Media Contacts

Kathy Mathers

Vice President, Public Affairs

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Chris Glen 

Director, Political Communication

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Press Releases

Registration Now Open for the 2017 4R Summit

April 3, 2017
Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Conferences, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2017 – Registration is now open for the 2017 4R Summit, which will be held in Minneapolis June 12-13. The Summit provides opportunities for those interested in nutrient management and stewardship to learn more about the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program and hear how stakeholders across the country are implementing the 4R principles.
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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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TFI Statement on Court Dismissal of Des Moines Water Works Lawsuit

March 20, 2017
Stewardship, Press Releases, Research, TFI News
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) released the following statement from President, Chris Jahn on the March 17, 2017, federal court dismissal of a legal challenge by the Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) against 10 drainage districts in northwestern Iowa. The lawsuit sought to hold the districts responsible for excess nitrates in downstream waters.
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The Fertilizer Institute Voices Support for Agriculture Research in the Next Farm Bill

March 17, 2017
Stewardship, Press Releases, Research
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President Chris Jahn issued the following statement on the House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research hearing on agriculture research in the next Farm Bill.
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TFI Celebrates National Ag Day

March 14, 2017
Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, March 21, 2017 – Half of all the food produced around the world today is made possible through the use of modern fertilizers. Recognizing the vital role that fertilizers play in agriculture, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) is a proud sponsor of National Ag Day, which is celebrated on March 21, 2017.
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Statement by The Fertilizer Institute President Chris Jahn on the Kick-Off of the Congressional Fertilizer Caucus

February 28, 2017
Advocacy, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2017 — The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President Chris Jahn issued the following statement on the kick-off today of the Congressional Fertilizer Caucus.
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The State of the Fertilizer Industry Report Highlights Industry Sustainable Growth

February 27, 2017
Energy & Environment, Advocacy, Stewardship, Transportation, Press Releases, Safety & Security, TFI News, The Feed
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2017 – Tomorrow night, President Trump will give an unofficial State of the Union address. While we don’t know for certain that fertilizer will play a central theme in the President’s vision for making America great again, the fertilizer industry is hard at work to sustain the future of people everywhere.
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Statement by The Fertilizer Institute President Chris Jahn on the Confirmation of Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

February 23, 2017
Energy & Environment, Advocacy, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President Chris Jahn issued the following statement on the Senate confirmation of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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The Fertilizer Institute Board of Directors Meets, Elects Magro as Chairman, Will as Vice Chair

February 7, 2017
Press Releases, TFI News
Scottsdale, Ariz. -- The Fertilizer Institute’s (TFI) Board of Directors today elected Chuck Magro, President and CEO of Agrium, and Tony Will, President and CEO of CF Industries, to serve two-year terms as the board’s chairman and vice chairman respectively.
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Statement of The Fertilizer Institute President Chris Jahn on the Confirmation of Elaine Chao as Secretary of Transportation

February 2, 2017
Advocacy, Transportation, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President Chris Jahn issued the following statement on the Senate confirmation of Elaine Chao to serve as U.S. Secretary of Transportation (DOT).
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