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The Fertilizer Institute Funds Research on 4R Practice Implementation in the Northern Great Plains

September 16, 2020

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2020 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today announced $800,000 in new funding through the 4R Research Fund for a research project led by University of Minnesota to evaluate and adapt the 4R Nutrient Stewardship concept for sustainable nutrient management in the Red River Basin.

TFI Announces International Governing Body for 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program

September 3, 2020

WASHINGTON, September 3, 2020 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) announced the formation of an international governing body for the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program – the Global Nutrient Stewardship Certification Council (NSCC). The NSCC is composed of representatives from The Fertilizer Institute, Fertilizer Canada, and The Nature Conservancy, who will guide interested parties in the implementation of a 4R Certification program in their region.

The Fertilizer Institute Partners with EPA, USDA to Advance Next Generation Fertilizer Development and Use

August 25, 2020

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2020 – Today, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) joined with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in launching the Next Gen Fertilizer Challenges, which aims to accelerate the development of innovative fertilizer product technologies and to increase the use of existing enhanced efficiency fertilizers (EEFs) that maintain or increase crop yields and reduce environmental impacts to air, land, and water.

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The Fertilizer Institute Funds Research on 4R Practice Implementation in the Northern Great Plains

TFI Announces International Governing Body for 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program

The Fertilizer Institute Partners with EPA, USDA to Advance Next Generation Fertilizer Development and Use