Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) announced the election of Garrett Lofto, president of the agribusiness group at J.R. Simplot Company, to serve as chairman of the Institute’s Board of Directors. In addition, the board selected Chuck Magro, president and chief executive officer of Agrium Inc., to serve as vice chairman.

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Today, The Fertilizer Institute’s (TFI) President Chris Jahn announced that TFI and over 100 partners will more than double existing investment in nutrient stewardship research, outreach and implementation.   The announcement was made at Michigan State University during a panel led by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today announced the winners of the 2015 4R Advocate Awards.  The 4R Advocate Award program, now in its fourth year, recognizes on-farm stewardship actions.  Winners are selected based on their actions to protect the environment, boost profitability and benefit society through nutrient stewardship practices based on the 4Rs (using the right nutrient source, at the right rate, at the right time and in the right place).

WASHINGTON, D.C., (October 22, 2014) – Alan Jones and his crew run a farming operation that includes more than 3,600 acres of crops and even more where he runs cattle. Keeping the soil healthy ensures that high-quality potatoes, green beans and citrus continue to be part of our food supply.