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3 <br /> <br />NDWCA Conference: Mr. Wolf attended the NDWCA conference held on <br />January 2-5. Mr. Wolf was installed as president of the association. Numerous <br />sessions covered various topics including ‘Biological vs Chemical control on <br />specific weeds’, “Ventenata and other invasive grasses’, Venue and other <br />herbicide updates, and use of spray drones for weed spraying. <br /> <br />The association newsletter has been updated to email distribution; regular <br />mailing has been discontinued. <br /> <br />Dodge pickup Sale: The pickup has been listed on PublicSurplus.com online <br />auction site. The sale closes on February 10 at 2 pm. <br /> <br />Spotted Hemlock infestation: Weed Control staff scouted for Spotted hemlock <br />and found numerous infestations in the western townships in the Maple River <br />watershed in 2022. These infestations ranged from single plants to dense <br />infestations alongside or within cattail areas. The areas could not be accessed <br />via side-by-side sprayer or by hand spray. A helicopter or drone sprayer would <br />be the best methods to apply an herbicide. Walker’s Lawncare has acquired a <br />spray done and at least one other applicator in the area is considering a spray <br />drone. Mr. Wolf has forwarded a map locating the Spotted hemlock infestations <br />to these applicators with the hope that they can provide an estimate of <br />application costs. <br /> <br />Weekly Legislative meeting: Each Friday afternoon during the ND 2023 <br />Legislative session county department heads meet with the County Commission <br />to discuss bills coming up in various Legislative committees. <br /> <br />Bills Weed Control is watching <br /> <br />SB2009 - NDDA budget, no change in LAP or TAG monies proposed. <br /> <br />HB1099 - Removing procurement to individual weed seed free forage <br />inspector. Removing the language ‘signed’ from the Agriculture Commissioner’s <br />Authority regarding weed complaints. <br /> <br />Other: Assisted Kyle Assand with private pesticide applicator rectification <br />training on Feb. 1 at Argusville. <br /> <br /> <br />Upcoming Events: <br /> <br />Best of the West training Feb 9, Moorhead <br />ND Winter Show March 7-12, Valley City <br />Private Applicator Pesticide Training Feb 16, Zoom meeting <br />Private Applicator Pesticide Training March 8, Mapleton <br />NDWCA board meeting March 28, Bismarck