May 15, 2018
Ontario represents a portion of Canada’s most viable and productive farmland and has been a leader in nutrient management planning for crop production. 4R Nutrient Stewardship has been embraced as a valuable tool for meeting […]
May 2, 2018
Over the past six years, Ohio ag retailers in the Western Lake Erie Basin have substantially increased sales of products and services that keep soil and nutrients on farm fields. Based on published studies, the […]
April 24, 2018
A quick glance at the tidy office of John Fritz at The Andersons, Inc. Fremont facility, a 4R Certified facility, would suggest that he works in a fairly standard desk job. One look at his weathered […]
April 19, 2018
Farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin will soon have significant new resources to further their efforts to protect water quality. Ohio farm organizations and their partners, taking an important, proactive step, will work with […]
April 16, 2018
Global Fertilizer Day is being celebrated this year on Oct. 13 and you are encouraged to join the Fertilizer Institute in celebrating! Global Fertilizer Day is a day to spread awareness in fun and engaging […]
April 12, 2018
As the weather warms up and rainfall increases this time of year, the Ohio Department of Agriculture Division of Soil and Water Conservation would like to remind producers and nutrient applicators of laws and restrictions […]
April 9, 2018
Fertilizer Industry Renews Commitment, Invests $6 Million to Measure Economic and Environmental Benefits of 4R Nutrient Management Practices The North American fertilizer industry is pledging an additional $6 million to fund research on ways that […]
April 3, 2018
According to a recent case study, consulting with a local ag retailer on cover crops, precision technology and soil health can benefit conservation and improve the bottom line for farmers. The case study was presented by Gary […]
March 23, 2018
The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program is proud to celebrate its four-year anniversary. In March 2014, the agriculture community launched a proactive, responsible commitment aimed at the long-term improvement of Lake Erie’s water quality. The […]
March 21, 2018
The Ohio Pork Council is pleased to announce its partnership with Brookside Laboratories to provide discounted soil and manure samples for all Ohio pig farmers. In an effort to help farmers better utilize their resources, […]
March 21, 2018
Farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin will soon have significant new resources to further their efforts to protect water quality. Ohio farm organizations and their partners, taking an important, proactive step, will work with […]
March 14, 2018
As farmers prepare for their 2018 crop, newly released research shows that a large majority of those whose fields drain into western Lake Erie are adhering to ag experts’ guidelines for fertilizer rates and application practices. The […]