Fertilizer Institute reacts to Texas plant explosion The association that represents the fertilizer industry Thursday issued a statement, saying "we extend our thoughts and prayers to all of the people who have been impacted" by the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, earlier this week. Roughly 200 people were injured and an unknown number killed when a massive explosion ripped through the plant Wednesday, destroying several buildings in an adjacent section of town. The Fertilizer Institute has since issued a fact sheet with several talking points about chemicals stored at the plant. The group also emphasized that its industry is regulated at both state and federal… Read More