This NebGuide discusses how to set up and operate liquid herbicide application equipment on tillage, planting and directed spray equipment.
Some herbicides require incorporation to obtain consistent weed control.
Maintaining residue cover to reduce soil loss on erodible soils makes it necessary to incorporate herbicide while minimizing tillage. This need, combined with many row crop producers' preference for band application to reduce herbicide costs, creates some application challenges. During Tillage Many herbicides do not require mechanical incorporation because they do not dissipate rapidly from the soil surface and can be carried into the soil by rainfall or sprinkler irrigation. Some soil-applied herbicides, however, require mechanical incorporation to reduce volatilization and photodecomposition losses. Examine the implement for potential limitations before selecting spray components.