We were saddened to learn that Ford West, the retired Executive Director of The Fertilizer Institute, passed away at the age of 73 after a 15 year battle with cancer.  Ford led the fertilizer industry with compassion and strong leadership and was a dear friend to many.  To see Ford obituary, click here.  Please keep his family and many friends in your thoughts and prayers.  It if weren't for Ford's vision, there would be no 4R program.  That's just one example of a phenomenal legacy, from a phenomenal man.