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<br />Weed Control Progress Report March 29, 2018 <br /> <br />Period from March 12 to March 29, 2018 submitted by Stan Wolf <br /> <br />Monthly Report <br /> <br />Spray Contracts: Contracts for the 2018-2019 Road Rights-of-Way Noxious <br />Weed Spraying have been sent to J&J Spraying and Walker’s Lawncare. They <br />are to sign and return for board signatures. Spray instructions, county and <br />township maps will be printed and supplied to the contractors after receiving <br />signed contracts. <br /> <br />One-ton truck update: Truck bed has been ordered, delivery ~ May 1 <br />Water tank ordered delivery ~ April 12 <br />Highway Dept personnel will sandblast and repaint water tank skid frame <br /> <br />Vehicle Building update: Door has been ordered 3-13-18. Installation in April. <br /> <br />Drone: The drone and iPad has been ordered. Presently studying to take FAA <br />test to become licensed to operate the drone. <br /> <br />NDWCA Poster Award Presentation: Anna Matta of South Prairie School, <br />Minto will be presented with a plaque on April 2. I will present a slide show <br />describing noxious weeds and why we need to control them. <br /> <br />Work Orders: Every year a work order is signed by the various county entities <br />to grant permission to have Cass County Weed Control conduct weed control <br />activities on their properties. Work order forms have been sent out to the Water <br />Resources Boards, County Park Board, Cass County Commission, City of Fargo, <br />City of West Fargo, and the Northern Cass Pass. <br /> <br />Pesticide Training: Have assisted in the Private Pesticide Applicator training <br />sessions. I conducted a PowerPoint presentation describing how to calibrate an <br />ATV sprayer and explained the services provided by Cass County Weed Control. <br />Several producers asked questions regarding what is to be sprayed in the road <br />ditches and inquired on the landowner assistance program. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Upcoming Events: <br /> <br />NDWCA Poster Award Presentation April 2, Minot <br />CCYC Bismarck Trip April 18, Bismarck <br />Sprayer School May 29, Carrington