Las Animas - Bent County Library District

Herbicides are an effective tool in an integrated weed management plan when dealing with noxious weed infestations. When using herbicides as a treatment, there are some safety factors that should be considered before spraying such as proper use, safety, timing of application, mixing and handling, and storage and disposal of herbicides.

Many of today's farms have the capability of storing grain on site. The storage bins save the farmer elevator storage fees and drying charges for grain above the desired moisture content. These storage bins also present a substantial risk to farmers and farm workers.

We live with thousands of chemicals every day--pesticides, degreasers, weed killers, fertilizers, bug killers, solvents, cleaners, medicine, chemicals of all kinds. Each and every chemical has a purpose. If we use them correctly, they do the job we want them to do. If we misuse them, many chemicals can be harmful. They may make you sick or even cause death. We do not have to stop using chemicals to protect ourselves; we just have to use them safely....

Feed incidents, whether accidental or intentional, have the potential to cause adverse health effects for large segments of the animal population. Mitigating the consequences of such emergencies will require the capability to respond to and recover from chemical, biological or physical contaminants and other hazards that may affect the safety of food and agricultural products. This document describes the response actions of CDA and partnering agencies...

Commercial vehicles operating on I-70 in either direction between mileposts 133 (Dotsero) and 259 (Morrison) from Sept. 1 to May 31 must carry sufficient chains at all times to be in compliance with the Colorado chain law.