If you missed the UPW Training in Moultrie last week, there are several other opportunities in the near future in Mitchell, Brooks, and Tift Counties. If you are interested in attending any of these trainings, the information about times and locations is posted on the flyer below. If you have questions, please contact your local county Extension agent.
1. As mandated by federal labels, all applicators must hold a private or commercial pesticide applicator license to purchase and apply the restricted use herbicides Engenia, Stryax, and Tavium.
2. Prior to applying these products in 2026, applicators must complete the state specific 2026 UPW classroom training with locations provided below. On-line trainings WILL NOT be available.
3. Those needing pesticide credit but not applying Engenia, Stryax, or Tavium are welcome to attend.
4. Bring your pesticide license; 2 hours of pesticide credit for private or commercial will be provided.
5. The meeting will last about 1.5 hours; NO beverages or meals will be provided.
6. Attendee’s names will be placed on a list posted to the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s auxin website at https://agr.georgia.gov/dicamba.
Topics discussed: Pesticide applicator safety, new dicamba label changes, required record keeping/documentation when applying these herbicides, and fulfilling the new Endangered Species Act (ESA) requirements along with other valuable information.