Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Permit
A Confined Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) is an animal feeding operation where animals have been, are, or will be stabled or confined and fed, or maintained for a total of 45 days or more (can be non-consecutive) in any 12 month period. In addition, the confined areas do not sustain crops, vegetation, or forage growth, […]
Read MoreCommercial Feeds and Pet Foods
Product Registration The DDA Agricultural Compliance Section registers certain agricultural products that are sold or distributed in Delaware; collects samples from the marketplace for lab analysis; and issues violations and withdraws from distribution non-registered products, mislabled products, and nutrient-deficient products. The section also tests poultry manures, fertilizers, feeds, and pet foods for nutrient content and […]
Read MoreCommercial Fertilizers and Soil Conditioners
Product Registration The DDA Agricultural Compliance Section registers certain agricultural products that are sold or distributed in Delaware; collects samples from the marketplace for lab analysis; and issues violations and withdraws from distribution non-registered products, mislabeled products, and nutrient-deficient products. The section also tests poultry manures, fertilizers, feeds, and pet foods for nutrient content and […]
Read MoreFertilizer and Soil Conditioners Tonnage Report
Report on Total Tons The DDA Agricultural Compliance Section registers certain agricultural products that are sold or distributed in Delaware; collects samples from the marketplace for lab analysis; and issues violations and withdraws from distribution non-registered products, mislabled products, and nutrient-deficient products. The section also tests poultry manures, fertilizers, feeds, and pet foods for nutrient […]
Read MoreLime Tonnage
Report on Total Tons The DDA Agricultural Compliance Section registers certain agricultural products that are sold or distributed in Delaware; collects samples from the marketplace for lab analysis; and issues violations and withdraws from distribution non-registered products, mislabled products, and nutrient-deficient products. The section also tests poultry manures, fertilizers, feeds, and pet foods for nutrient […]
Read MoreNutrient Management Consultants, Generators, and Handlers
There are four types of licenses the Office of Nutrient Management offers. Nutrient Generator – A person within the State of Delaware who operates a facility that produces organic or inorganic nutrients. Private Nutrient Handler (PNH) – A person in this State who applies organic or inorganic nutrients to lands he or she owns, leases, […]
Read MorePesticides – Applicator Businesses
The Delaware Department of Agriculture Pesticides section provides the State of Delaware with an exceptional pesticide regulatory program which is educationally based, equitably enforced, and protective of the environment, crops, property, and the health and welfare of all citizens. This is a license issued to all companies that commercially apply pesticides. Anyone buying or using […]
Read MoreSpray Irrigation
Beneficial Reuse of Treated Wastewater Permits issued to a Public Utility, Municipality or Industry to construct and operate a wastewater treatment and spray irrigation system. Spray Irrigation is defined as the controlled application of treated wastewater to a vegetated soil surface. Wastewater spray irrigation systems may be utilized on agricultural land, forest lands and other […]
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