Recent Articles
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Promoting a Clean Chesapeake Bay
by William Herz
May 2, 2012 Discussed (1)
In the Field, Nutrient Stewardship
TFI Vice President of Scientific Programs Bill Herz reflects on positive efforts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed while defending agriculture in front of farm broadcasters and the environmental community.
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2012 Regional Environmental Respect Award Winners are Named
by Kathy Mathers
April 13, 2012 Discussed (0)
The Fertilizer Institute members are recognized as regional Environmental Respect Award winners
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"Respect" for Fertilizer Retailers
by Kathy Mathers
March 29, 2012 Discussed (1)
In the Field, Nutrient Stewardship
Just back from judging entries in the 2012 Environmental Respect Awards, TFI Vice President of Public Affairs Kathy Mathers shares her perspectives on fertilzer retailers and their commitment to stewardship.
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Field to Market Brings Stakeholders Together to Enhance Sustainability
by Matt Kastner
March 29, 2012 Discussed (0)
FtM is one of many sustainability groups on the horizon today. Although I personally feel like there is a surplus of these groups that can result in the duplication of sustainability efforts, FtM separates itself from the crowd by having concrete deliverables and a diverse membership that collaborates well with each other.
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IFDC Video Series Explores the Role of Fertilizers in Plant Nutrition
March 28, 2012 Discussed (1)
The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) has released a five-part video series highlighting the invaluable role of fertilizers in feeding a growing world population.
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Celebrating Ag Day
by Ford West
March 8, 2012 Discussed (1)
Today is National Ag Day, and hopefully all U.S. citizens will take a second to be thankful for the abundant and safe food supply we have in America. The year round variety of food in our grocery stores is amazing and the production and logistics necessary to make it happen is a modern wonder made possible by dedicated farmers, input suppliers and transportation experts.
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Food Security - Seeking Solutions
by Kathy Mathers
March 8, 2012 Discussed (1)
Fertilizer News
Meetings at the Global Food Security Forum focus on multi-faceted solutions to the complex problem of feeding and nourishing people around the world.
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Welcome to Morocco
by Kathy Mathers
March 7, 2012 Discussed (2)
Fertilizer News
TFI's Kathy Mathers begins the first of a series of reports from the first Global Food Security Forum in Rabat, Morocco. The forum is being convened by His Majesty, King Mohammed VI and is being organized by the OCP Group, a Moroccan company that is a long-time contributor to food security through its role in the production and export of phosphate - a critical element for plant growth.
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CFATS Hearing in House Homeland Security Subcommittee
by Jeff Blackwood
March 7, 2012 Discussed (0)
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards, From Capitol Hill
Congressional hearing on CFATS sees Members and witnesses eager to move program forward.
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4R Advocates Provide Grower to Grower Educational Opportunities
by Lara Moody
March 5, 2012 Discussed (0)
Chesapeake Bay TMDL, Clean Water Act, In the Field, Nutrient Stewardship, TFI Updates
Last week, representatives from The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) staffed a booth at the Commodity Classic trade show. At this year’s classic, we enlisted the help of individuals with first-hand experience implementing the 4Rs in the field. Experience indicates that people listen and learn from their peers. The inaugural 4R Advocate Program provided an opportunity for retailers to nominate growers who were implementing the 4Rs and who would be good spokespersons for the initiative.
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