U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director Michele Weaver has announced a $1.261 million award under the USDA Fertilizer Production Expansion Program to Aqua-Yield Operations Inc. of Sandy.
“We are excited to support local production of new and innovative technologies that advance domestic fertilizer manufacturing and support lower costs for farmers,” said Weaver.
Aqua-Yield plans to purchase needed equipment to begin a new technology production process, bringing the benefits of its Nanoliquid technology to dry granular fertilizer. The new technology works as a delivery system for crop inputs and is highly compatible with fertilizers, bio stimulants and pesticide products. The increased product performance results in higher yields and healthier crops.
The Fertilizer Production Expansion Program is funded by USDA’s Commodity Credit Corp. and is part of a government-wide effort to spur domestic competition and combat an increase in fertilizer costs caused by the war in Ukraine.