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“Weed Resistance” Boosts Sales For Weed Wiper
Rob Smucker says his father invented the Super Sponge weed wiper back in 1983 as a way to apply herbicide to tall weeds without spraying. Over the years the wipe-on applicator has sold well, primarily to organic farmers, but Smucker says today’s herbicide-resistant weeds have caused conventional farmers to reach back i
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“Weed Resistance” Boosts Sales For Weed Wiper CROPS Miscellaneous Rob Smucker says his father invented the Super Sponge weed wiper back in 1983 as a way to apply herbicide to tall weeds without spraying Over the years the wipe-on applicator has sold well primarily to organic farmers but Smucker says today’s herbicide-resistant weeds have caused conventional farmers to reach back in time for the 32 year-old technology “We’ve sold more Super Sponges this summer because of ‘super weeds’ like Roundup-resistant pig weed Palmer Amaranth and giant ragweeds ” Smucker says “Farmers can mount the 30-in long sponges on any size spray boom They’ll work with an ATV a small tractor with a loader or a 4-wheeler The Super Sponge will selectively treat trouble spots with a hard hitting contact herbicide without harming the crop ” Smucker says “The smaller booms are especially great for treating small patches of resistant weeds in cotton small grain peanuts and soybeans ” Smucker says the Super Sponge uses less chemical than a comparable-sized spray boom “Pressurized liquid infuses the 3-in dia Super Sponge quickly when it’s turned on and doesn’t drain or drip liquid onto the preferred crop when the pressure is turned off ” Smucker says “The wicking action of the weed stem and head rubbing against the sponge applies an ample amount of herbicide to kill tall and fast-growing problem weeds quickly ” The Super Sponge is made of durable industrial strength material Its patented gravity-feed system delivers precision metering for even application and consistent coverage Sponges 30 in long can be mounted side-by-side to fit any length boom Smucker says the company sells the product through a dealer network in the U S and Canada Locate the nearest dealer and respective pricing by checking the company website Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Smucker Mfg 22919 North Coburg Rd Harrisburg Oregon 97446 ph 800 333-4503; www smucker net; info@smucker net
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