The Mosaic Company Announces Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer Designations for Two Products
The Mosaic Company has announced two of its products, MicroEssentials and Sus-Terra fertilizer, are now labeled as Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers (EEF) as defined by the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials (AAPFCO).
To meet the definition of an EEF, the product must reduce nutrient losses to the environment while increasing nutrient availability for the plant or crop. In short, applying an EEF is simply better for the soil and the environment.
Through its patented Fusion® Technology, MicroEssentials meets EEF standards as a slow-release fertilizer by offering 50% of the total sulfur as Elemental Sulfur. Sus-Terra fertilizer contains 30% slow-release nitrogen which also qualifies it for the EEF designation.
“The Mosaic Company is committed to setting the stage for tomorrow with next-generation crop nutrition to meet today’s yield demands and help ensure the legacy of the land for generations to come,” said Curt Woolfolk, Manager of Crop Nutrition Technologies at The Mosaic Company. “By securing these designations, we look forward to helping growers make sustainable growing practices attainable and affordable.”
Both MicroEssentials and Sus-Terra fertilizer are eligible for the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs: the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which provide financial and technical assistance to growers who are putting sustainable practices in place, while also improving and strengthening their operations.
Overall, EEFs help build healthier soils that contribute to improved land efficiencies and are better for the environment.
To learn more about how to apply for the USDA conservation programs, growers can contact their local NRCS office about the Nutrient Management 590 Standard and CSP Enhancement 590A programs.
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