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March 28, 2016
A study released by the University of Michigan Water Center last week analyzed various management practices to achieve the 40 percent reduction target set by the governments of Ohio, Michigan and Ontario. Various key stakeholders […]
March 22, 2016
Around the world people are celebrating World Water Day, and the Nutrient Stewardship Council and the stakeholders of the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program recognize the need to increase water quality awareness—every day. The voluntary […]
February 29, 2016
The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program has announced that Mercer Landmark’s Glenmore Branch in Ohio City, Ohio earned its year one certification in 2015.
February 18, 2016
Doug Busdeker, recently retired senior manager of Northern Farm Centers at The Andersons, Inc., received the Nutrient Stewardship Council’s Distinguished Service Award during its “4R Farming 4 Sustainability” event in Fort Wayne, Indiana Feb. 12.
January 28, 2016
The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program has announced that Nester Ag, LLC in Bryan, Ohio has been added to its growing list of nutrient service providers to achieve certified status.
January 18, 2016
Brownfield‘s Dave Russell spoke with Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, Western Lake Erie Basin project director for The Nature Conservancy on the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program’s announcement that more than one million acres in the Western Lake […]
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 […]
January 5, 2016
The Nutrient Stewardship Council will host a complimentary “4R Farming 4 Sustainability” educational workshop Feb. 12 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, providing farmers and agricultural retailers updates, perspectives and information on the 4Rs and the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification.
December 17, 2015
Crop Production Services in Blissfield, Michigan & Hamler, Ohio Certified in 4R Nutrient Stewardship
The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program has announced that Crop Production Services, Inc.’s facilities located in Blissfield, Michigan and Hamler, Ohio have been added to its growing list of nutrient service providers to achieve certified status.
December 8, 2015
Funded by a grant through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Ohio State University Extension assembled a team of Nutrient Management Plan Writers to assist farmers in developing nutrient management plans in the Western Lake Basin […]
November 3, 2015
The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program has announced that Legacy Farmers Cooperative’s facilities in Arcadia, Arlington, McComb and Pandora, Ohio have all been added to its growing list of nutrient service providers to achieve certified […]
October 30, 2015
Earlier this month, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) launched the 2016 4R Advocate Awards Program with a call for entries from retailers wishing to highlight the exceptional nutrient stewardship practices of their grower customers. The 4R […]
October 28, 2015
The latest information on fertilizer supply and demand, agriculture, nutrient and technology outlooks, and opportunities for the industry will be on the agenda at The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) and the Fertilizer Industry Roundtable’s upcoming Fertilizer […]
October 16, 2015
During the recent Farm Science Review, Brownfield’s Dave Russell hosted a panel to discuss the 4R Nutrient Certification Program. Joining Dave, Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, Western Lake Erie Basin Project Director with the Nature Conservancy, Logan Haake with […]
October 7, 2015
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has launched the 2016 4R Advocate Awards Program with a call for nominations from retailers to highlight the exceptional nutrient stewardship practices of their grower customers. The 4R Advocate Award program, […]