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Illinois General Assembly Approves Program to Help Reduce Nutrient Losses and Protect Water Quality

from The Fertilizer Institute | May 22, 2012 | Comments (0)

4R's in the Media, North Central, Right Source, Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place

On May 22 Illinois lawmakers sent legislation to Governor Quinn that establishes a new program to help farmers use crop fertilizers more effectively, which is expected to reduce nutrient losses and deliver significant improvements in water quality. The bill is part of the “Keep it for the Crop” initiative, which is supported by a coalition of agricultural and environmental organizations working to improve soil and water quality in Illinois.

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Metric Version of 4R Plant Nutrition Manual Now Available

from International Plant Nutrition Institute | May 21, 2012 | Comments (0)

4R Practices, Right Source, Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place

In further support of 4R Nutrient Stewardship and its approach to implementing fertilizer best management practices, the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) has released a second version of its 4R Plant Nutrition Manual—one that is fully metric. This metric version is a follow-up to IPNI’s initial release of the 4R Plant Nutrition Manual in March 2012, which was designed to fit a North American user through its predominant use of U.S. (Imperial) units.

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Canadian Fertilizer Institute Announces NERP and NERP Training

from Canadian Fertilizer Institute | May 21, 2012 | Comments (0)

4R Practices, North Central, Right Source, Northeast, Right Rate, Northern Great Plains, Right Time, Right Place

One way to improve on farm sustainability is by implementing the Nitrous Oxide Emission Reduction Protocol, also referred to as NERP. This system helps to reduce the farm’s greenhouse gas (GHG) output by reducing emissions of nitrous oxide. The NERP approach to nitrous oxide management has been developed in Canada, but can be adapted to most crop production systems. This universality means that broadscale NERP adoption could have a global impact on GHG emissions from agricultural production.

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The 4R Mission

Fertilizer is a component of sustainable crop production systems, and the fertilizer industry recognizes the need to efficiently utilize these nutrients. This site provides science-based information for stakeholders to utilize for education, advocacy, and implementation of crop nutrient stewardship. It provides information on fertilizer best management practices that benefit the environment and the producer’s bottom line. The site is a collaborative effort of the fertilizer industry.

The guidelines for the 4R principles are endorsed and supported by the International Plant Nutrition Institute, The Fertilizer Institute, The Canadian Fertilizer Institute, and the International Fertilizer Industry Association.

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