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                  SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                        Washington, D.C.  20549
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                               FORM 10-Q
                                   
                                   
                                   
          QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
                  THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

             For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1996
                                   
                     Commission file number 1-9759
                                   
                                   
                            IMC GLOBAL INC.
         (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
                                   
                                   
               Delaware                           36-3492467
     (State or other jurisdiction of          (I.R.S. Employer
     incorporation or organization)           Identification No.)


     2100 Sanders Road
     Northbrook, Illinois                           60062
     (Address of principal executive offices)     (Zip Code)


 Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (847) 272-9200
                                   


Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period
that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has
been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
  Yes   X   .  No       .
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APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:  Indicate the number of shares
outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock as of the
latest practicable date: 92,487,536 shares, excluding 5,545,884
treasury shares as of November 5, 1996.




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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements.

    The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial
statements of IMC Global Inc. (the Company) do not include all
disclosures normally provided in annual financial statements.  These
financial statements, which should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements contained in the Company's 1996
Annual Report to Stockholders, are unaudited but include all
adjustments which the Company's management considers necessary for a
fair presentation.  These adjustments consist of normal recurring
accruals except as discussed in the following Notes to Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements.  Certain 1995 amounts have been
reclassified to conform to the 1996 presentation.  Interim results are
not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the fiscal year.


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
(In millions except per share amounts)
                                              Three months ended
                                                  September 30,
                                               1996       1995
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Net sales                                      $603.6     $599.4
Cost of goods sold                              448.1      450.7
                                               ------     ------
  Gross margins                                 155.5      148.7

Selling, general and administrative expenses     56.4       46.0
                                               ------     ------
  Operating earnings                             99.1      102.7

Other (income) and expense, net                  (2.6)      (4.6)
Interest expense                                 15.1       16.8
                                               ------     ------
Earnings before minority interest                86.6       90.5
Minority interest                                41.6       38.8
                                               ------     ------
Earnings before taxes                            45.0       51.7
Provision for income taxes                       16.4       19.6
                                               ------     ------
Earnings before extraordinary item               28.6       32.1
Extraordinary loss - debt retirement             (7.5)
                                               ------     ------
  Net earnings                                 $ 21.1     $ 32.1
                                               ======     ======

Earnings per share:
Earnings before extraordinary item             $  .31     $  .35
Extraordinary loss - debt retirement             (.08)
                                               ------     ------
  Net earnings                                 $  .23     $  .35
                                               ------     ------

Weighted average number of shares and
  equivalent shares outstanding                  93.6       92.2
                                   
 (See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements on Page 5)
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Dollars in millions except per share amounts)

                                             September 30,  June 30,
Assets                                          1996        1996
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Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                  $   54.5   $    9.6
  Receivables, net                              224.4      350.2
  Inventories                                   514.4      476.7
  Deferred income taxes                          58.6       61.4
  Other current assets                           24.1       20.3
                                             --------   --------
    Total current assets                        876.0      918.2
Property, plant and equipment                 4,171.2    4,123.6
Accumulated depreciation and depletion       (1,821.8)  (1,772.3)
                                             --------   --------
  Net property, plant and equipment           2,349.4    2,351.3
Other assets                                    160.9      167.3
                                             --------   --------
Total assets                                 $3,386.3   $3,436.8
                                             ========   ========

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
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Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                           $  179.0   $  193.5
  Accrued liabilities                           125.1      145.1
  Short-term debt and current maturities
   of long-term debt                             24.6       27.8
                                             --------   --------
    Total current liabilities                   328.7      366.4
Long-term debt, less current maturities         717.8      736.7
Deferred income taxes                           316.6      315.7
Other noncurrent liabilities                    355.1      352.0
Minority interest                               494.2      509.7
Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock, $1 par value, authorized
   250,000,000 shares; issued 98,024,029
   shares and 97,863,784 shares at
   September 30 and June 30, respectively        98.0       97.9
  Capital in excess of par value                824.9      821.7
  Retained earnings                             372.7      359.1
  Treasury stock, at cost, 5,545,884 shares    (107.3)    (107.3)
  Foreign currency translation adjustment       (14.4)     (15.1)
                                             --------   --------
    Total stockholders' equity                1,173.9    1,156.3
                                             --------   --------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $3,386.3   $3,436.8
                                             ========   ========

                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
 (See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements on Page 5)
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(In millions)
                                                Three months ended
                                                   September 30,
                                                  1996      1995
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities
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  Net earnings                                  $ 21.1     $ 32.1
  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings
   to net cash provided by operating
   activities:
    Depreciation, depletion and amortization      42.2       39.8
    Minority interest                             41.0       38.3
    Deferred income taxes                          3.7       (4.1)
    Other non-cash charges and credits, net       17.7       (5.8)
    Changes in:
      Receivables                                125.8       (2.5)
      Inventories                                (37.7)     (23.2)
      Other current assets                        (3.8)       4.4
      Accounts payable                           (14.5)     (58.1)
      Accrued liabilities                        (20.0)       4.9
                                                ------     ------
    Net cash provided by operating activities    175.5       25.8
                                                ------     ------
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
------------------------------------
  Capital expenditures                           (44.0)     (37.8)
  Sales of property, plant and equipment                       .3
                                                ------     ------
    Net cash used in investing activities        (44.0)     (37.5)
                                                ------     ------
    Net cash provided (used) before
     financing activities                        131.5      (11.7)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities
------------------------------------
  Joint venture cash distributions to FRP        (60.3)     (51.7)
  Payments of long-term debt                    (139.4)
  Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt       120.5        4.7
  Changes in short-term debt, net                 (3.2)      65.9
  Stock options exercised                          3.3        6.7
  Cash dividends paid                             (7.5)      (7.1)
  Other                                                      10.0
                                                ------     ------
    Net cash (used in) provided by
     financing activities                        (86.6)      28.5
                                                ------     ------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents         44.9       16.8
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning
 of period                                         9.6      203.7
                                                ------     ------
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period       $ 54.5     $220.5
                                                ======     ======
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
  Interest paid                                 $ 17.1     $ 10.4
  Income taxes paid, net of refunds             $ 12.2     $ 15.5
                                   
 (See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements on Page 5)
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(In millions except per share amounts)


                                                Three months ended
                                                   September 30,
                                                  1996      1995
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Common stock:
  Balance at June 30                          $   97.9   $   96.4
  Stock options exercised                           .1         .3
                                              --------   --------
    Balance at September 30                       98.0       96.7

Capital in excess of par value:
  Balance at June 30                             821.7      782.6
  Stock options exercised                          3.2        6.3
                                              --------   --------
    Balance at September 30                      824.9      788.9

Retained earnings:
  Balance at June 30                             359.1      246.1
  Net earnings                                    21.1       32.1
  Dividends ($.08 per share)                      (7.5)      (7.1)
                                              --------   --------
    Balance at September 30                      372.7      271.1

Treasury stock:
    Balance at June 30 and September 30         (107.3)    (107.4)

Foreign currency translation adjustment:
  Balance at June 30                             (15.1)      (9.9)
  Foreign currency translation adjustment           .7        4.7
                                              --------   --------
    Balance at September 30                      (14.4)      (5.2)
                                              --------   --------

Total stockholders' equity                    $1,173.9   $1,044.1
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 (See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements on Page 5)
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



1. Vigoro Merger
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   On March 1, 1996, the Company completed the  merger with The Vigoro
Corporation (Vigoro) which resulted in Vigoro becoming a subsidiary of
the Company (Merger).  Upon consummation of the Merger, the Company
issued approximately 32.4 million shares of its common stock in
exchange for all of the outstanding shares of Vigoro.  The Merger was
structured to qualify as a tax-free reorganization for income tax
purposes and was accounted for as a pooling of interests.  Accordingly,
the Company's financial statements have been restated for all periods
prior to the Merger to include the accounts and operations of Vigoro.

2. Acquisitions
   ------------
   In October 1995, the Company acquired the animal feed ingredients
business (Feed Ingredients) of Mallinckrodt Group Inc. and subsequently
contributed the business to IMC-Agrico Company.  The acquisition was
accounted for under the purchase method of accounting.  Operating
results of Feed Ingredients (net of minority interest) have been
included in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings
since the respective date of acquisition.

3. Extraordinary Loss - Debt Retirement
   -------------------------------------
   On September 5, 1996, the Company completed a tender offer to
purchase portions of its high-cost senior notes.  In connection with
the purchase of such notes, the Company recorded an extraordinary
charge,  net of taxes, of $7.5 million for redemption premium incurred
and write-off of previously deferred finance charges associated with
such notes.  The tendered notes were financed at lower interest rates
under the Company's credit facility.

4. Earnings Per Share
   ------------------
   Earnings per share were based on the weighted average number of
shares and equivalent shares outstanding.  Fully diluted earnings per
share were not significantly different from primary earnings per share
and, accordingly, are not presented.


Item 2.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
       Results of Operations.

    This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking
statements concerning the Company's operations, economic performance
and financial condition.  Such statements are subject to various risks
and uncertainties which could cause results to differ materially from
those currently anticipated.

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Results of Operations
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Three months ended September 30, 1996 vs. three months ended September
30, 1995
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OVERVIEW
   Net sales for the first quarter ended September 30, 1996 were $603.6
million and gross margins were $155.5 million while net earnings,
before an extraordinary charge, were $28.6 million, or $0.31 per share.
An extraordinary charge of $7.5 million, or $0.08 per share, related to
the early extinguishment of debt, reduced net earnings to $21.1
million, or $0.23 per share.

   Net sales for the first quarter ended September 30, 1995 were $599.4
million while gross margins were $148.7 million.  Net earnings for the
prior year first quarter were $32.1 million, or $0.35 per share.

   Net sales for the first quarter increased one percent over the prior
year first quarter while gross margins increased five percent as
compared to the same period one year ago.  These increases reflected
the mixed operating results of the Company's three largest business
units and the impact of various non-operating factors discussed below.

IMC-AGRICO CROP NUTRIENTS OPERATIONS
   IMC-Agrico Crop Nutrients net sales for the first quarter decreased
10 percent to $391.2 million compared to $433.7 million one year ago.
This decrease was primarily the result of lower international shipments
of concentrated phosphates to China, India and Japan, which unfavorably
impacted net sales by $48.5 million.  In addition, management's efforts
to phase out phosphate rock export sales resulted in a $14.4 million
decrease in revenues.  These sales volume decreases were partially
offset by higher average sales realizations for diammonium phosphate
(DAP), which favorably impacted net sales by $18.3 million.

   Gross margins remained relatively flat totaling $97.5 million for
the quarter compared to $98.0 million last year, despite the sales
decrease noted above, mainly as a result of product mix.

IMC KALIUM OPERATIONS
   IMC Kalium net sales  increased 11 percent to $109.9 million in the
current quarter from $99.4 million in the prior year first quarter.
This increase was driven largely by increased demand as higher domestic
and export volumes favorably impacted net sales by $12.0 million.  In
addition, higher export sales realizations increased net sales by $2.0
million.  Partially offsetting these increases were lower domestic
sales realizations which negatively impacted net sales by $4.0 million.

   Despite improved sales, gross margins decreased 15 percent to $32.3
million for the quarter from $38.1 million one year ago.  In addition
to the price and volume impacts discussed above, margins were further
impacted by increased production costs associated with a prolonged
summer shutdown at IMC Kalium's Canadian mines.  This shutdown was
undertaken to reduce high inventory levels which resulted  from wet
spring weather in the midwestern United States.

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IMC AGRIBUSINESS OPERATIONS
   IMC AgriBusiness net sales increased 12 percent to $106.0 million in
the first quarter as compared to $94.9 million for the same prior year
period.  Factors contributing to this increase were increased chemical
sales volume due to late planting and chemical application caused by
wet weather in the spring of 1996, which favorably impacted net sales
by $4.5 million, as well as increased ammonia and nitrogen solutions
volumes which favorably impacted net sales by an additional $4.5
million.

   Gross margins increased 53 percent from $12.9 million in the first
quarter one year ago to $19.7 million in the current quarter.  Improved
gross margins were the result of higher sales volume described above,
which in turn served to increase chemical rebates, generating
additional margins.

OTHER
   The remaining increases in first quarter net sales and margins were
primarily the result of the Feed Ingredients acquisition in October
1995.

   The following table summarizes the Company's sales of crop nutrient
products and average selling prices for the three months ended
September 30:

                                             1996      1995
                                           -------   -------

Sales volumes (in thousands of short
 tons) (a):
 IMC-Agrico Crop Nutrients                  1,804     2,045
 IMC Kalium                                 1,750     1,549

Average price per ton (b):
 DAP                                       $181.31   $173.98
 Potash                                    $ 63.33   $ 64.78

(a)  Sales volumes include tons sold captively.  IMC-Agrico Crop
     Nutrients volumes represent dry product tons, primarily DAP.
(b)  Average prices represent sales made FOB mine/plant.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
   Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $10.4 million
to $56.4 million for the first quarter compared to $46.0 million one
year ago primarily due to acquisition of the Feed Ingredients,
Agri-Supply and Madison Feed businesses as well as increased operating
expenses associated with higher sales volumes at IMC AgriBusiness.

INTEREST EXPENSE
   Interest expense totaled $15.1 million in the current quarter, down
$1.7 million or 10 percent from the same period last year when interest
expense totaled $16.8 million.  The decrease in interest expense was a
direct result of lower credit line and short-term borrowings as
compared to the prior year first quarter and the refinancing of
high-cost, long-term indebtedness in September 1996 at lower interest
rates.

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INCOME TAXES
   The effective tax rate for the first quarter was 36.4 percent,
compared to an effective tax rate of 37.9 percent one year ago.  The
effective rate decreased as a result of merger-related benefits at the
state and local level, along with tax planning in other areas.

EXTRAORDINARY LOSS - DEBT RETIREMENT
   See Note 3, "Extraordinary Loss - Debt Retirement," of Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


Capital Resources and Liquidity
-------------------------------
LIQUIDITY AND OPERATING CASH FLOW
   Cash and cash equivalents as of  September 30, 1996 were $54.5
million as compared to $9.6 million at June 30, 1996.  Net cash inflows
of $175.5 million generated from operating activities were used to fund
capital expenditures of $44.0 million, distributions to
Freeport-McMoRan Resource Partners, Limited Partnership (FRP) of $60.3
million and common stock dividend payments of $7.5 million.  The
Company believes that internally generated cash flow will continue to
be its primary source of funds for such purposes.

   The Company's working capital ratio at September 30, 1996 was 2.7:1
versus 2.5:1 at June 30, 1996.  Debt to total capitalization improved
to 38.7 percent from 39.8 percent at June 30, 1996.

   Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $175.5 million for
the first quarter versus $25.8 million for the same period a year ago.
The increase in operating cash was primarily the result of a decrease
in working capital levels, largely related to the reduction of
receivables from an unusually high level at June 30, 1996.

   Net cash used in investing activities, for capital expenditures, for
the quarter ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 was $44.0 million and
$37.8 million, respectively.

   Net cash used in financing activities for the current quarter was
$86.6 million while cash provided by financing activities was $28.5
million for the same period one year ago.  Net debt payments for the
first quarter were $22.1 million while net proceeds from issuances of
debt were $70.6 million for the same period last year.  The current
quarter results reflect the Company's purchase of a portion of its
high-cost, long-term indebtedness as part of an ongoing effort to
reduce interest costs.  Additionally, as a result of improved earnings
generated by IMC-Agrico, distributions to FRP increased to $60.3
million during the quarter compared to $51.7 million for the same
period one year ago.  Dividends paid during the three month period
ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 were $7.5 million and $7.1 million,
respectively.

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
   The Company estimates that its capital expenditures for fiscal 1997
will total approximately  $270.0 million.  The Company  expects to
finance these expenditures primarily from operations.  Pursuant to the
IMC-Agrico Partnership Agreement (Partnership Agreement), IMC-Agrico is
required to obtain the approval of the Policy Committee of IMC-Agrico
(which consists of two representatives each from the Company and FRP)
prior to making capital expenditures for expansion of its business in
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any fiscal year in excess of $5.0 million (adjusted annually for
inflation).  In the event that the Policy Committee fails to approve
future capital expenditures, IMC-Agrico's ability to expand its
business could be adversely affected.

FINANCING
   On February 28, 1996, the Company entered  into an unsecured credit
facility (Credit Facility) with a group of banks.  Under the terms of
the Credit Facility, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries may
borrow up to $450.0 million under a revolving credit facility which
matures on March 1, 1999 and $50.0 million under a long-term credit
facility which matures on March 2, 2001.  On November 5, 1996, the
Company and its subsidiaries had borrowed $158.0 million under the
revolving credit facility and $50.0 million under the long-term credit
facility.  Additionally, $33.7 million was drawn under the Credit
Facility as letters of credit principally to support industrial revenue
bonds and other debt and credit risk guarantees.

   IMC-Agrico has an agreement with a group of banks to provide it with
a $45.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility (Initial Facility)
until February 1997 (on October 30, 1996, the Initial Facility was
reduced from $75.0 million).  On November 5, 1996, there were no
outstanding borrowings under the Initial Facility.  In addition, in May
1996, IMC-Agrico entered into two additional unsecured revolving credit
facilities under which it may borrow up to $75.0 million until February
1997 (collectively with the Initial Facility, IMC-Agrico Working
Capital Facility).  On August 30, 1996, one of the additional unsecured
revolving credit facilities was increased by $5.0 million which
increased the borrowing level under the additional credit facilities to
$80.0 million.  On November 5, 1996, $32.0 million was outstanding
under these additional facilities.

   The Credit Facility contains provisions which (i) restrict the
Company's ability to make capital expenditures and dispose of assets,
(ii) limit the payment of dividends or other distributions to
stockholders, and (iii) limit the incurrence of additional
indebtedness.  The Credit Facility also contains various financial
ratios and covenants.  The IMC-Agrico Working Capital Facility also
contains various financial ratios and covenants, places limitations on
indebtedness of IMC-Agrico and restricts the ability of IMC-Agrico to
make cash distributions in excess of Distributable Cash (as defined in
the Partnership Agreement).  In addition, pursuant to the Partnership
Agreement, IMC-Agrico is required to obtain the approval of the Policy
Committee of IMC-Agrico prior to incurring more than an aggregate of
$5.0 million (adjusted annually for inflation) in indebtedness
(excluding a total of $125.0 million of indebtedness under the IMC-
Agrico Working Capital Facility).

   Under an agreement with a financial institution, IMC-Agrico may
sell, on an ongoing basis, an undivided percentage interest in a
designated pool of receivables in an amount not to exceed $65.0
million.  At September 30, 1996, IMC-Agrico had sold $59.4 million of
such receivable interests.

   On September 5, 1996, the Company completed a tender offer to
purchase portions of its high-cost senior notes.  See Note 3,
"Extraordinary Loss - Debt Retirement," of Notes to Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements.

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    On October 30, 1996, the Company announced it will call for
redemption on November 15, 1996 all of its outstanding 6.25 percent
convertible subordinated notes due 2001.  As of September 30, 1996
approximately $114.9 million of such notes were outstanding.


Part II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings.

    In the ordinary course of its business, the Company is and will
from time to time be involved in routine litigation.

Item 4.                                             Submission of
Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

    (a)  The 1996 Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held October 17,
1996.

       (b)                                                  Not
       applicable.

       (c)                                                  The
       following matters were voted upon at the 1996 Annual
        Meeting of Stockholders:

       1.Election of Directors
       

The following directors were elected at the 1996 Annual

Meeting of Stockholders:

          Term expiring in 1998              Billie B. Turner

          Term expiring in 1999              Robert E. Fowler, Jr.
           "   "    " "                      Harold H. MacKay
           "   "    " "                      David B. Mathis
           "   "    " "                      Richard L. Thomas

          The following directors continue in office:

          Raymond E. Bentele
          Wendell F. Bueche
          Rod F. Dammeyer
          Dr. James M. Davidson
          Thomas H. Roberts, Jr.
          Joseph P. Sullivan
          Dr. Clayton K. Yeutter
       
       2.Approval of the 1996 Long-Term Incentive Plan
       
         The adoption of the 1996 Long-Term Incentive Plan to provide
         long-term incentives to executive officers and key employees
         of the Company was ratified by the affirmative vote of
         holders of an aggregate of 78,790,915 shares of common stock.
         Holders of 1,115,125 shares of common stock voted against
         adoption.  Holders of 3,341,698 shares of common stock
         abstained from voting.
       
       3.Approval of an amendment to the 1988 Stock Option and Award
         Plan

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         The adoption of the amendment to the Company's 1988 Stock
         Option and Award Plan to limit the aggregate number of shares
         of common stock that may be subject to options granted in any
         fiscal year to any employee to 500,000 shares was ratified by
         the affirmative vote of holders of an aggregate of 78,716,193
         shares of common stock.  Holders of 1,187,045 shares of
         common stock voted against adoption.  Holders of 3,344,500
         shares of common stock abstained from voting.
       
       4.Approval of Appointment of Independent Auditors.
       
         The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP, independent
         accountants, as auditors of the Registrant for the fiscal
         year ending June 30, 1997, was ratified by the affirmative
         vote of holders of an aggregate of 83,188,578 shares of
         common stock.  Holders of 18,179 shares of common stock voted
         against the appointment.  Holders of 40,981 shares of common
         stock abstained from voting.

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

    (a)  Exhibits.

         Exhibit
           No.               Description
                                                             ----------
               ----------------------------------------------
         10.77  1996 Long-Term Incentive Plan

         11.3   Fully diluted earnings per share computation for the
                three months ended September 30, 1996

         27     Financial Data Schedule


    (b)  No Reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter.

                    * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
                                   
                              SIGNATURES
    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                                   IMC GLOBAL INC.

                                 /s/ Anne M. Scavone
                           ----------------------------------
                                   Anne M. Scavone
                                   Corporate Controller
                                   (on behalf of the Registrant and as
                                    Chief Accounting Officer)
Date:  November 13, 1996