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Global Innovators in St. Louis Pitching the Future of High-Tech Farms

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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The area also hosts the headquarters of national organizations for the farmers who raise those crops, including NCGA , and USB .

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  • The area also hosts the headquarters of national organizations for the farmers who raise those crops, including NCGA , and USB .
  • Like in the ABC-TV reality program ‘Shark Tank,’ the best innovations will get feedback, support and maybe even investment from the ReACH companies present.
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    Andes generates carbon credits by partnering with farmers who apply microorganisms on agricultural fields which convert CO2 into stable minerals.
  • This innovation boosts yields and sustainability simultaneously, redefining the future of sustainable and productive agriculture.

10th Annual National Strip-Tillage Conference Returns to Illinois

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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BROOKFIELD, Wis., June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After 7 years, the annual National Strip-Tillage Conference is returning to Bloomington-Normal, Ill., for its 10th-anniversary gathering.

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  • BROOKFIELD, Wis., June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After 7 years, the annual National Strip-Tillage Conference is returning to Bloomington-Normal, Ill., for its 10th-anniversary gathering.
  • Billed as the world's largest gathering of strip-tillers and experts, the National Strip-Tillage Conference will be held August 3-4 at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.
  • Unique from other ag conferences, the National Strip-Tillage Conference offers a mix of general sessions, classrooms, farmer-to-farmer roundtables and face-time with suppliers — all designed for maximum networking and the practical transfer of experience and knowledge.
  • Workshop attendees will participate in in-field equipment demos, review plot trial results, and see the leading edge of agronomy first-hand.

Ostara and Taurus Agricultural Marketing Announce Continued Partnership to Distribute Crystal Green® Fertilizers in Western Canada

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ostara, a leader in sustainable, high-efficiency phosphate fertilizers, and Taurus Agricultural Marketing, a leading Canadian distributor of innovative agricultural products, are pleased to announce a new long-term partnership. Under this partnership, Taurus Ag will exclusively distribute Ostara's Crystal Green® and Crystal Green Synchro™ 50 fertilizers into western Canada.

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  • ST. LOUIS, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ostara, a leader in sustainable, high-efficiency phosphate fertilizers, and Taurus Agricultural Marketing, a leading Canadian distributor of innovative agricultural products, are pleased to announce a new long-term partnership.
  • Under this partnership, Taurus Ag will exclusively distribute Ostara's Crystal Green® and Crystal Green Synchro™ 50 fertilizers into western Canada.
  • Craig Davidson, president of Taurus Agricultural Marketing, expressed his enthusiasm for the extended partnership with Ostara stating, "Over the years we learned that Crystal Green fertilizers fit our marketplace agronomically and economically on a high percentage of farmland in Canada.
  • "We have successfully partnered with Taurus Ag the past several years and our new long-term partnership is focused on jointly supplying western Canada with significantly more tonnes of Crystal Green fertilizers."

Ostara Announces Dr. Aaron Waltz as Chief Technology Officer

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ostara, a leader in highly efficient phosphate fertilizers and nutrient management, today announced that Dr. Aaron Waltz has been named Chief Technology Officer. Waltz brings over 20 years of experience in the agriculture industry and deep agronomic expertise. Waltz began his career at DuPont Pioneer in corn genetics and transgenic traits and has since worked in technology development roles in the adjuvants, biologicals and fertilizer industries.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ostara, a leader in highly efficient phosphate fertilizers and nutrient management, today announced that Dr. Aaron Waltz has been named Chief Technology Officer.
  • Waltz began his career at DuPont Pioneer in corn genetics and transgenic traits and has since worked in technology development roles in the adjuvants, biologicals and fertilizer industries.
  • Waltz is driven by his passion for connecting hard-working growers with sustainable technology solutions to help feed the world.
  • I am excited to join the organization to build on this foundation and accelerate their adoption," said Waltz, chief technology officer of Ostara.

USDA Awards Ostara $7.6M Grant to Increase Fertilizer Production in the U.S.

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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The USDA awarded Ostara $7.6M as part of a grant program to increase U.S. based, innovative, sustainable, and farmer-focused fertilizer production.

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  • The USDA awarded Ostara $7.6M as part of a grant program to increase U.S. based, innovative, sustainable, and farmer-focused fertilizer production.
  • “Phosphate is a finite resource and conventional phosphate fertilizers can be highly inefficient and harmful to the environment,” says Kerry Cebul, chief executive officer of Ostara.
  • “Our team is honored to receive the USDA grant and will use the funds to increase U.S. based production of the most efficient phosphate fertilizer on the market, Crystal Green.”
    Ostara’s efficient and sustainable phosphate fertilizer, Crystal Green ® (5-28-0 with 10%Mg), aligns perfectly with the goals of the USDA grant program.
  • Expanding production will be very welcomed by the ag community.”
    Funding from the USDA grant program will support Ostara’s construction of a new fertilizer production facility in St. Louis.

Ostara Secures US$70 Million In Funding to Scale North American Production of The Most Efficient, Plant Available, Waterway Friendly, Phosphate Fertilizer

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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As a result, more and more growers and retailers are turning to Crystal Greens innovative, highly efficient, phosphate fertilizers, said Kerry Cebul, chief executive officer of Ostara.

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  • As a result, more and more growers and retailers are turning to Crystal Greens innovative, highly efficient, phosphate fertilizers, said Kerry Cebul, chief executive officer of Ostara.
  • Ostara is excited to rapidly increase our North American manufacturing base, enabling us to serve more U.S. and Canadian farmers.
  • Ostaras soon to be commissioned Crystal Green manufacturing plant is strategically located in St. Louis, in the heart of midwestern agriculture.
  • The facility represents a major step forward in the production of the next generation of highly efficient, plant-available, sustainable phosphate products.

Officials Join to Celebrate at Ostara Ground-Breaking Ceremony in St. Louis

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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As a result, Ostara has broken ground at a new facility in St. Louis that will produce over 200,000 tons and provide product ahead of the 2024 growing season.

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  • As a result, Ostara has broken ground at a new facility in St. Louis that will produce over 200,000 tons and provide product ahead of the 2024 growing season.
  • The ceremony was held on September 7 and was attended by notable state and local officials, as well as representatives from various partners that have helped bring the facility to life.
  • The agriculture industry constantly seeks new and innovative ways to support the goals of farmers and protect our natural resources.
  • To learn more about Ostaras revolutionary technologies and fertilizer portfolio, please visit ostara.com and follow us on Facebook , Twitter and LinkedIn .

Ostara Announces Kerry Cebul as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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Vancouver, B.C., Aug. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ostara, a leader in efficient phosphate fertilizers and nutrient management, today announced that Kerry Cebul has been named as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Vancouver, B.C., Aug. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ostara, a leader in efficient phosphate fertilizers and nutrient management, today announced that Kerry Cebul has been named as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Cebul has 15 years of experience building and investing in organizations to scale sustainable solutions in agriculture and energy markets.
  • He joins Ostara from Grosvenor Food & AgTech where he supported the firms expansion into the U.S.
  • At SLM Partners, Cebul worked with family farms throughout the Midwest to help them expand sustainably, overseeing farmland acquisitions and management.

Ostara Building New Crystal Green® Fertilizer Production Facility

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Monday, June 27, 2022
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As a result, Ostara is building a new facility to produce its platform product, Crystal Green, a highly efficient granular phosphate fertilizer in the heart of the Corn Belt.

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  • As a result, Ostara is building a new facility to produce its platform product, Crystal Green, a highly efficient granular phosphate fertilizer in the heart of the Corn Belt.
  • Ostara is excited to be bringing additional tons of Crystal Green to the market as demand has continually outpaced supply.
  • Ostara announced purchasing the facility from Bruce Oakley, Inc. in 2021 with plans to construct a state- of-the-art granulation facility to produce Crystal Green phosphate fertilizers.
  • The St. Louis facility will produce over 200,000 tons of Crystal Green fertilizers to be shipped throughout North America.

Ostara and Oakley Sign Letter of Intent for Purchase of Oakley’s St. Louis Granulation Facility and Long-term Terminal Services

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
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Pursuant to the LOI, Oakley will also provide long-term, full-service Terminal support for Ostara, including bulk storage, inbound and outbound logistics services via truck, rail and barge, and raw materials supply.

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  • Pursuant to the LOI, Oakley will also provide long-term, full-service Terminal support for Ostara, including bulk storage, inbound and outbound logistics services via truck, rail and barge, and raw materials supply.
  • Completion of the Acquisition and related transactions is subject to final negotiation and execution of definitive agreements, currently anticipated to occur in December, 2020.
  • Oakleys breadth of experience, market-leading reputation and world-class infrastructure makes them an ideal long-term partner for Ostara during this accelerated phase of our companys growth.
  • Said Justin Oakley: Oakley is honored to partner with Ostara andwe look forward to supporting Ostaras innovative line of Crystal Green products.