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Leadership Transition is Underway at The Fertilizer Institute

June 25, 2019

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.

TFI Optimistic STB Report Will Spur Reform

May 2, 2019

Transportation, Press Releases, The Feed

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President & CEO Chris Jahn today praised the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) recently released report from the Rail Reform Task Force on recommending improvements to the process for reviewing excessive rail rates.

Clickbait Science Won't Solve Environmental Challenges

April 12, 2019

Energy & Environment, Advocacy, Stewardship, The Feed

In the era of 24-hour news and journalism in the era of social media, getting eyes and ears on your material is sometimes more important than getting the story right. We saw that this week in an NPR story, "Growing Corn Is A Major Contributor To Air Pollution, Study Finds," which lays the majority of the blame on the fertilizer industry.

The Value of Advocacy: an Ohio Case Study

March 7, 2019

Energy & Environment, Advocacy, Stewardship, The Feed

By Chris Henney, Ohio AgriBusiness Association I doubt there are many (if any) readers who aren’t familiar with the Lake Erie algal blooms and the general challenges these blooms have created for farmers and ag retailers throughout Ohio.

Fertilizer Industry Associations to Bolster Scientific Research Capabilities by Absorbing the International Plant Nutrition Institute

December 17, 2018

Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Press Releases, Research, Technology, TFI News, The Feed

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2018 - The members and the Board of Directors of the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) voted this week to undertake a major organizational restructure which will include the transfer of key scientific assets and programs to The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), Fertilizer Canada and the International Fertilizer Association (IFA).

Micronutrient Manufacturers Association Joins Forces with The Fertilizer Institute

November 28, 2018

Press Releases, TFI News, The Feed

The Micronutrient Manufacturers Association (MMA) announced plans to enter into a partnership with The Fertilizer Institute (TFI). Under the partnership agreement, members of the MMA will become TFI members effective January 1, 2019. The MMA will continue to operate as a committee within TFI with regularly scheduled meetings. 

Conflicting Polling Results Emerge in Top Senate and House Contests

July 20, 2018

Political News & Briefings, The Feed

Key Takeaways: California: Sen. Diane Feinstein snubbed at California Democratic Party session; Democrats award official endorsement to challenger Kevin de Leon, a LA state legislator and former state Senate President West Virginia: recent polling shows SCOTUS vote key determiner for Sen. Joe Manchin (D) in ballot test with GOP challenger, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey

Join TFI at a 4R Technology Review Field Day Near You!

July 12, 2018

Stewardship, Events, The Feed

If there is such a thing as a typical year in the agricultural industry it would run on cycles, pre-planting, planting, pre-harvest and harvest. Each cycle requires meticulous planning and many times this can include nutrient management planning. I am a firm believer that any nutrient management decision should include a “4R” decision by default. When someone makes a nutrient management decision while focusing on an overall 4R strategy, I believe they will be more successful all around.

4R Summit Top 10

June 29, 2018

Stewardship, Conference Recap, Events, TFI News, The Feed

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:

The Fertilizer Institute Commemorates National Infrastructure Week

May 17, 2018

Advocacy, Transportation, The Feed

One fact that consistently surprises people is that fertilizer is on the move all year round. Year after year, more people learn that our industry supplies nutrients for crops that nourish a more prosperous world. No less than half of all food grown around the world today is made possible through the use of commercial fertilizer.

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