In the state of Illinois, custom applicators spend endless hours in the field every year applying fertilizer and chemicals on thousands of acres. The Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association (IFCA) is pleased to announce the four finalists of the Custom Applicator of the Year Award. The award honors and recognizes individuals who work hard in and out of the fields and put forth a positive attitude in caring not only for the crops but also the customers.
M&M Service Co. (Marine) Hometown: Alhambra, IL Annual Acres: 26,000 Years of Service: 32 Favorite Machine: John Deere 612R
Pearl City Elevator (Dakota) Hometown: Rock City, IL Annual Acres: 24,000 Years of Service: 19 (with PCE) Favorite Machine: 2020 Hagie STS14
United Prairie, LLC (White Heath) Hometown: Monticello, IL Annual Acres: 20,000 Years of Service: 18 Favorite Machine: Case IH Quadtrac 580
Carroll Service Co. (Lanark West) Hometown: Oregon, IL Annual Acres: 30,000 Years of Service: 30 Favorite Machine: Hagie STS 12
“IFCA feels there are many outstanding custom applicators who deserve a ‘thank you’ from all of those involved in the agriculture industry,” says Kevin “K.J.” Johnson, IFCA President. “This year’s finalists are Doug Berbaum with United Prairie, Paul Babler with Pearl City Elevator, Michael Mriscin with M&M Service Co., and Marty Corbin with Carroll Service Co.”
Learn more about each finalist in the photo slideshow above.
The winner will be announced August 21 at Midwest AG Industries Exposition (MAGIE) during the tailgate party!
