{"id":1933,"date":"2023-02-24T17:13:56","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T22:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/worthag\/?p=1933"},"modified":"2023-02-24T17:13:58","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T22:13:58","slug":"using-pesticides-wisely-georgia-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/worthag\/2023\/02\/using-pesticides-wisely-georgia-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Pesticides Wisely &#8211; Georgia 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Using Pesticides Wisely training dates are now set! Please <strong><u>read<\/u><\/strong> the following information <strong><u>closely<\/u><\/strong> for the requirements, or see the attached document below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2023 training is required for <strong>all<\/strong> growers and applicators that are applying Engenia, XtendiMax, or Tavium. If you have questions, please contact us at the Worth County Extension Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.128), 15px);\">1. As mandated by federal labels, one must hold a private or commercial pesticide applicator license to purchase and use the restricted use herbicides Engenia, XtendiMax, and Tavium. Use is limited to ONLY those persons holding a private or commercial applicator certification. It is no longer permissible for noncertified applicators to apply these products under the direct supervision of the certified applicator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.128), 15px);\">2. Prior to applying these products in 2023, ALL applicators must be trained according to the federal labels. In Georgia, applicators must complete the 2023 UPW classroom training with locations provided below. Individual and\/or on-line trainings WILL NOT be available for 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.128), 15px);\">3. Those needing pesticide credit but not applying Engneia, XtendiMax, or Tavium are welcome to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.128), 15px);\">4. Bring your pesticide license; 2 hours of pesticide credit for private or commercial will be offered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.128), 15px);\">5. The meeting will last about 1.5 hours; NO beverages or meals will be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.128), 15px);\">6. Attendee\u2019s names will be placed on a list posted to the Georgia Department of Agriculture\u2019s auxin website at https:\/\/agr.georgia.gov\/dicamba; this link is different than in previous years!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/worthag\/files\/2023\/02\/Training-Locations-for-UPW-Georgia-2023.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Training-Locations-for-UPW-Georgia-2023.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-7dd6c1e6-5e4b-4f1f-920c-0124d9a09505\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/worthag\/files\/2023\/02\/Training-Locations-for-UPW-Georgia-2023.pdf\">Training-Locations-for-UPW-Georgia-2023<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/worthag\/files\/2023\/02\/Training-Locations-for-UPW-Georgia-2023.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-7dd6c1e6-5e4b-4f1f-920c-0124d9a09505\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For more information, contact your local county agent.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Using Pesticides Wisely training dates are now set! 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