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2005 WPS How to Comply Manual | 3.9MB - large file
The AgThe Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides How to
Comply Manual has been updated to reflect amendments to the Worker
Protection Standard (WPS), a regulation designed to protect
agricultural workers and pesticide handlers. The WPS contains
requirements for pesticide safety training, notification of pesticide
applications, use of personal protective equipment, restricted entry
intervals following pesticide application, decontamination supplies,
and emergency medical assistance. The revised manual provides detailed
information on who is covered by the WPS and how to meet regulatory
requirements. The updated manual will facilitate better protection of
pesticide workers and handlers in agriculture from the potential risks
of pesticides. The new 2005 WPS How to Comply (HTC) Manual supersedes
the 1993 version..."
Download (3.9MB) - 2005 WPS HTC Manual
Obtain print and/or CD-ROM versions of the REVISED manual, or for
additional information about the WPS, please visit:
www.epa.gov/agriculture/htc.html.
Broadleaf Herbicides for
Commercial Sod Production
Weed management in turfgrass stands can be accomplished in various ways...
Grub Management on Sod Farms
Some sod farms in Michigan have had problems with Japanese beetle or European chafer in recent years...
Establishing a New Lawn Using Sod | 332k
Sodding is the quickest means of establishing a lawn. This bulletin discusses advantages and disadvantages of establishing from sod and outline the nine steps to successful establishment. More>>
MSU Turfgrass: Water Page| Irrigation Practices
The non-ag irrigation committee recently completed a document outlining best management practices for non-agricultural irrigation. The BMP document is available for download. Several external irrigation resources are listed. More>>
Turfgrass Weed ID | msuturfweeds.net
This site is intended to help you learn the key identification characteristics of common and not-so-common turfgrass weeds found in Michigan and the midwest. Correct identification is the first step to proper management. This site is filled with over 300 images to help you on your way to becoming a weed id juggernaut.
Grubs in New Sod
When new sod is put on a lawn, it is not unusual to find some white grubs in loose soil on the flat bed of the truck or in the sod as it is put down.
Turfgrass Producers International
The American Sod Producers Association was founded on July 11, 1967, by 40 people who recognized the vast potential of an international organization dedicated to serving their industry's special needs.
Cultivar Recommendations
National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP)
The National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) is designed to develop and coordinate uniform evaluation trials of turfgrass varieties and promising selections in the United States and Canada.
Kentucky Bluegrass Cultivars for Michigan | 316k
Kentucky bluegrass is the most widely used turfgrass
in Michigan. It is used in home lawns, institutional
grounds, parks and athletic fields. The species is persistent and attractive and has a medium to fine leaf texture
and medium to dark green color when properly fertilized.
