Transportation

TFI Applauds Hedlund’s Confirmation to STB

January 11, 2022
Transportation, Press Releases, TFI News
ARLINGTON, VA – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch released the following statement regarding Ms. Karen Hedlund’s Senate confirmation to serve as a Board Member of the Surface Transportation Board (STB).
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TFI Celebrates Infrastructure Passage

November 5, 2021
Transportation, Press Releases, TFI News
ARLINGTON, VA – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch late Friday applauded the House passage of the “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.” The legislation authorizes a new highway bill and includes funding for roads, bridges, broadband and water navigation.
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TFI to House Ag Committee: Fertilizer is a Global Commodity Critical to Our Nation’s Food Supply Chain

November 3, 2021
Economy, Energy & Environment, Transportation, Market Intelligence, Press Releases, TFI News
ARLINGTON, VA – In testimony submitted to the House Agriculture Committee on Wednesday, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President & CEO Corey Rosenbusch highlighted the global nature of the fertilizer market and its critical role in feeding the world’s growing population.
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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 Says STB Final Rule on Demurrage a Positive for Shippers

April 9, 2021
Transportation, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) applauded the Tuesday, April 6th issuance of a final rule by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) regarding several demurrage billing data points for which TFI advocated.
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TFI Releases 2021 Policy Priorities

March 10, 2021
Economy, Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Transportation, Press Releases, Safety & Security, Technology
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today released its list of 2021 public policy priorities for working with the Biden Administration, as well as a closely divided 117th Congress.
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TFI Applauds House Passage of WRDA Bill

July 29, 2020
Transportation, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch today praised the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA).
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TFI Applauds STB Demurrage Decisions

May 1, 2020
Transportation, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today applauded yesterday’s decision by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) regarding rules and changes related to demurrage and accessorial charges levied against shippers.
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TFI Wins HOS Exemption for Fertilizer

March 26, 2020
Economy, Transportation, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch today applauded the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for including fertilizer in the list of products covered by the agency’s Hours of Service (HOS) emergency declaration. This inclusion will help avoid any potential bottlenecks in the fertilizer supply chain during these challenging times.
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TFI Leads Ag Coalition in Urging States to Use CISA Guidance to Ensure Food and Agriculture are Deemed Essential

March 24, 2020
Economy, Transportation, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Led by The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), over 40 national food and agriculture organizations today joined together to send letters to all 50 governors requesting that they “incorporate the U.S.
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