Pesticide application record-keeping
The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) administers the Federal record-keeping regulations.
The 1990 Farm Bill requires private certified pesticide applicators to keep records of all application of federally restricted-use pesticides. These records must be kept for two years; however, you may want to keep them longer for reference in making future management decisions.
Although applicators have 14 days to record information related to applications, it is a good idea to fill out the record-keeping form immediately after application to be sure that you have an accurate and detailed record.
The Worker Protection Standards (WPS) is a Federal regulation that is intended to reduce the risk of pesticide poisoning and injury among agricultural workers. Private applicators who hire pesticide handlers and/or workers must display application information in a centrally located area accessible to all employees before a pesticide is applied. This display information applies to all pesticides with ‘Agricultural Use Requirements’ printed on the label, not just restricted use pesticides.
USDA Pesticide Record-keeping Requirements:
(Private applicators ‘ (Restricted-use Pesticide use only)
‘ Brand Name/Product Name
‘ EPA Registration Number
‘ Total Amount of Pesticide Used
‘ Date of Application
‘ Description/Location of Treated Area
‘ Crop, Commodity or Stored Product
‘ Size of Area Treated
‘ Name of Certified Applicator
‘ Certification Number
‘ Active Ingredients
‘ Restricted Entry Interval (REI)
WPS record-keeping Requirements:
(Farmers, Foresters, Greenhouse & Nursery operators — General-use and restricted-use pesticides)
‘ Location & Crop/Commodity Treated
‘ Brand Name
‘ EPA Registration Number
‘ Active Ingredients of Pesticide Applied
‘ Month, Day, Year & time of Application
‘ Restricted Entry Interval (REI)
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Now is a good time to check the tire pressure of road vehicles, since it is warming up. Might need your blood pressure checked this time of year too. If you can handle March’s stress without blowing a gasket, your tough.
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The University of Tennessee Extension will sponsor a financial record keeping workshop August 13 to 15 in McMinnville for nurseries and small businesses.
The record-keeping software taught will be QuickBooks Premier 2007. The cost will be $175 (for one representative) and an additional $90 for a second participant. For further information about the workshop contact the Warren County Extension at 931- 473-8484.
QuickBooks Premier 2007 has some advanced inventory features that can improve inventory management: taking sales off inventory before an invoice is written, tracking backorders and the use of purchase orders.