After much anticipation, Congress passed and President Trump signed a new Farm Bill just before the holiday season, giving a Christmas gift to growers and the agriculture industry. While much of the news is rightfully focused on the benefits for growers, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) is pleased the legislation also provides incentives to ag retailers and their grower-customers to implement 4R Nutrient Stewardship practices on the farm.

 

4R Nutrient Stewardship is a science-based framework that uses the right fertilizer source, at the right rate, at the right time, and in the right place. The 4Rs can have a significant impact by increasing farmer profitability while reducing the amount of nutrients lost to the environment.

 

Agricultural retailers and crop advisors are a key component in helping farmers implement the 4Rs. According to a survey commissioned by TFI, an overwhelming majority of growers say their retailers and crop advisors are their most trusted resources when it comes to making on-farm decisions. Fortunately, Congress recognized this important relationship and included provisions in the conservation title of the farm bill to make several programs more accessible to these experts and their farmer customers.

 

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