Resources

A step-by-step introduction to selecting and safely applying agricultural chemicals. Covers EPA label reading, understanding active ingredients, choosing formulation types (EC, WDG, SC), and how to calculate application rates for your target crop and pest. Essential reading for new commercial applicators pursuing Texas TDA licensing.

Comprehensive handbook covering integrated pest management (IPM) principles, resistance management strategies, and safe chemical handling protocols. Includes calibration procedures for boom and aerial sprayers, buffer zone compliance for aquatic environments, and OSHA Worker Protection Standard (WPS) requirements for agricultural employers and handlers.

Annual analysis of the agricultural chemical market covering herbicide-resistant weed spread, new active ingredient registrations, trends in biological pesticide adoption, and regulatory changes affecting Texas applicators. Includes data on the top 10 pesticide active ingredients by U.S. volume and market value projections through 2028.

Instructional video series covering sprayer calibration, personal protective equipment (PPE) donning and doffing, proper tank mixing procedures, nozzle selection for different application targets, and drift reduction techniques. Videos align with Texas TDA continuing education unit (CEU) topics and are suitable for applicator training programs.

Free downloadable templates for pesticide application records required under FIFRA and Texas TDA commercial applicator regulations. Includes fields for applicator license number, product EPA registration number, site description, application rate, target pest, pre-harvest interval (PHI), and weather conditions at time of application. Supports 2-year record retention requirements.

Searchable reference database covering herbicide modes of action (HRAC groups 1-30+), insecticide IRAC classifications, fungicide FRAC codes, and common tank-mix compatibilities. Includes entries for over 200 active ingredients with crop registrations, re-entry intervals (REI), and known resistance profiles. Updated quarterly with new EPA label approvals and resistance confirmations.