The Illinois Ag Retail Survey Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association - IFCA has had two successful years of accumulating data, accounting for the 2022 and 2023 growing seasons. For example, entire application of fertilizer N occurring in the fall decreased to 16% (21% in 2022). thedailyscoop.com/news/retail-in…

Recapping 2024 and looking to 2025 with Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association - IFCA. Extension specialist Josie Rudolphi discusses mental health issues involving rural youth. Plus, a couple of favorite convos from 2024--Max Armstrong and corn at the Field of Dreams site. spreaker.com/episode/rfd-to… FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio

The IFCA Convention and Trade Show is just a little over two weeks away. We look forward to seeing everyone January 21- 23rd at the Peoria Civic Center. You can register at: ifca.com/Convention/Reg… See everyone in Peoria!

We are two weeks way for the 2025 IFCA Convention and Trade Show in Peoria. Go to ifca.com/Convention/Reg… to register for this years event. If you would like view this year agenda, click on this link: ifca.com/convention/sch…

If you have not yet pre-registered to attend the IFCA convention, you still have time. Click on the ifca.com/convention, where we have the schedule of events and online registration available. We recommend pre-registering to avoid lines at the on-site registration booth.

Dr. Andrew Margenot with the College of ACES speaking at the #CCA session at the #IFCA Convention in Peoria. The presentation is on "on farm research to improve basic and applied aspects of phosphorus management". Illinois NREC FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio The Fertilizer Institute Agricultural Retailers Association #4R

Dr. John Jones with the College of ACES speaking at the #CCA session at the #IFCA Convention in Peoria. The presentation is on "Developing Soil Fertility Research Efforts Across Illinois". Illinois NREC FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio The Fertilizer Institute Agricultural Retailers Association #4R

Dr. Leanna Nigon with The Fertilizer Institute speaks at the #CCA session at the #IFCA Convention in Peoria. Her presentation is on "The Fertilizer Industry's Role in Advancing Sustainable Practices". Illinois NREC FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio The Fertilizer Institute Agricultural Retailers Association #4R #fertilizer

Connor Sible with College of ACES speaks at the #CCA session at the #IFCA Convention in Peoria. The presentation is on "Residue Recycling: Converting Cover Crop Trash into Cash Crop Treasure". Illinois NREC FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio The Fertilizer Institute Agricultural Retailers Association #4R #covercrop

Harrison Pittman with The National Agricultural Law Center is speaking at the #IFCA Convention. His talk is on "How Does the Herbicide Strategy / Endangered Species Act and Chervon Case Impact the Ag Input Industry." CropLife Media Group CropLife America Agricultural Retailers Association #hebicidestrategy

Brian Lutz with Corteva Agriscience speaks on the subject of "Future of AI in Agriculture" at #IFCA Convention this morning. Agricultural Retailers Association CropLife America #AI CropLife Media Group #thefutureofagriculurre

Andrew Pritchard with Nutrien talks at the #IFCA Convention about 2024 high impacts weather storms but also gives a 2025 ag weather forecast. CropLife Media Group

Dr Bob Wolf is speaking at the #IFCA Convention at the applicator session. He is speaking on "Selecting The Best Spray Tip for the Job". CropLife America CropLife Media Group Agricultural Retailers Association FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio #spraytips

Jason Solberg with #IFCA kicks off 2025 Spring #Ammonia training in Bloomington this morning. Great turnout today with several first time attendees. The Fertilizer Institute Agricultural Retailers Association #fertilizer #safety #nh3 #Training IL Department of Ag

Yesterday the Illinois Senate passed SB783, which would give applicators in the state of Illinois an option to take continuous education credits every 3 years. SB783 now moves to the Illinois House of Representatives. #IFCA Agricultural Retailers Association CropLife Media Group #agretailer #applicators #ag

IFCA is excited to announce that sb783 passed both chambers this spring session at the Illinois State Capitol. This means continuous education credits will come to pesticide applicators in the future. CropLife Media Group TheDailyScoop.com GROWMARK, Inc. Agricultural Retailers Association #agretail #agretailer

Illinois Legislature Passes Bill to Improve Pesticide Applicator Process. thedailyscoop.com/news/retail-tr… TheDailyScoop.com Agricultural Retailers Association #agretail #agretailer #pesticide #spraying

Reaction to the recently completed spring legislative session from Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association - IFCA's KJ Johnson and Illinois Farm Bureau's Bill Bodine. Previewing the Classic Green Reunion, an event for John Deere collectors. spreaker.com/episode/rfd-to… FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio

IFCA's John Rebholz is busy this week conducting #anhydrous #ammonia safety classes at the IL Corn agricenter in bloomington. This is a great hands-on learning class on what the property and proper way to handle anhydrous ammonia. Agricultural Retailers Association CropLife Media Group

We are only 2 weeks away from the 2025 #MAGIESHOW in Bloomington! Come and see the latest technology in the fertilizer and chemical industry. Register here: ifca.com/magie/registra… Agricultural Retailers Association CropLife Media Group The Fertilizer Institute TheDailyScoop.com FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio CropLife America