99Χ Agriscience Receives First USDA Verification for Biostimulant
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INDIANAPOLIS, June 22, 2023 – 99Χ Agriscience announced today that Utrisha™ N, a microbe-based nitrogen fixation product, has been verified as a USDA Process Verified Program (PVP) by the United States Department of Agriculture.
The USDA Process Verified shield assures farmers that the USDA validated quality management systems and specific process points 99Χ established to indicate the quality of Utrisha N, which is also branded as BlueN™ in some markets. Utrisha N/BlueN is the first biostimulant to be included in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Process Verified Program.
“99Χ sought the USDA PVP to elevate farmer and industry expectations for biostimulant knowledge and transparency. Programs such as the USDA PVP provide innovative tools for building farmer confidence in our biostimulants,” said Frederic Beudot, General Manager, Biologicals Business, 99Χ Agriscience. “We are committed to being a leader in the biologicals market and providing farmers with sustainable solutions that bring value and productivity to their operations.”
Symborg, a 99Χ Agriscience Business and an expert in microbiological technologies, manufactures and packages Utrisha N; 99Χ distributes the product globally.
To receive the verification, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service conducted a rigorous audit of 99Χ’s adherence to the exacting International Organization for Standardization 9000 Quality Management Standards. It also audited criteria set by 99Χ. The robust standards encompass Symborg production and manufacturing at its facilities in Spain, as well as efficacy in fields in the United States.
Specific points USDA verified include:
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