Political News & Briefings

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 Congratulates President Biden, Looks Forward to Working with New Administration

January 20, 2021
Political News & Briefings, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch released the following statement regarding the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States.
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NEPA Updates? TFI Says, “Yes, Please”

July 15, 2020
Energy & Environment, Advocacy, Political News & Briefings, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, July 15, 2020 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today applauded the finalization of updates to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as the revisions will ensure federal regulations continue to protect the environment without causing unnecessary negative impact to the business community.
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TFI: Nutrient Stewardship Support is an Overlooked Highlight of Farm Bill

December 12, 2018
Energy & Environment, Advocacy, Stewardship, Political News & Briefings, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President & CEO Chris Jahn today applauded passage of the bi-partisan farm bill by the House and Senate and urged President Trump to act quickly to sign it into law.
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TFI Supports New WOTUS Definition that Brings Clarity to National Water Policy

December 12, 2018
Energy & Environment, Advocacy, Stewardship, Political News & Briefings, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President and CEO Chris Jahn issued the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of the Army newly proposed definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS).
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TFI Applauds 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report and Urges Swift Passage

December 11, 2018
Advocacy, Stewardship, Political News & Briefings, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2018 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President and CEO Chris Jahn today lauded the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee Report and urged the House and Senate to act quickly to pass it.  
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TFI's President Chris Jahn Encouraged by U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Signing and Recent Trade Talks with China

December 6, 2018
Economy, Advocacy, Political News & Briefings, Press Releases, TFI News
“On behalf of the fertilizer industry, I extend thanks to President Trump and his team of negotiators for supporting the fertilizer industry and its farmer customers by pursuing a level playing field in North American markets,” said Jahn.
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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
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