Stewardship

4R Research Has Grown with Industry and Academic Support

November 22, 2016
Stewardship, Research, The Feed
Over the years of my career, I had attended the Tri-Societies Annual Meeting numerous times. But this month, it was my first time attending as the Director of Agronomy at The Fertilizer Institute, I was excited to promote the work we are doing in 4R Nutrient Stewardship with others. However, to my pleasant surprise, 4R themes were seen across multiple sessions during the conference.
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4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program Is a Model for Voluntary Nutrient Management and Conservation Efforts

November 16, 2016
Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Press Releases, Research, The Feed
WASHINGTON. — The country’s first 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program has been so well received in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB) that it’s become a model for other regions where farmers are increasingly challenged to balance rising input costs, increasing demand for higher yields, and the drive to be good stewards of America’s lands and waters.
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TFI Hires New Director of Agronomy

November 1, 2016
Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2016 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has hired Dr. Sally Flis as its director of agronomy, a new position created to support agronomic efforts related to the adoption of 4R Nutrient Stewardship practices across the United States.
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TFI Celebrates Global Fertilizer Day on October 13

October 12, 2016
Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2016 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) will celebrate the first annual Global Fertilizer Day on October 13, 2016. The day recognizes the importance of fertilizer in meeting the challenges of global food security. TFI joins Fertilizers Europe, Fertilizer Canada, the International Fertilizer Association, and the International Plant Nutrition Institute in marking Global Fertilizer Day.
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4R Advocate Nominations Are Due October 31

October 11, 2016
Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 11, 2016 – The Fertilizer Institute is accepting nominations for the 4R Advocate program until October 31. The program recognizes agricultural retailers and agricultural producers that are leading the way when it comes to implementing 4R nutrient stewardship on the farm.
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Nominations Open for the 4R Advocate Program

August 1, 2016
Stewardship, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 1, 2016 – Nominations are now being accepted for the 4R Advocate program to recognize agricultural retailers and agricultural producers that are leading the way when it comes to implementing 4R nutrient stewardship on the farm.
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4R Summit Expands Nutrient Stewardship Knowledge Base

June 21, 2016
Stewardship, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 21, 2016 -- Successful nutrient management requires a systems approach based on the 4R principles. That was the message farmers, crop consultants, and other ag industry stakeholders received during The Fertilizer Institute's (TFI) 4R Summit in Indianapolis last week. The annual event provides an opportunity for participants to learn more about implementing effective stewardship practices across North America's growing regions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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