Economy

TFI Statement on USDA Fertilizer Innovation Initiative

March 14, 2022

Economy, Energy & Environment, Advocacy, Political News & Briefings, Press Releases, Technology

Two out of every five people alive today owe their lives to the use of fertilizer and TFI welcomes initiatives to strengthen domestic fertilizer production including the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) $250 million grant program to support the development and production of innovative fertilizers.

TFI and NGFA Urge Biden Administration Work with Canada to Ease Supply Chain Strains

March 8, 2022

Economy, Transportation, Press Releases, TFI News

ARLINGTON, VA – In a March 7 letter to President Joe Biden, The Fertilizer Institute, the National Grain and Feed Association, and 19 other members of the Agricultural Transportation Working Group requested the administration work with the Canadian government to avert a major railway labor strike and to rescind the cross-border vaccine mandate for workers moving essential commerce.

Statement on Russia-Ukraine Conflict

March 3, 2022

Economy, Energy & Environment, Market Intelligence, Press Releases

TFI is concerned about the destabilizing situation occurring in the Ukraine. Our main concern is the safety of all the citizens in harm’s way. Currently, it is unclear the exact magnitude and how the Russia-Ukraine conflict will affect the already-tight global market for fertilizer, but it will add additional pressure on a market that has already experienced many challenges over the last 18 months.

TFI to House Ag Committee: Fertilizer is a Global Commodity Critical to Our Nation’s Food Supply Chain

November 3, 2021

Economy, Energy & Environment, Transportation, Market Intelligence, Press Releases, TFI News

ARLINGTON, VA – In testimony submitted to the House Agriculture Committee on Wednesday, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President & CEO Corey Rosenbusch highlighted the global nature of the fertilizer market and its critical role in feeding the world’s growing population.

TFI Releases 2021 Policy Priorities

March 10, 2021

Economy, Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Transportation, Press Releases, Safety & Security, Technology

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today released its list of 2021 public policy priorities for working with the Biden Administration, as well as a closely divided 117th Congress.

TFI Releases Fertilizer Industry Economic Impact Study: Contributes $130 Billion to US Economy

September 24, 2020

Economy, Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today released the Fertilizer Industry Economic Impact Study, highlighting the importance and economic contributions of the U.S. fertilizer industry to the national, state and local economies. The study found that the fertilizer industry contributed over $130 billion and nearly 500,000 jobs to the U.S. economy in 2019.

TFI Looks Forward to USMCA Implementation

July 1, 2020

Economy, Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch released the following statement regarding the implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

COVID-19 News: Fertilizer Industry Steps Forward

April 10, 2020

Economy, Stewardship, TFI News, The Feed

No matter where you live, there’s a good chance someone in your community is hungry. According to USDA, in 2019, more than 37 million people in the United States struggled with hunger. Now, with the Coronavirus outbreak, the number of people struggling to find adequate food is growing exponentially. In recent weeks, many food banks are reporting as much as a 50 percent uptick in demand.

TFI Wins HOS Exemption for Fertilizer

March 26, 2020

Economy, Transportation, Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch today applauded the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for including fertilizer in the list of products covered by the agency’s Hours of Service (HOS) emergency declaration. This inclusion will help avoid any potential bottlenecks in the fertilizer supply chain during these challenging times.

TFI Leads Ag Coalition in Urging States to Use CISA Guidance to Ensure Food and Agriculture are Deemed Essential

March 24, 2020

Economy, Transportation, Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Led by The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), over 40 national food and agriculture organizations today joined together to send letters to all 50 governors requesting that they “incorporate the U.S.

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