Landus and Talusag partner for corn fertilization trial in North America

This marks a key step in evaluating green ammonia as a cost-competitive and reliable fertilizer supply for farmers across Iowa and the US.

Sam Caton, Interim CEO and Executive Vice President of Sales, at Landus said: “By producing fertilizer locally, we are giving farmers more control and reducing exposure to supply disruptions. Boone is setting the standard for what is possible when tech, infrastructure, and agriculture align.”

A larger, 20 tpd green ammonia facility is also currently under construction in Eagle Grove, Iowa, US, signalling a commitment to scaling this model in rural communities.

“By improving access to this critical raw material, we are eliminating a long, costly, and unreliable supply chain that directly helps local farmers, like here in Boone, Iowa,” added Hiro Iwanaga, Co-Founder and CEO of Talusag. “By producing this essential fertilizer input at locally distributed sites, we are directly supporting Iowa farmers and ensuring they have reliable access to what they need for their crops regardless of global market conditions.”

Anhydrous ammonia is a key nitrogen fertilizer, prized for its high nitrogen content and cost-efficiency, making it especially effective for boosting corn yields. Green ammonia is chemically identical to conventional anhydrous ammonia, but it is produced using on-site solar power, air, and water. This locally based production model gives farmers more control over costs and reduces dependence on high cost global suppliers.

“We are applying the same nitrogen farmers know and trust, but with a new production model behind it,” commented Scott Ahrenholtz, Technical Agronomist at Landus. “This trial gives us a chance to observe how green ammonia performs in our soils, how it integrates into existing practices, and what it could mean for crop health and yields long term.”

Planting began in April 2025, making it the first corn crop in the US that will be grown with American-made, green ammonia. This test plot will be monitored throughout the 2025 growing season for agronomic performance against control strips using anhydrous ammonia. Landus and Talusag will host field days to showcase the development of the test.

Read the article online at: https://www.worldfertilizer.com/nitrogen/28042025/landus-and-talusag-partner-for-corn-fertilization-trial-in-north-america/