Media Contact

Jennifer Martin

Director, Public Relations and Marketing

Email: jmartin@tfi.org

Press Releases

TFI Outlines Priorities for the NAFTA Renegotiation

October 24, 2017
Advocacy, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2017 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) outlined its priorities regarding the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in a letter submitted to members of President Trump’s Cabinet.
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The Fertilizer Institute's Response to the Environmental Working Group's Statement on Nitrate in Drinking Water

October 17, 2017
Energy & Environment, Press Releases, TFI News
“Nitrate nitrogen is an essential nutrient for growing plants; it occurs naturally, and is present even in areas of the country where little or no fertilizer is used. The U.S. Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry does not characterize nitrate as a carcinogen.
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The Fertilizer Institute's Statement on Service Issues on the CSX Rail System

October 12, 2017
Transportation, Press Releases, TFI News
The Fertilizer Institute issued the following statement regarding service issues on CSX Transportation, Inc.’s rail system.
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The Fertilizer Institute Sets Priorities for the 2018 Farm Bill

October 5, 2017
Advocacy, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, October 4, 2017 –The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) outlined its priorities for the 2018 Farm Bill in a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees. TFI urges Congress to provide funding to help farmers implement 4R Nutrient Stewardship practices in their fields.
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TFI Statement on Ammonium Nitrate Linked to Las Vegas Shooter

October 3, 2017
Press Releases, TFI News
It has been reported that ammonium nitrate was found to be in the possession of the suspect in Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. News outlets report that law enforcement officials have confirmed that ammonium nitrate was discovered in the shooter’s car. The Fertilizer Institute expresses its condolences to those affected by this tragedy, and we extend our thoughts and prayers to the families of the victims.
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The Fertilizer Institute Announces Support for the Trump Administration’s USDA and EPA Appointments

September 6, 2017
Energy & Environment, Advocacy, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, September 5, 2017 — The Fertilizer Institute expressed support for quick Senate action to confirm three new Trump Administration appointments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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New Federal Research Grant to Study Impact of 4R Nutrient Stewardship

August 21, 2017
Stewardship, Press Releases, Research, TFI News
WASHINGTON, August 21, 2017 – The Foundation for Agronomic Research (FAR) has been selected to receive a $1 million research grant from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture (FFAR) to study the impact suites of 4R Nutrient Stewardship practices have on the movement of nutrients in corn and soybean cropping systems. The grant is matched with $1 million in funds from the 4R Research Fund.
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Statement on the Hypoxic Zone in the Gulf of Mexico

August 3, 2017
Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News
The fertilizer industry shares the public’s concern with the health of the Gulf of Mexico. Farmers’ use of fertilizers is more efficient than it has ever been in history. Corn alone accounts for half of total U.S. fertilizer use, and when compared to 1980, U.S. farmers have more than doubled corn production. They also use 45 percent less nitrogen and 59 percent less phosphate to grow one bushel of corn than they did in 1980.
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The Fertilizer Institute Expresses Support for the Confirmation of Ted McKinney for Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs

July 20, 2017
Economy, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, July 20, 2017 — The Fertilizer Institute’s (TFI) President Chris Jahn today expressed TFI’s support for Indiana Agriculture Director Ted McKinney’s nomination to serve as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs.
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The Fertilizer Institute Expresses Support for the Confirmation of Sam Clovis for Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Economics and Education

July 20, 2017
Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Press Releases, Research, TFI News
WASHINGTON, July 20, 2017 — The Fertilizer Institute’s (TFI) President Chris Jahn, today expressed TFI’s support for the nomination of  Dr. Sam Clovis of Iowa to be the next Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Economics and Education. "American agriculture will find a knowledgeable and strong advocate in Dr. Clovis,” said Jahn. “With his unique experience, I am certain that he will quickly prove to be an asset to Secretary Perdue and the entire agriculture community.”
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