Drift of 2,4-D applied by plane: Better knowledge of wind direction and velocity as factors in drift contributes to reduction in number of damage suits

Schulh, H; Akosson, N; Yaks, W; Ingebretsen, K

Drift of 2,4-D applied by plane: Better knowledge of wind direction and velocity as factors in drift contributes to reduction in number of damage suits

Authors

H. B. Schulh
N. B. Akosson
W. E. Yaks
K. H. Ingebretsen

Authors Affiliations

H. B. Schultz is Associate Specialist in Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis; N. B. Akesson is Assistant Professor of Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis; W. E. Yates is Assistant Professor of Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis; K. H. Ingebretsen is Farm Advisor, Colusa County, University of California.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 10(8):4-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v010n08p4. August 1956.

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Abstract

The use of 2,4-D and related compounds to control weeds competing with grain and rice has resulted in an increased value of those crops to growers; but also it has resulted in damage suits filed by growers of crops susceptible to 2,4-D—cotton, grapes, tomatoes, and others—grown near rice or grain fields.

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