{"id":2006,"date":"2018-11-15T04:26:23","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T04:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/taurus.ag\/?p=2006"},"modified":"2018-11-15T04:27:23","modified_gmt":"2018-11-15T04:27:23","slug":"sustainable-crop-nutrition-press-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taurus.ag\/sustainable-crop-nutrition-press-release\/","title":{"rendered":"PRESS RELEASE: Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. Announces Strategic Financial Investment from Taurus Agricultural Marketing Inc."},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Partnership endorses Ostara\u2019s sustainable crop nutrition movement.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>VANCOUVER and CALGARY, CANADA &#8211; November 13, 2018<\/strong> \u2013 Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. (Ostara) announces strategic financial investment from Taurus Agricultural Marketing, Inc. (Taurus) endorsing Ostara as a leader in the sustainable crop nutrition movement.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The investment follows the recent signing of a long-term exclusive <a href=\"http:\/\/crystalgreen.com\/project\/ostara-nutrient-recovery-technologies-partners-with-taurus-agricultural-marketing\/\">distribution agreement<\/a> between Ostara and Taurus in which Taurus\u00a0will market &amp; sell Ostara\u2019s Crystal Green\u00ae phosphate fertilizer in Western Canada, Ontario, and Quebec.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Endorsing Crystal Green, Taurus anticipates strong growth for products that fit into grower\u2019s nutrient stewardship framework, increasing farmer profitability and improving sustainability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Taurus\u2019 investment supports Ostara\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/ostara.com\/project\/partners-with-icl-specialty-fertilizers\/\">partnership strategy<\/a> and global expansion in crop nutrition and nutrient recovery<\/li>\n<li>Signals a decisive step for Ostara as an ag-tech company with fully invested industry partners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Bringing science-based, proven technologies to innovative growers globally. <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Ostara\u2019s fertilizer technology, Crystal Green, is sustainably-sourced phosphorus, recovered using Ostara\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/crystalgreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Crystal-Green-Overview.pdf\">patented nutrient recovery process<\/a>. Studies show its <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jD_Kid4EUAA\">\u00a0Root-Activated&#x2122; release<\/a> increases fertilizer efficiency, resulting in high-yielding economic benefits, while reducing risks of fertilizer leaching and run-off.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is an increasing interest from progressive agricultural producers for technologies that improve the bottom line and at the same time, enhance stewardship efforts. Responding to our growers needs, with our partnership with Ostara, we can revolutionize what nutrient management looks like, so we can pursue increased production and positively impact the environment in one product, Crystal Green,\u201d said Craig Davidson, President of Taurus. \u201cTaurus\u2019 investment in Ostara is a testament to their team\u2019s adept ability for innovation and relentless pursuit of providing sustainable solutions to agriculture.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTaurus is a team of changemakers and together, we will play a key role in shaping the future of crop nutrition, starting with Crystal Green,\u201d said Dan Parmar, President and CEO of Ostara. \u201cWe are thrilled that Taurus is expanding the reach of our nutrient technology. With their expertise and extensive network, and Ostara\u2019s reputation as a leader in sustainable phosphorus recovery, we are well-partnered for growth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Long-term the investment lays the foundation for accelerating Ostara\u2019s market expansion supporting the demand for more premium grower-centric products, like Crystal Green, that offer an economic benefit and sustainable advantage.<\/p>\n<p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-8e08f30e-ceb4-4c7a-9e67-373e25ecdf67\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-8e08f30e-ceb4-4c7a-9e67-373e25ecdf67\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-8e08f30e-ceb4-4c7a-9e67-373e25ecdf67\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]>\n\n\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n\n\n<![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/2479469\/8e08f30e-ceb4-4c7a-9e67-373e25ecdf67\"><img loading=\"lazy\" id=\"hs-cta-img-8e08f30e-ceb4-4c7a-9e67-373e25ecdf67\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/2479469\/8e08f30e-ceb4-4c7a-9e67-373e25ecdf67.png\" alt=\"Crystal Green\" width=\"750\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(2479469, '8e08f30e-ceb4-4c7a-9e67-373e25ecdf67', {}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>About Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. &amp; Crystal Green\u00ae:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Ostara helps growers and cities protect precious water and food resources by providing nutrient management solutions to farms, municipalities and industries. The company\u2019s Pearl\u00ae technology recovers phosphorus and nitrogen from industrial, agricultural, and municipal wastewater streams and transforms them into Crystal Green\u00ae, a premium, sustainable fertilizer. Crystal Green is the first fertilizer to release nutrients in response to plant demand. It\u2019s Root-Activated&#x2122; granule (5-28-0 with 10%Mg), sold globally to the turf and agriculture sectors, is proven to improve crop yields, enhance soil health and significantly reduce phosphorus tie-up, leaching, and runoff, improving food security while protecting local waterways from nutrient pollution. To learn more about how Ostara is closing the loop on phosphorus, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ostara.com\/\">www.ostara.com<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.crystalgreen.com\/\">www.crystalgreen.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Taurus Agricultural Marketing Inc.:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Taurus Agricultural Marketing Inc. has been helping growers do what is best for their business operations since 2001 operating in Western Canada and more recently expanding efforts in the United States and overseas. Taurus has been bringing new technologies and advancements in crop production to advanced growers; earning the trust of the marketplace to be that conduit to ensure these advancements can have a positive economic benefit while increasing efficiencies that offer a new level of sustainability. To learn more about Taurus and their other exciting new technologies like Crystal Green, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/taurus.ag\/\">www.taurus.ag<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Partnership endorses Ostara\u2019s sustainable crop nutrition movement. VANCOUVER and CALGARY, CANADA &#8211; November 13, 2018 \u2013 Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. (Ostara) announces strategic financial investment from Taurus Agricultural Marketing, Inc. (Taurus) endorsing Ostara as a leader in the sustainable crop nutrition movement. 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