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i TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements .................................................................................................... ii Introduction/Purpose .................................................................................................. 1 Methods I. Proper Timing of Foliar Applications ................................................................ 3 Proper Growth Stage .............................................................................................. 3 Proper Crop Condition ............................................................................................ 3 Proper Meterological Conditions ............................................................................ 3 II. Types of Fertilizer Materials/Additives/Water .................................................. 4 Fertilizer Materials ................................................................................................... 4 Nitrogen Materials ................................................................................................... 5 Phosphorus Materials ............................................................................................. 6 Potassium Materials ................................................................................................ 6 Secondary and Micronutrient Materials ................................................................. 6 Additives .................................................................................................................. 7 Water ........................................................................................................................ 13 Postemergence Applications of Fertilizer-Herbicide Mixes ................................ 14 Equipment Nozzles .................................................................................................................... 16 Obtaining Uniform Coverage of Foliar Sprays ...................................................... 18 Pressures ................................................................................................................. 18 Using Center Pivot/Solid Set Irrigation Systems .................................................. 18 Advantages and Limitations of Foliar Applications ............................................. 19 Appendix ....................................................................................................................... 22 References .................................................................................................................... 76 Index .............................................................................................................................. 77 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY The information in this publication is based on the best information available to the author at the time of publication. It is not intended to be used in place of instruction issued by the manufacturer of any product. All agricultural materials should be used in strict compliance with label directions, and the user assumes all liability for results of deviation from such directions. Copyright 1994, Midwest Laboratories, Inc., Omaha, NE
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