Stewardship

The Fertilizer Institute Names 2014 4R Advocate Award Winners

December 17, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today announced the winners of the 2014 4R Advocate Awards. The 4R Advocate Award program, now in its third 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).

Growers along the Chesapeake Manage Nutrients, Protect the Bay

December 5, 2013

Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Press Releases, Safety & Security, The Feed

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Along the shores of Chesapeake Bay, farmers like Temple Rhodes, of Centreville, Md., prove farming can be productive and profitable while preserving the Bay. Few regions of the country are more closely scrutinized, and Rhodes is not alone in his efforts to reduce nutrient losses from his crop land.

4R Nutrient Stewardship Research Fund is Launched

April 15, 2013

Economy, Energy & Environment, Advocacy, Stewardship, Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The North American fertilizer industry has pledged $7 million to fund a multi-year research effort aimed at measuring and evaluating the economic, social and environmental impacts of 4R Nutrient Stewardship (use of the right fertilizer source at the right rate at the right time and in the right place).

Expanding the Science of Fertilizer Best Management Practices

May 29, 2012

Stewardship, The Feed

The impact of agricultural cropping systems on water and air resources is continually debated. Right or wrong, many stakeholders point to nutrient and sediment concentrations in surface and groundwater such as lakes, rivers and wells when they target the agricultural sector.

Promoting a Clean Chesapeake Bay

May 2, 2012

Energy & Environment, Stewardship, The Feed

Just last week, I participated in a panel discussion surrounding water issues – particularly issues related to agriculture’s role in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Field to Market Brings Stakeholders Together to Enhance Sustainability

March 29, 2012

Stewardship, The Feed

"Respect" for Fertilizer Retailers

March 29, 2012

Stewardship, Events, The Feed

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).

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