Episode
373: If You Can't Get A Kill On Your Weeds, You May Be Blaming The Wrong Thing
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- A Better Way To Farm Podcast
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- Jun 27, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 408
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Summary
Every acre you spray starts with water. If your spray water has the wrong pH, it can reduce the effectiveness of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides before they even reach the field. In this episode, Rod explains why testing water pH is one of the easiest ways to improve spray performance. Learn why water quality matters, how the right acidifier can protect your investment, and why a small step before spraying can save you money and improve weed control all season long. What You'll Learn: Why spray water pH affects chemical performance How acidifiers help protect active ingredients How proper water management can improve weed control and reduce resistance Key Takeaways! 🌱 High pH water can reduce the effectiveness of many crop protection products. 🚜 A quality acidifier can protect your spray investment and improve weed control.