OVERTON — Texas pesticide applicators and agricultural producers will have an opportunity to earn continuing education credits from the comfort of their homes during a virtual training program hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service on Nov. 12.
The Overton Fall Pesticide Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Program will be conducted online via Zoom from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to pesticide applicators and agricultural professionals across the state.
Designed to help participants maintain licensing requirements while staying informed about current industry practices, the program will offer five Texas Department of Agriculture pesticide continuing education units, including one credit in laws and regulations, one credit in integrated pest management and three general credits.
Registration for the virtual event is $35 and may be completed through the Texas A&M AgriLife registration system.
Organizers say the program will cover a variety of topics relevant to agricultural production, pesticide safety and pest management.
Among the featured presentations will be a session on respiratory protection in pesticide application led by Ed Parson of Michigan State University. Participants will also hear from Jason Banta, an AgriLife Extension beef cattle specialist based in Overton, who will discuss how stocking rates can be used to reduce weed and brush pressure in grazing systems.
Additional sessions include an overview of pesticide laws and regulations presented by integrated pest management specialist Wizzie Brown, as well as a program on structural pest identification and management led by Janet Hurley, a senior integrated pest management specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
The webinar will conclude with a presentation from forage specialist Vanessa Corriher-Olson covering effective weed control strategies in pastures and hayfields.
Agricultural producers, ranchers, licensed pesticide applicators and others involved in crop and livestock production are expected to benefit from the training, which combines regulatory updates with practical management techniques that can be applied in the field.
As agriculture continues to evolve, continuing education programs such as this help ensure that applicators remain informed about safe pesticide use, changing regulations and emerging pest-management strategies while maintaining professional certifications.
Program at a Glance
What: Overton Fall Pesticide Continuing Education Unit Program
When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: $35
Credits: Five Texas Department of Agriculture CEUs
• One Laws and Regulations Credit
• One Integrated Pest Management Credit
• Three General Credits
For additional information, participants may contact Jason Banta or Vanessa Corriher-Olson through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
The virtual format allows producers and applicators from across Texas to gain valuable continuing education credits while learning from experts in pesticide safety, weed management, livestock production and regulatory compliance.
