Several types of chemical- resistant gloves are available, but they may not be easy to find. ISU has a list of sources for ordering chemical- resistant gloves. Common sense also is important. Stone has conducted research on cleaning gloves used to handle chemicals. Proper cleaning can reduce, but not eliminate, contamination.
Pesticides can permeate glove materials and leave no noticeable signs.
Variable rate technology involves systems that control application of seed, pesticides and fertilizer based on computer data on what's best for each part of a field. Using the technology, producers can design application rates to fit the soil types and nutrient needs of their fields. That may result in less fertilizer applied to the soil, and ultimately less nitrogen run-off in rivers and streams. Their findings may help producers, equipment manufacturers, input suppliers and other agribusiness agents who are working on adoption and implementation of precision-farming technologies. Other presentations will be posted later.