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Global Food Security – a Critical Issue
June 21, 2021 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...
Infrastructure Package Moves through Senate Committee
Christopher Glen June 17, 2021 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...
Meet the 2021 4R Advocates
Jenny Martin May 11, 2021 Each year, The Fertilizer Institute recognizes 5 pairs of retailers and farmers who are making 4R Nutrient Stewardship a priority in their operations. These partners get it, the 4Rs make...
Owen McDonough
Owen McDonough serves as Director of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs at The Fertilizer Institute. He holds a B.S. in Biology from the College of William and Mary and a PhD in wetland and stream ecology...
Catharine Perry
Catharine Perry joined The Fertilizer Institute as Senior Vice President of Member Programs and Services in April 2021. She previously served as the Executive Director of the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA). Before joining ADSA,...
TFI Elects 2021 Board of Directors
Jennifer Martin April 30, 2021 WASHINGTON, April 30, 2021 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today announced the election of its 2021 Board of Directors. The election took place during a vote of the membership during...
Updates to Nutrient Use and Soil Test Summary Tools Help the Fertilizer Industry Better Understand Crop Nutrition Across the United States
April 14, 2021 WASHINGTON, April 14, 2021 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today announced two new updates to crop nutrient use tools that provide the fertilizer industry and agronomic professionals with scientifically-backed data to better...
TFI Says STB Final Rule on Demurrage a Positive for Shippers
April 9, 2021 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...
TFI Creates Ford West Memorial Fund
March 30, 2021 Industry Legend Honored with Fertilizer Industry Leadership Program Formation WASHINGTON, March 30, 20201 -- Ford B. West was a legend in the fertilizer industry, having spent over 35 years promoting, defending, and...
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