Economy

TFI Comments on Objectives for a New Trade Agreement between the U.S. and the European Union

December 11, 2018
Economy, Advocacy, Advocacy Updates, Press Releases
Summary of The Fertilizer Institute's Comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Objectives for a new trade agreement with the European Union: 
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TFI's President Chris Jahn Encouraged by U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Signing and Recent Trade Talks with China

December 6, 2018
Economy, Advocacy, Political News & Briefings, Press Releases, TFI News
“On behalf of the fertilizer industry, I extend thanks to President Trump and his team of negotiators for supporting the fertilizer industry and its farmer customers by pursuing a level playing field in North American markets,” said Jahn.
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Ag Industry Groups Continue to Support Program Aimed at Keeping Chemical Facilities Safe and Secure

February 16, 2018
Economy, Advocacy, Press Releases, Safety & Security, TFI News
WASHINGTON, Feb.
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State of the Fertilizer Industry Report Highlights Industry Sustainable Growth

February 14, 2018
Economy, Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Transportation, Press Releases, Research, Safety & Security, Technology, TFI News
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2018 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today released its 2017 State of the Fertilizer Industry report. The report, which is a major component of TFI’s stewardship and sustainability programs, quantifies fertilizer manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers’ performance record on environmental, economic and social indicators.
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The Fertilizer Institute Expresses Support for the Confirmation of Ted McKinney for Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs

July 20, 2017
Economy, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, July 20, 2017 — The Fertilizer Institute’s (TFI) President Chris Jahn today expressed TFI’s support for Indiana Agriculture Director Ted McKinney’s nomination to serve as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs.
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White House Recognizes Fertilizer Industry’s Contribution to Jobs and the U.S. Economy

June 7, 2017
Economy, Energy & Environment, Transportation, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, June 7, 2017 – The fertilizer industry’s contribution to a healthy economy was recognized by President Donald J. Trump at an event held today in Cincinnati, Ohio. President and CEO of CF Industries, Inc. and The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) Vice Chairman Tony Will joined President Trump on stage for a speech about the need to repair our nation’s aging inland water transportation infrastructure.
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TFI Expresses Support for Proposed Risk Management Program Extension

May 19, 2017
Economy, Energy & Environment, Press Releases, Safety & Security, TFI News
WASHINGTON – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) filed comments today expressing support for the Environmental Protection Age
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Statement of the Fertilizer Institute President Chris Jahn in Support of the Confirmation of Sonny Perdue as the Nation's Next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

March 23, 2017
Economy, Stewardship, Press Releases, Research, TFI News
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President Chris Jahn today expressed its support for quick Senate action to confirm Sonny Perdue as the nation's next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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The Fertilizer Institute Testifies in Support of Rail Reform Bill

August 11, 2016
Economy, Advocacy Updates, Transportation, Press Releases
Sioux Falls, S.D. - The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) in partnership with TFI member CHS Inc. today applauded Chairman John Thune (R-S.D.) and Ranking Member Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) for their leadership in support of December’s passage of the Surface Transportation Board (STB) Reauthorization Act of 2015 during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing in Sioux Falls, SD on implementation of the Act.
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First of its Kind Economic Report Shows Fertilizer Industry Supports Nearly Half a Million U.S. Jobs

March 28, 2016
Economy, Advocacy, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Fertilizers are well known for their contribution to the world’s food supply, but until now, the economic value and jobs provided by the fertilizer industry have not been known. The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) is proud to announce the release of a first of its kind economic impact study that quantifies the fertilizer industry’s contribution to the U.S. economy and at the state and congressional district levels.
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