by Micheal D. K. Owen
June 15, 2006 - Given
the difficulties in getting POST herbicides applied and the aggressive weed
growth which is effectively reducing crop yields, it seems that due
consideration of the “details” has been avoided. This has resulted in costly
unintended consequences; loss of fields due to herbicide treatments contaminated
with other herbicides or the application of the wrong herbicide (e.g. glyphosate
applied to Liberty Link corn). It is important that sprayers and nurse tanks be
safely and thoroughly rinsed prior to switching herbicides and/or crops. Also,
take the time to check and make sure you are spraying the correct field, corn
hybrid or soybean variety with the appropriate herbicide. 
