Stewardship

Nominations Open for 2016 4R Advocate Awards Program

October 6, 2015

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.

The Fertilizer Institute Names 2015 4R Advocate Award Winners

January 12, 2015

Stewardship, Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today announced the winners of the 2015 4R Advocate Awards. The 4R Advocate Award program, now in its fourth year, recognizes on-farm stewardship actions. Winners are selected based on their actions to protect the environment, boost profitability and benefit society through nutrient stewardship practices based on the 4Rs (using the right nutrient source, at the right rate, at the right time and in the right place).

Fertilizer History: The Haber-Bosch Process

November 19, 2014

Stewardship, The Feed

Nitrogen is the single most important plant nutrient in today’s commercial fertilizers. It’s essential for making sure plants are healthy as they grow and nutritious to eat after they’re harvested. But today in agriculture, we take for granted N’s ready availability.

Maryland, Michigan Farmers Keep Soil, Environment Healthy

October 29, 2014

Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Press Releases, Research

WASHINGTON, D.C., (October 29, 2014) – As farming practices increasingly attract interest from the general public, two farmers are ensuring they meet public approval. They use proven management practices that focus on improving soil quality and maintaining a quality natural environment. In fact, getting the right nutrients to where they belong and in the right amounts when they’re needed enables them to improve yields while protecting soil and water.

Florida's 4R Advocate Keeps Improving

October 22, 2014

Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Press Releases, The Feed

WASHINGTON, D.C., (October 22, 2014) – Alan Jones and his crew run a farming operation that includes more than 3,600 acres of crops and even more where he runs cattle. Keeping the soil healthy ensures that high-quality potatoes, green beans and citrus continue to be part of our food supply.

Cover Crops Add to Farm Sustainability

October 9, 2014

Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 9, 2014) – A potentially record-setting U.S. corn harvest is underway. Many farmers can attribute the use of cover crops as one of multiple best management practices (BMPs) that help them increase yield year after year. Combined with BMPs of The Fertilizer Institute’s 4R Nutrient Stewardship program that promotes the application of nutrients at the right source, right rate, right time and right place, farmers further ensure top production.

New Initiatives for Ammonium Nitrate Security

September 11, 2014

Stewardship, Safety & Security, TFI News

Safety is a top priority for us and our partners in the fertilizer industry. Following the 2013 tragedy of the West, Texas fertilizer retail facility explosion, we’ve made great strides to ensure fertilizer products are stored and transported safely and securely. Over the past year, we’ve implemented some new initiatives to further demonstrate the industry’s commitment to safety and security, as well as the safety of fertilizer employees at every stage of the supply chain.

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