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2019 NH3 SAFETY SCHOOLS

September 9th thru October 11th

Registration is now open for classroom training.
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Legislative Updates

Updated Aug 21, 2019

SB 2117 : Removing license plates off ammonia nurse tank wagon ...more
HB 2669 : Removing license plates off ammonia nurse tank wagon ...more

Staying In The Know

Items of Interest

Regulatory Alert

In The News

Dicamba Application Prohibited After July 15

No dicamba can be applied to soybean in Illinois after July 15, 2019. Please click here to read the details and stewardship reminders from IFCA. To download the base and special local needs labels click here.

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Pesticide Container Recycling

IDA is again coordinating the annual pesticide container recycling program. They will accept clean, triple rinsed containers and will also accept clean, cut-up minibulk containers. BUT you must call IDA ahead of time if you plan to take minibulk containers to the collection sites. Please contact Rick Severns at IDA at 217-558-4074 to inform him of what type and how ...more

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New IL Ammonia Rules & Compliance Guide

There are several important compliance requirements for Illinois ammonia facilities and nurse tanks that go into effect on December 31, 2020. Click below to view the NH3 Rules Compliance Guide or to download the regulations (8 IL Adm Code Part 215).

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Worker Protection Standard (WPS)

On November 2015 USEPA revised the worker protection standards to implement more protection for agricultural workers and pesticide handlers. Most of the revised WPS standards became effective on January 2018. The WPS requires commercial pesticide handler employers to provide specific information and protections to workers, handlers when WPS-labeled pesticide products are used on agricultural establishments in the production of agricultural plants. Additional resources on Worker ...more

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Managing Nutrients in Spring 2019

A summary of corn response to N rates in 2018 is posted below. On March 1, 2019 Dr. Nafziger (UI Emeritus Professor) provided guidance on managing nitrogen in spring 2019. You can download the slides from the presentation below, or click here to listen to the recorded webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8955969006796323841 (you can listen and self-report 1 CEU NM).

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Illinois MRTN Guide, Apple App and Video Below

All of the information you need to both understand and use the Illinois MRTN recomendation system are provided in the links directly below.

This includes a new Guide called "Using the Maximum Return to Nitrogen (MRTN) System in Illinois" - developed from hundreds of nitrogen rate trials funded by NREC and implemented by IFCA's nutrient team. Also, there is a link providing instructions on how to use the new Illinois Maximum Return to Nitrogen app on Apple Devices. This app makes it easy to determine the recommended N rate for corn in Illinois. Lastly, a new video that features Dr. Emerson Nafziger and others explaining the purpose and importance of the MRTN and the role it plays in modern agriculture.

Illinois MRTN Guide - NEW!

Instructions for IL MRTN Apple App

Video: What is the MRTN?

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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.