Army Cutworm Scouting Urged in Western Nebraska Wheat and Alfalfa
March 6, 2024
With recent warm weather, army cutworms have been spotted in southern Sioux County and central Lincoln County. Producers should begin scouting for this pest to mitigate crop damage, particularly in winter wheat and alfalfa.
Commercial and Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator Training in 2024
January 17, 2024
Recertification for commercial/noncommercial pesticide applicator licenses expiring in 2024 must be completed in person or online by Monday, April 15.
Pesticide Safety Certification Training for Private Applicators in 2024
January 17, 2024
Producers who need to acquire or renew a private pesticide applicator license this year can choose between several options, including in-person training, online self-study programs, and an NDA-administered exam.
Chemigation Training in 2024
January 17, 2024
Chemigation training for Nebraskans will be offered at nearly 50 in-person sessions from now through April, as well as online.
Online Courses for Pesticide Applicator, Chemigation Training in 2024
January 17, 2024
Nebraskans can access several courses online for pesticide certification training in 2024, including commercial/noncommercial applicator, private applicator, chemigation and the new Spanish course for private pesticide applicators.
Private Pesticide Applicator Training Course Offered in Spanish for 2024
January 17, 2024
The Spanish training course covers all required materials for individuals to get a private applicator license or recertification for restricted use pesticides.
This Week on N Field: Pesticide Licenses in Nebraska
January 5, 2024
Nebraska Extension Educator Amy Timmerman explores what type of pesticide licenses are required in Nebraska to apply 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.