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Crop Production & Protection Flashcards

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  1. Under GAP guidelines, what is the required documentation when a grower uses a pesticide that is not registered for the target crop?

    Answer: A Section 18 emergency exemption or special local need (24c) registration

    Using a pesticide on a crop not listed on the label is illegal unless covered by a Section 18 emergency exemption or Section 24(c) special local need registration.

  2. What is the primary role of cover crops in a GAP-certified production system?

    Answer: To improve soil health, reduce erosion, and suppress weeds

    Cover crops protect and improve soil by preventing erosion, adding organic matter, fixing nitrogen, and suppressing weed growth.

  3. A farm adjacent to a certified GAP operation uses aerial pesticide application. What should the GAP grower do to protect their crop and maintain compliance?

    Answer: Document the neighboring application, assess for drift, and report any residue concerns

    GAP requires growers to document potential contamination events, assess for pesticide drift, and report residue concerns to buyers or certifying bodies.

  4. Under GAP, which of the following best describes the 'do not apply' instructions related to water protection on a pesticide label?

    Answer: Do not apply when conditions favor runoff or drift to surface water

    Pesticide labels require applicators to avoid conditions such as rain or high wind that could cause runoff or drift to surface water.

  5. What is the significance of the 'days to harvest' or pre-harvest interval (PHI) being listed separately for each crop on a pesticide label?

    Answer: PHI varies by crop because different crops metabolize pesticides at different rates

    PHI is crop-specific because pesticide residue dissipation rates differ based on the crop's physiology, surface area, and metabolism.

  6. Which of the following is an example of cultural pest control consistent with GAP principles?

    Answer: Adjusting planting dates to avoid peak pest pressure periods

    Adjusting planting dates to avoid periods of peak pest pressure is a cultural control strategy that reduces reliance on pesticides.

  7. When mixing multiple pesticides in a tank for a combined application, what must a GAP grower consult first?

    Answer: Each pesticide's label and any available compatibility charts

    All pesticide labels in a tank mix must be reviewed for compatibility, and the grower must comply with all labels simultaneously.