The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) is now accepting nominations for the 2020 4R Advocate awards. This program recognizes farmers and fertilizer retailers for their commitment to nutrient stewardship using the 4R’s (use of the right fertilizer source,...
The 2019 InfoAg Conference recently took place in St. Louis, Missouri and played host to over 1200 attendees. This year The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) took over for the first time as host of the event. In an interview with ZimmComm New Media at...
Calcium is an important nutrient for all crops. Soil calcium concentration and availability to crops is influenced by pH, CEC, soil type, and the concentration of other minerals in the soil. The solubility of the calcium source is important to...
In the wake of the recent closing of the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI), The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) is acquiring several important IPNI resources. With these assets, we are strengthening our promotion of 4R Nutrient Stewardship...
The Fertilizer Institute is pleased to announce the selection of John D. Jones as the Director of the Foundation for Agronomic Research. Jones will provide oversight of the 4R Research Fund, coordinate a 4R Researcher network, and support other...
The agenda for the 2019 4R Summit is now available. We are pleased to welcome Dorothy Pelanda, the Ohio Director of the Department of Agriculture as our keynote speaker! Ohio has been a battle ground when it comes to fertilizer management and...
By Chris Henney, Ohio AgriBusiness Association I doubt there are many (if any) readers who aren’t familiar with the Lake Erie algal blooms and the general challenges these blooms have created for farmers and ag retailers throughout Ohio. Due to...
The 2019 Commodity Classic is fast approaching! Once again, the 4Rs and The Fertilizer Institute will be well represented. You can meet our newly minted class of 4R Advocates at the tradeshow and learn more about the intersection of the 4Rs and...
The annual 4R Summit, sponsored by The Fertilizer Institute, will be held in Cleveland, Ohio on June 10-11, 2019, to share effective nutrient stewardship tenets and practices. Attendees will hear from speakers about advances and tools for in-field...
After much anticipation, Congress passed and President Trump signed a new Farm Bill just before the holiday season, giving a Christmas gift to farmers and the agriculture industry. While much of the news is rightfully focused on the benefits for...
