Stewardship

The Fertilizer Institute Now Accepting 4R Advocate Nominations

August 1, 2018

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2018 – Farmers across the United States, working closely with their fertilizer retailer partners, are working to implement fertilizer best management practices, known as 4R Nutrient Stewardship, to improve economic return and decrease environmental impact. The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) is now accepting nominations for the 2019 4R Advocate program to recognize these farmers and retailers for their commitment to nutrient stewardship.

Join TFI at a 4R Technology Review Field Day Near You!

July 12, 2018

Stewardship, Events, The Feed

If there is such a thing as a typical year in the agricultural industry it would run on cycles, pre-planting, planting, pre-harvest and harvest. Each cycle requires meticulous planning and many times this can include nutrient management planning. I am a firm believer that any nutrient management decision should include a “4R” decision by default. When someone makes a nutrient management decision while focusing on an overall 4R strategy, I believe they will be more successful all around.

4R Summit Top 10

June 29, 2018

Stewardship, Conference Recap, Events, TFI News, The Feed

The 2018 4R Summit was held in Des Moines in June 2018. With more than 40 speakers, there was a lot of information to take in. However, there were some themes that emerged. Here are our top 10 takeaways:

TFI Lauds Senate Passage of 2018 Farm Bill

June 28, 2018

Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Press Releases

WASHINGTON – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) commends members of the U.S. Senate for acting in bi-partisan fashion today to approve S. 3042, the “Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.” TFI extends its thanks to Chairman Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) for working collaboratively in support of farmers and rural economies across America.

Celebrate Earth Day with the Fertilizer Industry

April 19, 2018

Energy & Environment, Advocacy, Stewardship, The Feed

Before the first Earth Day was held in 1970, American farmers dealt with the aftermath of the Dust Bowl that hit the Southern Plains throughout the 1930s. Farmers recognized that their farming practices needed to change to prevent continued loss of topsoil. Today’s farmers continue to see the need to protect an array of cherished natural resources—clean water, clean air, pristine wilderness areas and other natural habitats, and abundant wildlife.

TFI Applauds Farm Bill's Recognition of 4R Nutrient Stewardship

April 17, 2018

Stewardship, Press Releases, Research

WASHINGTON – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President Chris Jahn today voiced support for important conservation and research provisions included in H.R. 2, the “Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018,” commonly referred to as the Farm Bill:

4R Summit Registration Now Open!

April 2, 2018

Stewardship, Conferences, Events, Press Releases

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2018 – Registration is now open for the 4R Summit, which will be held June 11-12 at the Embassy Suites in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. As the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program continues to grow, the Summit provides opportunities to learn more about the 4Rs and hear how stakeholders across the country are implementing the 4R principles.

Retailers and Crop Advisors Have a Prominent Role in EPA Action Plan for Lake Erie

March 19, 2018

Energy & Environment, Stewardship, The Feed

Nutrient Stewardship Research Fund to Receive $6 Million

March 7, 2018

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

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2018 – The North American fertilizer industry is pledging an additional $6 million to fund research on ways that farmers can strengthen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs) to reduce nutrient loss to the environment. Donors intend that this funding be leveraged with public sector dollars to maximize the reach of limited resources. To that end, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) is urging the U.S.

Lake Erie – A Complex Equation for Agriculture

March 6, 2018

Energy & Environment, Stewardship, The Feed

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