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Pesticide management for water resource protection is an important issue in North Dakota due to the wide use of pesticides for crop protection. Over 80 different types of pesticides are used for crop protection in North Dakota. Herbicides are applied to nearly 1/2 of all agricultural land in North Dakota; however, insecticides and fungicides combined only applied to less than 5% of the agricultural land. The most commonly used herbicide is 2,4-D and is often detected in surface water. Pesticide monitoring of aquifers in North Dakota show that pesticide detections may range from 2 to 14% of the water samples tested. The pesticide most commonly found in groundwater is picloram, a chemical generally used to control leafy spurge in uncultivated areas. Pesticide detections in North Dakota water resources rarely exceed EPA health standards. The North Dakota Health Department tested over 700 groundwater samples over a 7 year period, and only 3 of these samples contained pesticide concentrations greater than the maximum contaminant level (MCL). As with nutrients, variable conditions make prediction of pesticide contamination difficult.
Programs of study that include course-work related to the use and fate of pesticides in agro-ecological systems and their management are Plant Pathology, Plant Sciences, Entomology, and Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering.
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Introductory plant pathology |
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Diseases of field and forage crops |
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Plant disease management |
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Plant virology |
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Plant nematology |
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Bacterial diseases of plants |
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Principles of weed science |
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Sugarbeet production |
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Advanced weed science |
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Cropping systems: an integrated approach |
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Principles of crop production |
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Action and fate of herbicides |
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Laboratory methods - weed science |
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General entomology |
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Principles of integrated pest management |
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Biological control of insects and weeds |
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Transport processes in biological and environmental systems |
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Groundwater protection from agricultural pesticides |
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Hazardous Substances Used in North Dakota Agriculture |
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Pesticides: Learning about Labels |
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Herbicide Spray Drift |
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Reducing Spray Drift |
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Calibration of Band Spray Equipment HTM |
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Spray Equipment and Calibration |
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Pesticide Container Rinsing and Water Quality |
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SAFE Storage, Handling and Disposal of Pesticides and Containers PDF |
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An Assessment System for Potential Groundwater Contamination from Agricultural
Pesticide Use in North Dakota |
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An Assessment System for Potential Groundwater Contamination from Agricultural
Pesticide Use in North Dakota – a technical guide |
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Protecting Groundwater from Pesticide Contamination |
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Protecting Surface Water from Pesticide Contamination in North Dakota
– Recommendations for Assessment and Management A Review and Analysis
of Scientific Literature PDF |
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Best Management Practices for Groundwater Protection from Agricultural
Pesticides: Technical Paper PDF |
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What is the BMP Selection Process for Groundwater Protection from Pesticides
HTM |
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How is the Assessment Process for Groundwater Contamination from Pesticides
used for BMP Selection |
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Farmstead BMP Recommendations for Groundwater Protection from Pesticides
HTM |
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Improved Pesticides Application BMPs for Groundwater Protection from
Pesticides |
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) BMPs for Groundwater Protection from
Pesticides HTM |
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Soil and Water Conservation BMPs for Groundwater Protection from Pesticides
HTM
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Irrigation BMPs for Groundwater Protection from Pesticides HTM |
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Crop Rotations for Managing Plant Disease HTM |
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Integrated Pest Management in North Dakota Agriculture |
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Integrated Management of Leafy Spurge |
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Wildlife and Pesticides: A Practical Guide to Reducing the Risk |
Dr. Bruce Seelig, Water Quality Program Coordinator, Ag. & Biosystems Engineering, NDSU Fargo
George Maher, Extension Safety Specialist, Ag. & Biosystems Engineering, NDSU Fargo
Vernon Hofman, Agriculture Engineer, Ag. & Biosystems Engineering, NDSU Fargo
Andrew Thostenson, Extension Pesticide Program Specialist, Pesticide Programs, NDSU Fargo
Dr. Philip Glogoza, Extension Entomologist, Entomology, NDSU Fargo
Dr. Marcia McMullen, Extension Plant Pathologist, Plant Pathology, NDSU Fargo
Dr. Richard Zollinger, Extension Weed Specialist, Plant Sciences, NDSU Fargo
John Nowatzki, Agriculture
Engineer, Ag. & Biosystems Engineering, NDSU Fargo
Web page Potential Pesticide
Contamination of North Dakota Groundwater