The 2018 4R Summit was held in Des Moines in June 2018. With more than 40 speakers, there was a lot of information to take in. However, there were some themes that emerged. Here are our top 10 takeaways:
DES MOINES – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) commends Chairman Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) for working in a bipartisan fashion to move S. 3042 the “Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018” out of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
WASHINGTON, March 6, 2018 – The North American fertilizer industry is pledging an additional $6 million to fund research on ways that farmers can strengthen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs) to reduce nutrient loss to the environment. Donors intend that this funding be leveraged with public sector dollars to maximize the reach of limited resources. To that end, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) is urging the U.S.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2018 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today released its 2017 State of the Fertilizer Industry report. The report, which is a major component of TFI’s stewardship and sustainability programs, quantifies fertilizer manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers’ performance record on environmental, economic and social indicators.
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) expresses its appreciation for President Trump’s leadership and his support for rural America. TFI supports the recommendations outlined by the report unveiled today by the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity to improve rural economic development, innovation and technology, workforce development, and quality of life.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2017 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today named five farmer and fertilizer retailers pairs who are implementing innovative and sustainable 4R fertilizer management practices on the farm to increase production and reduce their environmental impact. These 2018 4R Advocates farm 19,250 acres of land using 4R Nutrient Stewardship practices.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2017 - The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) expressed support today for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision not to impose speculative financial penalties on phosphate and potash mining companies. The decision by EPA acknowledges that robust environmental, reclamation, post-closure, and financial assurance requirements are already in place both at the state and federal levels.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2017 – Mark your calendars! The 2018 4R Summit will be held June 11-12 at the Embassy Suites in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. As the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program continues to grow, the Summit provides opportunities to learn more about the 4Rs and hear how stakeholders across the country are implementing the 4R principles.
