• Spray droplet management tool–Increases the opportunity for

canopy penetration and coverage–Manipulates the full droplet

spectrum –Provides more uniform droplet sizes

Features and Benefits

• Unique proprietary formulation–Combination of paraffinic and

modified seed oils–Excellent emulsifiers for easy mixing

of fungicides in water and/or slow release nitrogen (SRN28)

–Drift reduction additive for droplet management

Features and Benefits

• Downdraft with herbicides and fungicides–Provides increased overall plant

coverage–Reduces droplet evaporation –Reduces spray drift liability–Allows for increased weed control and

disease resistance

Features and Benefits

< 150 μ 150 - 500 μ > 500 μ0

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90 Glyphosate (6 oz/a) +Downdraft (4 oz/a)

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eLaser Diffraction Wind Tunnel Study

University of Queensland - Dr. Andrew Hewitt

Spray Droplet Diameter

Wind Speed: 15 mph (Ground)

Spray Volume: 10 gpaNozzle: 11002 XR

PSI: 40

< 150 μ 150 - 500 μ > 500 μ0

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90Glyphosate (6 oz/a) +Downdraft (4 oz/a)

% V

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eLaser Diffraction Wind Tunnel Study

University of Queensland - Dr. Andrew Hewitt

Spray Droplet Diameter

Wind Speed: 15 mph (Ground)

Spray Volume: 10 gpaNozzle: 11003 AI

PSI: 60

< 150 μ 150 - 500 μ > 500 μ0

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20

30

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90Glyphosate (6 oz/a) +Downdraft (4 oz/a)

% V

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eLaser Diffraction Wind Tunnel Study

University of Queensland - Dr. Andrew Hewitt

Spray Droplet Diameter

Wind Speed: 15 mph (Ground)

Spray Volume: 10 gpaNozzle: 11003 TT

PSI: 40

Features and Benefits

• Best adjuvant option on corn and soybean fungicide applications–Increases fungicide effectiveness –Ensures that the active ingredient

gets to the intended target –Extends drying time allowing the

fungicide more time to work

Fungicide Features and Benefits

• Improved overall plant health– Boosts a plant’s natural defense system– Improved photosynthesis process– Increased stress tolerance– Improved utilization of nutrients

• Control of major foliar diseases– Increased tolerance to bacterial & viral infections

• Stronger stalks and better grain quality– Faster, more efficient harvest

• Increased yield opportunity !!

Aerial Fungicide Canopy Penetration and Coverage

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Premium @ 16 oz Between @ 8 oz Downdraft @ 4 oz

Superior Canopy Penetration and Coverage with Downdraft

2008 KSU Aerial Trial w/ Dr. Bob Wolf

Downdraft Yield EnhancementCorn Yield Enhanced by Headline with Adjuvants

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$12+/acre

2008 KSU Aerial Trial w/ Dr. Bob Wolf

Downdraft Disease Reduction

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Recommendations

• Excellent for use with aerial or ground applied fungicides

• Can be used in combination with herbicides and insecticides

• Easily cleans off equipment• Use Rate - 4 ounces per acre

Summary

• Downdraft enhances activity by ensuring that the active ingredient gets to the intended target

• Downdraft delivers more droplets into the canopy and onto the leaves increasing effectiveness

• Downdraft helps increase yields and profit opportunities!!