The Fertilizer Institute

10/13/2026

In celebration of Global Fertilizer Day, 200 Fertilizer Fun Boxes are heading to classrooms across the country for the second year in a row. Through the FERT Foundation’s Nutrients for Life program, students are getting hands-on soil science lessons, with help from our members, sponsors and the Hays FFA Chapter in Hays, Kansas.

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TFI celebrates Global Fertilizer Day by sending 200 Fertilizer Fun Boxes to classrooms nationwide, bringing hands-on soil science lessons to students.

10/13/2026

This week is a big one for agriculture🌾

Happy from our 4R Advocates!

Fertilizer helps American farmers grow the food on our tables. Behind every harvest is an industry of producers, transporters, retailers and agronomists working to get nutrients where they’re needed, when they’re needed.

Today we’re celebrating that work and everyone who makes it possible. Follow along all week for stories from our 4R Advocates, and explore our resources to join the celebration: https://hubs.la/Q04B23g50

10/12/2026

Happy National Farmers Day! 🚜

Today we’re celebrating the farmers who put 4R Nutrient Stewardship to work every season: the right source, at the right rate, at the right time, in the right place. Meet our 2026 4R Advocates, growers who, along with their retailer, show that good stewardship go hand in hand.

Nominations for the 2027 4R Advocates are open. Nominate a grower today: https://hubs.la/Q04zY4-T0

10/07/2026

Market & Logistics isn't just an educational conference, there's a real networking component built in so attendees leave with actual industry contacts, not just notes.

Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q04zkX7G0

10/06/2026

What goes into a ton of phosphate fertilizer? Phosphate rock is only part of the equation. It also requires sulfur, a commodity that has risen by more than 300% over the last year.

Understanding fertilizers means understanding the pressures behind them.

Learn more at farmdoc Daily.

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Nick Paulson, Gary Schnitkey, Carl Zulauf, and Aayush Dhakal - Fertilizer price increases associated with the conflict in Iran seem likely to result in higher fertility costs for farmers for the 2027 crop year. Much attention has been given to higher nitrogen fertilizer prices. Prices for phosphate....

09/30/2026

That's a wrap on the World Fertilizer Conference! Over 400 attendees from 20 countries joined us in Dallas to meet partners, build relationships and grow their business. Last night, attendees came together for a western-themed After-Hours reception.

Thanks for joining us and save the date for Annual Business Conference happening in Tampa, FL from February 22-24, 2027!

09/29/2026

Day two of the World Fertilizer Conference started off with a full house for an exciting keynote from football Hall of Famer, Emmitt Smith. Emmitt gave an inspiring keynote on resilience, leadership, and paving the way for others.

Now it's time for a full day of meetings!

09/29/2026

The World Fertilizer Conference kicked off today in Dallas, Texas! Attendees wore their favorite jerseys for a football-themed welcome reception hosted with the Council of Producers & Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA) and CropLife America (CLA). We are looking forward to the next few days of meetings and new connections.

09/22/2026

Our 4R Advocate program reflects what makes American agriculture work: the pursuit of innovation, efficiency and taking care of the land for the next generation.

TFI is please to introduce the second 2026 4R Advocate team: a grower and retailer whose partnership centers on data-backed decisions, nutrient use efficiency and a dedication to 4R Nutrient Stewardship: Drew Wendland of Autauga Farming Company and Trey Colley of GreenPoint Ag.

Read more: Four Generations Deep: Why Autauga Farming Co. Treats Every Acre Like It's Borrowed (https://hubs.la/Q04y3VFX0)

Congratulations to Drew and Trey — thank you both for showing what strong grower-retailer partnerships can do for farm sustainability and productivity.

Thank you to our 4R Advocate Champions for making this possible: Koch Agronomic Services, The Mosaic Company, and Tidal Grow AgriScience.

09/17/2026

CropLife America (CLA), The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), and the Council of Producers & Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA) kick off co-located annual meetings in Dallas, Texas, on September 28! Join leaders from across the crop nutrient and crop protection industries for expanded networking opportunities and special programming, including a keynote address from NFL legend Emmitt Smith and a joint welcome reception.

There’s still time to register. Learn more here: https://hubs.ly/Q04xMxrT0