Integrating Variable Rate Technologies for Soil-applied Herbicides in Arizona Vegetable Production
Precision herbicide application is an effective tool for placing soil incorporated herbicides which have a tendency for soil adherence. And while field implementation depends on previous knowledge of soil textural variability (soil test and texture evaluations), site-specific technologies show promise for Arizona vegetable producers in non-uniform soils. Regardless of the method used for textural characterization, growers should keep in mind that textural differences do not change in the short/medium term, so the costs associated with defining texture-based management zones can be spread over many years.
Keywords:
- gps
- variable rate
- weeds
- precision agriculture
- preplant herbicide
- gis
Publication Date:
February 2011
AZ1538
Pages:
5 pp.