Science for Stewardship: Providing the science needed to use fertilizers in a sustainable manner – remaining profitable while protecting the environment and benefiting society. This collection of articles was written...
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 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...
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...
Boron (B) is a required micronutrient for plant health and production. It is essential for cell wall formation and stability, maintenance of structural and functional integrity of biological membranes, movement...
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has named five farmer and retailer pairs as 2019 4R Advocates. These duos have demonstrated implementation of innovative and sustainable 4R fertilizer management practices on the...
While discussion on crop nutrition is often around nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, optimal plant performance and nutrient use efficiency is achieved when all 13 of the essential nutrients are supplied...
Maximum Return to Nitrogen (MRTN) is an NREC-funded program that helps farmers and retailers maximize their use of fertilizer - both economically and environmentally. The program is now available as...
Soil health promoting practices like reduced tillage, cover crops, and crop rotation can alter both crop yield and input requirements. Because yield and input costs dramatically impact revenue, it is...
Join us for some great 4R sessions in November! From Field Research to On-Farm Application and Public Policy – CCA Opportunities in 4R Management This session is occurring as...
As actions and communications supporting 4R Nutrient Stewardship have increased and awareness of the framework has been elevated, so has the knowledge base assessing the impact of fertilizer practice change...
