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EPA Proposes Rule to Update Pesticide Application Exclusion Zone Requirements

October 25, 2019 | Posted in Residue Management

Proposal makes important, targeted changes to the Application Exclusion Zone requirements to provide greater workability while continuing to protect farm workers, according to the EPA.

8 Points to Success With Postemergence Herbicide Applications

June 24, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska — Lincoln

With the wild spring and slow, wet, cool start to the growing season, many fields did not get the early-season residual herbicides they usually would, according to the University of Nebraska — Lincoln.

Are Inversions Really That Common?

June 25, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Minnesota

EPA and pesticide manufacturers have made it abundantly clear they do not want pesticides applied during an inversion in air temperatures. But that is easier said than done.

Alfalfa Insect Management

May 18, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State University

Alfalfa weevil remains active across the state and potato leafhopper is bound to arrive in the coming weeks. Scout fields to understand your local populations.

Improving Pesticide Efficacy and Managing Spray Drift

March 25, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

While you can’t manage the weather variables when thinking about spray drift, you can spray when the elements are not conducive to drift and manage the variables you can, says University of Nebraska Extension.

EPA Proposes Stronger Standards for Pesticide Applicators

August 11, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

EPA is proposing stricter standards for people certified to use restricted-use pesticides and additional specialized licensing for certain methods of application, such as fumigation and aerial application.

Accurately Measuring Pesticides Requires Correct Calibrations

By Travis Cleveland posted on April 11, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Travis Cleveland, University of Illinois Extension

Last summer, Fred Whitford from Purdue University and Pat Hipkins from Virginia Tech conducted a presentation on the various aspects of accurately measuring pesticides.

Understanding The New Federal Pesticide Regulations

March 14, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Illinois

On Oct. 31, 2011, a new federal regulation requiring a permit for certain pesticide applications went into effect.

Sprayer Efficiencies Improve Timing, Boost Profits

Having the proper equipment to apply pesticides and nutrients in a timely manner is critical for your no-till success.

By Phil Needham posted on September 1, 2009 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

With a wet spring like many Midwestern producers experienced this year, additional importance is placed on spraying equipment. The window of opportunity to complete this all-important task in a timely manner becomes an enormous challenge.

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