Sep 3, 2024

Bion Environmental Technologies receives OMRI listing for its fertilizer

Bion Environmental Technologies has obtained the OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) listing for its 10-0-0 nitrogen fertilizer.

This product, developed using Bion’s patented Ammonia Recovery System (ARS), transforms livestock manure into a stable, concentrated liquid nitrogen fertilizer suitable for organic farming.

Bion’s ARS captures nitrogen from manure that would otherwise be lost to the environment and converts it into a form that supports organic fruits, vegetables, and grains.

“Our technology significantly reduces nitrogen runoff and off-gassing, protecting surface waters and the atmosphere,” said Turk Stovall, CEO for Bion. “It also helps balance soil microbes and improves the productivity of organic systems.”

Traditional manure applications can lose up to 75% of their nitrogen content, but Bion’s fertilizer addresses this by stabilizing ammonia with carbon dioxide, turning it into ammonium bicarbonate — a fully soluble nitrogen source.

“This innovation enables us to apply nutrients more precisely and efficiently,” Stovall said in a press release.

The OMRI listing means Bion’s fertilizer can be used throughout the plant growth cycle via drip systems, irrigation, soil injection and foliar spraying. It is expected to benefit hydroponic systems, greenhouse applications and high-value specialty crops, as well as improve cover crop effectiveness in various regions.

“This advancement is a giant step in circular agriculture,” Stovall said. “We look forward to helping organic farmers enhance their productivity and sustainability.”