TFI News

Global Food Security - a Critical Issue

June 21, 2021
Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Market Intelligence, TFI News, The Feed
  The following white paper was produced by the International Fertilizer Association:   What is food security? All people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their food preferences and dietary needs for an active and healthy life (United Nation’s Committee on World Food Security). (www.ifpri.org/topic/food-security)
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Infrastructure Package Moves through Senate Committee

June 17, 2021
Transportation, Press Releases, TFI News
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on Wednesday approved its portion of the Senate’s Highway bill by a vote of 25-3. While the legislation approved Wednesday by the Committee is very similar to the introduced version, the manager’s amendment (substitute) included the following policy modifications that may be of interest.
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TFI Elects 2021 Board of Directors

May 3, 2021
Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, April 30, 2021 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today announced the election of its 2021 Board of Directors. The election took place during a vote of the membership during TFI’s Annual Meeting this week in Dallas, Texas. CF Industries, Inc.’s CEO Tony Will serves as TFI’s Chairman and Scott McGinn, Koch Fertilizer, LLC will serve as Vice Chairman.
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Updates to Nutrient Use and Soil Test Summary Tools Help the Fertilizer Industry Better Understand Crop Nutrition Across the United States

April 14, 2021
Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, April 14, 2021 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today announced two new updates to crop nutrient use tools that provide the fertilizer industry and agronomic professionals with scientifically-backed data to better track nutrient use and nutrient balances across the United States.
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TFI Creates Ford West Memorial Fund

March 30, 2021
Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, March 30, 20201 -- Ford B. West was a legend in the fertilizer industry, having spent over 35 years promoting, defending, and truly living in the industry. The Ford B. West Future Leaders program has been created to highlight Ford’s love of the industry, the people working in the industry and his friendly demeanor to all he met. West passed away on Feb.
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Fertilizer Industry Sustainability Record Continues to Improve According to New Industry Data

March 11, 2021
Energy & Environment, Advocacy, Stewardship, Press Releases, Safety & Security, Technology, TFI News
WASHINGTON, March 11, 2021 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today released new data highlighting industry improvement in sustainability performance in key priority areas of workforce safety, energy and the environment, fertilizer use, and industry innovation.
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Innovative and Practical 4R Nutrient Management Strategies to be Highlighted in Virtual Field Day Event

March 8, 2021
Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2021 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) and the Ohio 4R Nutrient Stewardship Council today announced the 2021 Field Day event will be held virtually on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 8 a.m. CST. The virtual field day will help agronomists, crop advisors, and producers better understand the benefits of nutrient stewardship and how to implement best management practices on their farms or with customers.
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2021 4R Advocates Represent More Than 31,000 Acres Managed Under Sustainable 4R Fertilizer Practices

January 13, 2021
Energy & Environment, Advocacy, Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2021 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) announced today it is recognizing 10 new farmers and retailers as 4R Advocates. This honor is bestowed upon select pairs who play a crucial role in showcasing the real-world economic and environmental benefits of implementing 4R Nutrient Stewardship principles.
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Coalition Names Illinois CCA Winner of CCA Conservationist of the Year Award

December 8, 2020
Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2020 – Today, Michael Wilson of Allandale, Ill., was named this year’s recipient of the Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Conservationist of the Year Award.
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The Next Stop on TFI’s Sustainability Journey

September 28, 2020
Energy & Environment, TFI News, The Feed
It’s been said that sustainability is a journey, that you don’t suddenly wake up one day achieving your end goals. It takes time, effort, and resources to get to where you are going.
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