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Comparing Volatility of Three Forms of 2,4-D when Applied in the Field. Culpepper, Richburg, Sosnoskie, Braxton. Future Technology Herbicide Cost of $39/A. Technology of Today Herbicide Cost of $59/A. Sensitivity of Non 2,4-D Resistant Cotton to 2,4-D. 2,4-D resistant.
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Comparing Volatility of Three Forms of 2,4-D when Applied in the Field Culpepper, Richburg, Sosnoskie, Braxton
Future Technology Herbicide Cost of $39/A Technology of Today Herbicide Cost of $59/A
Sensitivity of Non 2,4-D Resistant Cotton to 2,4-D 2,4-D resistant
2011 GA Vegetable Facts Approximately 200,000 acres 40 different vegetables grown 3rd largest vegetable producing state for A Farm Gate Value: $1,200,000,000
Many of these crops are grown in the same areas often by the same growers.
Off Target Movement Concern Physical drift Volatility
Off Target Movement Concern Physical drift = related to someone most likely not following label recommendations Volatility = one can do everything perfect and there can still be a serious issue
Objective Volatility needs to be eliminated or at least know exactly how far it could move 2,4-D Choline 2,4-D Amine 2,4-D Ester
Sunbelt Ag Expo 2010 N 2,4-D Choline 2,4-D Amine 2,4-D Ester
Sunbelt Ag Expo 2011 N 2,4-D Choline 2,4-D Ester 2,4-D Amine
N NW NE W E SW SE S Potted cotton plants placed in all directions @ 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 and 160 ft Treated area = 90 foot by 90 foot
Potted plants each year = 1728Four plants per location for 48 hrs, 1st 24 h, 2nd 24 h. N NW NE W E SW SE S
Sunbelt Ag Expo 2011 N
Methods Mix location: off site Rate: 2 lb ae/A glyphosate + 2 lb ae/A 2,4-D Application: FF 11002 DG, 25 PSI, 15 GPA Time of day: before 10 am Soil: 88% sand, 12% silt; pre-irrigated
Controls for Methods Truck ride (2010, 2011): no damage Herbicide application (2011):no damage Plant contact (2011): no damage
2010 Temperature (F) Application Sept 9. 8 am 7 am Max soil temp range 99-103 F; mix of clouds and sun; max sustained wind 8 mph.
2011 Temperature (F) 8 am 7 am Application Aug 30. Max soil temp ranged 106-113 F; completely sunny; max sustained wind 11 mph.
Visual Cotton Injury Heights Nodes
Cotton Injury (%) as Influenced by Distance. In-field 48 hours. 2010. = Amine = Choline = Ester Form x distance (P ≤ 0.05) Ester > Amine, Choline, for all distances Ester: 5 > 10 > 20 > 40 > 80 > 160 Amine: 5 > 10 > 20–160 Amine 5–10 > Choline 5-10 53 45 38 20 5 0 20 80 5 10 40 160 Distance Data pooled over direction.
Cotton Injury (%) as Influenced by Distance. In-field 48 hours. 2011. = Amine = Choline = Ester Form x distance (P ≤ 0.05) Ester > Amine, Choline, for all distances 73 69 Ester: 5 > 10 > 20 > 40 > 80 > 160 Amine: 5 > 10 > 20–160 Amine 5–10 > Choline 5-10 58 38 20 4 20 80 5 10 40 160 Distance Data pooled over direction.
Ester Choline
Cotton Injury (%) from Ester as Influenced by Distance & Time. 2010. = 0-24 h = 24-48 h = 0-48 h Time x distance (P ≤ 0.05) 0-48 h ≥ 0-24 h ≥ 24-48 h, for all distances 20 80 5 10 40 Distance (ft) Data pooled over direction.
Cotton Injury (%) as Influenced by Duration In-Field. 2011. = 0-24 h = 24-48 h = 0-48 h Time x distance (P ≤ 0.05) 0-48 h ≥ 0-24 h ≥ 24-48 h, for all distances 20 80 5 10 40 Distance (ft) Data pooled over direction.
Cotton Injury (%) by Ester as Influenced by Direction. In-field 48 hours. = 2011 = 2010 E S SW W N NE SE NW Direction Data pooled over distance
2011 Wind Direction. Day of Application Application to 2 pm (0 to 5.5 mph) N NW NE 2 to 5 pm (4-11 mph) W E SW SE 5 to 9 pm (11 to 0 mph) S
Volatility Injury to Cotton: Tunnel Data 20 plants assigned a location number
Cotton Injury (%) as Influenced by Tunnel. 2010. = 0-24 h = 24-48 h = 0-48 h 0-48 h: Ester > Amine > Choline 0-24 h: Ester > Amine > Choline 24-48 h: Ester > Amine = Choline Ester Choline Amine Data pooled over 20 plants for each herbicide and time interval.
Cotton Injury (%) as Influenced by Tunnel. 2011. = 0-24 h = 24-48 h = 0-48 h 0-48 h: Ester > Amine > Choline 0-24 h: Ester > Amine = Choline 24-48 h: Ester > Amine = Choline Ester Choline Amine Data pooled over 20 plants for each herbicide and time interval.
Conclusions • Ester formulation should not be applied in Georgia during similar conditions. • Choline formulation offers the lowest potential for off-target movement from volatility.