1042 - Chemical Management | ||
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1042.3) | 5 |
Number of producers who tested pesticide application water for pH, alkalinity or other characteristics |
1042.5) | 15 |
Number of producers who improved or maintained good practices in chemical handling, storage and/or disposal |
1042.6) | 25 |
Number of people who evaluated weather conditions before applying chemicals |
1042.7) | 5 |
Number of producers who communicated with neighbor/users of pesticide sensitive areas around their farm, including posting signs |
1042.2) | 15 |
Number of producers who updated spray program to reduce risk of developing resistance |
1042.1) | 20 |
Number of people who improved use of personal protection equipment |
1042.4) | 5 |
Number of producers who selected alternate materials based on REI, PHI, pollinator protection, etc. |
Author: Tad Campbell
Major Program: Chemical Management
With a 2022 estimate of about 78,000 acres of cropland and pasture, Mason County agriculture production remains a vital industry to the community. With the importance of the agronomic focus for agriculture the annual Ohio River Valley Agronomy Day was held in early February. The event is hosted as part of a seven-county group in both Kentucky and Ohio. The multi county event hosted over 40 participants from the area to engage in learning topics centered around weed control str