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This peer-reviewed article compares irrigation water containment methods and management strategies between two ornamental plant production systems to minimize water security threats. It examines water treatment systems, pathogen management, and challenges faced by each operation.

The study evaluates and compares the effects of different sticker adjuvant types (organosilicone/latex and terpene-based polymers) on the retention and rainfastness of a fungicide spray on broad bean and cabbage foliage. It examines the influence of adjuvant type and application rate on pre-rain and post-rain fungicide deposits.

This document presents a design aid for determining the appropriate width of vegetative filter strips to achieve desired trapping efficiencies for sediment, nutrients, and other pollutants in surface runoff from agricultural fields. It utilizes process-based modeling and provides a graphical aid for estimating required filter strip widths.

This document discusses the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Area Studies Project, which surveyed farmers in 12 watersheds across the nation to gather data on agricultural practices, input use, and natural resource characteristics. It describes the project's data collection, modeling framework, and analyses on factors affecting adoption of various practices.

This document is a national study guide and manual for aerial pesticide applicator certification, covering laws, regulations, safe operating procedures, equipment calibration, and application techniques. It aims to prepare applicators for the national certification examination.

The document proposes a six-step framework for implementing Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) on rights-of-way, such as powerline corridors and pipelines. It outlines an iterative process for gathering information, planning treatments, implementing actions, monitoring results, and continually improving management practices.

This document provides an overview of agricultural best management practices (BMPs) to protect water quality, focusing on practices like no-till, buffer strips, grassed waterways, nutrient management, grade stabilization structures, and blind inlets. It explains how these BMPs are used in hydrologic impact assessment models.

This document provides an overview of a literature review conducted as part of Phase 1 of developing an Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMP) Database. It discusses the approach, findings from reviewed studies and existing databases, and includes an attachment with details on a Virginia Tech BMP database.

This document provides a catalogue of agricultural best management practice (BMP) systems and their component practices for preventing or reducing nonpoint source pollution from agricultural activities in New York State. It outlines the purpose, description, effectiveness, impacts, advantages, disadvantages, lifespan, cost, operation and maintenance requirements for various BMP systems.

This document provides guidance on the top 10 agricultural best management practices (BMPs) for increasing farm profits and improving water quality. It covers techniques such as vegetative buffers, conservation tillage, rotational grazing, cover crops, nutrient management, equipment calibration, grassed waterways, and safe chemical handling.

This document provides guidance on analyzing and selecting effective agricultural best management practices (BMPs) to address water quality impairments caused by nutrients, sediment, habitat modification, pesticides, and pathogens. It discusses a process for matching BMPs to specific water quality problems based on an evaluation of NRCS practice standards and their potential impacts.

The document discusses in-field best management practices (BMPs) to reduce nutrient losses from agricultural fields with subsurface drainage systems. It examines various practices such as vegetated ditches, conservation tillage, blind inlets, and nutrient management strategies like the 4R approach.

This document provides an introduction to conservation tillage practices for vegetable production, discussing benefits, equipment, cover crops, planting considerations, and management recommendations.

This document provides best management practices (BMPs) for forestry operations in Arkansas to protect water quality. It covers various aspects of forestry activities, including planning, streamside management zones, road construction and maintenance, harvesting, site preparation, chemical use, and fire management.

The study evaluated the effects of the neonicotinoid insecticide clothianidin and the anthranilicdiamidesinsecticide chlorantraniliprole on bumble bee colonies foraging on flowering white clover in treated lawns. It found clothianidin exposure adversely impacted colony development and queen production, while chlorantraniliprole had no apparent effects.

This peer-reviewed article presents the results of a survey of professional turfgrass managers in Southern California regarding their perceptions and implementation of best management practices (BMPs) for turfgrass management. It assesses differences in BMP adoption between turfgrass advisors and managers, as well as between general and sports turfgrass managers.

This document provides best management practices (BMPs) for protecting honey bees and other pollinators in canola fields, developed through a partnership between the U.S. Canola Association and the Honey Bee Health Coalition. It covers practices for canola growers, applicators, and beekeepers throughout the growing season.

This document provides best management practices for protecting honey bees and other pollinators in soybean fields throughout the soybean growing season. It covers techniques and considerations for soybean farmers, beekeepers, and applicators to minimize negative impacts on pollinators.

This document provides best management practices (BMPs) for the use of agricultural pesticides in Colorado, with a focus on minimizing environmental impacts and protecting water resources. It covers topics such as pesticide selection, application methods, recordkeeping, and safety measures.

This document provides research-based, voluntary best management practices (BMPs) for golf course management in Delaware, aimed at protecting the state's natural resources, reducing pesticide usage, and promoting environmental stewardship. It covers topics such as nutrient management, water conservation, integrated pest management, and habitat protection.

This document provides best management practices and planning guidance for agricultural conservation practices to protect surface water quality in Georgia. It covers topics such as irrigation water management, animal waste management, row crop management, and wetlands and stream protection.

This document provides guidance on best management practices (BMPs) for agricultural operations in Georgia to protect surface water quality. It covers nutrient management, farm management, animal waste management, irrigation water management, row crop management, and wetlands and stream protection.

This document provides a manual of best management practices (BMPs) for various aspects of agriculture in Maine, covering topics such as erosion control, manure management, pest management, nutrient management, irrigation, livestock management, odor control, and farm management.

This document provides best management practices (BMPs) for turfgrass pesticide applicators to minimize impacts on water resources, humans, non-target organisms like pollinators, and the environment. It covers integrated pest management (IPM), proper pesticide handling, drift reduction, resistance management, and pollinator protection.

This document provides best management practices specifically for producing high-quality fresh cranberries in Massachusetts. It covers topics such as variety selection, nutrient management, water management, pest and disease control, and harvesting and post-harvest handling.

This document provides best practices and guidance for integrated mosquito management, with a focus on managing Culex mosquitoes and reducing arbovirus transmission. It covers various aspects of mosquito control, including surveillance, community engagement, mapping, setting action thresholds, and control methods.

This chapter provides guidance on managing pesticide use to reduce contamination of ground and surface water. It outlines six key principles for safe and effective pesticide management.

This document provides an overview of best management practices (BMPs) for various aspects of agricultural production, aimed at minimizing nonpoint source pollution while optimizing crop yields. It covers field crop production, soil, water, irrigation, nutrient, and pest management, as well as pesticide handling, habitat conservation, home practices, and air quality.

This document provides best management practices for agricultural pesticide use, focusing on minimizing environmental impacts and promoting integrated pest management techniques. It covers pesticide properties, site factors, application methods, and strategies to reduce pesticide runoff and leaching.

This review compares the effectiveness of straw, compost, and biochar as soil amendments for retaining nutrients and pesticides in agricultural soils, improving soil structure, and impacting microbial communities. It analyzes their impacts on various soil characteristics and processes.

The study investigates competition, stress, and benefits between trees and crops in the transition zone of a temperate short rotation alley cropping agroforestry system with fast-growing poplars and annual crops like wheat, oilseed rape, and silage maize. It examines various climatic and plant growth parameters over several years.

The study investigated the effect of cover crops in vineyards on the presence of grapevine diseases and arthropod pests and beneficial insects on leaves. It found that cover crops reduced pest arthropods like spider mites and leafhoppers but increased beneficial predatory mites, while having no impact on diseases like downy mildew, powdery mildew, and black rot.

This article evaluates the use of cereal rye and triticale cover crops in organic soybean no-till systems for weed suppression and crop yields. Trials were conducted in Wisconsin, USA and southern France from 2016-2018.

This dissertation investigates methods for strip cropping cucumbers with rye/vetch cover crops as an alternative to conventional plastic mulch and pesticide use. It evaluates the effects of different planting methods, weed control, and cover crop management on pest and beneficial insects, soil nutrients, moisture, yields, and profitability.

This document provides draft best management wetlands practices and guidelines for agricultural operations in New Hampshire to minimize environmental impacts on wetlands. It covers planning, access, field improvements, water supply, irrigation, stabilization, erosion control, and waste management systems.

The document provides an overview of ecological interactions and processes in agroforestry systems, with a focus on tropical regions. It covers topics such as tree-crop interactions, pest management, soil dynamics, and litter decomposition.

This is a Master's thesis that investigates the effects of strip cropping cabbage and faba bean on the abundance and diversity of ground-dwelling insects, particularly carabid beetles, through a field experiment using pitfall traps. It compares the insect communities in strip-cropped plots to monoculture cabbage and faba bean plots.

This document provides best management practices (BMPs) for major agronomic crops like soybeans, cotton, wheat, corn, and feed grains in Louisiana. It covers nutrient management, irrigation practices, stormwater treatment, and conservation measures to reduce environmental impacts from agricultural activities.

This document provides guidance on estimating field and watershed parameters used in the U.S. EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs aquatic exposure models, specifically the Pesticide Water Calculator (PWC), Pesticide Root Zone Model (PRZM), and Spatial Aquatic Model (SAM). It covers inputs related to soil, landscape, crop management, weather, and other factors.

A manual providing guidance on integrated pest management practices and pesticide application for commercial applicators in forest and Christmas tree settings. It covers insect, disease, and weed control methods, as well as information on equipment calibration and regulations.

This peer-reviewed article discusses the effectiveness of forestry best management practices (BMPs) in protecting aquatic resources and species in the southeastern United States. It reviews how BMPs reduce non-point source pollutants, how BMPs are monitored, and current implementation rates.

This article discusses alley cropping, the integration of trees with crops, as a transformative solution for sustainable agriculture in temperate regions. It proposes expanding the scope of temperate alley cropping through woody polyculture and increased use of tree crops for food and fodder.

This guide provides information and recommendations for controlling windblown dust (fugitive dust) on agricultural lands in Nevada. It covers various management strategies and conservation practices to reduce soil erosion and particulate matter emissions from agricultural activities.

This article reviews the benefits and drawbacks of using various mulches in ornamental and urban landscapes. It compares different mulch materials and their impacts on soil moisture, temperature, weed suppression, and plant health.

This document describes a long-term study of integrated vegetation management (IVM) practices used on an electric transmission right-of-way in Pennsylvania. It evaluates the effectiveness of various herbicide and mechanical treatments in controlling undesirable tree growth while promoting desirable plant cover types.

This document provides guidance and instructions for mapping and digitizing six key agricultural best management practices (BMPs) in Iowa, including contour buffer strips, grassed waterways, pond dams, stripcropping, terraces, and water and sediment control basins. It covers the purpose, digitizing methods, and visual identification of each practice using aerial imagery and LiDAR data.

This document provides an overview of irrigation water management plans, including methods for determining when and how much to irrigate based on factors like crop evapotranspiration, soil moisture levels, and management allowable depletion. It covers criteria, recordkeeping, and considerations for implementing an effective irrigation water management plan.

This document provides best management practices (BMPs) for avoiding water contamination during forest pesticide applications in Maine. It covers general guidelines, equipment handling, sensitive area protection, weather conditions, and specific practices for aerial spraying.

This manual provides best management practices (BMPs) for handling agricultural compost, fertilizer, and manure in New Hampshire. It covers topics such as site selection, composting methods, application rates, and nutrient management for crops and livestock.

This manual provides guidance on best management practices (BMPs) for forestry operations in Massachusetts, aiming to minimize environmental impacts, prevent soil erosion, and protect water resources during timber harvesting activities.

This document provides guidance on best management practices (BMPs) for pesticide applicators to prevent contamination of surface water and groundwater resources in Maryland. It covers topics such as identifying vulnerable areas, following label directions, proper mixing and loading practices, and equipment calibration.

This document provides comprehensive guidelines and procedures for hydrologic analysis and modeling related to watershed projects, including rainfall data analysis, streamflow measurement, hydrologic soil groups, land use classification, runoff estimation, snowmelt modeling, flood routing, statistical methods, and design hydrology.

This document serves as a core training manual for pesticide applicator certification programs, covering topics such as pest management, pesticide safety, environmental concerns, personal protective equipment, and regulations.

This document provides guidelines and best management practices (BMPs) for forestry operations in North Carolina to protect water quality. It covers topics such as streamside management zones, road construction and maintenance, stream crossings, site preparation, and legal requirements.

This document provides guidelines for implementing best management practices (BMPs) for nonpoint source pollution control in North Dakota, with a focus on cost-share assistance and policies for various agricultural BMPs, manure management facilities, riparian area management, and procurement processes.

This document provides best management practices for effective and environmentally-responsible boom spraying of pesticides by ground sprayers. It covers equipment selection, calibration, reducing drift, handling waste, and recordkeeping.

This document provides practical strategies and recommendations to minimize spray drift when applying pesticides in orchards and vineyards, focusing on factors like nozzle selection, sprayer setup, weather conditions, and operational practices. It aims to maximize on-target pesticide deposition while reducing off-target drift and environmental impact.

This publication provides guidance on selecting pesticides with lower potential to impact surface water quality based on their physicochemical properties (solubility, soil adsorption, field dissipation half-life) and aquatic toxicity. It ranks registered pesticides in California for runoff risk.

This document provides guidance on integrated pest management practices for turfgrass and ornamentals, including selecting and applying pesticides, proper storage and disposal, and record-keeping. It emphasizes using IPM principles to reduce pesticide usage while achieving acceptable yields and quality.

This dissertation investigates the retention of pesticides (atrazine, linuron, and chlorpyrifos) by buffer strips receiving simulated agricultural runoff containing different sized sediment particles. It examines processes like infiltration, sediment deposition, and sorption that affect pesticide retention.

This document provides best management practices (BMPs) for applying fungicides to potato crops in order to prevent drift and minimize volatilization, protecting applicators, bystanders, and the environment. It covers integrated pest management (IPM), application techniques, equipment calibration, and weatherconditions to mitigate off-target movement.

This document provides proposed modifications to the agricultural Best Management Practices (BMP) program for the Fifth Management Plans. It outlines approved BMPs across categories like water conveyance, irrigation systems, water management, and agronomic practices, and details the points assigned to each practice.

This document provides guidance on best management practices (BMPs) for reducing atrazine runoff into surface waters from corn and sorghum cropping systems. It recommends specific agronomic practices and application methods to minimize atrazine losses.

This document provides recommended best management practices (BMPs) for forestry operations in Louisiana, covering topics such as road construction, timber harvesting, site preparation, silvicultural chemicals, fire management, and wetlands management.

This journal article reviews the literature on the relationship between riparian buffers (streamside management zones) and terrestrial wildlife such as birds, mammals, and herpetofauna in the eastern United States. It examines how buffer width and landscape context influence wildlife communities.

This peer-reviewed article examines the effectiveness of riparian buffers in removing nitrogen from surface and groundwater flows based on a review of existing scientific literature. It analyzes factors like buffer width, vegetation type, and nitrogen loading that influence nitrogen removal effectiveness.

This document provides guidance on best management practices (BMPs) for protecting water quality, wildlife habitats, and scenic values in riparian areas along rivers in South Carolina. It covers BMPs for forestry, agriculture, residential/commercial development, and riparian buffer recommendations.

The document presents a framework for systematic spatial and temporal design of strip cropping systems. It combines crop rotation planning with spatial configuration assessment to identify optimal strip cropping configurations for a given farm context and objectives.

This document provides stewardship guidelines and best management practices for home and residential use of neonicotinoid insecticides to protect pollinators. It covers various aspects such as scouting for pests, adopting non-chemical methods, proper insecticide application, and communicating with neighbors.

This document provides stewardship guidelines and best management practices for the use of soil and foliar-applied neonicotinoid insecticides in agriculture to minimize environmental impacts and protect pollinators. It covers application methods, drift prevention, runoff minimization, resistance management, and storage/disposal.

This document provides design criteria and guidance for implementing vegetated filter strips and constructed wetlands as stormwater management practices. It covers key design elements, potential applications, stormwater functions, pollutant removal capabilities, construction sequences, and maintenance requirements.

This report provides best management practices for reducing drainage volume and salt load from subsurface drainage systems in irrigated agriculture. It covers principles and guidelines for drainage system design and management.

This peer-reviewed article discusses sustainable water management practices in agriculture, particularly under conditions of water scarcity and climate change. It covers topics such as improving irrigation efficiency, deficit irrigation strategies, use of treated wastewater, and institutional changes needed for effective implementation.

This document provides guidance on targeting and implementing best management practices (BMPs) in watersheds to maximize the impact on water quality protection. It discusses various tools, data sources, and approaches for identifying critical source areas and prioritizing interventions.

This document provides guidance on best management practices (BMPs) for agricultural water users in Texas, covering various techniques to improve water use efficiency and conservation. It discusses practices related to information gathering, cropping, land management, on-farm water delivery systems, water district delivery systems, and miscellaneous systems like nurseries and tailwater recovery.

This peer-reviewed article discusses recent advances in the use of cover crops for improving soil quality, environmental protection, and agricultural sustainability. It covers topics such as nitrogen uptake by cover crops, the impacts of cover crops on subsequent cash crop yields, water use by cover crops in different regions, and farmer adoption of cover cropping.

This study investigates the effectiveness of newly developed spray drift reduction agents (DRAs) in mitigating spray drift during agricultural spraying. Wind tunnel and field experiments were conducted to evaluate the performance of 7 different DRA solutions and water under varying wind speeds and using different nozzle types.

The document presents an overview of ecological interactions and processes in agroforestry systems, with a focus on temperate alley-cropping systems. It examines tree-crop interactions, including allelopathy, nutrient dynamics, soil impacts, pest management, and the roles of biodiversity.

This document provides voluntary best management practices (BMPs) for the use of agricultural insecticides in Minnesota to protect water resources and promote efficient pesticide use as part of an integrated pest management (IPM) approach.

This document provides voluntary best management practices (BMPs) for the use of the insecticide chlorpyrifos in agricultural settings to minimize water quality impacts. It covers application rates, setbacks from water bodies, integrated pest management strategies, and proper disposal.

This document provides best management practices (BMPs) for vegetable and agronomic crop operations in Florida to protect water quality and conserve water resources. It covers nutrient management, irrigation management, water resource protection, and related practices.

This peer-reviewed article evaluates the weed suppressive ability of cover crop mixtures compared to repeated stubble tillage and glyphosate treatments in Germany. It examines the efficacy of these methods in controlling black-grass, volunteer wheat, and total weed infestation.

This document provides guidance on various agricultural best management practices (BMPs) to reduce nonpoint source pollution and protect water quality in West Virginia. It covers practices like crop rotation, nutrient management, pest control, conservation tillage, and riparian buffers.

The document summarizes experiments investigating the allelopathic effects and weed suppression ability of rye cover crops, focusing on the role of benzoxazinoid compounds produced by rye. It examines factors influencing benzoxazinoid production and the differential responses of various weed species.

The document provides an overview of best management practices (BMPs) for mitigating agricultural pesticide runoff, including structural BMPs like woodchip bioreactors, buffer strips, and constructed wetlands, as well as non-structural BMPs like cover crops and integrated pest management.

This thesis examines the use of biochar for reducing agrochemical leaching in tropical agricultural soils. It involves stakeholder analysis, laboratory experiments, and modeling to evaluate biochar's effectiveness in mitigating pesticide and antibiotic contamination of groundwater.

This publication summarizes research on the effectiveness of conservation buffers (vegetated strips) in trapping and degrading pesticides carried in field runoff. It provides guidance on designing, installing, and maintaining buffers for optimal pesticide trapping while achieving other benefits like erosion control.

The document discusses field trials evaluating the effectiveness of using micro-dams or other soil management practices to reduce pesticide transport via surface runoff and soil erosion from agricultural fields. The results suggest these practices can lower predicted environmental concentrations of pesticides in surface water when incorporated into regulatory risk assessments.

This study examined the impacts of phosphorus fertilizer management (no P, fall broadcast P, and spring injected P) and cover crop use on sediment, total phosphorus, and dissolved reactive phosphorus loss in runoff from a no-till corn-soybean rotation. It found that spring injected P reduced total P and dissolved P loss compared to fall broadcast, while cover crops inconsistently impacted total P loss but increased dissolved P loss.

This document discusses developing effective pesticide mitigation strategies that balance protecting endangered species with responsible pesticide use in agriculture. It explores the challenges of incorporating mitigation measures into the regulatory process and the importance of considering economic feasibility, environmental impact, and practical implementation for farmers.

This document discusses research studies investigating the effectiveness of vegetative buffer strips in reducing herbicide losses from agricultural fields through surface runoff. It examines factors influencing herbicide removal efficiency such as buffer strip area ratios, rainfall intensity, herbicide concentration levels, and tillage practices.

The document examines the effectiveness of forestry best management practices (BMPs) in reducing the risk of herbicide use to aquatic organisms in streams. It presents data on herbicide concentrations measured in stream water after herbicide applications at several study sites.

The study evaluates the effectiveness of a grassed buffer in reducing runoff of the insecticide spinosad from vineyards. It presents results from a field trial conducted in Italy comparing measured reductions to FOCUS model predictions.

This study evaluated the effectiveness of side-inlet vegetated filter strips (VFS) at reducing runoff, the herbicide acetochlor, and sediment transport from agricultural fields. Field monitoring and VFSMOD modeling were used to estimate mitigation efficacy across different source-to-buffer area ratios.

The document reports on a field study evaluating the effects of insecticide formulation (suspension concentrate vs wettable powder) and spray adjuvant combinations on agricultural spray drift during ground applications. Droplet size data from a wind tunnel was also compared to field deposition trends.

This study evaluated the effect of different landscape planting covers (turfgrass, trees, mulch, ground cover) on the persistence of the herbicides 2,4-D and dicamba in soil under laboratory conditions. The herbicides exhibited significantly different degradation patterns and persistence in soils subjected to various planting practices for about 6 years.

This document discusses the effects of agricultural runoff on water quality in Nebraska, particularly soil erosion, nutrient pollution, and pesticide contamination. It examines various best management practices to control agricultural runoff and reduce water pollution.

This document provides voluntary best management practices (BMPs) for pesticide application in Idaho to help protect ground water resources. It outlines core BMPs such as scouting for pests, considering soil types and depth to groundwater, evaluating reduced pesticide rates, rotating pesticide modes of action, using precision application methods, developing irrigation water management plans, calibrating equipment, and minimizing impacts from mixing/loading activities.

The study investigates the impact of wind speed, wind direction, temperature, and relative humidity on potential pesticide drift mass loadings from sequential aerial applications using real-world meteorological data. It compares estimates from a refined approach to regulatory default assumptions.

The study evaluates the long-term impact of winter cover crops on hydrology and nitrate-nitrogen loads in two adjacent agricultural watersheds in the Chesapeake Bay region using a water quality simulation model (SWAT). It assesses how watershed characteristics, crop rotations, and cover crop planting dates/species affect nitrate-nitrogen uptake efficiency.

This study models the distributions of 2216 imperiled plant and animal species in the contiguous United States to identify areas of unprotected biodiversity importance (AUBIs). The analysis reveals notable concentrations of unprotected, range-restricted imperiled species across multiple regions, particularly in the West and Southeast.

The document describes a modeling approach to simulate pesticide runoff from small agricultural watersheds, incorporating field-scale best management practices like vegetative filter strips. A case study applying this approach to the Seven Mile Creek Watershed in Minnesota for the insecticide chlorpyrifos is presented.

This document describes a successful initiative to improve water quality in Smith Creek, North Carolina by implementing agricultural best management practices (BMPs) to reduce nonpoint source pollution from farming activities. It discusses the project goals, implementation efforts, funding sources, and positive outcomes in improving biological integrity.

This document describes the successful implementation of agricultural conservation practices in the Otter Creek watershed in Oklahoma, which led to improved turbidity levels and the removal of the creek from the state's impaired waters list.

This document provides guidance on monitoring, protecting, and preventing pesticide contamination of groundwater in Idaho through best management practices for agricultural pesticide use. It discusses common pesticides found in Idaho groundwater, their sources, and methods to reduce groundwater contamination from pesticides.

This study examined the effectiveness of vegetative filter strips (VFS) in reducing the transport of sediment, atrazine, acetochlor, and chlorpyrifos in surface runoff and subsurface drainage under natural rainfall conditions. The study analyzed the impact of factors like rainfall timing, hydrology, source area ratios, and pesticide adsorption properties on VFS performance.

This publication provides guidance on management practices to reduce the impact of pesticides, particularly sediment-associated pesticides, on surface water quality from furrow-irrigated crops. It discusses irrigation management techniques, sediment traps, vegetated drainage ditches, and polyacrylamide use.

This document discusses efforts to improve water quality in North Carolina's Clear Creek by implementing best management practices to reduce pesticide runoff and sedimentation from agricultural activities. It highlights the success of a watershed restoration plan in removing segments of the creek from the state's impaired waters list.

This report analyzes the spatial and temporal patterns of best management practice (BMP) implementation for reducing nutrient and sediment loads in the Chesapeake Bay watershed from 1985 to 2014. It estimates the effects of BMPs on nutrient and sediment load reductions across the watershed.

The document examines the effectiveness of riparian hedgerows in intercepting pesticide drift from aerial applications onto agricultural fields adjacent to streams. It quantifies malathion deposition reductions due to riparian vegetation compared to non-vegetated sites.

This document reviews research on using grassed strips (vegetative buffer zones) to limit the transfer of pesticides from agricultural fields to surface waters through surface runoff. It discusses the main processes involved in pesticide retention by grassed strips and identifies needs for further research.

The document discusses the use of vegetative filter strips (VFS) for mitigating pesticide runoff from agricultural fields. It provides a mechanistic analysis of the key processes involved using the VFSMOD model, and examines important factors influencing VFS efficiency through field data and model testing.

This document provides voluntary Best Management Practices (BMPs) developed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to address the presence of the herbicide acetochlor and its breakdown products in the state's groundwater and surface water from agricultural use. It outlines specific practices to mitigate or prevent losses of acetochlor to water resources.

This document provides voluntary best management practices (BMPs) for using agricultural herbicides in Minnesota to protect water resources. It covers integrated weed management, application methods, herbicide rotation, and other practices to reduce herbicide movement into groundwater and surface water.

This document provides voluntary Best Management Practices (BMPs) developed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to address the presence of the herbicide atrazine and its breakdown products in groundwater and surface water from agricultural use. It outlines specific practices to limit atrazine losses and potential environmental impacts.

This document provides voluntary Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the use of the herbicide metolachlor to mitigate its presence in Minnesota's groundwater and surface water from agricultural applications. It outlines specific practices to reduce metolachlor runoff and leaching into water resources.

This document provides Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the use of the herbicide metribuzin to mitigate its presence in Minnesota's groundwater from agricultural use. It offers specific guidelines on application rates, product selection, and integrated weed management strategies.

The report discusses best management practices (BMPs) for reducing water quality impacts from agricultural activities, with a focus on practices used in the U.S. Midwest region. It examines conservation tillage, cover crops, buffer strips, and other methods, drawing lessons from BMP adoption in the forestry sector.

This document discusses the legal history and requirements surrounding the EPA's efforts to comply with both the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA) when regulating pesticides. It examines EPA's past strategies, ongoing litigation, and newly proposed mitigation approaches.

The document provides comments from the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's draft biological opinion for the registration of malathion, an insecticide used for mosquito control. It raises concerns about the modeling approach and assumptions used by EPA and FWS to evaluate potential risks to threatened and endangered species.

This document discusses the challenges and complexities of implementing the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) together, specifically with regard to pesticide regulations and consultations. It explores the historical regulatory cycles and efforts to find a balance between agricultural needs and environmental protection.

The document provides a critical analysis of the current FIFRA/ESA regulatory process for evaluating pesticide risks to endangered species, highlighting limitations and proposing improvements. It discusses incorporating better data, tools, and population modeling to enhance ecological risk assessments.

This document outlines the legal consequences for failing to adopt best management practices in agricultural operations in the state of Maine. It specifies potential fines and enforcement actions that can be taken.

This document discusses the EPA's consideration of vegetative filter strips (VFS) as a mitigation measure for reducing pesticide runoff into aquatic habitats, particularly in relation to recent pyrethroid risk assessments. It examines the use of models like VFSMOD and the European Interim Approach to evaluate VFS effectiveness.