Nicole Volk | 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification

September 21, 2017

Farmers Team Up with Conservationists to Reduce Nutrient Runoff

Experts at the Understanding Harmful Algal Blooms conference stressed the importance of collaboration between conservationists and farmers. The project manager of Blanchard River Demonstration Farms Network says it’s in the best interest of farmers to […]

September 20, 2017

Centerra Coop Loudonville Achieves Year Two Certification in 4R Nutrient Stewardship

Continuing its commitment to improving water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin, Centerra Coop Loudonville facility has achieved certified status for year two through the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program. The voluntary certification program […]

September 14, 2017

Research, Technology Highlighted at 4R Technology Review Field Day

The 2017 4R Technology Review Field Day brought together more than 90 retailers, farmers and other interested parties to learn about agriculture’s continued efforts to improve water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin and […]

September 12, 2017

Crop Production Services Delphos Facility Certified in 4R Nutrient Stewardship

The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program has announced that the Crop Production Services Delphos facility has been added to its growing list of nutrient service providers to achieve certified status. The voluntary certification program, now in […]

September 6, 2017

Helena Chemical Company Continental Facility Certified in 4R Nutrient Stewardship

The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program has announced that the Helena Chemical Company Continental facility has been added to its growing list of nutrient service providers to achieve certified status. The voluntary certification program, now in […]

August 30, 2017

Weather Affects the Gulf Hypoxic Zone, but it Doesn’t Mean Ag’s Hands Are Tied

Research and experience tell us there is a delicate balance between sufficient fertilizer to make a crop and excess fertilizer resulting in environmental loss. The complexities of managing a system with biological, physical and chemical […]

August 29, 2017

Call for 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program Auditor Applications

The Nutrient Stewardship Council, on behalf of the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program, seeks to contract with consultants as 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program Auditors. The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program was officially launched on […]

August 23, 2017

Nester Ag Achieves Year Two Certification in 4R Nutrient Stewardship

Continuing its commitment to improving water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin, Nester Ag, LLC in Bryan, Ohio has achieved certified status for year two through the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program. The voluntary […]

August 22, 2017

Nutrient Stewardship Council Chairwoman Receives Women in Agriculture Award

A pioneering state conservation officer and a leading advocate for sustainable farming have been named winners of the 2017 Women in Agriculture awards presented by Purdue Extension. The awards were presented Thursday (Aug. 17) as part of the […]

August 11, 2017

Nitrogen Nominations Open For 4R Advocates

The 4R Advocate program recognizes farmers and retailers who are doing excellent work implementing the principles of 4R Nutrient Stewardship across their farm(s). The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) is now accepting nominations for the 2018 4R […]

August 9, 2017

Call for 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program Auditor Applications

The Nutrient Stewardship Council, on behalf of the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program, seeks to contract with consultants as 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program Auditors. The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program was officially launched on […]

August 7, 2017

August/September Events Around WLEB

August 2017 August 9, Lenawee County: Center for Excellence Field Day. Clayton, MI. RSVP requested to Lenawee Conservation District, 517-263-7400 Ext. 3. August 10, Allen County: Soil Health Partnership Field Day. Roemke Family Farm, Harlan, […]