Tag: Betsy Danielson
Selecting PPE When Using Pesticides May 12, 2022
When selecting a pesticide, make sure you read the label to ensure that you have the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needed to mix, load, and apply that product. The PPE that […]
Iowa: Check FieldWatch Before Pesticide Applications Apr 23, 2021
Prepare for a safe pesticide application season by checking the FieldWatch registry before making pesticide applications. The FieldWatch registry provides easy-to-use, accurate, and secure online tools to enhance communications and awareness […]
Iowa: Online Commercial Pesticide Applicator Testing in the Works Mar 12, 2021
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is pilot testing a program that allows commercial pesticide applicators to complete some […]
Iowa: Virtual Option for Private Pesticide Applicator Courses Jan 20, 2021
Due to COVID-19, the Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a limited number of statewide virtual private pesticide applicator Continuing Instruction Course […]
Coronavirus: When Ag Chem Labels Require N95 Masks, Will You Have Them? Apr 7, 2020
With the critical need for respirators and other personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care, there is a potential shortage of PPE, particularly N95 respirators, in the marketplace for agriculture […]