CFA Regulations and Recordkeeping 2

Question 1

Under most state fertilizer regulations, how long must application records be retained after the application date?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

Most state regulations require fertilizer application records to be kept for a minimum of 3 years.

Question 2

Which federal law requires fertilizer dealers to report sales of certain nitrogen-based fertilizers to prevent misuse?

Accepted Answer

Safe Explosives Act

Answer

The Safe Explosives Act and related ATF regulations require reporting of ammonium nitrate sales above threshold quantities.

Question 3

A CFA applicator applies fertilizer near a public water supply intake. Which regulation specifically governs buffer requirements in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

State nutrient management regulations

Answer

State nutrient management regulations establish buffer distances and restrictions for applications near water supply intakes.

Question 4

When a bulk fertilizer delivery is made to a farm, which document must accompany the delivery per most state regulations?

Accepted Answer

Delivery ticket or weight certificate

Answer

A delivery ticket or weight certificate showing product, quantity, and grade must accompany bulk fertilizer deliveries.

Question 5

Which of the following must typically appear on a fertilizer label under AAPFCO model regulations?

Accepted Answer

Guaranteed analysis

Answer

The guaranteed analysis showing minimum nutrient percentages is a mandatory label element under AAPFCO model bill provisions.

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