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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.
Did you miss the ELDT Webinar?
View the Webinar Recording
On Tuesday, July 13th, IFCA held a public webinar to address the many calls and in person conversations with our members regarding FMCSA's Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT). In an effort to educate our members, we asked Kevin Duesterhaus from the Illinois Secretary of State and Dan Meyer from FMCSA to discuss the upcoming ELDT requirement.
FMCSA has made available
the Slideshow Presentation from the webinar.
Thank you kindly to our 2021 Member Sponsors.
Access the regulations menu above for a vast repository of rules impacting ag retailers.
Updated Jul 29, 2021
Staying In The Know
In The News
Restricted B Drivers Not Required to Take ELDT
IFCA is pleased to inform our members that Restricted B Drivers will not be required to complete Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT). Restricted B Drivers are considered restricted/seasonal and therefore not subject to the required training. Click the heading above for a PDF that shows the issue being covered in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). More information ...more
Pesticide Container Recycling Program
IDA's 2021 Pesticide Container Recycling Program begins July 22nd in southern IL counties and travels upstate through August 11th. The program consists of single-day collection sites at agrichemical facilities for which people can bring their empty, rinsed plastic pesticide containers. Please click the heading to view the site-collection schedule and general information on the program.
Pesticide Clean Sweep Program
Not sure what to do with unwanted or unknown pesticides found in your shed? The IL Dept of Ag "Clean Sweep" program was created as a way to safely dispose of these pesticides. There is no charge to bring these unwanted pesticides to the Clean Sweep event, but you must pre-register with and be approved of by IDA prior to bringing ...more
IDOA Updates Dicamba "Frequently Asked Questions" Document
The Illinois Department of Agriculture issued a "Frequently Asked Questions" document detailing the specific requirments, both old and new, regarding the use of Xtendimax, Engenia and Tavium OTT on soybean for the upcoming 2021 season. Click the title heading to view this document.
Dicamba: Illinois Nature Preserves Commission Sites
Click the heading above to be redirected to IDNR's webpage, which displays the nature preserves commission sites. Applications of dicamba OTT to soybean cannot be made if the wind is blowing towards an adjacent field that is considered a nature preserves commision site.
IDOA Pesticide Registration Tool
Need to check the registration status of a particular pesticide product? Simply click the title heading to be redirected to the Illinois Department of Agriculture's website. There you can type in the name of a product into the search feature to view results such as the registration number/status, active ingredients, expiration date, as well as other important information.
CEU Opportunities for Crop Advisors
One of the impacts of canceled conferences, shows, field days, and meetings has been the shortage of CEU opportunities for Crop Advisors. If you are a Certified Crop Advisor in need of CEU's, or just interested in attending online conferences or webinars providing information impacting our industry, we encourage you to go through the document below that contains information and ...more
Final Rules on Farmer NH3 Training Published
New rules in Illinois require farmers or those working on their behalf to be certified in order to transport, apply or work on ammonia equipment. The rules, frequently asked questions and qualifcations for trainers are below. Contact IFCA with questions.
Pesticide Training & Testing (On-Line and In-Person Testing)
The UI and IDA are offering on-line training and testing, with the opportunity for some in-person testing. Click on the heading above to be directed to the UI's Pesticide Training & Testing website for more information about training/testing opportunities.
Vaccine Rollout for 1B Essential Workers - Steps to Follow
IFCA has been in contact with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) regarding the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine to ag essential workers. Ag essential workers are in Phase 1B of the state's plan. IEMA informed IFCA that Phase 1B for essential workers will begin on January 25th.
Based on our conversations with IEMA, IFCA recommends you take these ...more
COVID Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
With the rollout of the COVID vaccines, the Illinois Department of Public Health created a "Frequently Asked Questions" document. Within the document you will find answers to questions regarding vaccine availability, requirements/mandates, safety, and other common questions. Please click the PDF below to learn more.
NH3 Safety Checklist for Growers
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has an informative checklist for growers to serve as a reminder to keep safety in mind when handling anhydrous ammonia.
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Great day in Pontiac for IFCA's golf outing. Fun was had by all. Thanks to Marco Fertilizer for the hole in one prizes. There's still time to sign up for next week's golf outing in Auburn Illinois. Please call Leslie at the office if you would like to play.
IFCA's John Rebholz is teaching the Nurse Tank Inspection Course (NTIP) at the @AsmarkInstitute Agricenter this afternoon. This course provides an in depth learning experience on procedures required to properly inspect and test NH3 nurse tanks.
IFCA's Dan Schaefer and Jason Solberg have been busy on the road doing nitrate soil sampling and getting SPAD meter readings.These pictures are from Piatt County on one of the @IllinoisNrec project fields.
IFCA's KJ Johnson had some great discussions this morning with Mike Corbin with New Ag and Brian Johnson with Cabery Fertilizer. Both companies are long time supporters of IFCA. The discussion was on regulations and Illinois's business climate.