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Jennifer Martin

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Email: jmartin@tfi.org

Press Releases

TFI Urges Action on Algal Bloom Legislation

September 26, 2018
Energy & Environment, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2018 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President and CEO Chris Jahn today urged the leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives to take action on legislation to fund research around harmful algal blooms (HABs).
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4R Research Fund Announces Requests for Preproposals

September 4, 2018
Stewardship, Press Releases, Research, TFI News
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2018 – The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Research Fund has released a request for preproposals to conduct field research and demonstration projects that evaluate and promote the economic, social, and environmental outcomes of 4R Nutrient Stewardship. The 4R Nutrient Stewardship concept consists of using the right source of fertilizer, at the right rate, at the right time, and in the right place.
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The Fertilizer Institute Now Accepting 4R Advocate Nominations

August 1, 2018
Stewardship, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2018 – Farmers across the United States, working closely with their fertilizer retailer partners, are working to implement fertilizer best management practices, known as 4R Nutrient Stewardship, to improve economic return and decrease environmental impact. The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) is now accepting nominations for the 2019 4R Advocate program to recognize these farmers and retailers for their commitment to nutrient stewardship. 
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Former TFI President Ford West Inducted into Fertilizer Hall of Fame

July 19, 2018
Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, July 29, 2018 - Ford B. West, former president of The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), was inducted into the Fertilizer Hall of Fame at the 2018 Southwestern Fertilizer Conference (SWFC) in San Antonio, Texas. The presentation, which was held on July 17, honored West for his many contributions to the fertilizer industry over his 37-year career at The Fertilizer Institute (TFI).
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TFI Lauds Senate Passage of 2018 Farm Bill

June 28, 2018
Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Press Releases
WASHINGTON – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) commends members of the U.S. Senate for acting in bi-partisan fashion today to approve S. 3042, the “Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.” TFI extends its thanks to Chairman Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) for working collaboratively in support of farmers and rural economies across America. 
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Importance of 4R Nutrient Stewardship Recognized in Senate’s Farm Bill

June 14, 2018
Press Releases, TFI News
DES MOINES – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) commends Chairman Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) for working in a bipartisan fashion to move S. 3042 the “Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018” out of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.  
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WRDA Passes House, TFI Urges Senate to Act

June 7, 2018
Transportation, Press Releases
Washington -- The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President Chris Jahn today praised the U.S. House of Representatives for voting overwhelmingly in favor of H.R. 8, the Water Resources Development Act of 2018, by a vote of 408-2.
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TFI’s Chris Jahn on Infrastructure Needs: Don’t Forget About Rural America

May 17, 2018
Transportation, Press Releases
WASHINGTON – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President Chris Jahn helped kick off Infrastructure Week by participating in a panel titled “Building a Rural Renaissance: Connecting America through Infrastructure.” Jahn’s panel was part of a special event held in Washington, D.C.’s Union Station to mark the beginning of the 6th annual Infrastructure Week.
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TFI Applauds Farm Bill's Recognition of 4R Nutrient Stewardship

April 17, 2018
Stewardship, Press Releases, Research
WASHINGTON – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President Chris Jahn today voiced support for important conservation and research provisions included in H.R. 2, the “Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018,” commonly referred to as the Farm Bill:
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TFI Urges Modernization of Surface Transportation Board

April 17, 2018
Transportation, Press Releases
WASHINGTON – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President Chris Jahn today thanked the chair and ranking member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials for holding a hearing titled, “Oversight of the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015.”
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