Nebraska Extension to Host Beef-focused Private Pesticide Certification Workshop
December 3, 2021
In addition to presentations on the 2022 Nebraska Beef Report, this program will offer Nebraska producers the opportunity to obtain or renew private pesticide application licenses for 2022.
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.