The Fertilizer Institute Testifies at Second Hearing on Railroads' Common Carrier Obligation
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today testified before the Surface Transportation Board (STB) at a hearing on the railroads’ common carrier obligation as it pertains to the transportation of toxic-by-inhalation (TIH) materials such as anhydrous ammonia. This is the second hearing held by the STB on the issue and it provided an opportunity for TFI to stress both the essential nature of fertilizers, as well as the association’s efforts to seek a business solution to address the railroads’ concerns about transporting anhydrous ammonia. Click here for more.
Fertilizer's Key Role in World Food Production
TFI conducted an interview with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters to discuss fertilizer’s role in world food production. The interview emphasizes the key role fertilizer will play in solving the growing problem of world hunger and food security. Click here to listen to the audio release.
Fertilizer Industry Endows Professorship to Explore Link Between Fertilizer and Food Nutrition
The Nutrients for Life Foundation Professor of Soil and Food Crop Nutrition has been created at Oklahoma State University (OSU). The professorship, which is being funded in-part by the Nutrients for Life Foundation, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) and the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI), will explore the linkages between fertilizer use and the nutritional quality of food. Click here for more.
The Fertilizer Institute Testifies on Climate Change Legislation and Energy Policy
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today testified before the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality regarding the potential impact of climate change legislation on the fertilizer industry and its farmer customers. TFI President Ford B. West outlined the serious threat posed by bills (H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007 and H.R. 6186, Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act) that have been introduced in the House to U.S. farmers and all food consumers in the United States and around the world. Click here for more.
New Natural History Exhibition Reveals the Impact of Soil on All Life on Earth
There are more living creatures in a shovel-full of soil than human beings on the planet, yet more is known about the dark side of the moon than about soil. These are just a couple of the fascinating facts visitors can learn from the new temporary exhibition “Dig It! The Secrets of Soil,” open July 19 through Jan. 3, 2010 at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. The exhibition is sponsored by the Soil Science Society of America and the Nutrients for Life Foundation, which is underwritten by The Fertilizer Institute. Click here for more.
TFI Responds to the Wall Street Journal Article on Fertilizer Prices
On May 28, the Wall Street Journal featured a page one article titled, “Lofty Prices for Fertilizers Put Farmers in a Squeeze.” TFI submitted a letter to the editor explaining in detail the various factors that are impacting fertilizer supply and demand. TFI's response was printed in the June 3 edition of the Wall Street Journal. You may view the letter by clicking on the following link.
New Study Reveals Climate Change Legislation Will Have a Multi-Billion Dollar Impact on the U.S. Farm Economy
U.S. farmers’ cost of doing business could increase by 6 to 12 billion dollars as a result of new climate change regulations and rising energy prices according to a study conducted recently by Doane Advisory Services (Doane). The study, which was conducted by Doane for The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), analyzed the energy price impacts of S.3036 (formerly S.2191), “America’s Climate Security Act ” (Lieberman-Warner) on eight major U.S. crops and indicates that if enacted, the legislation will lead to a significant decline in farm income. Click here for more.
TFI Conducts Interview with National Association of Farm Broadcasters to Discuss Availability of Doane Study
TFI President Ford B. West shares highlights of the Doane Advisory Services study regarding the potential impact on crop production costs with U.S. farmers. West emphasizes the importance of explaining what the "ramifications of higher energy costs will be on the economy and specifically agriculture." Click here to listen to the interview.
TFI Enhances Public Affairs Capabilities
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today announced staff changes which are being taken to further bolster the Institute’s public affairs efforts. Estelle Grasset has been promoted to TFI director of communications and Sarah Monke has joined TFI as its new public affairs specialist. Click here for more.
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NEED A HOTEL IN SEATTLE FOR THE WORLD FERTILIZER CONFERENCE?
Seattle Westin Hotel and Pan Pacific Hotel – SOLD OUT
The Grand Hyatt Seattle still has a few suites available through Monday, Aug. 18. If you or someone in your company is registered for the conference but have been unable to secure a hotel room, let us help. If you are in the United States, please contact “A Room with a View” by telephone at (800) 780-4343 and they will assist World Fertilizer Conference delegates in finding a room within walking distance to the Westin. This is a free service to all World Fertilizer Conference delegates. International delegates may contact “A Room with a View” via e-mail at arwav@charter.net. Please do not e-mail if you are in the United States. Room availability at the Westin Seattle may fluctuate between now and the World Fertilizer Conference meeting; please continue to check availability .
Fertilizer's Role in World Food Production
 This brochure focuses on the global food prices issue and outlines the strategic role that fertilizers will play in ensuring necessary crop growth and food security Click here to view the brochure.
The New York Times : Cost and Shortages Threaten Farmers' Crucial Tool: Fertilizer
On April 30, The New York Times published an article highlighting the supply and demand issues impacting the fertilizer industy and the indensipensable role fertilizers fulfill in feeding the world. You may access an electronic reprint of this piece by clicking on the following link.
Supply & Demand, Energy Drive Global Fertilizer Prices
 This brochure focuses on the dynamics affecting fertilizer prices and cites global demand, ethanol, transportation costs, the exchange rate and natural gas prices as the primary drivers behind fertilizer prices. Click here to view the brochure.
Doane Study - Executive Summary
You can access an executive summary of the Doane study by clicking on the following link.
Register Now for this Year's World Fertilizer Conference
TFI's largest meeting, the World Fertilizer Conference draws delegates from around the world - as many as 60 different countries. The 2008 World Fertilizer Conference will be held Sept. 7-10 at the Westin Seattle in Seattle, Wash. Click here for more information about the conference.
5 Fertilizer Messages
Click on this link to access the 5 key fertilizer messages.
Fertilizer's Role in Agriculture
 This brochure focuses on TFI's farm policy and emphasizes using the right product at the right rate, right time and right place. Click here to view the brochure.
Rail Transportation of Fertilizer
 This brochure focuses on TFI's rail policy and emphasizes the safe transport of fertilizer is critical for the production of food, feed, fuel and fiber. Click here to view the brochure.
myRMP
TFI is pleased to announce the release of myRMP Suite of Retail Guidance Materials, updated compliance tools which are free to industry members. myRMP is a revised version of the Retail Guidance Document for Agricultural Retailers supported by EPA. This new Web based tool is administered for TFI by Asmark Institute. To access myRMP, simply click on the following link and enter your TFI member login and password. Click here to access myRMP.
Nurse Tank Inspection Program
 TFI secured an exemption from the Department of Transportation to continue to use properly inspection nurse tanks. TFI, together with the Asmark Institute, encourage you to apply for the exemption.
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Find Out More About the Foundation
The Nutrients for Life Foundation is committed to providing science-based information about fertilizers in an effort to improve understanding of how the responsible use of fertilizers can improve the health of our soil, the plants that grow in it, and, ultimately, the foods that we eat. For more information regarding the Foundation’s programs, visit its Web site.
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