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MustGrow Reports Significant U.S. Potato Yield and Economic Performance in Large Scale Field Trials Utilizing TerraSante(TM)
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Executive Summary
- MustGrow Biologics reports that its organic TerraSante™ biofertility product delivered up to a 39.2% increase in potato yield (≈6.20 t/acre) on large commercial fields in Washington State and Idaho.
- The performance translates to an estimated US$5,000 additional value per acre for growers at a cost of US$180 per acre for the product.
- Soil health benefits were also observed when TerraSante™ was integrated into existing grower programs.
Key Details
- Trial Locations: Commercial potato fields in Washington State and Idaho, USA.
- Application Rate Tested: 11 lb/acre (reported farmer estimate), plus additional data points at 15, 20, 50 lb/acre shown in the table.
- Yield Results (per acre):
| Application (lb/ac) | Total Yield (lbs) | Total Yield (t) | Increase vs. Untreated (lbs) | Increase vs. Untreated (t) | % Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 lb/ac | 44,468 | 20.16 | 9,632 | 4.37 | 27.6% |
| 20 lb/ac | 43,838 | 19.88 | 9,002 | 4.08 | 25.8% |
| 50 lb/ac | 48,497 | 22.00 | 13,661 | 6.20 | 39.2% |
- Economic Impact:
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Estimated US$5,000 increase in value per acre for growers using TerraSante™ at a cost of US$180/acre.
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Soil Health Benefits: Observed improvements in soil microbiome health and overall ecological conditions when used within existing grower production programs (qualitative description).
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Regulatory Status: TerraSante™ is registered and approved for sale in CA, FL, AZ, ID, OR, WA under Organic OMRI Listed® certification and California’s OIM Program.
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Market Context: USDA reported 927,000 potato acres harvested in the U.S. in 2024, generating US$4.6 billion in value (provides backdrop for potential market impact).
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