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IFCA Webinar Recording - Atrazine Listening Session

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On Friday, September 16th, IFCA held a public webinar to address the recently announced revised registration for atrazine with additional label mitigation measures. The webinar provided the following:

  • Information about atrazine restrictions IFCA and Syngenta.
  • Details about IFCA’s plan to engage with EPA
  • Advice on how to submit your own comments to EPA

Most importantly, it was the first opportunity for IFCA members to provide input on how these restrictions will affect your business.

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New Holland Agriculture
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Rosen's, Inc.
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Syngenta Crop Protection
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AGCO Corporation
AGCO Corporation
BASF
BASF
Bayer Crop Science
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GROWMARK, Inc.
GROWMARK, Inc.
Jenner Ag, Inc.
Jenner Ag, Inc.
Koch Agronomic Services
Koch Agronomic Services
New Holland Agriculture
New Holland Agriculture
Nutrien
Nutrien
Rosen's, Inc.
Rosen's, Inc.
Syngenta Crop Protection
Syngenta Crop Protection
AGCO Corporation
AGCO Corporation
BASF
BASF
Bayer Crop Science
Bayer Crop Science
GROWMARK, Inc.
GROWMARK, Inc.
Jenner Ag, Inc.
Jenner Ag, Inc.
Koch Agronomic Services
Koch Agronomic Services
New Holland Agriculture
New Holland Agriculture
Nutrien
Nutrien
Rosen's, Inc.
Rosen's, Inc.
Syngenta Crop Protection
Syngenta Crop Protection
AGCO Corporation
AGCO Corporation
BASF
BASF
Bayer Crop Science
Bayer Crop Science
GROWMARK, Inc.
GROWMARK, Inc.
Jenner Ag, Inc.
Jenner Ag, Inc.
Koch Agronomic Services
Koch Agronomic Services
New Holland Agriculture
New Holland Agriculture
Nutrien
Nutrien
Rosen's, Inc.
Rosen's, Inc.
Syngenta Crop Protection
Syngenta Crop Protection
AGCO Corporation
AGCO Corporation
BASF
BASF
Bayer Crop Science
Bayer Crop Science
GROWMARK, Inc.
GROWMARK, Inc.
Jenner Ag, Inc.
Jenner Ag, Inc.
Koch Agronomic Services
Koch Agronomic Services
New Holland Agriculture
New Holland Agriculture
Nutrien
Nutrien
Rosen's, Inc.
Rosen's, Inc.
Syngenta Crop Protection
Syngenta Crop Protection
AGCO Corporation
AGCO Corporation
BASF
BASF
Bayer Crop Science
Bayer Crop Science
GROWMARK, Inc.
GROWMARK, Inc.
Jenner Ag, Inc.
Jenner Ag, Inc.
Koch Agronomic Services
Koch Agronomic Services
New Holland Agriculture
New Holland Agriculture
Nutrien
Nutrien
Rosen's, Inc.
Rosen's, Inc.
Syngenta Crop Protection
Syngenta Crop Protection
AGCO Corporation
AGCO Corporation
BASF
BASF
Bayer Crop Science
Bayer Crop Science
GROWMARK, Inc.
GROWMARK, Inc.
Jenner Ag, Inc.
Jenner Ag, Inc.
Koch Agronomic Services
Koch Agronomic Services
New Holland Agriculture
New Holland Agriculture
Nutrien
Nutrien
Rosen's, Inc.
Rosen's, Inc.
Syngenta Crop Protection
Syngenta Crop Protection
AGCO Corporation
AGCO Corporation
BASF
BASF
Bayer Crop Science
Bayer Crop Science
GROWMARK, Inc.
GROWMARK, Inc.
Jenner Ag, Inc.
Jenner Ag, Inc.
Koch Agronomic Services
Koch Agronomic Services
New Holland Agriculture
New Holland Agriculture
Nutrien
Nutrien
Rosen's, Inc.
Rosen's, Inc.
Syngenta Crop Protection
Syngenta Crop Protection
AGCO Corporation
AGCO Corporation
BASF
BASF
Bayer Crop Science
Bayer Crop Science
GROWMARK, Inc.
GROWMARK, Inc.
Jenner Ag, Inc.
Jenner Ag, Inc.
Koch Agronomic Services
Koch Agronomic Services
New Holland Agriculture
New Holland Agriculture
Nutrien
Nutrien
Rosen's, Inc.
Rosen's, Inc.
Syngenta Crop Protection
Syngenta Crop Protection
AGCO Corporation
AGCO Corporation
BASF
BASF
Bayer Crop Science
Bayer Crop Science
GROWMARK, Inc.
GROWMARK, Inc.
Jenner Ag, Inc.
Jenner Ag, Inc.
Koch Agronomic Services
Koch Agronomic Services
New Holland Agriculture
New Holland Agriculture
Nutrien
Nutrien
Rosen's, Inc.
Rosen's, Inc.
Syngenta Crop Protection
Syngenta Crop Protection
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USDA Announces $500 Million for Domestic Fertilizer Production

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With the price of liquid nitrogen inching up, some farmers are expressing an interest in filling on-farm UAN tanks ahead of the 2023 season. Please be advised that in Illinois, farmers who store more than 5,000 gallons of liquid fertilizer in above ground tanks can only store it for 45 days unless they have an IDA permitted containment facility to protect against the accidental release of the ...more
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Annual Ag Lime Producer Information Booklet Now Available

The application of lime to Illinois cropland is a time-tested method for controlling soil acidity.  It can help maintain optimum nutrient availability and consequently, crop production.  The Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers work together to publish the Illinois Voluntary Limestone Program Producer Information booklet detailing the latest testing results for ag lime available from various sources in ...more
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Spray drift accounts for most of all misuse pesticide cases investigated by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Drift can never be eliminated; however, it can be minimized if pesticides are applied under favorable weather conditions and by adopting proven drift reduction strategies.  Drift reduction strategies include: Always read and follow label directions.   Use nozzles that produce coarser droplets when applying pesticides on ...more
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The link below details the new nitrogen rate trial protocol developed by Dr. Nafiger for trials within Illinois. The plan involves easier to implement, low-cost trials to produce more data that will help build more confidence in the MRTN. If you know of anyone interested in participating, please reach out to Dan Schaefer, dan@ifca.com or 217-202-5173.
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IFCA has receieved many questions regarding the new ELDT requirements that recently went into effect. IFCA understands the impact this new requirement has on our industry and our members, and has created a document addressing many of the topics where confusion still exists. Click on the document below, reach out to the IFCA office or contact KJ Johnson at kj@ifca.com with any ...more
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