Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1042 - Chemical Management | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1042.3) | 0 |
Number of producers who tested pesticide application water for pH, alkalinity or other characteristics |
| 1042.5) | 45 |
Number of producers who improved or maintained good practices in chemical handling, storage and/or disposal |
| 1042.6) | 35 |
Number of people who evaluated weather conditions before applying chemicals |
| 1042.7) | 0 |
Number of producers who communicated with neighbor/users of pesticide sensitive areas around their farm, including posting signs |
| 1042.2) | 10 |
Number of producers who updated spray program to reduce risk of developing resistance |
| 1042.1) | 0 |
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: Robert Smith
Major Program: Chemical Management
During the past couple of years, concern has grown that a population of herbicide-resistant Johnsongrass existed within the county. We were contacted by a farm to investigate whether this was in fact the case and what the implications might be for them going forward. After a consultation and a field inspection, it was determined that a replicated variable rate trial with different classes of herbicides would be in order. Three herbicides were applied over the top of the marked
