Pesticide record-keeping required under farm bill

This is the time of year that producers take a close look at their farm records, then evaluate and make decisions accordingly. Records for pesticide application should not be overlooked. As a reminder, certified pesticide applicators are required to keep records of applications of federally restricted-use pesticides. These records are required under the 1990 Farm Bill. Any form to record RUPs is acceptable as long as the required information is included. Federal regulations state that all certified private applicators (those that apply pesticides to their own land) record RUP applications no later than 14 days following the application. These records must be maintained for 2 years. Records must include the following information: • Brand or