Date last modified: 12-12-07

Soybean Rust Fungicide Label

Preparing for Soybean Rust: Reading the Fungicide Label (22 slides, 2 MB)
Explains Section 3 and Section 18 labels, environmental concerns of fungicide-use, and certification requirements

Soybean Rust: Before You Go to the Field (2 page document)
Published and distributed by the Indiana Soybean Board to better understand fungicide safety and environmental requirements. Includes charts of fungicides environmental toxicity and applicator safety.

Soybean Rust Section 18 Fungicide Labels for Indiana
Posted by Plant and Pest Diagnostic Laboratory in pdf documents.

Soybean Rust Fungicides and Possible Impact on Federally Endangered Species
Posted by the Office of Indiana State Chemist inludes Bird Species in Indiana and map;
Aquatic Species in Indiana and map.

For reference, review Bernie Engel's PowerPoint "Fungicides Impact on Indiana Water Quality"
(19 slides, 4MB)
Slides 12-19 risk analysis results of various fungicides to surface water and ground water.

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Atrazine and Water Quality

Streaming video training session for ANR educators conducted on 12-6-2004. Appx. 90 minutes. Suggested changes were made to PowerPoint slides used in presentation, and the available PowerPoint reflect those changes.

Link to Atrazine Training Streaming Video, click here.

Atrazine and Surface Water Concerns PowerPoint (44+ slides, 5 MB)
Updated December 2005

Atrazine and Drinking Water Concerns, PPP-66 (8 pp. PDF)

Atrazine Use and Weed Management Strategies, PPP-67 (16 pp. PDF)

County Maps of Water Supply Watersheds
A website created by Jane Frankenberger, ABE Extension Specialist. Website includes interactive statewide map of county watersheds; PowerPoint slides of individual county watershed maps to insert into the Atrazine and Surface Water Concerns PowerPoint; online instructional video for extension educators; companion pdf document.

Atrazine Setback Handout, includes table to customize CRP rates for your county. (2 pp. Word.doc)

Syngenta Update, 11-2004 PowerPoint
Slides address atrazine monitoring program and atrazine label requirements. Use as a presenter resource.
39 slides, 550 KB

Analytical Results, October 2004
Water analysis results from Syngenta in the 11 watersheds in atrazine monitoring program. Review data from watershed and present as you choose.
67 slides, 375 KB

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Bulk Storage of Pesticides and Fertilizers

Bulk Storage PowerPoint (3,000 KB)

Bulk Pesticide and Fertilizer Storage on Indiana Farms, PPP-63 (PDF)

Comments from Matt Pearson on Bulk Storage presentation

Bulk Storage Registration Form

Managing Farm Chemicals PPP-50 (PDF)

Pesticides and Their Proper Storage PPP-26 (PDF)

 

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Regulatory Update
The 2003 topic is comprised of three segments; Direct Supervision, Drift Update, Reciprocal Permits from Neighboring States.

Pesticide Regulations That Affect Growers

One page, front & back, PDF document

Direct Supervision PowerPoint (2,132 KB)

On Target PowerPoint (3,360 KB)

PA Reciprocity PowerPoint (3,577 KB)

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Drift

The Role of Cooperative Extension Service in Drift Complaints
Enforcement policy agreed upon by Office of Indiana State Chemist and Purdue Extension Service, June 2005
Policy, 7 page Word.doc

 

Stay on Target fact sheet

1 page, front & back, PDF document.

Drift 2003

Updated PowerPoint from Bob Wolf, Kansas State University. Updates include more thorough explanation of temperature inversions, proposed EPA label changes, and explanation of AgDrift software.

Drift 2003, 45 slides (8.19 MB)

Spray Drift Management slide set

49 slides, ppt 97. Slide sets are also available in District Offices.

 

Drift 2001

A 43 slide PowerPoint presentation also from Bob Wolf, Kansas State University.
Some slides from the previous set and some new ones on wind patterns.

Drift video tape
The video contains 3 clips of spray drift episodes. Available at District Offices.

The ABC's of Pesticide Incident Investigation
A tri-fold brochure from OISC.

Insurance Agent

A local insurance agent who handles farm accounts could speak on coverage and
the effect a drift violation can have on insurance coverage.

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Pesticide Records

Pesticide Recordkeeping PowerPoint Presentation

Text slides only for Pesticide Recordkeeping
Image slides for Pesticide Recordkeeping presentation

 

The Why's and How-to's of Pesticide Recordkeeping fact sheet

PPP-54, two page fact sheet, PDF document

Pesticide Record software
From this resource list, go to Laws & Regulations to find the software links.

 

Pesticide Label Database

From this site you can search and print pesticide labels MSDS, and supplemental labels.

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Program Ideas

Suggestions from Private Applicators (revised 10-02)

A list of the most frequently suggested program topics collected from the 2002 Program Evaluations.

PowerPoint Slide Sets

Aquatic Plant Control ppt. (573 KB)

A PowerPoint presentation of 24 slides covers reasons for controlling aquatic plants, types of aquatic plants, non-pesticide control, and pesticide control of aquatic plants. Read script for resource information.

Also see Dr. Carol Lembi's presentation
"Why Aquatic Herbicides Affect Aquatic Plants and Not You!"

Corn Growth & Development Related to Herbicide Use

Created by Bob Nielsen, Dept. of Agronomy, the presentation explains leaf stage growth for the proper timing of herbicide applications, as well as subsequent injury caused by a poorly timed herbicide application.

Corn Growth & Development Related to Herbicides, 28 slides (7.8 MB)
Handout PDF (462 KB)

Corn Rootworm Monitoring in Soybean

A PowerPoint presentation and accompanying website developed by Greg Bossaer, White County ANR and the Field Crop Group. Gives information on corn rootworm damage, corn rootworm populations in first year corn, trapping in soybean, and study results.

Corn Rootworm in Soybean website
Monitoring Corn Rootworm in Soybean, 2003 data, 28 slides (3.3 MB)

Drift 2003

Updated PowerPoint from Bob Wolf, Kansas State University. Updates include more thorough explanation of temperature inversions, proposed EPA label changes, and explanation of AgDrift software.

Drift 2003, 45 slides (8.19 MB)

Fly & Beetle Control for Livestock

Ralph Williams', Dept. of Entomology, presentation covers identification, mechanical, biological, chemical control for livestock operations.

Fly & Beetle Control, 69 slides, no script notes. (5,381 KB)
Reference: Entomology publications E-3, 9,10,12,16,206,207

Personal Protective Equipment

A PowerPoint presentation from Iowa State University explaining the hazards of pesticide exposure and the use different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) available. Give credit to ISU.

30-slide presentation (10,000 KB)
PPE Script, in Word
PPP-38

 

Pesticide Jeopardy ppt. (486 KB)

A Jeopardy-style PowerPoint presentation of 33 slides. Participants are quizzed on questions on The Label, Ground Water, Off-Target Movement, Health Issues, Pesticide Handling, Show and Tell.

 

Pesticide Label Game

An interactive game that quizzes the user on the label of a fictitious herbicide. A hard copy of the label can be printed so the user can refer to it as the questions are asked. Made available from the University of Nebraska.

Pesticide Poisoning of Livestock

Adapted from Iowa State University for Indiana-use, a 20-slide presentation that explains pesticide storage and handling practices to reduce the risk of pesticide poisoning of livestock.

Pesticide Poisoning of Livestock.ppt (1,400 KB)

Stalk Rots and Lodging in Corn

Created by Bob Nielsen, Dept. of Agronomy, the presentation explains methods of infection of common stalk rots and methods to minimize the risk.

Stalk Rots & Lodging in Corn, 20 slides (6.5 MB)
Handout PDF (1.4 MB)

Stored Grain Pest Management

A CD-Rom with 5 powerpoint presentations created by Linda Mason and University of Illinois. Topics include Insect Identification and Management; Storage Molds Management; Managing Rodents and Birds; and Sanitation, Loading, Aeration, and Monitoring. Each ANR educator received a CD at 2002 Retreat.

Weed Science Slide Sets

Weed science topics available as Powerpoint presentations include Perennials, Annuals, Grasses, Nozzles, Sprayers. Available from the Purdue Weed Science website: www.btny.purdue.edu/outreach/teachresources.html#presentations

WeedSoft Demonstration

Bill Johnson's, Weed Extension Specialist, presentation on WeedSoft. WeedSoft is a weed management decision-making software program developed by Midwest universities. The presentation includes sample screen, reports, and other cropping information.

WeedSoft Demonstration, 36 slides, no script notes. (1,877 KB)