Handling and Application Best Practices Guide

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • PrairieFood™ has no known phytotoxic effects so you can apply it anytime.

  • Agitate well before putting into application equipment.

  • Agitate PrairieFood in sprayer tank if possible.

  • Remove all inline filters and screens from entire sprayer system before application.

DELIVERY OPTIONS

  • 300 gal tote/shuttle or ~5,500-gal bulk tanker delivery.

  • Best: Poly cone-bottom tanks keep solids agitated for uniform distribution.

  • Avoid: Flat bottom tanks or tanks with internal baffles.

HANDLING

  • Inspect shut-off valves and hoses operating condition prior to off-loading bulk delivery.

  • Have fresh water on hand to rinse off spillage (PrairieFood is non-toxic).

  • 3” John Blue CDS fertilizer pump with Honda motor has been working very well for transferring product from storage tank into nurse truck or sprayer.

  • #10 Mesh filter that has a valve to flush is a consideration when transferring or filling tanks.

APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS SPRAYER

  • Suggested agitation guidelines prior to transferring into nurse tank or sprayer:

    • Tote/Shuttle ~10min (with a stir rod connected to air),

    • 6K Cone bottoms ~30min, with compressed air connection on outlet valve. o 12K+ Bulk storage tank ~1-2 hrs. Recirculate with high volume transfer pump.

  • If accumulated solids remain at bottom of tank when emptied, add water to resuspend the solids, then transfer to sprayer for immediate application.

  • Thoroughly clean and rinse out all application equipment prior to application and upon completion.

  • Until further testing is completed, tank mixing PrairieFood with herbicides is not recommended.

  • Avoid dual placement with anhydrous ammonia.

  • JD & Case IH row crop sprayers - Bypass Pulse Actuators across the boom to avoid major plugging issues.

  • Recommended nozzles for ground applications – Wide-angle Turbo FloodJet TF7.5 thru TF10 & 1/4K TK-18 or 20 by TeeJet. Size is dependent on nozzle spacing (30”-60”), application rate (20-40gpa), and speed of travel. Reference TeeJet nozzle charts.

PIVOT INJECTION

  • On low gallonage (<800 gpm) nozzle packages, it is recommended to plug every other nozzle and install larger orifice nozzles on 1st span of pivot to avoid plugging.

  • Injector pump should have a minimum of 100 gph capacity to achieve desired PrairieFood application rate.

  • What has worked: Agri inject fertilizer pump 110 gph with Mr. Mister backflow preventer. Screen pulled on the pump or can use a #10 mesh between the tank and the Agri Inject.

  • Consider 3⁄4 hp electric sump pump in 3000 gallon tank to agitate during sprinkler operation. What has worked: Small PVC “T” on the discharge of the pump helps keep solids suspended.

OTHER APPLICATION METHODS

  • Other application methods such as in-furrow with planter and strip till applications are currently being evaluated. Best practices and tips will be shared when available.

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