Click the links below to view videos covering research that was funded in part by the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council and conducted in collaboration with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association. These videos were produced with support from the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program and the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council.   Tracking Nitrate Concentrations in the Upper ...more

This week the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association and the Illinois Corn Growers put out a joint statement regarding fall anhydrous ammonia application with abnormally dry conditions in most of the state of Illinois. Click here to read the statement. We are also asking members to be vigilant of what soil temperatures are in the coming weeks. If you have any questions ...more

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is registering a new active ingredient glufosinate-P to control weeds in conventional and glufosinate-resistant field corn, sweet corn, soybean, cotton and canola. EPA is also releasing its final biological evaluation for the active ingredient under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to further goals outlined in the April 2022 ESA Workplan . Glufosinate-P is the first ...more

IFCA's national partner, the Ag Retailers Association, and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) held a webinar on NH3 nurse tank saftey. The webinar specifically covered the recent Nurse Tank Safety Advisory issued by U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Click here to view the webinar where you can find ...more

The Grain and Feed Association of Illinois (GFAI) and the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA) have been in talks with the Illinois Department of Labor regarding granting permits for exemptions to the One Day Rest In Seven Act for each of our respective industries.  In the past, GFAI and IFCA have applied to the Illinois Department of Labor for an industry exemption to ...more

EPA proposed a strategy Thursday, July 25th, to reduce insecticide exposure to hundreds of federally listed endangered species that includes a wide range of mitigation measures addressing spray drift and erosion. Click Here to read more about the Insecticide strategy.   The herbicide and insecticide strategies are similar, proposing menus of mitigation options growers can choose from to achieve the required species protection.   ...more

This spring session, HB 1634 was introduced at the Illinois State Capitol. HB1634 would require Illinois to adopt CARB (California Air Resource Board) environmental regulations, subjecting Illinois citizens to the extreme policies of the California bureaucracy. This proposal is extremely detrimental to anyone that owns a semi. After facing roadblocks in the General Assembly from an entire range of groups, including Governor Pritzker, several ...more

A new bill, H.R.6572 Countering CCP Drones Act, was introduced recently as an amendment to a military funding bill and passed the House of Representatives. The bill bans the procurement and use of DJI drones and due to proclaimed national security risks of data on critical infrastructure in the United States being shared from DJI, a Chinese owned company, to the Chinese Communist ...more

Every other month, Illinois Extension provides a new Illinois Pesticide Review Newsletter. Here you will find information on legislation, regulations and other developments directly impacting pesticide use in Illinois. The latest edition includes stories on: Maintaining personal protective equipment Welcoming John Schepis to PSEP New pesticide laws around schools Recognzing heat-related warning signs for gardners and landscapers

The 103rd General Assembly concluded their work this week.  Lawmakers are now home for the summer with many facing elections in November.  IFCA had another successful year at the Illinois state capitol this spring session. We were able to hold off any harmful legislation that might directly affect the industry negatively.  Below are some of the most important bills that IFCA was ...more