Pesticide and Nutrient Management, livre ebook

Pesticide and Nutrient Management: Application Based Problem-Solving in Agriculture is a two-volume set designed to bring together science and theory with practice in the field. Pesticides, fertilizer, and fuel are discussed in numerous books and journals, but the details of practical use are often lacking. Scientifically accurate yet easily accessible, each volume is richly illustrated and can be used as a textbook, training manual, and reference guide.

The first volume covers storage and use of pesticides and fertilizers. It begins with guidelines on selecting and maintaining tanks used for storage or transportation. It then discusses measuring pesticides, avoiding incompatibility when mixing chemicals, and using adjuvants to increase effectiveness. Additionally, the volume addresses spraying equipment such as nozzles and spray drones. The book ends with two chapters on the maintenance and cleaning of spraying equipment to avoid contamination, as well as winterizing equipment for an easy spring startup.

The second volume covers topics related to general maintenance and security. It begins with often-overlooked aspects of maintenance: oils, lubricating grease, nuts, hoses, and tires. It then moves on to transportation safety, such as securing a load, driving a spray rig, and extracting a stuck vehicle. The third section discusses security planning and emergency response.

Introduction
SECTION 1 Maintenance Fundamentals
1 Engine Oils and Their Filters
2 Lubricating Grease
3 Nuts, Bolts, and Washers
4 Selection and Inspection of Hoses
5 Tires for the Road and Field
SECTION 2 Transportation and Load Securement
6 Keep the Trailer Connected to the Truck
7 The Tractor Hitch Pin
8 Securing the Load
9 Railroad Crossings
10 Keep the Spray Rig out of Trouble
11 Extracting Stuck Equipment Safely
SECTION 3 Security and Emergency Response
12 Rural Security Planning
13 Protecting Your Trailers from Theft
14 Plan Today for Tomorrow’s Flood
15 Be Prepared for Tornado Emergencies
16 Due Diligence and Liability Management
17 The Aftermath of a Crash
Index of Subjects
Index of Contributors