TFI Releases Statement on U.S. House of Representatives Passage of H.R. 2454
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009” (H.R. 2454) by a vote of 219 to 212. The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President Ford B. West issued the following statement. Click here for more.
The Fertilizer Institute Testifies on the Impact of Climate Change Policy on Agriculture
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President Ford B. West testified today before the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming at a hearing called by Rep. Edward Markey (D-Mass.), the committee chairman and co-author of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. West’s testimony focused on the challenges that the Waxman-Markey climate change legislation may pose to the domestic fertilizer industry, and in turn American farmers, and described some of the opportunities that exist for agriculture to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Click here for more.
4R Special Feature
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), in
partnership with the Canadian Fertilizer
Institute (CFI), recently sponsored
the first article in what will be a five
part article series on the 4R nutrient
stewardship system. The article series
is being coordinated and coauthored by
the International Plant Nutrition Institute
(IPNI).
The articles, which are being published
in the American Society of Agronomy’s
(ASA) Crops & Soils magazine, are
intended to provide an in-depth look
at the economic, environmental and
social benefits that come as a result of
producers implementing the 4R nutrient
stewardship system, which refers to
the use of the right fertilizer product
at the right rate, right time and right
place. Click here to access the first article of the series.
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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 Inspection Guidelines
 This publication 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.
TFI State Nutrient Issues Grant Program
 TFI's state nutrient issues grant program has been developed to assist state and regional fertilizer associations as they engage with government officials, the agriculture community and key stakeholders on nutrient use issues. Click here to learn more about the program and access application materials.
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Register Now to Attend TFI's 2009 World Fertilizer Conference
 Registration is now open for TFI's 2009 World Fertilizer Conference, which will be held at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C., Sept. 13 -16 .
Fertilizer: An Investment for 2009 Crops
The International Plant Nutrition Institute has prepared a series of articles that may be helpful in dealing with the dilemma of fertilizer decisions this year. These include:
- Chances of Losing Yield from Fertilizer Rate Reductions
- Don't Make a Fertilizer Decision this Spring without a Soil Test
- Optimum Nitrogen and Phosphorus Rates in Times of Changing Grain and Fertilizer Markets
- There Is No Substitute for Adequate Crop Nutrition
- Crop Nutrient Economics: Price Ratios
Click here to access the full range of IPNI materials.
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," and "U.S. Fertilizer Production and Mining Facilities at a Glance." Click on any of the images to view the complete copy of one of the brochures.
    
 
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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.
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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