Key Takeaways:
- Meristem Crop Performance introduces Upshift C Plus, a new dry concentrate starter fertilizer, at the 2025 Breakthrough to Excellence dealer/partner exchange.
- The 12-58-0 formulation includes patented enzymes, EDTA-chelated zinc, and phenolic acid compounds to enhance nutrient uptake and stress tolerance.
- Upshift C Plus builds on the existing Upshift C product line, offering on-farm mixing flexibility and reducing transportation costs.
- The product supports early season crop development by improving root growth, soil microbial activity, and phosphate availability.
- Meristem plans to maintain both Upshift C (pink) and Upshift C Plus (blue) options for growers.
Meristem Crop Performance Expands Fertility Solutions with Upshift C Plus
New product designed for efficiency, flexibility, and early-season support
Meristem Crop Performance officially launched its latest fertilizer solution, Upshift C Plus, during the Breakthrough to Excellence dealer/partner exchange on July 29, 2025. Designed as an easy-to-use dry concentrate, Upshift C Plus is a starter fertility product that offers growers a more efficient alternative to traditional liquid fertilizers.
The new formulation includes a patented enzyme system that enhances phosphorus availability, along with chelated zinc and phenolic acid compounds to support metabolic activity and reduce early season abiotic stress. With a 12-58-0 nutrient profile, the product can also be used as a foliar spray and acidifier.
Key Features of Upshift C Plus from Meristem Crop Performance
Powered by enzymes and farmer-focused innovation
Upshift C Plus incorporates phosphatase and mannanase enzymes to increase nutrient availability and root development. The addition of chelated zinc supports enzyme reactions and crop resilience. According to Mitch Eviston, Meristem’s Founder and CEO, the product continues the company’s effort to eliminate inefficiencies in agricultural supply chains.
“One of the biggest wastes in U.S. agriculture is transporting water,” Eviston said. “This added zinc with stress mitigators in Upshift C Plus is the next innovation… It is just one more option to help farmers produce more for less.”
Farmer Feedback and Continued Development at Meristem
Building on the Upshift C product legacy
Growers who have used the original Upshift C report improved fertilizer efficiency, soil health, and yield outcomes. Nick Fries of Summit View Ag noted that Upshift C Plus now adds zinc and stress protection, similar to what’s offered in Harvestshield™ Complete.
Chris Thrasher, Director of Innovation and Product Management at Meristem, emphasized the continued development of the product family. “The patented enzyme is really what’s making the difference,” Thrasher said. Upshift C Plus will be released in blue, while the original Upshift C remains available in pink.
Meristem Crop Performance continues to invest in product formulations and field-tested solutions designed to meet grower needs today and in the future.
Meristem Crop Performance
Meristem® Crop Performance, Inc. provides biological products aimed at supporting farm productivity. The company utilizes its patented BIO-CAPSULE™ Technology platform to deliver live, in-field biologicals.
Meristem works to reduce waste and improve efficiency in crop input systems by facilitating innovation access, optimizing supply chains, and offering concentrated agricultural inputs.
