Private Applicators

Educator Resources

Regulatory Topics

Managing Product in Inventory (PPT 37 slides, 1.16 GB) or “Is it still good?” the presentation has many video clips of Fred Whitford (why file is so large). It is downloadable rom the FieldCrops ANR internet, but cannot be previewed.

Strongly recommend viewing the video of Fred presenting before presenting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8sL8FNi3rA&ab_channel=PUExtension

Pesticide_MiniBulks (PPT 51 slides) Developed by ANR Educators Ann Kline and Beth VanSickle. Corresponding publication PPP-136 Pesticide Minibulks filling, maintenance and containment

Train the Trainer video (55 min) Zoom recording of Kline, VanSickle, Becovitz, Whitford presenting the topic and answering questions. Educators are strongly encouraged to view before presenting the topic.
Pesticide Minibulk Resources(doc) one page handout to give audience with resources and contacts.
PPP-136 Pesticide Minibulk Filling, Maintenance, Containment

For Horticulture Crops

Reducing Pollinator Exposure to Pesticides in Specialty Crops (PPT 45 slides) Author Laura Ingwell, Jan. 2020

Dicamba Drift with Emphasis on Specialty Crops (PPT 21 slides) Authors: Stephen Meyers and Bryan Young, Dec.2020

Fungicide Mode of Action (PPT 45 slides) Author: Dan Egel, Dec. 2020

Dicamba Update

2021 Brief Dicamba Update https://youtu.be/ITo9WNP2xas Recorded powerpoint narration of Joe Becovitz, 16 minutes

2021 brief Dicamba update PPT, 11 slides. Stand alone slides created by Joe Becovitz on the Purdue Extension template. Educator can present after viewing Joe Becovitz presentation.

Dicamba Factsheet and Record 2021 PPP-119 Quick guide to dicamba applications in 2020. Fillable online record sheet for dicamba applications

OISC Dicamba Resources.
Weather Apps for Wind Speed and Inversions, 12-2018. Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension Weed Specialist

WebEx Dicamba Update recording (12-09-2019) Recording of 2020 update on dicamba, 57 minutes. Presenters: Bill Johnson Extension Weed Science and Dave Scott, OISC.

Understanding the Revised Worker Protection Standards (WPS) (PPT 25 slides 2-2018) Author Joe Becovitz, OISC.

Understanding the Revised WPS Handout (1 page F&B) Author Joe Becovitz, OISC.
PERC Clearinghouse of WPS resources including training videos, training materials, compliance manual.

DriftWatch 2020 PPT – 21 slides) Author: Beth Carter, OISC New features: (DNR protected sites, Hemp crops)

Companion publications:

Watch out for Grapes DW-10-W (PDF)
Watch Out for: Pesticide Drift and Organic Production DW-1-W (PDF)
Protecting Honeybees from Pesticides E-53-W (LINK)
Indiana Hemp Regulatory FAQ (LINK)

Utilizing Precision Ag to Comply with Setbacks (PPT – 27 slides)

Bee Aware Pollinator Protection (PPT – 37 slides) Pollinator Protection Overview adapted from NCSU

Tips for Commercial Pesticide Applicators PPP-113 (8 pages)
OISC Pollinator Protection Plan

Using Herbicide Classification Chart (PPT – 43 slides)
Poster of Chart (PDF)

Paraquat Poisoning (REV. 3-15; PPT – 16 slides)

Cover Crops and Weed Seeds (PPT – 17 slides) Author: Don Robinson, OISC Seed Commission
Article in Pest & Crop Newsletter 12-17-2018. Additional reference information can be found at the Midwest Cover Crops Council

Post Harvest Sanitizers (PPT – 30 slides)
Approved Sanitizers handout (PDF)
Authors: Amanda Deering, Liz Maynard

Manure Handling Near Produce Farms (PPT – 29 slides)
Authors: Liz Maynard, Scott Monroe

Fertilizer Application Regulations (PPT – 49 slides) Updated by Trish Dunn and Matt Pearson

Fertilizer Regulation Handout (DOC)

Fertilizer Certification (PPT – 16 slides)

Private Applicator Record Keeping (PPT – 23 slides)
REVISED: Includes both RUP and Manure required record keeping

Prevent Glugging (WMV Video)

Well Contamination (PPT – 27 slides)

Atrazine and Water Quality (PPT – 44 slides)

Bulk Storage (PPT – 43 slides)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPT – 30 slides)

6 minute video from Alabama State counterpart on PPE. Would be good wrap-up following the powerpoint presentation. PPE video