ASABE Revises Standard on Boom Spray

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has completed a revision to its standard on boom spraying.

ANSI/ASABE S592.1, Best Management Practices for Boom Spraying, identifies and formalizes basic spray application best management practices. It addresses areas that are not discussed on product labels and helps educate the average user on proper handling of spray equipment.

The revision reflects advanced boom-sprayer technologies that can affect nozzle performance and the potential for varied off-site drift.

ASABE members with standards access and those with site-license privileges can access the full text via electronic download at the society’s online Technical Library at elibrary.asabe.org. Others can obtain a copy for a fee directly from the library or by contacting ASABE headquarters at OrderStandard@asabe.org.