TFI News

TFI Statement on Senate Approval of USMCA

January 16, 2020
Economy, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) Vice President of Stewardship and Sustainability Lara Moody today welcomed the U.S. Senate’s approval of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The historic trade agreement, once signed by President Trump, will strengthen U.S. agricultural exports and provide needed certainty to agricultural markets.
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2020 4R Advocates Showcase the Economic and Environmental Benefits of 4R Farming

December 18, 2019
Advocacy, Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2019 – The Fertilizer Institute today revealed the 2020 4R Advocates, five farmer and retailer pairs who have teamed up to turn the 4R Nutrient Stewardship principles into practice, yielding economic and environmental benefits on their farms.
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TFI Selects Corey Rosenbusch as New President and CEO

December 11, 2019
Press Releases, TFI News
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), has selected Corey Rosenbusch as its new President and CEO. Rosenbusch, who currently serves as President and CEO of the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA), will start work at TFI on February 6, 2020.  Rosenbusch succeeds Chris Jahn, who left TFI in October to lead the American Chemistry Council.
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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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