Chemigation: The practice of applying agrichemicals to cropland through an irrigation system.
Nebraska Chemigation Act
The goal of the Nebraska Chemigation Act is to protect the groundwater and surface waters of Nebraska from contamination by fertilizers and pesticides. To accomplish this goal, the Act establishes legal requirements for the use of chemigation as a method of nutrient or pesticide application.
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy administers the rules and regulations that chemigators must follow to utilize the practice. Under NDEE rules, Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are responsible for issuing permits for chemical injection locations, which ensures that necessary safety equipment is present and functioning correctly.
Certification Program
The chemigation certification program is responsible for training Nebraska producers about the Nebraska Chemigation Act and its accompanying rules and regulations developed by the NDEE. Those seeking certification must complete training and pass an exam.
A chemigation applicator certification card is issued to successful applicants by the NDEE. Chemigation certification is valid for four years.
In-person training for 2025 If you don’t see trainings in your area, check back, dates are added daily.
Online Certification
About
The online chemigation training program is valid for both initial certification and recertification. It covers all of the information presented at in-person training events and uses the same exam. The training consists of a series of modules containing text, video clips, and calculators to prepare chemigators to employ chemigation in an effective, efficient, and environmentally protective manner while safeguarding farm workers.
Access the training
To proceed through the online training, you will study each training module and complete all activities within those modules. Each module/activity is 'locked' until the previous section has been completed.
PLEASE NOTE: You must complete all video verifications (for each module, 1-9) before the option to take the certification exam will appear.
NOTICE: If you enroll in the online chemigation training program in 2024, you must finish it by December 31, 2024, to receive certification credit. You will not be able to recover your progress after that date. The 2025 online chemigation training program will become available on January 1, 2025.
Help with online training
Below are video tutorials meant to help you register for and navigate your online chemigation training:
- Navigating online chemigation training (YouTube video)
Check Your Chemigation Certification Status
Check the certified chemigator database, or call the NDEE at 402-471-2186.
More Chemigation Information
Your locality may have additional chemigation requirements. For more information about chemigation requirements in your area, contact your NRD. If you have questions about the online chemigation training program, please contact your county Extension office or the Pesticide Safety Education Program.