Economy

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.

The Fertilizer Institute Hails House Passage of Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act

December 10, 2015

Economy, Transportation, Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) commended members of the United States House of Representatives for passage today of the Surface Transportation Board (STB) Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). S. 808 will promote greater competition between railroads and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The bill now goes to the White House, and is expected to be signed into law.

Fertilizer Means Food: Improving Human Nutrition

July 1, 2014

Economy, Energy & Environment, The Feed

Food security goes beyond just having enough food. For people around the world to be truly healthy, they need access to a balanced diet that includes all of the essential nutrients – primary, secondary and micronutrients. We get the majority of our nutrients from the food we eat. Our food, in turn, gets its nutrients from the soil, but often what’s in the soil simply isn’t enough. That’s where fertilizer comes in.

Fertilizer Means Food: Nourishing the Soil to Feed the World

June 19, 2014

Economy, Energy & Environment, The Feed

In 2013, approximately one of eight people in the world was suffering from chronic hunger and not getting enough food to lead an active life, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. As the world population is predicted to top 9.4 billion by 2050, the world’s food crisis is growing.

4R Research Fund Awards First Grants

April 28, 2014

Economy, Stewardship, Press Releases, Research

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 4R Research Fund today announced it has awarded $273,500 in grants for five research proposals aimed at identifying the current state of knowledge and existing research gaps regarding fertilizer best management practices.

4R Nutrient Stewardship Research Fund is Launched

April 15, 2013

Economy, Energy & Environment, Advocacy, Stewardship, Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The North American fertilizer industry has pledged $7 million to fund a multi-year research effort aimed at measuring and evaluating the economic, social and environmental impacts of 4R Nutrient Stewardship (use of the right fertilizer source at the right rate at the right time and in the right place).

One Acre Fund: Working for Positive Change

September 7, 2012

Economy, Events, The Feed

One Acre Fund: Working for Positive Change As we make the final preparations for The Fertilizer Institute’s World Fertilizer Conference in Boston next week, I am eagerly awaiting Monday’s keynote presentation by Andrew Youn, Senior Partner, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the One Acre Fund. One Acre is making a difference in an area of the world that so badly needs a better functioning agricultural system.

Roots for Growth

May 19, 2012

Economy, Advocacy, The Feed

While I am here in Doha Qatar for the International Fertilizer Industry Association meeting, the Group of Eight (G8) leaders are meeting at Camp David in Maryland - just about an hour north of TFI's Washington, D.C., offices. During the G8 meeting, President Obama will provide an update on the L'Aquila Food Security Initiative, an international initiatve to combat world hunger by G8 nations.

Perspective on Regulations Impacting U.S. Fertilizer Retailers

September 21, 2011

Economy, Advocacy, Events, The Feed

Much policy discussion today centers on regulatory overreach and the economic impact of such action and we have even seen the current Administration roll back implementation of some major environmental rules – presumably due to their impact on the economic well-being of the regulated entity.

Taking Some Pressure off Growers this Planting Season

September 12, 2011

Economy, Stewardship, The Feed

This National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s interview with TFI President Ford B. West emphasizes the benefits that fertilizer retailers provide to the agricultural community. Specifically, the interview discusses how local retailers are helping growers deal with the challenges facing them this spring planting season, including weather and the economy.

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