Stewardship

Statement by TFI on the Senate Ag Committee Hearing on Research in the Next Farm Bill

June 15, 2017
Stewardship, Press Releases, Research, TFI News
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2017 - The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President Chris Jahn issued the following statement following today’s hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry which examined agriculture research priorities in the next Farm Bill.
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New Action Plan Will Advance Knowledge of Nutrient Stewardship for Soil Health

May 18, 2017
Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today praised the Soil Health Institute for developing a comprehensive plan to protect and enhance the nation’s soil resources. “Enriching Soil, Enhancing Life, an Action Plan for Soil Health” provides a roadmap for safeguarding and enhancing the vitality and productivity of soil.
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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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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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Save the Date: 4R Summit to be Held June 12-13 in Minneapolis

December 28, 2016
Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28, 2016 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today announced the annual 4R Summit will be held June 12-13, 2017, in Minneapolis, Minn. 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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TFI Joins Ag Organizations to Promote Ag Technology and Natural Resource Stewardship

December 13, 2016
Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Press Releases, Technology, TFI News
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2016 – The Fertilizer Institute today joined eight other agribusiness organizations in signing a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service calling for broad cooperation in accelerating technology and approaches that will improve agricultural production and natural resource stewardship.
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