The Fertilizer Institute announced that almost 65 million acres of U.S. farmland are being actively managed using the 4R Nutrient Stewardship practices.
“Industry leaders set a goal in 2021 to have 70 million acres of cropland under 4R management by 2030,” said TFI President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch.
He goes on to say “we are well on the way to achieving that goal and being good stewards of our shared resources area, a priority for both the fertilizer industry and farmers across the country.”
A 4R acre is defined as an acre of U.S. cropland under management using 4R practices, which stands for the right fertilizer source at the right rate, at the right time, and in the right place.
These practices include crediting organic sources and removal rates, variable rate technology, and split applications, among other practices.
