WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) announced today two new hires to the public affairs staff who will be instrumental in communicating the work of TFI to the fertilizer industry, stakeholders, and policymakers across the country. Jennifer Martin was named Director of Public Relations and Marketing, and Mike Pepe was named Senior Manager of Public Affairs.
Orlando, Fla. - The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today announced the election of its 2016 Board of Directors. The election took place during a vote of the membership during TFI’s Annual Meeting. Garrett Lofto President of Simplot’s AgriBusiness Division serves as TFI’s Chairman and Chuck Magro President and CEO of Agrium serves as Vice Chairman.
Given ongoing litigation surrounding the West Fertilizer Company fire and explosion, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) is unable to comment on the specific recommendations contained in the Chemical Safety Board's (CSB) report.
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.
Washington, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) commended members of the U.S. Senate for today’s unanimous vote for The Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 (H.R. 3819). The same legislation was passed yesterday by the House and extends the December 31, 2015, deadline for implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) on our nation’s rail system until December of 2018.
Washington, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) lauded members of the U.S. House of Representatives for today’s passage of The Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 (H.R. 3819), legislation to extend the deadline for implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) on our nation’s rail system. The bill extends the December 31, 2015, deadline for the railroads to implement PTC until December of 2018. The Senate must now approve a PTC extension by Oct.
Washington, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President Chris Jahn participated in a press conference today at the U.S. Capitol to urge Congress to act immediately to extend the deadline for implementing positive train control (PTC) technology and prevent a shutdown of the nation’s freight rail system. Jahn was joined by U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 9, 2015 – Bill and Chris Heintz, owners of Heintz Farms near Lakeview, Ohio, and Kevin Doseck with Crop Production Services in Botkins, Ohio, are featured in a new 4R Field Report, recently released on YouTube.
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today kicked off the 2016 4R Advocate Awards Program with a call for entries from retailers wishing to highlight exceptional nutrient stewardship practices of their farmer customers.
Washington, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today lauded House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leadership including Reps. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.), Peter DeFazio (R-Ore.), Jeff Denham (R-Calif.) and Michael Capuano (D-Mass.), for introducing legislation to extend the deadline for implementation of Positive Train Control on our nation’s rail system. The bill, H.R.