TFI applauds conservation and nutrient stewardship provisions in draft Farm Bill
(Posted on 26/02/26)
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) in the USA has voiced strong support for key conservation, innovation, and nutrient stewardship provisions included in the House Agriculture Committee’s draft Farm Bill proposal. The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) is the leading voice of the USA’s fertilizer industry. Tracing its roots back to 1883, TFI’s membership includes fertilizer producers, wholesalers, retailers and trading firms.
“TFI applauds Chairman Thompson for recognizing the important role that nutrient stewardship and conservation technologies play in helping farmers produce abundant, affordable food while protecting natural resources,” said TFI president and CEO Corey Rosenbusch. “Including these provisions in the draft Farm Bill reflects a practical, science-based approach to strengthening American agriculture.”
Of particular importance to TFI is the inclusion of a clear definition of plant biostimulants, as well as an exclusion to ensure that these innovative nutrition-based products are not regulated as pesticides. TFI also welcomes the draft’s prioritisation of innovative technologies within conservation practice standards, including precision agriculture technologies, biological fertilizers, biostimulants, and enhanced efficiency fertilizers (EEFs). By elevating these tools for potential cost-share eligibility, the draft legislation helps farmers adopt practices that reduce nutrient loss and improve production efficiency.
“Incentivising precision agriculture and enhanced efficiency technologies through conservation programmes is a smart investment,” added Rosenbusch. “These tools help farmers get the most out of their applied fertilizer and deliver economic benefits on the farm while enhancing environmental protections.”
TFI further welcomes language that would expand access to certified technical expertise and farmer adoption of science-based nutrient stewardship by providing a path for Certified Crop Advisors (CCAs) to be designated as technical service providers (TSPs) eligible to develop and receive reimbursement for Section 590 nutrient management plans.
“Certified Crop Advisors and other trained professionals play a critical role in helping farmers implement nutrient stewardship practices effectively,” said Rosenbusch. “Strengthening technical assistance capacity will increase participation and improve conservation outcomes nationwide.”
Together, these provisions represent meaningful progress toward a Farm Bill that supports farmer profitability, environmental stewardship, and agricultural innovation.
“TFI looks forward to continuing to work with Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Craig, and members of the Committee to advance a strong Farm Bill that supports farmer profitability and environmental protections, and allows farmers to produce the food that feeds our country and the world,” Rosenbusch concluded.
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