Bion Environmental announces results from growth trials of fertilizer

Bion Environmental (BNET) announced results from several growth trials using its fertilizer products. Bion’s nitrogen fertilizer-Liquid AB-is produced in a patented process from the ammonia and CO2 that are released when biogas is generated from organic waste. Liquid AB is ammonium carbonate/ bicarbonate, a nitrogen source with a long history of use in traditional farming. It is OMRI Listed. Bion’s Liquid AB is one of an emerging class of soluble nitrogen fertilizers that are immediately available to plants and will help organic growers increase yields and profitability. A wide range of stakeholders in the organic sector have received Bion’s Liquid AB for a variety of growth trials and testing. Initial trials are in three categories: The College of Agriculture, Life and Physical Sciences at Southern Illinois University conducted an indoor trial to determine efficacy of ammonium bicarbonate as a nitrogen fertilizer for the cannabis industry. Trial results were published in the July 2025 issue of the International Journal of Plant Biology. In summary, the cannabis plants that were treated with ammonium bicarbonate as a nitrogen source were the tallest overall in the study, with enhanced vegetative growth, increased chlorophyll content, and greater plant height. The College of Agriculture, Life and Physical Sciences at Southern Illinois University conducted an outdoor trial using ammonium bicarbonate to supply nitrogen for tomato plants. The findings showed the plants fertilized with ammonium bicarbonate had the same level of vigor and production as those treated with conventional fertilizers, as well as two nitrogen fertilizer products certified for use in U.S. organic production. The research division of BetterFedFoods completed Phase 1 of a Milo growth trial this month. Bion’s OMRI Listed Liquid AB was combined with BFF’s A+, an OMRI Listed algae bio-stimulant product, and compared to a control plot. The combination resulted in outstanding growth performance. The trial is being advanced to a more expansive Phase 2 to further evaluate BFF’s A+ teamed with Bion’s Liquid AB. Bion has also distributed Liquid AB samples to stakeholders in the organic agriculture and consumer products, and energy sectors for testing and evaluation. These include a global chemical processor focused on innovation and sustainability, a large indoor grower of organic herbs and leafy greens, an international energy company, a global leader in organic fertilizer production and distribution, and a major supplier in the U.S. lawn and garden market.