Media Contact

Jennifer Martin

Director, Public Relations and Marketing

Email: jmartin@tfi.org

Press Releases

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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Attend 4R Technology Reviews for Exclusive Access to Nutrient Stewardship Tools

July 18, 2017
Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Events, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, July 18, 2017 - Grow your nutrient stewardship expertise and stand out as a leader in environmental sustainability by attending a 4R Technology Review event. These field days, sponsored by The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), The Mosaic Company, Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS) and the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Council, offer attendees exclusive access to experts, information and tools to grow farm sustainability through 4R nutrient stewardship practices.
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The Fertilizer Institute Expresses Support for the Confirmation of Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture

July 14, 2017
Advocacy, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2017 — The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President Chris Jahn today expressed its support for quick Senate action to confirm Stephen Censky, CEO of American Soybean Association (ASA), as the nation's next Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Statement by TFI President Chris Jahn on the suspension of the "Waters of the United States" rule

June 28, 2017
Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2017 – “We applaud the Trump Administration for its decision to rescind and re-write the “Waters of the U.S,” (WOTUS) rule. This action gives the federal government time to shape a sustainable national water policy that protects the environment, facilitates economic development and contributes to society at large. 
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Farming Smarter Hinges on 4R Best Management Practices

June 22, 2017
Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Conference Recap, Events, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, June 22, 2017 -- Preserving water quality while feeding another 2 billion people by 2050 is the challenge facing North America's farmers and its agricultural supply chain. The annual 4R Summit, sponsored by The Fertilizer Institute, was held in Minneapolis June 12 and 13 to share effective nutrient stewardship tenets and practices.
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