Nebraska’s Pesticide Container Recycling Program Enters its 30th Year
May 5, 2021
The Nebraska Pesticide Container Recycling Program provides a way for private and commercial applicators to safely and responsibly dispose of their pesticide containers, free of charge.
Options in the Panhandle to Recertify Pesticide Applicator Licenses
January 6, 2021
Several options are available for Western Nebraska residents who need to recertify their pesticide applicator licenses, or those who need to obtain certification for the first time.
Potential Respirator Shortage Due to COVID-19
April 16, 2020
Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be in short supply, regionally or nationally, in the 2020 growing season. What can people in Ag industry do to prepare?
Safe Handling of Treated Seed
April 16, 2020
This year remember to be safe when handling treated seed and check the seed tag for specific handling and use directions.
Your Local PSEP at Work: Teaching Safety to Thousands of Applicators
January 21, 2020
Our job at the Nebraska Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program is to educate and train the state’s 29,800+ applicators while using both general use and restricted use pesticides.
Applying Pesticides Safely
December 9, 2019
The world of pesticides is continually evolving. In spite of this, there are many basic principles that commercial and noncommercial applicators should always follow when handling or using pesticides.
Poison Prevention is Goal of New Paraquat Certified Applicator Training
March 20, 2019
EPA has announced new chemical applicator training and herbicide use requirements to help address the number of accidental poisonings with paraquat.
Key Findings of the Agricultural Health Study Since 2015
March 6, 2019
How can agricultural chemicals affect your health? Research results from the Agricultural Health Study (AHS) since 2015 show impacts and areas where you can take steps to protect your health.