TFI News

TFI is Named a Best Place to Work for Second Year

August 8, 2019
Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON – For the second consecutive year, The Fertilizer Institute has been recognized as being one of the best manufacturing associations to work for by the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Council of Manufacturing Associations (CMA). The award assessment was based upon anonymously submitted feedback on the organization from TFI’s staff, as well as background information submitted by TFI.   
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Foundation for Agronomic Research Names John D. Jones Director

August 6, 2019
Stewardship, Press Releases, Research, TFI News, The Feed
Washington, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute today announced the selection of John D. Jones as the Director of the Foundation for Agronomic Research.  Jones will provide oversight of the 4R Research Fund, coordinate a 4R Researcher network, and support other strategies to advance 4R nutrient stewardship. The 4R Research Fund is a science-based research initiative aimed at improving agricultural sustainability by expanding knowledge of the 4Rs.
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TFI Applauds Increase in Infrastructure Investment

August 1, 2019
Transportation, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President & CEO Chris Jahn today praised U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Tom Carper (D-DE), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) for introducing “America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act,” to reauthorize the FAST Act which expires in October 2020.  
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Leadership Transition is Underway at The Fertilizer Institute

June 25, 2019
Press Releases, TFI News, The Feed
Washington, D.C. -  The Fertilizer Institute’s (TFI) President and CEO Chris Jahn notified members of TFI’s Executive Committee that he has been selected to serve as the President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council (ACC). To ensure a smooth transition, Jahn will continue to lead TFI until late October. TFI’s Executive Committee will establish a Search Committee that will operate under the leadership of TFI Board Chairman Tony Will.  
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4R Research Fund Awards Nearly $3 Million to Study Impact of 4R Practices in the Field

June 4, 2019
Stewardship, Press Releases, Research, TFI News
WASHINGTON, June 6, 2019 – The Fertilizer Institute announced today the Foundation for Agronomic Research, which administers projects for the 4R Research Fund, has awarded nearly $2.7 million in grants to universities to conduct field research and demonstration projects that evaluate and promote the economic, social, and environmental outcomes of 4R Nutrient Stewardship.
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TFI Urges Patience During Spring Work with Safety Campaign

June 4, 2019
Transportation, Press Releases, Safety & Security, TFI News
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President & CEO Chris Jahn today stressed the importance of safety when handling fertilizers, both by retailers and by growers.
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TFI Urges STB to Prioritize Market Fairness and Reciprocity

May 22, 2019
Transportation, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) thanks the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for holding its oversight hearing to review excessive demurrage and accessorial charges levied against shippers.
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Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee Hearing: Agriculture Leading the Way on Climate Change

May 22, 2019
Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President & CEO Chris Jahn today applauded the testimony of Mr. Matt Rezac before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry during a hearing entitled Climate Change and the Agriculture Sector.
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232 Tariff Announcement Lauded by TFI

May 20, 2019
Economy, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President & CEO Chris Jahn today lauded Friday’s announcement by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on the removal of section 232 tariffs imposed on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada and Mexico, saying the news is welcomed by the country’s agricultural sector as the deal will also eliminate retaliatory tariffs that had been imposed by the two countries on U.S. agricultural exports.
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TFI: Infrastructure Getting Worse, Congress Must Act

May 15, 2019
Transportation, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President & CEO Chris Jahn kicked off Infrastructure Week 2019 with a plea to lawmakers to get a funding package together and get it passed so that the U.S. economy continues to grow.   
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