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An Hours of Service Waiver for Fertilizer Delivery

Published May 27, 2026

The Transportation Department has approved an hours-of-service waiver for truckers hauling fertilizer. The waiver is in place for the rest of this year. The Fertilizer Institute sought the exemption to help ag companies deliver fertilizer to farmers on a timely…

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Jones Act Waiver Boosts Fertilizer Movement

Published March 21, 2026

The Fertilizer Institute is praising the Trump Administration for temporarily suspending the Jones Act, a move aimed at improving the flow of fertilizer across the United States. Ongoing disruptions tied to the conflict in the Middle East and the closure…

The Fertilizer Institute Hires MN Native

Published February 16, 2026

Kaytlin (Bemis) Cryan is the new director of government affairs for The Fertilizer Institute. Most recently, Cryan was a policy advisor within USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. The Minnesota native has also had policy roles for the National Corn Growers…

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Railroad Merger Faces Criticism From Fertilizer Industry

Published December 24, 2025

The Fertilizer Institute is raising red flags over the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, saying fertilizer shippers already face limited rail options, higher costs, and ongoing service problems. In its response to the Surface Transportation Board, the…

Fertilizer Market Overcomes Supply Chain Struggle

Published November 27, 2024

U.S. fertilizer markets faced major challenges in 2024. Despite these obstacles, the industry has remained resilient. "The Canadian rail strike was a real scare," said Fertilizer Institute President and CEO Corey Rosenbush, noting the U.S. relies on Canada for 85…

AgroLiquid Product Awarded Inaugural Certification Label

Published April 9, 2024

The Fertilizer Institute has awarded PrimAgro C-Tech with its prestigious Certified Biostimulant certification label. The AgroLiquid product is the first to receive this recognition. TFI's Biostimulant Certification Program was created to provide assurances to manufacturers, ag retailers and farmers about…

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MN Farm Recognized by The Fertilizer Institute

Published March 13, 2023

The Fertilizer Institute honored Johnstad Farms of Beltrami, Minnesota as a 4R Advocate of the Year. The award highlights the right source, rate, time, and placement of fertilizer. Andrew Johnstad says the farm switched to strip tillage three years ago. "We…

Three Ag Groups to Co-Locate

Published April 15, 2020

CropLife America, The Fertilizer Institute and the Agricultural Retailers Association plan to co-locate offices in Arlington, Virginia next year. Each group will remain independent, but will share common services.

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Jones Act Waiver Boosts Fertilizer Movement

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Railroad Merger Faces Criticism From Fertilizer Industry

Fertilizer Market Overcomes Supply Chain Struggle

AgroLiquid Product Awarded Inaugural Certification Label

MN Farm Recognized by The Fertilizer Institute

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