Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association news
Swings in fertilizer prices have been the norm the past several years, swayed primarily by global market issues.
The Illinois Soybean Association, together with Illinois’ other commodity and agriculture organizations, is once again calling for nominations to the Illinois 20 Under 40 Awards.
The second annual Illinois Ag Retail Survey is underway to collect data on nutrient management practices.
The 2025 interim goals set by the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy are fast-approaching, but the numbers needed are still not there.
After undergoing a rigorous judging process, 20 farmers were identified as the second class of Illinois 20 Under 40 award winners.
After decades of advocacy, education, diligence and tenacity, the Illinois Corn Growers Association celebrated the groundbreaking of brand-new, 1,200-foot Lock 25 along the Mississippi River near Winfield, Missouri.
The shortage of truck drivers eased slightly across the nation last year compared to 2021. But the workforce shortage remains a top concern of the transportation sector for 2023.
The supply of fertilizer is improving around the world following shocks to the system last year.
The Illinois Soybean Association and its partners are honored to continue the Illinois 20 Under 40 recognition program in 2023. The program celebrates 20 young farmers under 40 for their work in the agricultural community and beyond.
New nitrogen rate verification trials were introduced last year and researchers believe pairing that data with the current database will help fine-tune the recommendations.
John Pike’s career took some unexpected turns and he’s loved every bit of it. Pike was awarded the 2023 ILSoyAdvisor Soybean Master Adviser Award and was recognized at the Illinois Soybean Association’s Soybean Summit.
Supplies and transportation were costly major roadblocks for the agriculture input industry and farmers in 2022 and highlight the connection between the global market and farm gate.
With the interim nutrient loss reduction goals deadline just two years away, agriculture groups are teaming up to collect verified information of what efforts are underway in fields.
Anhydrous ammonia safety courses will begin at several locations across Illinois. The Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association partnered with the Illinois Department of Agriculture to offer the mandatory safety courses throughout the state.
The 4R Field Day Alliance will host an event in Piatt County on Sept. 15. The nutrient stewardship field day will be on the Eric Miller farm near Hammond, beginning at 8:30 a.m.