Farmers Reminded To Stay Safe On The Farm

Aug 16, 2017

With harvest back underway in Saskatchewan, farmers are again being reminded to stay safe on the farm, especially around overhead power lines.

SaskPower has already reported a number of incidents this year where farm equipment has come into contact with overhead power lines, and all of those incidents were preventable according to SaskPower.

Laura McKnight who is from SaskPower explains what you can do to prevent incidents from happening.

"There are a few simple tips that can prevent an incident from occurring, such as being aware of your surroundings," McKnight said. "So prior to work really go out there become aware of the overhead line on your property, and identify any hazards that you need to be aware of."

Source : Discoverestevan

Video: Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

After being unavailable in 2024 due to registration issues, dicamba products are returning for Georgia farmers this growing season — but under strict new conditions.

In this report from Tifton, Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper explains the updated EPA ruling, including new application limits, mandatory training requirements, and the need for a restricted use pesticide license. Among the key changes: a cap of two ½-pound applications per year and the required use of an approved volatility reduction agent with every application.

For Georgia cotton producers, the ruling is significant. According to Taylor Sills with the Georgia Cotton Commission, the vast majority of cotton planted in the state carries the dicamba-tolerant trait — meaning farmers had been paying for technology they couldn’t use.

While environmental groups have expressed concerns over spray drift, Georgia growers have reduced off-target pesticide movement by more than 91% over the past decade. Still, this two-year registration period will come with increased scrutiny, making stewardship and compliance more important than ever.