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New NebGuide: Sulfur Management in Agricultural Systems of Nebraska

January 17, 2024

This new publication from Nebraska Extension describes how to properly manage sulfur in agricultural systems, with a focus on the 4Rs of S fertilization, the sulfur cycle, and sulfur concentration within the state of Nebraska.

Manure Programming Coming to a Location Near You

January 17, 2024

Turning manure nutrients into better crop yields while protecting the environment will be the focus of seven Nebraska Extension workshops held across the state this February and March.

Drone spraying field — In Nebraska, all applicators who handle restricted-use pesticides, as well as general-use pesticides for structural or ornamental/turf pest control, or outdoor vector control on behalf of a political subdivision of the state, must be certified/licensed. More info on applicator certification categories can be found here.

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.

Tractor spraying pesticide onto field — In Nebraska, residents must be 18 years or older and certified/licensed by the state to purchase and use restricted-use pesticides. Nebraska pesticide applicator licenses are valid for a period of three years.

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 system on farm — Learn more about the practice of chemigation, industry regulations and certification requirements on the Pesticide Safety Education Program site.

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.

Man searching pesticide training website on laptop in field — The Pesticide Safety Education Program website has more information on training programs for Nebraskans seeking licensure for pesticide application.

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.

Hispanic farmer in wheat field — Introduced in 2023, the online Spanish pesticide safety online training course will be available to the public again in 2024. See details below.

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.

Pasture landscape — For some areas of Nebraska that struggled with drought in 2023, pasture and forage production could be challenging, especially in early 2024. One strategy for improving production early in the season is frost-seeding legumes like red clover from February to mid-March.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Reflecting on 2023, Improving Pastures in 2024

January 2, 2024

Extension Forage Crop Residue Specialist Daren Redfearn shares his observations on pasture and forage production throughout 2023, and what producers can do to enhance plant growth in 2024.