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The Complex Truth About Fertilizer Prices

December 13, 2021
Market Intelligence, Political News & Briefings, The Feed
Recent announcements have tried to sensationalize recent developments in the fertilizer markets, portraying U.S. fertilizer companies in a negative light. However, the reality is that U.S. fertilizer manufacturers, importers and retailers are heavily invested in making sure that farming is profitable and sustainable.  The U.S. fertilizer industry operates in a global economy, and the prices farmers pay for fertilizer are subject to a complex web of global supply and demand factors:
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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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TFI Releases 2016 Commercial Fertilizer Report

July 15, 2021
Market Intelligence, TFI News, The Feed
This week, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) released the 2016 Commercial Fertilizer Report. The 2016 edition, a joint project of The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) and the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials (AAPFCO), highlights that U.S. fertilizer nutrient consumption increased 0.6 percent to 22.13 million short tons during the fertilizer year ending June 30, 2016.
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Global Food Security - a Critical Issue

June 21, 2021
Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Market Intelligence, TFI News, The Feed
  The following white paper was produced by the International Fertilizer Association:   What is food security? All people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their food preferences and dietary needs for an active and healthy life (United Nation’s Committee on World Food Security). (www.ifpri.org/topic/food-security)
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Fertilizer Industry Keen on Sustainability, New Market Opportunities, ROI

May 19, 2020
Stewardship, Market Intelligence, The Feed
This article was originally published in the May/June 2020 issue of Argus Media's Fertilizer Focus magazine. Based on recent discussions among members of The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) board of directors, more than 80 percent agree that sustainability and environmental impact are the issues that will most affect their businesses for the next three to five years.
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