WASHINGTON, April 29, 2016 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today announced it is hosting the annual 4R Summit, which will be held June 14-15, 2016, in Indianapolis, Ind.
In a new study released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB) have implemented at least one conservation practice on 99 percent of cropland acres. This is a step in the right direction for the health of the WLEB, which has been challenged in recent years.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) honored five American farmers and their fertilizer retail partners last week at the 2016 Commodity Classic in New Orleans, La. These 2016 4R Grower Advocates are dedicated to the 4Rs of nutrient stewardship: using the right nutrient source at the right rate, the right time, and in the right place. These practices help increase yields, improve soils, and enhance ecosystems.
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.
TFI Statement on Waters of the United States Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) is expressing concern about the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) final “Waters of the United States,” WOTUS rule issued today. The rule defines the scope of waters regulated under jurisdiction of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA).
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Today, The Fertilizer Institute’s (TFI) President Chris Jahn announced that TFI and over 100 partners will more than double existing investment in nutrient stewardship research, outreach and implementation. The announcement was made at Michigan State University during a panel led by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Washington, D.C. - The lawsuit filed by the Des Moines Water Works today against the governing authorities for 10 of the state’s drainage districts is unfortunate and will divert resources that could help fund a real solution to Des Moines’ water quality issue.
We are reviewing the brief filed with the Court, and will work with the rest of the agriculture community to fully respond to this litigation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today announced the winners of the 2015 4R Advocate Awards. The 4R Advocate Award program, now in its fourth year, recognizes on-farm stewardship actions. Winners are selected based on their actions to protect the environment, boost profitability and benefit society through nutrient stewardship practices based on the 4Rs (using the right nutrient source, at the right rate, at the right time and in the right place).
Nitrogen is the single most important plant nutrient in today’s commercial fertilizers. It’s essential for making sure plants are healthy as they grow and nutritious to eat after they’re harvested. But today in agriculture, we take for granted N’s ready availability.