As we begin to think about post emergence applications, make sure you visit with your application teams and farmers about the proper mixing order. It is very important with all herbicides, but becomes critical when adding micronutrients to the tank. Follow these simple steps:
The DALE Sequence
Create the best environment for chemistry compatibility with this general mixing rule:
Dry flowables: add these to water in the mix tank first.
Agitate to fully disperse chemicals; begin agitation before adding chemicals.
Liquid chemicals: add liquids or flowables while continuing to agitate.
Emulsified concentrates (ECs): add these next.
After the DALE sequence, surfactants and oils are generally added last.
Micronutrient/Glyphosate Mixing Sequence
For maximum activity, glyphosate and/or micronutrients need to be added in the correct order.
1. Fill the tank halfway with water.
2. Class Act® NG® or AMS, to condition water.
3. Add micronutrients, then more water.
4. Add glyphosate.
5. Use the DALE sequence for remaining products.
A few extra minutes mixing things properly can save a lot of time versus cleaning out a tank that is no longer a sprayable liquid or if you have to respray the field.
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