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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, are transforming the way pesticide applicators manage field crops. Using UAVs for pesticide spraying allows applicators to make more precise applications and reduce input costs. However, before you can use a UAV for pesticide application, you’ll need to meet several important license or certification related requirements. Here's what you need to know to get started: Getting Started with UAVs for Pesticide Applications (University of Minnesota Extension - Minnesota Crop News).
Getting started with UAVs for pesticide application
Updated 4/21/2025
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, are transforming the way pesticide applicators manage field crops. Using UAVs for pesticide spraying allows applicators to make more precise applications and reduce input costs. However, before you can use a UAV for pesticide application, you’ll need to meet several important license or certification related requirements. Here's what you need to know to get started: Getting Started with UAVs for Pesticide Applications (University of Minnesota Extension - Minnesota Crop News).
The MDA is soliciting public comments on proposed revisions to the Minnesota Pesticide Management Plan (PMP) (50 SR 58). The PMP was first published in 1996 and last revised in 2007. The MDA announced in December 2019 it was revising and updating the PMP (44 SR 773).
The MDA requests comments focus on the proposed revisions; comments regarding the core content of the PMP are considered outside the scope of this notice. Comments will be received for 60 days, ending on September 19, 2025.
Written comments, questions, and requests for more information on the PMP revisions can be submitted on or before September 19, 2025. Comments should be submitted by letter or e-mail (Subject: PMP Revisions Comment) to:
Kathleen Hall
Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
625 Robert Street North, Saint Paul, MN, 55155
Kathleen.Hall@state.mn.us
Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to the Pesticide Management Plan
The MDA is soliciting public comments on proposed revisions to the Minnesota Pesticide Management Plan (PMP) (50 SR 58). The PMP was first published in 1996 and last revised in 2007. The MDA announced in December 2019 it was revising and updating the PMP (44 SR 773).
The MDA requests comments focus on the proposed revisions; comments regarding the core content of the PMP are considered outside the scope of this notice. Comments will be received for 60 days, ending on September 19, 2025.
Written comments, questions, and requests for more information on the PMP revisions can be submitted on or before September 19, 2025. Comments should be submitted by letter or e-mail (Subject: PMP Revisions Comment) to:
Kathleen Hall
Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
625 Robert Street North, Saint Paul, MN, 55155
Kathleen.Hall@state.mn.us
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is soliciting public comments on draft water quality best management practices (BMPs) for the use of the fungicide chlorothalonil. In response to concerning levels of 4-hydroxychlorothalonil, a degradate of chlorothalonil, in groundwater samples, MDA has developed these voluntary BMPs to aid growers and applicators in preventing and minimizing the degradation of Minnesota’s water resources. These BMPs were developed by the MDA in consultation with the University of Minnesota Extension and others to address impacts of chlorothalonil use on water resources in Minnesota and can be viewed at the link below.
DRAFT Best Management Practices for Chlorothalonil
The notice for public comment was published on September 22, 2025, and can be viewed on the Minnesota State Register / Minnesota.gov (Volume 50, Number 12). The MDA will accept comments for 30 days through October 22, 2025.
Written comments, questions, and requests for more information on the Draft Water Quality BMPs for Chlorothalonil can be submitted on or before October 22, 2025. Comments should be submitted by letter or e-mail (Subject: Chlorothalonil BMPs Comment) to:
Eric Burkness
Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
625 Robert Street North, Saint Paul, MN, 55155
eric.burkness@state.mn.us
Request for Comments on Draft Water Quality Best Management Practices for Chlorothalonil
Updated 10/09/2025
The MDA is soliciting public comments on draft water quality best management practices (BMPs) for the use of the fungicide chlorothalonil. In response to concerning levels of 4-hydroxychlorothalonil, a degradate of chlorothalonil, in groundwater samples, the MDA has developed these voluntary BMPs to aid growers and applicators in preventing and minimizing the degradation of Minnesota’s water resources. These BMPs were developed by the MDA in consultation with the University of Minnesota Extension and others to address impacts of chlorothalonil use on water resources in Minnesota and can be viewed at the link below.
DRAFT Best Management Practices for Chlorothalonil
The notice for public comment was published on September 22, 2025, and can be viewed on the Minnesota State Register / Minnesota.gov (Volume 50, Number 12). The MDA will accept comments for 30 days through October 22, 2025.
Written comments, questions, and requests for more information on the Draft Water Quality BMPs for Chlorothalonil can be submitted on or before October 22, 2025. Comments should be submitted by letter or e-mail (Subject: Chlorothalonil BMPs Comment) to:
Eric Burkness
Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
625 Robert Street North, Saint Paul, MN, 55155
eric.burkness@state.mn.us
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is soliciting public comments on draft water quality best management practices (BMPs) for the use of the fungicide chlorothalonil. In response to concerning levels of 4-hydroxychlorothalonil, a degradate of chlorothalonil, in groundwater samples, MDA has developed these voluntary BMPs to aid growers and applicators in preventing and minimizing the degradation of Minnesota’s water resources. These BMPs were developed by the MDA in consultation with the University of Minnesota Extension and others to address impacts of chlorothalonil use on water resources in Minnesota and can be viewed at the link below.
DRAFT Best Management Practices for Chlorothalonil
The notice for public comment was published on September 22, 2025, and can be viewed on the Minnesota State Register / Minnesota.gov (Volume 50, Number 12). The MDA will accept comments for 30 days through October 22, 2025.
Written comments, questions, and requests for more information on the Draft Water Quality BMPs for Chlorothalonil can be submitted on or before October 22, 2025. Comments should be submitted by letter or e-mail (Subject: Chlorothalonil BMPs Comment) to:
Eric Burkness
Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
625 Robert Street North, Saint Paul, MN, 55155
eric.burkness@state.mn.us
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is soliciting public comments on draft water quality best management practices (BMPs) for the use of the fungicide chlorothalonil. In response to concerning levels of 4-hydroxychlorothalonil, a degradate of chlorothalonil, in groundwater samples, MDA has developed these voluntary BMPs to aid growers and applicators in preventing and minimizing the degradation of Minnesota’s water resources. These BMPs were developed by the MDA in consultation with the University of Minnesota Extension and others to address impacts of chlorothalonil use on water resources in Minnesota and can be viewed at the link below.
DRAFT Best Management Practices for Chlorothalonil
The notice for public comment was published on September 22, 2025, and can be viewed on the Minnesota State Register / Minnesota.gov (Volume 50, Number 12). The MDA will accept comments for 30 days through October 22, 2025.
Written comments, questions, and requests for more information on the Draft Water Quality BMPs for Chlorothalonil can be submitted on or before October 22, 2025. Comments should be submitted by letter or e-mail (Subject: Chlorothalonil BMPs Comment) to:
Eric Burkness
Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
625 Robert Street North, Saint Paul, MN, 55155
eric.burkness@state.mn.us
Updated 10/09/2025
The MDA is soliciting public comments on draft water quality best management practices (BMPs) for the use of the fungicide chlorothalonil. In response to concerning levels of 4-hydroxychlorothalonil, a degradate of chlorothalonil, in groundwater samples, the MDA has developed these voluntary BMPs to aid growers and applicators in preventing and minimizing the degradation of Minnesota’s water resources. These BMPs were developed by the MDA in consultation with the University of Minnesota Extension and others to address impacts of chlorothalonil use on water resources in Minnesota and can be viewed at the link below.
DRAFT Best Management Practices for Chlorothalonil
The notice for public comment was published on September 22, 2025, and can be viewed on the Minnesota State Register / Minnesota.gov (Volume 50, Number 12). The MDA will accept comments for 30 days through October 22, 2025.
Written comments, questions, and requests for more information on the Draft Water Quality BMPs for Chlorothalonil can be submitted on or before October 22, 2025. Comments should be submitted by letter or e-mail (Subject: Chlorothalonil BMPs Comment) to:
Eric Burkness
Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
625 Robert Street North, Saint Paul, MN, 55155
eric.burkness@state.mn.us
