MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tens of thousands of soybean and cotton farmers across the country are taking free but mandatory training in how to properly use a weed killer blamed for drifting and damaging crops ...
COLUMBUS, Kan. — In efforts to reduce the amount of damage to nearby crops, the Environmental Protection Agency issued new nationwide rules for the 2018 growing season when using dicamba. Dicamba is a ...
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Extension sets pesticide training, testing session

An upcoming University of Illinois Extension program will lead pesticide applicators through the best practices for safe, effective and responsible pesticide use.
JUNEAU - Dodge County farmers whose pesticide applicators certification has expired or first-time applicators will want to register for one of two training sessions or for a self-study program in ...
The Oregon Farm Bureau and state agencies have teamed up to help farmers keep their pesticide training and recertification credits current despite the COVID-19 pandemic. “There are always farmers who ...
SALISBURY ó Each year in the U.S., more than 110,000 pesticide poisonings are reported by poison control centers. Combine this with about 23,000 emergency room visits each year for the same reason, ...
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is reminding certified private pesticide applicators that there are a number of options for them to meet continuing education and testing ...