TFI Releases Updated Aboveground Storage Tanks of Liquid Fertilizer - Recommended Inspection Guidelines
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) announced that it has completed a review of its guidelines for aboveground storage of liquid fertilizer, which it recommends should be incorporated into contracts with third parties for the storage of these products. As a result of the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board’s (CSB) investigation into the failure of a two million gallon liquid fertilizer tank (UAN) at Allied Terminals, Inc., Chesapeake, Va., TFI had agreed to bring together a task force of industry experts to update this valuable resource. Click here to download the updated guidelines. Click here for more.
TFI Registers Strong Opposition to House Chemical Security Bill
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today stated its strong opposition to the Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Act of 2009 (H.R. 2868), which would impose an increased regulatory burden on U.S. agriculture. The bill was passed by the House of Representative on Friday, Nov. 6, by a vote of 230 to 193. Click here for more.
TFI Statement on S. 1733
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) announced that it cannot support S.1733, the “Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act,” climate change legislation which was passed today by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. We were hopeful that this legislation would be better balanced and protect the environment and U.S. jobs; however the bill falls short of accomplishing either goal. Click here for more.
TFI Announces New Legislative Staff Addition
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today announced the appointment of J. Clark Mica to the position of director of government relations. Prior to joining TFI, Mica served as the acting deputy assistant secretary for intergovernmental relations with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Click here for more.
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December FERT PAC Stats
 The Fertilizer Institute's (TFI) political action committee FERT PAC recently released its December issue briefing flyer, which provides an overview of key issues facing the fertilizer industry and the activities of FERT PAC. You may access the December edition of FERT PAC Stats by clicking on the image .
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myRMP
TFI is pleased to announce the release of myRMP Suite of Retail Guidance Materials, updated compliance tools which are free to industry members. myRMP is a revised version of the Retail Guidance Document for Agricultural Retailers supported by EPA. This new Web based tool is administered for TFI by Asmark Institute. To access myRMP, simply click on the following link and enter your TFI member login and password. Click here to access myRMP.
Nurse Tank Inspection Program
 TFI secured an exemption from the Department of Transportation to continue to use properly inspection nurse tanks. TFI, together with the Asmark Institute, encourage you to apply for the exemption.
Aboveground Storage Tanks of Liquid Fertilizer - Recommended Mechanical Integrity Guidelines
 This publication, which was updated in December in 2009, provides suggested, uniform industry inspection and maintenance guidelines for aboveground storage tanks of liquid fertilizer.
Click here to access a copy of the publication.
Health Effects of Ammonia Brochure
 This brochure is a useful tool in summarizing health effects of ammonia at certain levels of exposure and features a section on how to protect yourself.
Click here to view the brochure.
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2010 Fertilizer Marketing Business Meeting
 Registration is now open for The Fertilizer Institute's 2010 Fertilizer Marketing Business Meeting held at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Fla., February 8-10. Click to register now.
New Videos from IPNI Feature 4R Nutrient Stewardship
4R Nutrient Stewardship is focused on four central components: applying the right fertilizer source at the right rate, at the right time, and in the right place. Each component is directly related to the other three in at least one way, interconnected into a unified, effective system.
Two new video programs produced by the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) and introduced in 2010 are carrying the message of 4R Nutrient Stewardship to audiences around the world. The first two segments are available on IPNI's Web site or by clicking here.
TFI Briefing Brochures
TFI has developed a series of issues briefing brochures which help to deliver an essential understanding of the fertilizer industry to consumers, farmers and congressional representatives. The brochures include "Fertilizer's Role in World Food Production," "Supply and Demand, Energy Drive Global Fertilizer Prices," "Fertilizer's Role in Agriculture," "Rail Transportation of Fertilizer," "Managing your Fertilizer Nutrient Inputs," "The Fertilizer Industry and Climate Change Policy," "U.S. Fertilizer Production and Mining Facilities at a Glance," and "4R Nutrient Stewardship System." Click on any of the images to view the complete copy of one of the brochures.
    
  
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TFI Brochure Highlights the Value of Fertilizer Retailers
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has released a new brochure highlighting the value that fertilizer retailers provide to farmers throughout the United States. Specifically, the brochure provides an overview of the global nature of the fertilizer industry, which helps depict how the global supply and demand for crop nutrients may impact American farmers, and explains how fertilizer retailers provide farmers with the fertilizers they need to maintain healthy soils and grow abundant crops.
Click here to access the brochure.
4R Special Feature
 The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), in
partnership with the Canadian Fertilizer
Institute (CFI), is sponsoring a five-part, peer reviewed article series on the 4R nutrient
stewardship system that is being coordinated and coauthored by
the International Plant Nutrition Institute
(IPNI). The first three articles in the series, which were orginally published in Crops & Soils magazine, an American Society of Agronomy publication, are available below.
  
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Fertilizer Nutrients Nourish the Soil
This comprehensive brochure explains how fertilizer nutrients nourish the soil that nourishes people.
Click here to view the brochure.
Recommended Practices for Loading/Unloading Anhydrous Ammonia Rail Tank Cars
 “Recommended Practices for Loading/Unloading Anhydrous Ammonia Rail Tank Cars in North America - Reduce and Eliminate Non-Accidental Releases” is a TFI brochure that is accompanied by a DVD sponsored by Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response (TRANSCAER), a voluntary national outreach effort of which TFI is a member, as well as the Association of American Railroads. This brochure and DVD are available free of charge to anhydrous ammonia shippers and to affiliated State and Regional associations for distribution with members who are receivers of anhydrous ammonia by rail.
Click here to view the brochure.
5 Fertilizer Messages
Click on this link to access the 5 key fertilizer messages.
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Find Out More About the Foundation
The Nutrients for Life Foundation is committed to providing science-based information about fertilizers in an effort to improve understanding of how the responsible use of fertilizers can improve the health of our soil, the plants that grow in it, and, ultimately, the foods that we eat. To view a video of the Foundation, click here.
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