Online Private Pesticide Applicator Training Now Available in Spanish
May 10, 2023
The new Spanish course covers all required materials for an individual to get a new or renewed private applicator’s license for restricted-use pesticides.
EPA Proposes Updates to Pesticide Application Exclusion Zone Regulation, Opens Public Comment Period
March 13, 2023
The updates would clarify procedural duties if an unauthorized person enters the AEZ during a pesticide application, where landowners may be located during application, and proposes a new droplet size classification system.
Private Pesticide Training Offered by Zoom for 2023
January 19, 2023
Zoom training sessions will focus on pesticides for corn and soybean on March 8 and April 4, and for pastures on March 21.
Online Offerings for Pesticide Applicator Training, Chemigation Training
December 14, 2022
New for 2023, certain county extension offices will host computer kiosks that private applicators can use to complete the program, and extension educators will be hosting Zoom training sessions.
Commercial and Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator Training in 2023
December 14, 2022
In addition to in-person and online training sessions, individuals can recertify their pesticide applicator licenses at five conferences in 2023, including Nebraska Extension's Crop Production Clinics beginning Jan. 4 across the state.
Food Tolerances Revoked for Chlorpyrifos — What to Know
February 22, 2022
Producers will not be allowed to apply chlorpyrifos on any food or feed products after Feb. 28, 2022, and any food items treated with chlorpyrifos products after that date are not permitted to be sold.
Chemigation Certification Training Set in Scottsbluff, Sidney, Bridgeport, Alliance
January 27, 2022
In addition to the upcoming in-person sessions, Nebraska Extension's chemigation certification training and testing will also be offered online for all Nebraskans throughout February, March and April.
Private Pesticide Training Schedule for 2022; Several Changes in Permitting Process
December 13, 2021
There are several updates to the process of obtaining private pesticide applicator licenses this year, for both first-time and recertification applicants.