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One Acre Fund: Working for Positive Change

September 7, 2012

One Acre Fund: Working for Positive Change As we make the final preparations for The Fertilizer Institute’s World Fertilizer Conference in Boston next week, I am eagerly awaiting Monday’s keynote presentation by Andrew Youn, Senior Partner, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the One Acre Fund. One Acre is making a difference in an area of the world that so badly needs a better functioning agricultural system.

Expanding the Science of Fertilizer Best Management Practices

May 29, 2012

Stewardship, The Feed

The impact of agricultural cropping systems on water and air resources is continually debated. Right or wrong, many stakeholders point to nutrient and sediment concentrations in surface and groundwater such as lakes, rivers and wells when they target the agricultural sector.

Roots for Growth

May 19, 2012

Economy, Advocacy, The Feed

While I am here in Doha Qatar for the International Fertilizer Industry Association meeting, the Group of Eight (G8) leaders are meeting at Camp David in Maryland - just about an hour north of TFI's Washington, D.C., offices. During the G8 meeting, President Obama will provide an update on the L'Aquila Food Security Initiative, an international initiatve to combat world hunger by G8 nations.

Promoting a Clean Chesapeake Bay

May 2, 2012

Energy & Environment, Stewardship, The Feed

Just last week, I participated in a panel discussion surrounding water issues – particularly issues related to agriculture’s role in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Field to Market Brings Stakeholders Together to Enhance Sustainability

March 29, 2012

Stewardship, The Feed

"Respect" for Fertilizer Retailers

March 29, 2012

Stewardship, Events, The Feed

I have just arrived home from a quick trip to Cleveland, Ohio to judge entries in the 2012 Environmental Respect Awards (ERA). It was a whirlwind trip - one of those two day, four city deals that leave you thinking of an airport as close to a second home - on second thought, a home minus electrical outlets for charging key items like computers and phones.

Food Security - Seeking Solutions

March 8, 2012

Energy & Environment, The Feed

After serving for two days as a delegate to the Global Food Security Forum in Rabat, Morocco, I am more convinced than ever of the complexity of the problems surrounding feeding the world's hungry and undernourished people.

Celebrating Ag Day

March 8, 2012

Advocacy, Events, The Feed

Today is National Ag Day, and hopefully all U.S. citizens will take a second to be thankful for the abundant and safe food supply we have in America. The year round variety of food in our grocery stores is amazing and the production and logistics necessary to make it happen is a modern wonder made possible by dedicated farmers, input suppliers and transportation experts.

4R Advocates Provide Grower to Grower Educational Opportunities

March 5, 2012

Stewardship, The Feed

Last week, representatives from The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) staffed a booth at the Commodity Classic trade show. The Classic brings together corn, soybean, wheat, and sorghum growers from around the country – which provides TFI a great opportunity to engage with growers regarding 4R nutrient stewardship (implementation of best management practices that address the right source at the right rate, the right time, and in the right place).

What is the Role of Fertilizer in Today’s Society?

February 14, 2012

Stewardship, The Feed

I am constantly asked about the business of fertilizer and one of the most common inquiries I receive is “What is the role of fertilizer in today’s society?” The entire team at The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) spent countless hours in 2011 communicating about fertilizer and its role in feeding a world population that is expected to grow to nine billion by 2050.

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