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.
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Mike Mriscin
M&M Service Co. (Marine) Hometown: Alhambra, IL Annual Acres: 26,000 Years of Service: 32 Favorite Machine: John Deere 612R
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Paul Babler
Pearl City Elevator (Dakota) Hometown: Rock City, IL Annual Acres: 24,000 Years of Service: 19 (with PCE) Favorite Machine: 2020 Hagie STS14
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Doug Berbaum
United Prairie, LLC (White Heath) Hometown: Monticello, IL Annual Acres: 20,000 Years of Service: 18 Favorite Machine: Case IH Quadtrac 580
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Marty Corbin
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.”
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015Illinois Custom Applicator of the Year: Meet the Four Finalists for the 2024 Award
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The Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association (IFCA) represents the crop production input supply and service industry including ag retailers, crop protection and fertilizer manufacturers, distributors, and equipment suppliers. IFCA’s mission is to assist and represent its 1,000+ members on issues that impact their business and promote the sound stewardship and utilization of agricultural inputs. See all author stories here.