ARLINGTON, Va. — Two out of every five people alive today owe their lives to the use of fertilizer and TFI welcomes initiatives to strengthen domestic fertilizer production, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) $250 million grant program to support the development and production of innovative fertilizers. Innovation has been the hallmark of the […]

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Increases in fertilizer prices add to the cost of growing forage for grazing. This leads farmers to ask if they should buy hay or fertilizer, says University of Missouri Extension nutrient management specialist John Lory. Comparing the benefits of buying hay vs. applying fertilizer for better yields is complicated, but it is […]

CLEMSON, S.C. — Anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) is a soilborne disease management strategy proven effective against a wide range of pathogens in organically-grown crops. But the need for expensive carbon hinders its use by many growers. A Clemson University researcher believes using on-farm carbon waste, as well as growing certain cover crops, may help provide […]

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the release of its 2020-2021 statewide waste characterization study. The study provides valuable insight into what is going into Wisconsin landfills, and is a powerful planning tool for waste reduction and minimization efforts. The DNR contracted with SCS Engineers, an environmental consulting and contracting firm, to complete […]