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To assist and represent the crop production supply and service industry while promoting the sound stewardship and utilization of agricultural inputs.

4R Field Day

Tuesday, October 23 - Auburn, IL

On Tuesday, October 23 IFCA is hosting a 4R Field Day in Auburn, Illinois. The agenda includes the latest nutrient research outcomes from the 2018 season, an update from the City of Springfield on the health of Lake Springfield and water quality, and an in-field demonstration of fall fertility and tillage recommendations.

There is no cost to attend the event.
To RSVP, please email jeanp@ifca.com or call our office at 309.827.2774

The event runs from 8:30 to 2:00 pm with lunch included, and CEU credits in nutrient management and soil and water.

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Legislative Updates

Updated Oct 16, 2018

SB 472 : Contained in Senate Amendment #1 to SB 472 is language ...more
SB 673 : Creates the Saving Illinois' Pollinators Act. Provides that ...more

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Two Nutrient Education Events Coming Up

There are two upcoming events this month that will give you an insight into nutrient management and crop response in 2018 and considerations to make for the 2019 crop. With impressive yields in many parts of the state and challenges in other areas, staying up to date on what the NREC funded on-farm trials are telling us is important. Good ...more

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New Guide on the Illinois MRTN!

Hundreds of nitrogen rate trials funded by NREC and implemented by IFCA's nutrient team have resulted in a new Guide called "Using the Maximum Return to Nitrogen (MRTN) System in Illinois." Download it here and learn how to get optimum agronomic and economic results from your nitrogen investment! For printed copies, please contact IFCA or NREC.

Illinois MRTN Guide - NEW!

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IFCA 2018 Dicamba Survey Report

The results of the 2018 IFCA Dicamba Survey are available in the report below.

2018 Dicamba Survey Results

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Uniform Carrier Registration

Click below for a fact sheet on the Uniform Carrier Registration Requirement for Interstate Commercial Motor Vehicles.

USDOT Number and the UCR 2018.pdf

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NREC Cover Crop Guidance Document

A cereal rye cover crop ahead of soybeans is the best way to get started if you are interested in cover crops! View the PDF file below to check out this new step by step guide from NREC, based on successful cover crop management research.

NREC Cover Crop Guide.pdf

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Applicator Training Course

The Applicator Training Course is up and running in Bloomington, IL. Asmark in collaboration with AGCO developed the course for new applicators with less than five years’ experience. Click here to see a video of the obstacle course along with information on registering for the course. http://farmweeknow.com/story-agrichemical-industry-sets-safety-bar-high-new-applicators-5-161200

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NTIP Markings for Anhydrous Ammonia Nurse Tanks

There may be some confusion on markings on nurse tanks that are enrolled into the NTIP program. The DOT-SP 13554 is no longer required as a marking on the side of the nurse tanks. Click below for examples of current markings that are acceptable and markings that would be considered a violation.