Key Takeaways
- Central Farm Service (CFS) partners with TalusAg and CleanCounts to build the first commercial local ammonia production facilities in Minnesota.
- The project utilizes Talus10 technology to convert air, water, and electricity into up to 20 tons of ammonia per day.
- Local production aims to shield Central Farm Service member-owners from international price volatility and supply chain instability.
- CleanCounts will provide a transparent registry to track and verify the carbon intensity of the ammonia produced.
- The initiative seeks to reduce wind power curtailment by using surplus renewable energy for fertilizer manufacturing.
Central Farm Service and Partners Launch Regional Fertilizer Initiative
Central Farm Service (CFS), TalusAg, and CleanCounts have announced a collaborative project to construct Talus10 local ammonia production facilities in Minnesota. This marks the first time locally produced ammonia fertilizer will be commercially available in the state. Pending support from the Renewable Development Account (RDA) in the 2026 Legislative Session, the project will provide a regional supply of ammonia directly to Central Farm Service member-owners.
The project features two Talus10 systems powered by electricity from Blue Earth Light & Water. These systems can produce up to 20 tons of ammonia daily, covering more than two-thirds of the annual ammonia sales for Central Farm Service. This output is expected to support field applications across more than 100,000 acres, offering a buffer against price shocks driven by global gas markets.
Strengthening Economic Resilience for Central Farm Service Member-Owners
The transition to localized manufacturing addresses significant fluctuations in the fertilizer market. “Ammonia prices have swung by more than 300% in recent years,” said KC Graner, CEO of Central Farm Service. “Local production gives our member-owners a level of control and predictability they’ve never had before—and it strengthens the economic resilience of every farm we serve.”
