Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association
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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.
IFCA - Herbicide Strategy Conversation with Dr. Hager
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On Tuesday, October 10th, IFCA hosted an online webinar between President KJ Johnson and Dr. Aaron Hager. where they discussed current strategies of herbicide applications. Dr. Hager contributes to increased crop production through developement and implementation of integrated weed management programs. His reasearch helps to identify and manage herbicide-resistance in the most aggressive agronomic weeds.
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2023-2024 IFCA Scholarships
IFCA is once again offering four scholarships for undergraduate students seeking future employment in the agribusiness industry. Please find the attached application, and share with any prospective students you know would be a good candidate for the scholarship. The deadline to submit an application is December 15, 2023.
IFCA News Under the Dome - Veto Session
Click Here to view IFCA's "News Under the Dome” and catch up on all of the legislation that happened at the State Capitol this past fall veto session. Most issues that the Illinois Senate and House covered during veto session did not have a direct effect on agriculture. The General Assembly is not scheduled to come back to Springfield until ...more
AG-SOLVE PAC is Looking for Live and Silent Auction Donation Items
The IFCA’s AG-SOLVE PAC is looking for in-kind donation items for the live and silent auction fundraiser during the IFCA’s Convention and Trade Show on January 16-18th, 2024. The live auction with be on January 17th at 3:45 pm on the trade show floor. If you have items to donate like vacation getaways, sporting event tickets, whisky/wine/craft beer baskets, ...more
Commercial Applicator/Operator Training Schedule
The University of Illinois’ Pesticide Safety Education Program will once again be hosting commercial applicator/operator training for the categories of general standards and field crops throughout the state beginning January 2024. Please click here to view the upcoming training schedule. Click here to be redirected to register for training.
Training for general standards and testing for all categories will ...more
U.S. Commerce Lowers Phosphate Fertilizer Duties
The U.S. Commerce Department announced it is lowering duties placed on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco from 19.97% to 2.12%. The decision came after the agency conducted an administrative review of the duties, which is performed annually by retroactively examining the price of shipments and other factors. The issue stems from a decision by Commerce that favored a petition by Mosaic to impose duties on phosphate ...more
Special Offer for IFCA Members for the Fluid Fertilizer Workshop on December 12 in Springfield
TFI is offering IFCA members a special discount for the Fluid Fertilizer Workshop that will be happening on December 12, 2023. As an IFCA member you will qualify for TFI member pricing this year, $300 off nonmember pricing. Use the code: STATE when registering. View below for more details:
Fluid Fertilizer Workshop
Date: December 12, 2023
Location: BRANDT Facilities, Springfield, IL
IFCA qualify for TFI member ...more
Pesticide Disposal Companies
On several occasions, IFCA receives phone calls from our members seeking companies that offer pesticide or hazardous waste disposal. We have updated a list of those companies that offer fee-based pesticide disposal. Please click here to view the list.
NTSB Preliminary report on Teutopolis roadway incident
The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report on Wednesday listing details of the roadway incident that occurred on September 29, 2023, near Teutopolis, IL that resulted in the release of anhydrous ammonia. Additionally, five people in the area of the crash died and eleven others sustained injuries ranging from minor to severe due to their exposure to anhydrous ammonia. Click here to read the preliminary ...more
Fall Ammonia Season Safety Reminders
As we prepare for the upcoming fall ammonia season, here is a listing of 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 assume ammonia is present in all equipment or hoses ...more
EPA Solicits Comments on Treated Seeds
EPA has issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to solicit public comments and suggestions about seeds that have been coated in pesticides, otherwise known as treated seeds.
Specifically, EPA is seeking comment on whether it should adopt a rule requiring treated seeds to be regulated under Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Currently, treated seeds are not subject to FIFRA registration requirements ...more
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Ag Retailers Association CEO Daren Coppock gives his annual address at the ARA annual meeting & trade show. IFCA works with ARA on national issues to help ag retailers.
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IFCA would like to thank Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Doris Turner for stopping by Brandt's Headquarter in Springfield yesterday. We talked about issues going on at the capitol and issues facing ag retailer.
IFCA's KJ Johnson gives an update from the Illinois State Capitol on the second of fall veto season.
Jason Solberg IFCA weighing Paul Berbaum’s N rate trial in support of the MRTN in east central Illinois. This is Paul’s 10th year of hosting these trials.