Stewardship

The Nature Conservancy and The Fertilizer Institute Join Forces in Nutrient Stewardship Partnership

June 15, 2016

Energy & Environment, Advocacy, Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Nature Conservancy and The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today announced a new partnership in support of farm practices that result in clean water. The two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at ensuring American agriculture has access to tools to use fertilizer with maximum environmental and economic efficiency.

Statement of Support for ResponsibleAg

May 11, 2016

Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News

The Fertilizer industry places a priority on the safe storage, handling, and transportation of plant nutrients. The Fertilizer Institute and the Agricultural Retailers Association have formed ResponsibleAg to support federal regulatory compliance by all agricultural retailers.

Registration Open for The Fertilizer Institute’s Annual 4R Summit in Indianapolis

April 29, 2016

Stewardship, Conferences, Press Releases

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.

Voluntary Conservation Practices – and the 4Rs – Will Improve Water Quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin

March 28, 2016

Stewardship, The Feed

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.

Fertilizer Industry Honors Farmers and Retailers Who Excel in Nutrient Stewardship Practices

March 8, 2016

Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Press Releases

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.

Ohio 4R Advocates Featured on YouTube

October 9, 2015

Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News, The Feed

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.

Nominations Open for 2016 4R Advocate Awards Program

October 6, 2015

Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News

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

May 27, 2015

Energy & Environment, Advocacy, Stewardship, Press Releases

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).

Fertilizer Industry Pledges to Double 4R Nutrient Stewardship Research Funding

April 23, 2015

Stewardship, Press Releases, Research

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.

The Fertilizer Institute’s Statement in Response to the Des Moines Water Works Lawsuit

March 11, 2015

Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Press Releases

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.

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