Agriculture IBC Totes

IBC Totes for Agriculture & Farming

Intermediate bulk containers for agricultural applications: fertilizer storage and transport, pesticide and herbicide containment, irrigation water supply, and farm chemical handling. Chemical resistant poly caged totes and stackable HDPE IBCs are the agricultural industry standard, with UN/DOT certified models available for regulated inputs.

IBC Totes in Agricultural Operations

Agriculture is one of the highest volume users of IBC containers across all industries. Modern farms rely on IBCs for liquid fertilizers, crop protection chemicals, irrigation water, and livestock supply. The 275 gallon and 330 gallon HDPE caged tote is the most widely used IBC in agriculture—portable, stackable, reusable, and affordable at any farm scale.

Chemical compatibility is the main selection factor. Fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other agricultural solutions vary widely in their chemical aggressiveness. High density polyethylene (HDPE) is compatible with most water based agricultural solutions, including common liquid fertilizers (UAN, nitrogen solutions, phosphorus based liquids) and the majority of EPA registered pesticide formulations.

Concentrated pesticides and other agricultural chemicals classified as hazardous under Title 49 CFR require UN/DOT certified containers. New and rebottled caged IBCs carry UN31HA1/Y labels. Standard and Premium Stackable, Ultratainer, and Megatainer IBCs carry UN31H1, UN31H2 markings for Packing Group II and III materials. These IBC totes are compliant, reusable containers for regulated farm chemical transport and storage.

Agricultural IBC Use Cases

• Liquid Fertilizer Storage & Transport: Nitrogen based, phosphorus, and potassium liquid fertilizers can be stored and moved in poly IBCs between supply areas and fields.
• Pesticide & Herbicide Control: Bulk storage of concentrated and diluted pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide formulations. UN/DOT certified IBCs for regulated, concentrated products.
• Irrigation Water Supply: Portable water supply tanks for drip irrigation, micro-irrigation, and remote field water supply where fixed lines aren’t available.
• Livestock Water Supply: NSF/ANSI 61 certified HDPE IBCs for clean, freshwater storage and delivery to livestock operations, feedlots, and ranches.
• Chemical Mixing & Dilution: Onsite mixing tanks for diluting concentrated agricultural chemicals to application ready concentrations before field spraying.
• Crop Input Rinsewater Collection: Capture and contain chemical container rinsewaters before proper disposal as by the EPA.
• DEF Storage for Farm Equipment: Bulk DEF storage and dispensing for Tier 4 diesel farm equipment. Dedicated DEF IBC caddy systems reduce per gallon cost versus retail supply and protect urea purity with ISO 22241 compliant totes.
• Aquaponics & Hydroponic Water: Food safe poly IBCs for nutrient solution storage and water management in agriculture operations with controlled environments.