Canada | 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification

June 22, 2018

TFI Hosts Meeting of Geographies Pursuing 4R Certification

This week representatives for Ohio, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, Missouri, Florida and Canada (on behalf of Ontario) met in The Fertilizer Institute offices in Washington D.C. for a facilitated discussion to advance the 4R Nutrient […]

May 15, 2018

Ontario Agri-Retailers Make Great Strides for Great Lakes Water Quality

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 […]

April 9, 2018

Nutrient Stewardship Research Fund to Receive $6 Million

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 […]

March 7, 2018

Revised Phosphorus Index Can Help Curb Agricultural Runoff

Source: Ohio’s Country Journal Ohio farmers will soon have access to a newly revised tool that can quickly and easily tell them their risk of agricultural phosphorus runoff that could potentially move into Ohio waterways […]

December 14, 2017

The Fertilizer Institute Announces the 2018 Crop of 4R Advocates

The 5 Pairs of Growers and Retailer Partners Exemplify the Use of 4R Nutrient Stewardship Practices on the Farm The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) named five farmer and fertilizer retailers pairs who are implementing innovative and […]

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 […]

March 7, 2017

4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program Is a Model for Voluntary Nutrient Management and Conservation Efforts

New Journal Article Cites Broad Collaboration and Solution-Centric Strategy for Success The country’s first 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program has been so well received in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB) that it’s become a […]

November 16, 2016

4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program Is a Model for Voluntary Nutrient Management and Conservation Efforts

New Journal Article Cites Broad Collaboration and Solution-Centric Strategy for Success The country’s first 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program has been so well received in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB) that it’s become a […]

January 12, 2016

4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program Reaches 1 Million Acre Mark in Western Lake Erie Basin

The Nutrient Stewardship Council, the governing body of the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program, is pleased to announce that more than 1 million acres in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB) are now under the […]

May 20, 2014

Ag Group Awarded Research Grant Focused on Cleaner Lake Erie

$1.25 million to support research, demonstrate impacts of 4R Nutrient Stewardship As agricultural retailers sign up for a voluntary certification to help farmers improve the long-term quality of Lake Erie’s water, new funding will help […]