Statement from ACI President and CEO Bruce Kettler on Indiana Reaching 700,000 4R Certified Acres
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Aug
28
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From ACI President and CEO Bruce Kettler: "Reaching this significant milestone of 700,000 4R Certified acres in Indiana is huge. Farmers in Indiana and across the United States continue to find new and more efficient ways to utilize inputs for their crops. The service providers that work alongside farmers making crop nutrient recommendations know that they must make those recommendations while considering the farmer’s goals for production, sustainability and profitability. They adhere to a rigorous and science-based approach and implement best practices that enhance cropping systems and will provide economic, social and environmental benefits for all communities in Indiana. We are proud of these trusted advisors that are setting a strong example for our industry."
Aug
27
Ag Plus Completes Year One 4R Certification at Five Indiana Locations
Agribusiness Council of Indiana today announced one of its members has achieved a significant milestone through certification in the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program. This program looks at the commitment of each business to achieving a rigorous set of standards for nutrient management practices, which benefit the environment and their customers’ crop production and business goals. Ag Plus, Inc. has completed the program to become Year 1 certified at the following Indiana locations:
- South Whitley Ag Center – South Whitley, Indiana
- Raber Ag Center – Columbia City, Indiana
- Woodburn Ag Center - Woodburn, Indiana
- Churubusco Ag Center - Churubusco, Indiana
- Maples Ag Center – Fort Wayne, Indiana
“The 4R Nutrient Stewardship program leans on scientific and proven practices that benefit the farmer and our society,” said ACI President & CEO Bruce Kettler. “Like all Agribusiness Council of Indiana members, Ag Plus is an integral part of helping their farmer customers set and obtain crop production goals that are economically viable and sustainable. These businesses bring value to their communities by sharing the latest environmental stewardship practices such as 4R with their customers.”
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Mar
07
Agribusiness Council of Indiana today announced four of its members have achieved a significant milestone through certification in the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program. This program looks at the commitment of each business to achieving a rigorous set of standards for nutrient management practices, which benefit the environment and their customers’ crop production and business goals. The certified locations are:
- Crop Fertility Specialists in Rossville, Ind. – Year Three Certified
- Helena in Berne, Ind. - Year Three Certified
- The Andersons in Waterloo, Ind. - Year Three Certified
- Advanced Agrilytics – Year One Certified
“The 4R Nutrient Stewardship program leans on scientific and proven practices that benefit the farmer and our society,” said ACI President & CEO Bruce Kettler. “These Agribusiness Council of Indiana members are an integral part of helping their farmer customers set and obtain their production goals. These businesses bring value to their communities by making sharing the latest environmental stewardship practices such as 4R.”