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Announcements

USEPA Fact Sheet on Minibulks

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Click here to see a "frequently asked questions" document regarding the 2011 requirements for pesticide minibulk containers. 


2010 Anydrous Ammonia Safety Schools

Click on the link to view the 2010 NH3 Safety School dates and locations and print the registration form.


Portable Refillable Container (Minibulk) Regulations

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In 2011, new USEPA regulations go into effect for portable refillable pesticide containers.  Click here for an overview of the new requirements. 


IFCA Fall 2009 Newsletter

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Unified Carrier Registration FAQ for Farmers

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Farmers who transport grain to and from a grain elevator are now defined by USDOT as Interstate Motor Carriers, even if staying within Illinois, as it is considered the first leg or last leg of interstate commerce unless the grain will be processed into another commodity.  If your customers have questions about this new regulation, click on this link to view the UCR Q & A published by the Illinois Farm Bureau.


80,000 lb Highway Access Fact Sheet

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On Jan 1, 2010 the 80,000 lb highway access rules goes into law.  Click here for an excellent fact sheet provided by Illinois Farm Bureau. 


The Value of The Ag Retailer Brochure

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Click here for a color brochure illustrating the value that ag retailers provide to the industry.


Nitrogen Recommendations for 2010 Crop

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Click here for guidance from the University of Illinos regarding fertilizer recommendations for the 2010 crop and best management practices for fall applied nitrogen. 


Illinois Soil Temperature

Click here to see the daily 4 inch soil temps


Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Video For Farmers

This video is designed to provide farmers with safety information related to handling, transportation, application, first aid and emergency response as it pertains to anhydrous ammonia.  If you are interested in watching the anhydrous ammonia safety video for farmers, click on the picture above.  Video access is free and made possible by funding through FREC. 


New Nutrient Stewardship Brochure on the 4R's

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Click here for a color brochure on the 4Rs for proper nutrient application:  Right Source, Right Time, Right Place, Right Rate


IFCA and TFI Issue Papers on Fertilizer


Fire Prevention Plan

IFCA members can click on the above picture to access the online fire prevention plan for your facility.  The fire prevention plan is designed to help ag retail facilities address potential ignition sources and fire hazards at an ag retail facility and will include a comprehensive list of pesticides stored in each structure at your facility.  The fire prevention plan should be used in conjunction with your emergency plan to help train facility employees as well as emergency responders to your facility in the event there is a fire.  You can obtain a username and password by contacting Kevin Runkle at 309.827.2774. 


Compliance Assessment Tool - by Asmark

Are you meeting your compliance obligations?


Farmer Owned NH3 Storage and Nurse Tank Guide To Regulatory Requirements

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IFCA, in partnership with Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Illinois Corn Growers Association developed a brochure outlining the regulatory requirements farmers must comply with if they own anhydrous ammonia storage tanks or anhydrous ammonia nurse tanks.  Please click on the link to access the regulatory brochure.  


New Agribusiness Security Tax Credit

View the IFCA Regulatory Alert regarding claiming a tax credit on your federal income tax for certain security investments at your agrichemical facility.  Locks on ammonia nurse tanks is just one example.  Click on the documents below for more information and to download the IRS tax form. 


Illinois R-Stamp Welders

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Click on this PDF to view R-Stamp Welders and DOT CT facilities that are certified to weld on anyhdrous ammonia nurse tanks in Illinois and perform testing for the Nurse Tank Inspection Program.