TFI News

The Fertilizer Institute Board of Directors Meets, Elects Magro as Chairman, Will as Vice Chair

February 7, 2017
Press Releases, TFI News
Scottsdale, Ariz. -- The Fertilizer Institute’s (TFI) Board of Directors today elected Chuck Magro, President and CEO of Agrium, and Tony Will, President and CEO of CF Industries, to serve two-year terms as the board’s chairman and vice chairman respectively.
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Statement of The Fertilizer Institute President Chris Jahn on the Confirmation of Elaine Chao as Secretary of Transportation

February 2, 2017
Advocacy, Transportation, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President Chris Jahn issued the following statement on the Senate confirmation of Elaine Chao to serve as U.S. Secretary of Transportation (DOT).
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Save the Date: 4R Summit to be Held June 12-13 in Minneapolis

December 28, 2016
Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28, 2016 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today announced the annual 4R Summit will be held June 12-13, 2017, in Minneapolis, Minn. The Summit provides opportunities for those interested in nutrient management and stewardship to learn more about the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program and hear how stakeholders across the country are implementing the 4R principles.
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TFI Joins Ag Organizations to Promote Ag Technology and Natural Resource Stewardship

December 13, 2016
Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Press Releases, Technology, TFI News
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2016 – The Fertilizer Institute today joined eight other agribusiness organizations in signing a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service calling for broad cooperation in accelerating technology and approaches that will improve agricultural production and natural resource stewardship.
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The Fertilizer Institute Announces the 2017 Crop of 4R Advocates

December 12, 2016
Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2016 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today named the 2017 4R Advocate winners, who represent five farmer and retailer partnerships who are leading the way in implementing 4R Nutrient Stewardship practices on the farm. This year’s advocates farm 13,200 acres of land using 4R Nutrient Stewardship practices.
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Surface Transportation Board to Track Data on Fertilizer Rail Service

November 30, 2016
Advocacy, Transportation, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2016 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) lauded the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for finalizing its rulemaking today requiring Class I railroads to provide performance reports on shipments of fertilizer. The determination came via a final rule issued in response to service problems that began in late 2013.
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TFI Hires New Director of Agronomy

November 1, 2016
Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2016 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has hired Dr. Sally Flis as its director of agronomy, a new position created to support agronomic efforts related to the adoption of 4R Nutrient Stewardship practices across the United States.
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TFI Celebrates Global Fertilizer Day on October 13

October 12, 2016
Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2016 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) will celebrate the first annual Global Fertilizer Day on October 13, 2016. The day recognizes the importance of fertilizer in meeting the challenges of global food security. TFI joins Fertilizers Europe, Fertilizer Canada, the International Fertilizer Association, and the International Plant Nutrition Institute in marking Global Fertilizer Day.
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4R Advocate Nominations Are Due October 31

October 11, 2016
Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 11, 2016 – The Fertilizer Institute is accepting nominations for the 4R Advocate program until October 31. The program recognizes agricultural retailers and agricultural producers that are leading the way when it comes to implementing 4R nutrient stewardship on the farm.
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The Nature Conservancy and The Fertilizer Institute Join Forces in Nutrient Stewardship Partnership

June 15, 2016
Energy & Environment, Advocacy, Stewardship, Press Releases, TFI News
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Nature Conservancy and The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today announced a new partnership in support of farm practices that result in clean water. The two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at ensuring American agriculture has access to tools to use fertilizer with maximum environmental and economic efficiency.
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