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Pesticides need to be managed in such a way to optimize pest control while minimizing pesticide loss to the environment.

Pesticide Safety Certification Training for Private Applicators in 2024

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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.

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Chemigation Training in 2024

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Chemigation training for Nebraskans will be offered at nearly 50 in-person sessions from now through April, as well as online.

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Nebraska On-Farm Research Network Releases 2022 Results Publication

All Nebraska On-Farm Research results books are free to the public and available as PDF downloads.
The nearly 70 on-farm research studies conducted by Nebraska farmers in 2022 addressed fertility and soil management, cover crops, crop protection, equipment and non-traditional products, including biologicals.

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Evaluation of Diverse Cover Crops Across Nebraska: Findings from Spring-planted Cover Crops in 2022

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Results from 2022 variety trial research conducted on numerous cover crop species at five UNL research stations across Nebraska.

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Private Pesticide Training Offered by Zoom for 2023

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Zoom training sessions will focus on pesticides for corn and soybean on March 8 and April 4, and for pastures on March 21.

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