Key Takeaways:
- Tidal Grow® AgriScience has received a USDA Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) grant to increase the production of Oceanic® and SeaPhos® fertilizers.
- The grant enables the construction of a new facility in Texas and expansion in Washington, tripling the production capacity of bioactive carbon-based fertilizers.
- The USDA’s endorsement highlights the importance of climate-smart, domestically produced fertilizers for resilient and effective agriculture.
- Tidal Grow AgriScience’s products are made by up-cycling waste from the seafood industry, supporting regenerative agriculture.
- Tidal Vision plans to invest over $10 million in capital growth to scale manufacturing and introduce new agricultural technologies.
Tidal Grow® AgriScience Secures USDA Grant to Expand Fertilizer Production
Tidal Grow® AgriScience, a division of Tidal Vision Products Inc., has been awarded a USDA Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) grant. This funding will significantly boost the production of the company’s popular seafood hydrolysate liquid fertilizers, Oceanic® and SeaPhos®. With this grant, Tidal Grow AgriScience will establish a new facility in Texas and expand its production capacity in Washington, tripling the output of these innovative bioactive carbon-based fertilizers. This expansion will accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture solutions nationwide.
Supporting Farmers with Climate-Smart Technologies
The USDA’s endorsement of Tidal Grow AgriScience through this grant underscores its commitment to advancing agriculture by leveraging bioactive nutrition solutions that are both circular and scalable. This national investment in climate-smart technologies is expected to substantially support farmers as the demand for resilient, effective, and domestically manufactured fertilizers continues to rise.
“Amidst continued global conflict and disrupted supply chains, American growers need novel regenerative solutions that improve soil and plant health to achieve higher yields,” said Norm Davy, CCO at Tidal Grow AgriScience. “Made by up-cycling waste from the seafood industry, our plant nutrition and crop protection products offer agronomists and growers creative solutions to solve some of agriculture’s greatest challenges.”
Innovative Bioactive Fertilizers
Tidal Grow AgriScience’s proprietary cold-processed, carbon-based fertilizers are designed to enhance nutrient uptake and build soil health. These fertilizers contain marine-based omega lipids, amino-acid nitrogen, and critical soluble nutrients like phosphorus and calcium, which contribute to improved soil and plant health.
“This grant enables us to triple supply for growers nationwide and supports domestic production with next generation technologies,” said Tom Robeson, VP of manufacturing at Tidal Grow AgriScience.
Strategic Expansion and Market Demand
The construction of the new facility in Orange, Texas, will commence immediately to increase the production and availability of bioactive fertilizers rapidly. The manufacturing locations in Texas and Washington were strategically chosen to align with Tidal Grow AgriScience’s supply chain, ensuring efficient distribution to support America’s crop production.
Due to the growing market demand for the technologies offered by Tidal Grow AgriScience, Tidal Vision plans to invest over $10 million in capital growth. This additional investment will scale manufacturing for the entire portfolio of advanced agricultural products and introduce novel technologies to the market within three to five years.
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