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Spring Webinar with Dr. John Jones

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On Monday, March 24th, IFCA held a recorded discussion with Dr. John Jones of the University of Illinois to discuss Spring 2025 Nutrient Management Considerations. Dr. Jones provided a breakdown of several important topics, including determination of 2025 recommended corn nitrogen fertilizer rates, spring nitrogen timing, and strategies to consider for P & K management.

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John Deere
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Syngenta Crop Protection
BASF
Bayer Crop Science
Case IH
CHS Inc
Corteva Agriscience
East Dubuque Nitrogen Fertilizer
Fendt - (AGCO Corporation)
GROWMARK, Inc.
Illinois Soybean Association
Jenner Ag, Inc.
John Deere
Koch Agronomic Services
Koch Fertilizer
Mid-State Tank Co., Inc.
Nutrien
Rosen's, Inc.
Syngenta Crop Protection
BASF
Bayer Crop Science
Case IH
CHS Inc
Corteva Agriscience
East Dubuque Nitrogen Fertilizer
Fendt - (AGCO Corporation)
GROWMARK, Inc.
Illinois Soybean Association
Jenner Ag, Inc.
John Deere
Koch Agronomic Services
Koch Fertilizer
Mid-State Tank Co., Inc.
Nutrien
Rosen's, Inc.
Syngenta Crop Protection
BASF
Bayer Crop Science
Case IH
CHS Inc
Corteva Agriscience
East Dubuque Nitrogen Fertilizer
Fendt - (AGCO Corporation)
GROWMARK, Inc.
Illinois Soybean Association
Jenner Ag, Inc.
John Deere
Koch Agronomic Services
Koch Fertilizer
Mid-State Tank Co., Inc.
Nutrien
Rosen's, Inc.
Syngenta Crop Protection
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Latest from the UI Bulletin: Principles of Soil-Applied Herbicides, Dr. Hager

Utilization of soil-applied herbicides in corn and soybean production systems continues to be a common method to achieve weed control. Early preplant, preplant incorporated, and preemergence surface are the most common types of herbicide applications to soil. Regardless of when the herbicide was applied to the soil, the effectiveness of soil-applied herbicides is governed by several factors. The primary factor which governs the efficacy of ...more
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Former Director of Ag Chuck Hartke Passes Away

A longtime friend of ag retailers and farmers, Chuck Hartke, has sadly passed away this week. Chuck was a former State Representative and the Illinois Director of Agriculture. He served as the Director of Agriculture from May 2003 to February 2008. For many years, Chuck sponsored several ag related bills and was a devoted friend of the industry. Please click here to view Chuck&...more
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15 Key Safety Reminders and Recommendations for Handling & Transporting Anhydrous Ammonia from IFCA

As we transition out of winter and start focusing on the upcoming crop year, IFCA wants to remind members of fifteen key safety reminders to keep foremost in your mind when handling anhydrous ammonia.  If you have any questions related to ammonia safety, training, equipment requirements, or ammonia regulations, please contact John Rebholz at john@ifca.com.   1. Remember to always utilize your ...more
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Reminder about 2,4-D Formulations

This is a reminder that the only two labeled formulations of 2,4-D that can be applied postemergence in 2,4-D-resistant soybean varieties are Enlist One and Enlist Duo. No other salt formulations and no ester formulations can be applied postemergence to these varieties. Ester formulations are more volatile than salt formulations and volatility can increase with the warmer air and soil temperatures that typically occur when ...more
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Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training

It has been just over three years since anhydrous ammonia certified grower training was implemented in Illinois. This means that thousands of growers will be up for recertification ahead of the spring season. If you receive questions regarding ammonia training for growers, below are resources you can share for both in person and online training.   It is important to clarify that anyone involved ...more
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IFCA Signs on to Support Letters Regarding Pesticide Labeling Under FIFRA

EPA currently has open a public comment period on a petition filed by several state attorneys general (AG) requesting EPA to initiate rulemaking to clarify that statements on pesticide labels regarding health claims that are inconsistent with EPA’s finding would be false and misleading under federal pesticide law (comments on the petition are due February 20). This petition if very well in ...more
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Ag Retailers Association: Get Ahead in Driver Training Before Spring

Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements for new CDL Class A/B or HAZMAT drivers have increased operating costs by nearly $8,000 per driver and are a barrier to entry for many. Get ahead of driver training challenges before the busy planting season with ARA's new ELDT member service that helps ag retailers cut through the regulatory red tape of driver training. ARA members leveraging ...more
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2025 Applicator Manual Order

EPA requires a label accompany every pesticide to the end user. This can be a challenge for retailers that provide custom application services. To help remedy this issue, the Applicator Manual was created and is designed to be placed in each piece of application, nurse or tender equipment, to provide operators and handlers access to label information.   These handy 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" manuals have ...more
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Illinois NREC Agronomy Videos

Click the links below to view videos covering research that was funded in part by the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council and conducted in collaboration with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association. These videos were produced with support from the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program and the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council.   Tracking Nitrate Concentrations in the Upper ...more
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EPA Registers New Herbicide Active Ingredient Glufosinate-P

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is registering a new active ingredient glufosinate-P to control weeds in conventional and glufosinate-resistant field corn, sweet corn, soybean, cotton and canola. EPA is also releasing its final biological evaluation for the active ingredient under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to further goals outlined in the April 2022 ESA Workplan . Glufosinate-P is the first ...more
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Good turn out this morning for Anhydrous Ammonia training in Quincy, IL. We have had record attendance this week at all of the training venues.
Mar 5, 2025 11:36am  
Anhydrous Ammonia training this week in Bloomington, Marion, Effingham & Charleston.
Feb 27, 2025 11:11am  
Jason Solberg with IFCA kicks off 2025 Spring Ammonia training in Bloomington this morning. Great turnout today with several first time attendees.
Feb 24, 2025 9:11am  
Anhydrous Ammonia training for CHS employees in Carrollton today. IFCA appreciates working with the fine folks at CHS.
Feb 20, 2025 11:26am