structure #agchat
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weedgirl24:
Q5 - I soil sample for my farmers to first determine soil levels, then put on what is needed for the crop expected to be grown.
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kubileya:
Q5 Simple- I don't. I find non-chemical ways of managing fertility, weeds & bugs. #agchat
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twip2:
Q5 variable rate application by use of GPS is my field- you have my attention now! #AGCHAT
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drewbender:
Q5 We use the soil test maps from our local fertilizer dealer and their recommendations. Some of the areas need more than others. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
q5 We rely on a certified crop advisor some. Weed history of a field, scouting, experience of what works. #agchat
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Rune67:
RT @RayLinDairy Q5 Manufacturer, Agronomist, Pest Control Adviser recommendations using Soil, & Plant tissue samples #agchat
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featherchick:
via @weedgirl24 Q5 - I soil sample 4 my farmers to 1st determine soil levels, then put on what is needed 4 crop expected 2 be grown. #agchat
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organicnymilk1:
Q5 Easy....don't use ANY...still trying to figure out how eating food w/poison on it is smart for anyone to do..... #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q5 I use soil test to determine how much fertilizer a crop will need. Always aim to put more back in soil than used #agchat
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follownathan:
Q5 is it unrealistic to plant flowers and herbs on a "larger scale" to prevent destruction of crops? #agchat
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organicnymilk1:
Q5 Just sayin....common sense says if it was sprayed w/stuff I really dont want it in my body, do I?
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drewbender:
Q5 We also take into consideration how much manure we put on the fields from our livestock enterprises.
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sav01:
RT @organicnymilk1: Q5 Just sayin....common sense says if it was sprayed w/stuff I really dont want it in my body, do I? #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q5 some herbicides work at specific labels. Slightest overspray can cause severe crop injury. #agchat
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minnemom:
Q5 Hubby is a certified crop consultant and does extensive research before spraying/fertilizing. Saves $$ as well as environment. #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q5, just wondering do you work to keep weeds/pests "down" or close to totally gone? #agchat
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ezweber:
Q5: we can still use natural pesticides, fert, etc We determine application based on crop and soil needs #agchat
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farmconnect:
Q5 We can have different ideas and support each other as farmers, but if the label has skull and crossbones, it's poison. #agchat
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dairygoddess:
@agchat Q5 we r highly regulated plus its not cheap..we work wth advisors. Home use round up with out regs scares me LOL #agchat
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kubileya:
RT @farmconnect: Q5 We can have different ideas&support each other as farmers, but if label has skull and crossbones, its poison #agchat
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RayLinDairy:
RT @minnemom: Q5 Hubby is a cert. crop consultant & does extensive research B4 spraying/fertilizing. Saves $ as well as environment. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
q5 We aren't scared to destroy a weedy wheat crop in the spring. #agchat
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DayAngus:
Q5 We use natural sources too: Spread Cattle Manure for fertilizer, Wasp for fly control in the barn #agchat
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SlowMoneyFarm:
Q5 citronella doesn't have labels skull/crossbones ; or other natural but will kill #agchat
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derekbalsley:
Q5 Chemicals have many benefits. Less soil erosion, more crop on less land, less man-power, less famine. #agchat
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mulberry555:
Q5 used lots of chemicals in tropical ag, found crop rotation, sanitation, and liming was more effective (but we still sprayed alot) #agchat
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kkult:
Q5 Reviewing aerial imagery to along with yield records is also helpful #Agchat
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ApplecheekFarm:
Q5 Zero pesticides =healthy soils =healthy plants, animals= nutrient dense food=healthy people #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
Q5 Come to think of it, never found pesticide residue on my TV dinner boxes #agchat
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gkonen:
Q5 all farmers in Nebraska need to be certified by the State & EPA before U can purchase chemicals #agchat
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ezweber:
Q5: we don't spread our natural fertilizer (i.e cow poop) on weekends when neighbors are home & BBQing or when it is raining. #agchat
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CoryRitter:
Q5 #agchat walk that fine line between what will work and cost all while being safe and legal
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iTweetMeat:
Q5 I eat chemicals today. ALL food is composed of chemicals. Like water. Diff is: what chemicals? #agchat
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simetra7:
WHAT???@derekbalsley Q5 Chemicals have many benefits. Less soil erosion, more crop on less land, less man-power, less famine. #agchat
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PennyFull:
Amen! @ezweber: Q5: we dont spread our nat fertilizer (i.e cow poop) on weekends when neighbors home & BBQing or when it is raining. #agchat
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Women4Ag:
Q5 The dose makes the poison - Too much of any substance, including water, salt and pesticids either organic or conventional. #agchat
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follownathan:
Q5 Interesting that the most productive culture I saw in my research was permaculture. Yet it's never mentioned in #agchat
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PennyFull:
RT @Women4Ag: Q5 The dose makes the poison - 2 much of any substance, including water, salt & pesticids either organic or conventnl #agchat
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farmanddairy: RT @agchat: Q5 How do you determine how much pesticide/herbicide/fertilizer to use? via@sav01 #agchat
SteakPerfection: RT @agchat: Q5 How do you determine how much pesticide/herbicide/fertilizer to use? via@sav01 #agchat
cownutritionist: RT @agchat: Q5 How do you determine how much pesticide/herbicide/fertilizer to use? via@sav01 #agchat
drewbender: RT @agchat: Q5 How do you determine how much pesticide/herbicide/fertilizer to use? via@sav01 #agchat
agropinion: Q5 follow the directions- definitely one time more isn't better. #agchat
FarmerHaley: Q5 We have to follow the labels that are on the pesticide when we use them, that includes quantity used #agchat
billiegirltoo: RT @drewbender: RT @agchat: Q5 How do you determine how much pesticide/herbicide/fertilizer to use? via@sav01 #agchat
JPlovesCOTTON: @BestVirtualSupt welcome to #agchat .... Q5 is on how farmers determine what pesticides/herbicides. etc to use & how much #agchat
RayLinDairy: Q5 Manufacturer, Agronomist, Pest Control Adviser recommendations using Soil, & Plant tissue samples #agchat
PeteAlexion: Q5 None. We don't have pests in Alaska. Eat your heart out. #agchat
iTweetMeat: Q5 - Add this to the list of rules/regs to follow! #agchat
weedgirl24: Q5 - I soil sample for my farmers to first determine soil levels, then put on what is needed for the crop expected to be grown. #agchat
EdwinaFarley: Q5 Who regulates pesticide/fer use in the US? #agchat
kkult: Q5 Keep good records, and take sample, adaptive mgmt. http://www.isafarmnet.com/ #agchat
featherchick: via @weedgirl24 Q5 - I soil sample 4 my farmers to 1st determine soil levels, then put on what is needed 4 crop expected 2 be grown. #agchat
PennyFull: LOL @agropinion: RT @cownutritionist: Q5- In farmville they all get fertilized ... sorry. couldnt resist #agchat
organicnymilk1: Q5 Easy....don't use ANY...still trying to figure out how eating food w/poison on it is smart for anyone to do..... #agchat
follownathan: Q5 is it unrealistic to plant flowers and herbs on a "larger scale" to prevent destruction of crops? #agchat
armsnfarms: Q5 follow instructions on label after having soil tested #agchat
farmconnect: Q5 We don't use chemical fertilizers/herbicides at all. #agchat
Mr_Herbicide: Q5 #agchat Historic weed pressure, soil tests.
sav01: RT @organicnymilk1: Q5 Just sayin....common sense says if it was sprayed w/stuff I really dont want it in my body, do I? #agchat
TruffleMedia: #agchat Q5 this was front page WSJ today: India's Green Revolution Is Stunted as Fertilizer Subsidy Backfires http://agtoday.us/cP2F8g
yourlocalfoods: Q5, just wondering do you work to keep weeds/pests "down" or close to totally gone? #agchat
dairygoddess: @agchat Q5 we r highly regulated plus its not cheap..we work wth advisors. Home use round up with out regs scares me LOL #agchat
KinseyAuction: Q5 #agchat mmmm nummy pesticides/herbicides on my produce
SlowMoneyFarm: Q5 citronella doesn't have labels skull/crossbones ; or other natural but will kill #agchat
derekbalsley: Q5 Chemicals have many benefits. Less soil erosion, more crop on less land, less man-power, less famine. #agchat
mulberry555: Q5 used lots of chemicals in tropical ag, found crop rotation, sanitation, and liming was more effective (but we still sprayed alot) #agchat
ApplecheekFarm: Q5 Zero pesticides =healthy soils =healthy plants, animals= nutrient dense food=healthy people #agchat
Rosemont_Farm: RT @ApplecheekFarm: Q5 Zero pesticides =healthy soils =healthy plants, animals= nutrient dense food=healthy people #agchat
CoryRitter: Q5 #agchat walk that fine line between what will work and cost all while being safe and legal
simetra7: WHAT???@derekbalsley Q5 Chemicals have many benefits. Less soil erosion, more crop on less land, less man-power, less famine. #agchat
natejtaylor: RT @iTweetMeat: Q5 I eat chemicals today. ALL food is composed of chemicals. Like water. Diff is: what chemicals? #agchat
