The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has released its list of 2025-2026 public policy priorities for working with the Trump administration, regulatory agencies, and Congress.
“With the 119th Congress underway, we’ve hit the ground running and are advocating strongly for policies that not only ensure the fertilizer industry is able to continue feeding the world sustainably but also support the farmers who grow our nation’s crops,” said TFI president and CEO Corey Rosenbusch. “We’ve had tremendous success in having the critical role fertilizers play in our nation’s security recognized and we look forward to continuing our engagement with the administration and Congress.”
TFI’s priorities are broken down into eight key areas: Tax & Trade; Energy & Economic Growth; Environment; Transportation; Permitting, Registrations & Designations; Safety & Security; Innovation; and, importantly, Farm Bill Reauthorization.
“The Farm Bill for us is all about conservation and continuing to push for science-backed 4R Nutrient Stewardship adoption by growers and removing the existing barriers to grower adoption,” Rosenbusch said. “Policies we want to see included are permitting Certified Crop Advisors (CCAs) to have certain Technical Service Provider (TSPs) authorities, which will enable greater cost-share opportunities for growers working with agricultural retailers. Additionally, we’re pushing for financial incentives to growers through use of the Conservation Stewardship Program to utilize conservation and environmental best practices.”
Strengthening the domestic fertilizer industry and pushing for policies that promote grower adoption of nutrient stewardship practices are a heavy focus, but not the only ones eyed by TFI.
“Transportation and infrastructure are always big issues for TFI, and we’ll be engaged with the upcoming Surface Transportation Bill. Fertilizer needs to be delivered to growers exactly when and where they need it and there is not much room for error or delay,” Rosenbusch explained. “Supply chain disruptions have continued to hit all industries hard over the past few years, but fertilizer delays can lead to lower crop yields and less food. Fertilizer moves year-round via railways, highways, waterways, and pipelines, and we need a safe and reliable infrastructure network. Food security is national security, and fertilizer availability is paramount to keeping us all fed.”
TFI will use its member-driven public policy priorities to educate policymakers on the realities of an essential industry that is responsible for half of all food grown around the world. “Our industry is vital to ensuring our farmers can enrich the soil and grow the crops that feed the world and its growing population,” Rosenbusch concluded. “We look forward to working with the Trump administration and the 119th Congress.”
TFI’s full list of 2025-2026 public policy priorities can be found here.
Source: The Fertilizer Institute (TFI)
