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Press Releases

Statement by TFI on the Confirmation of Alex Acosta as Secretary of Labor

April 28, 2017
Advocacy, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, April 28, 2017 — The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President Chris Jahn issued the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Alex Acosta as Secretary of Labor. “TFI commends the Senate for its vote to confirm Alex Acosta as Secretary of Labor. Mr. Acosta’s distinguished service and proven leadership in both the public and private sectors make him genuinely qualified for this important position.
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Statement by The Fertilizer Institute President Chris Jahn on the Confirmation of Former Gov. Sonny Perdue as Secretary of Agriculture

April 24, 2017
Advocacy, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2017 — The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President Chris Jahn today issued the following statement commending the U.S. Senate for their confirmation of former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue as the nation’s next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Statement Regarding EPA Proposal on the Risk Management Plan Program Rule  

April 19, 2017
Energy & Environment, Advocacy, Advocacy Updates, Press Releases, Safety & Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – “TFI supports the proposed extension of the effective date for recent changes to the Risk Management Plan program rule.  We believe the additional time provided by this administrative process will allow EPA to make necessary improvements to the rule.  This is the second such extension for this rule considered by EPA and TFI believes that this new extension is warranted, at a minimum, to:
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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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