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| 1042 - Chemical Crop Management Tools | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1042.7) | 0 |
Number of producers who plan to test pesticide application water (pH, alkalinity, etc.) |
| 1042.8) | 0 |
Number of producers who tested pesticide application water (pH, alkalinity, etc.) |
| 1042.9) | 0 |
Number of producer who will consider alternate materials based on REI, PHI, residues, etc. |
| 1042.10) | 0 |
Number of producers who used alternate materials based on REI, PHI, residues, etc. |
| 1042.6) | 4 |
Number of producers who reevaluated nozzles, spray pressure, or boom height |
| 1042.5) | 4 |
Number of producers who plan to reevaluate nozzles, spray pressure or boom height as a result of participating in this program |
| 1042.4) | 5 |
Number of producers who calibrated their sprayer |
| 1042.3) | 10 |
Number of producers who plan to calibrated their sprayer |
| 1042.1) | 4 |
Number of producers who plan to update farm spraying to reduce risks of developing resistance as a result of participating in this program |
| 1042.2) | 2 |
Number of producers who updated their farm’s spray program to reduce risk of developing resistance |
Author: David Embrey
Major Program: Chemical Crop Management Tools
Application of crop protection chemicals and lawn/landscape chemicals is an important industry in South Central Kentucky. Professional applicators must receive training to stay current on issues, pests, techniques, and safety for the products they apply. They need to receive 12 hours of continuing education during a three year cycle to maintain their applicator license. 3 of these hours must address specific topics that pertain to their license category. Many applicators
