This year's crop was preceded by a winter cover crop. 10 pts 8. The methods and results are recorded. Only pesticides approved and registered in the state are used. Records of pesticide applications including date, field identification, targeted pest, pesticide name, formulation, rate and number of acres treated are maintained.
Pesticide drift is minimized.
Pesticide application equipment is calibrated at the start of the season and the procedure is recorded. 10 pts 2. Calibration is checked at least once during the season and equipment is recalibrated as needed. 5 pts 3. Records are maintained of planting dates and stage of crop of treated fields.