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Spring Webinar with Dr. Emerson Nafziger

Miss the Nitrogen Considerations Webinar?

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On Monday, March 25th, IFCA held a recorded discussion with Dr. Emerson Nafziger of the University of Illinois to discuss Nitrogen Consideration in Illinois. Dr. Nafziger provided a comprehensive breakdown of several important topics including fertilizer prices, rates, nutrient use efficiency, and spring nitrogen timing.

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BASF
BASF
Bayer Crop Science
Bayer Crop Science
East Dubuque Nitrogen Fertilizer
East Dubuque Nitrogen Fertilizer
Fendt - (AGCO Corporation)
Fendt - (AGCO Corporation)
GROWMARK, Inc.
GROWMARK, Inc.
Illinois Soybean Association
Illinois Soybean Association
Jenner Ag, Inc.
Jenner Ag, Inc.
John Deere
John Deere
Koch Agronomic Services
Koch Agronomic Services
Koch Fertilizer
Koch Fertilizer
Mid-State Tank Co., Inc.
Mid-State Tank Co., Inc.
Nutrien
Nutrien
Rosen's, Inc.
Rosen's, Inc.
Syngenta Crop Protection
Syngenta Crop Protection
BASF
BASF
Bayer Crop Science
Bayer Crop Science
East Dubuque Nitrogen Fertilizer
East Dubuque Nitrogen Fertilizer
Fendt - (AGCO Corporation)
Fendt - (AGCO Corporation)
GROWMARK, Inc.
GROWMARK, Inc.
Illinois Soybean Association
Illinois Soybean Association
Jenner Ag, Inc.
Jenner Ag, Inc.
John Deere
John Deere
Koch Agronomic Services
Koch Agronomic Services
Koch Fertilizer
Koch Fertilizer
Mid-State Tank Co., Inc.
Mid-State Tank Co., Inc.
Nutrien
Nutrien
Rosen's, Inc.
Rosen's, Inc.
Syngenta Crop Protection
Syngenta Crop Protection
BASF
BASF
Bayer Crop Science
Bayer Crop Science
East Dubuque Nitrogen Fertilizer
East Dubuque Nitrogen Fertilizer
Fendt - (AGCO Corporation)
Fendt - (AGCO Corporation)
GROWMARK, Inc.
GROWMARK, Inc.
Illinois Soybean Association
Illinois Soybean Association
Jenner Ag, Inc.
Jenner Ag, Inc.
John Deere
John Deere
Koch Agronomic Services
Koch Agronomic Services
Koch Fertilizer
Koch Fertilizer
Mid-State Tank Co., Inc.
Mid-State Tank Co., Inc.
Nutrien
Nutrien
Rosen's, Inc.
Rosen's, Inc.
Syngenta Crop Protection
Syngenta Crop Protection
BASF
BASF
Bayer Crop Science
Bayer Crop Science
East Dubuque Nitrogen Fertilizer
East Dubuque Nitrogen Fertilizer
Fendt - (AGCO Corporation)
Fendt - (AGCO Corporation)
GROWMARK, Inc.
GROWMARK, Inc.
Illinois Soybean Association
Illinois Soybean Association
Jenner Ag, Inc.
Jenner Ag, Inc.
John Deere
John Deere
Koch Agronomic Services
Koch Agronomic Services
Koch Fertilizer
Koch Fertilizer
Mid-State Tank Co., Inc.
Mid-State Tank Co., Inc.
Nutrien
Nutrien
Rosen's, Inc.
Rosen's, Inc.
Syngenta Crop Protection
Syngenta Crop Protection
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Legislative Updates

Updated Apr 25, 2024

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Illinois Dicamba Label and Recordkeeping

As we enter the 2024 season here in Illinois, IFCA wants to remind all members that the restrictions for dicamba use on soybeans by the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) are the same restrictions required in 2023. Dicamba label training is still required every year prior to applying dicamba over-the-top of soybeans. You can complete any one of the three trainings for dicamba application to soybeans ...more
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EPA Publishes Update on Herbicide Strategy Progress

On Tuesday EPA released an updated Herbicide Strategy that appears to take in consideration the concerns raised by IFCA and other agricultural stakeholders. The agency has been under pressure from the courts to comply with a feature of the Endangered Species Act that requires EPA to consult with the Fish and Wildlife Service and/or National Marine Fisheries Service to avoid harm to federally listed ...more
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2024 Pesticide Container Recycling Program

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is again coordinating the annual pesticide container recycling program this year. The 2024 program will run from July 17th through August 7th, where IDOA will accept clean, triple rinsed containers and will also accept clean, cut-up mini-bulk containers. For any questions regarding the IDA recycling program, please contact Rick Severns at IDA at 217-785-2427 or call the IFCA ...more
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Reminder: Know Your Customers on Any Sale of Fuel, Fertilizer or Crop Protection Products

Earlier this spring, one of our members received a phone call from an unknown individual requesting to purchase fertilizer over the phone. The individual in question wanted to purchase a rather large amount of fertilizer and was willing to provide payment over the phone.  This individual would not provide any details on the intended use and made several follow-up phone calls trying to convince ...more
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Spring Ammonia Safety Reminders

As we prepare for the upcoming spring ammonia season, here are fourteen key safety reminders to keep foremost in mind when handling ammonia.     14 Key Safety Reminders and Recommendations for Handling & Transporting Anhydrous Ammonia from IFCA   1. Remember to always utilize your ammonia gloves and chemical splash goggles when working around ammonia. Never wear contact lenses when working around anhydrous ammonia.   2. Always ...more
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Inspecting Operational & Secondary Containment, Loading & Unloading Area Containment

With the start of the spring season quickly approaching and the news of a containment breach in Iowa and most recently in Illinois, this is a good reminder to make sure operational and secondary containment structures are well maintained and inspected on a regular basis. Some of the IDOA requirements include visually inspecting containment structures weekly including written inspections and maintenance, inspection and maintenance of ...more
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2024 Ag Retail Salary Survey

Throughout the year, IFCA receives questions from our members regarding salary ranges for ag retail employees to see if they are competitive with other companies in the industry. IFCA wants to thank Margy Eckelkamp with the "The Daily Scoop" for putting out their "2024 Salary Survey". The survey shows the trends of two key occupations in the ag retail: sales ...more
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EPA Accepts Atrazine Science Panel Recommendations

IFCA applauds EPA for agreeing with the recommendations of the atrazine Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP), removing several poor-quality studies that played a role in the agency’s recommendation for an ultra-low aquatic level of concern for atrazine. The SAP was held in August 2023 at the request of the ag input industry. The panel considered EPA’s white paper and stakeholder comments to exclude ...more
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FMCSA-PHMSA issues safety advisory on Possible Catastrophic Failure of Nurse Tanks and Recommendation for Periodic Testing

On February 20th, 2024, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a safety advisory related to the catastrophic failure of a nurse tank that occurred in Iowa on August 23, 2023. The tank was manufactured by American Welding and Tank LLC at its Freemont, Ohio plant in 2009. The FMCSA-PHMSA advisory focuses on those specific tanks manufactured by ...more
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IFCA Receives Update from EPA on Existing Stocks Order for Dicamba

On February 6, 2024, a ruling by the U.S. District Court of Arizona vacating the 2020 registrations for over-the-top (OTT) dicamba products, IFCA received this information from the EPA on existing stocks of dicamba for the 2024 cropping season:   On February 14, 2024, EPA issued an Existing Stocks Order for Dicamba Products Previously Registered for Over-the-Top Use on Dicamba-Tolerant Cotton and Soybean. This Order addresses use of the formerly-registered ...more
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IDOA recently announced the 2024 schedule for the agrichemical container recycling program. The program is free and runs from July 17-August 7. Click the following link to read more on the program and view the schedule:
Apr 16, 2024 8:31am  
Day #2 of the IFCA Fast Track program designed for college students that will be going on summer/final placement in the Ag Retail sector. University of Illinois personnel providing general standards training this morning, then IDOA will provide testing in all categories this afternoon.
Apr 11, 2024 8:58am  
IFCA Fast Track Program today at the Agricenter in Bloomington. College students received Anhydrous Ammonia training, Lockout Tagout, Forklift training and Hazardous Communications & PPE training.
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