Producers will want to keep a seminar in Champaign on their radar this week.

Doug Gucker at the University of Illinois Extension in DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Counties indicates this Tuesday and Wednesday is a seminar for the required pesticide training and certification that is now mandatory for anyone handling those products.

Additionally, Thursday will be dedicated to private applicators. Gucker indicates testing for private applicators is free.

Gucker reminds this is a three-year certification and can even apply to home applicators. 

Get more information at extension.illinois.edu.