Success StoryPrivate Pesticide Applicator Training



Private Pesticide Applicator Training

Author: Clinton Hardy

Planning Unit: Daviess County CES

Major Program: Chemical Management

Plan of Work: Agriculture Production, Management, and Environment

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

Nearly 16 million dollars are invested annually on pesticides applied to Daviess County corn and soybean land for control of insects, weeds, and disease.  In addition to the decision of how to most effectively utilize pesticide resources for the greatest return on investment, farms must include employee and personal protection, environmental stewardship, and nearby sensitive area considerations in their pesticide management decisions.  Above all, the seasonality of outdoor activity limits days that are appropriate for pesticide application due to wind, rain, and field conditions.  Pesticide availability and proper use have been an important topic this winter.  Many popular herbicide products are in very short supply or not available, increasing the challenge of adequate weed control this year.  Prices of all products have increased as well.  Nearly 100 Daviess County farmers and employees received private pesticide applicator recertification in 2022.  These farmers were trained on slug and insect control planning for the 2022 growing season.  Corn growth stage considerations in regards to the greatest return on investment for fungicide purchases and new weed control trait adoption in soybeans were cutting edge topics presented to farms to increase their knowledge of pesticide use and application in 2022.






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