Stewardship

Field to Market Brings Stakeholders Together to Enhance Sustainability

March 29, 2012

"Respect" for Fertilizer Retailers

March 29, 2012

I have just arrived home from a quick trip to Cleveland, Ohio to judge entries in the 2012 Environmental Respect Awards (ERA). It was a whirlwind trip - one of those two day, four city deals that leave you thinking of an airport as close to a second home - on second thought, a home minus electrical outlets for charging key items like computers and phones.

TFI Selects 15 Growers to Receive Honorable Mention for 4R Efforts

March 13, 2012

Stewardship, Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has chosen 16 American farm operations to receive honorable mention in the Institute’s 2012 4R Advocates recognition program. The honorable mention winners represent farmers and fertilizer retailers across the nation dedicated to the 4Rs of nutrient stewardship — utilizing the right nutrient source at the right rate, the right time and in the right place.

Fertilizer Industry Honors 4R Advocates

March 5, 2012

Stewardship, Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has named five American farm operations as 4R Advocates for 2012. The national winners represent farmers and fertilizer retailers across the nation dedicated to the 4Rs of nutrient stewardship — utilizing the right nutrient source at the right rate, the right time and in the right place. The 2012 4R Grower Advocates, along with the retailers that nominated them, are:

4R Advocates Provide Grower to Grower Educational Opportunities

March 5, 2012

Stewardship, The Feed

Last week, representatives from The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) staffed a booth at the Commodity Classic trade show. The Classic brings together corn, soybean, wheat, and sorghum growers from around the country – which provides TFI a great opportunity to engage with growers regarding 4R nutrient stewardship (implementation of best management practices that address the right source at the right rate, the right time, and in the right place).

What is the Role of Fertilizer in Today’s Society?

February 14, 2012

Stewardship, The Feed

I am constantly asked about the business of fertilizer and one of the most common inquiries I receive is “What is the role of fertilizer in today’s society?” The entire team at The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) spent countless hours in 2011 communicating about fertilizer and its role in feeding a world population that is expected to grow to nine billion by 2050.

In Regards to Reactive Nitrogen...Don't Believe Everything You Read

February 3, 2012

Energy & Environment, Stewardship, The Feed

The reactive nitrogen issue began in earnest with a jointly authored paper in Science magazine trumpeting the exponential increase in reactive nitrogen release(s) to the environment since 1950. The article drew a line out to 2050 predicting further and alarming increases in N release. Just for background, reactive nitrogen is any form of N except N2; or the atmospheric form.

TFI Launches 4R Advocate Program

January 24, 2012

Stewardship, TFI News, The Feed

Raising awareness and adoption of 4R nutrient stewardship is a top priority for The Fertilizer Institute (TFI). Currently, TFI is educating members and growers about the 4Rs at agricultural trade shows, member company visits and other 4R speaking engagements.

Feeding the Future

December 16, 2011

Stewardship, The Feed

I am continually pointing out that feeding a growing population will require enhanced efficiency in agriculture. Of course, a key component in meeting this challege is the use of fertilizer in a sustainable agricultural system based on the 4R's of nutrient stewardship (use of the right nutrient source at the right time, the right rate and in the right place). Through this, farmers can meet environmental, economic and social goals.

Is it Organic?

December 14, 2011

Energy & Environment, Stewardship, The Feed

While at the Far West meeting this week in Pasco, Washington I was inspired to write my first blog – at least first for the new TFI website. Things workwise thankfully slow down a bit this time of year, but in addition, despite having numerous topics upon which I could potentially blog, I have been suffering from a bit of writers’ block. To some degree I need to be inspired by the topic; such as the crazy carnival atmosphere at the previous climate meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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