This year, the state of Illinois required mandatory training for farmers who transport or apply anhydrous ammonia or who maintain anhydrous ammonia equipment.  The rule went into effect April 1, 2022. Under the regulation, they are certified to understand the properties of ammonia, to become competent in safe operating practices, and to take appropriate actions in the event of a leak or an emergency.
 
Kevin "KJ" Johnson, a farmer and president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA), said if Illinois farmers balked at the mandatory training, he didn't hear complaints. A total of 12,389 Illinois growers have taken the certification course since the law was passed. Of those, 6,656 attended an in-person class, and the remainder took online classes to receive certification. Recertification is required every three years.
 
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