Targeting Precision Agrichemical Applications to Increase Productivity
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
1999
Abstract
Spatial variability of weeds in a field was used as input information for a bio-economic weed control model to generate preemergence, pre- plus postemergence, and postemergence herbicide strategies at three field locations. Weed control effectiveness, crop production, and profitability were estimated and compared with a producer's blanket herbicide application at each site. The recommendations from the bio-economic model were less expensive than the producer's treatment and resulted in similar or better weed control, yield, and net return. Using site-specific herbicide application and placement would optimize economic returns and environmental safety, benefiting the producer and society.
Publication Title
Precision Agriculture
DOI of Published Version
10.2134/1999.precisionagproc4.c75b
Publisher
American Society of Agronomy
Recommended Citation
Clay, S. A.; Lems, G.J.; Clay, D. E.; Ellsbury, M. M.; and Forcella, F., "Targeting Precision Agrichemical Applications to Increase Productivity" (1999). Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science Faculty Publications. 226.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/plant_faculty_pubs/226
Comments
P.C. Robert, R.H. Rust and W.E. Larson (ed.)
ISBN: 978-0-89118-258-0