Wilbur-Ellis Introduces BenVireo^® TerraLux™ Organic Nitrogen Fertilizer

OMRI-approved, organic ammonium nitrate fertilizer will revolutionize how organic nitrogen is applied

DENVER, Colorado (Feb. 20, 2025) — Wilbur-Ellis, a leading provider of innovative solutions for agriculture, today announced the launch of BenVireo^® TerraLux™ 10-0-0 — a groundbreaking liquid organic nitrogen (N) fertilizer. BenVireo TerraLux brings an ammonium nitrate, 100% plant-available fertilizer to organic growers for the first time. Sustainably derived and U.S.-produced, BenVireo TerraLux gives organic growers a source of N that’s pathogen- and weed-free and its liquid formulation offers flexible application options.

“For years, organic growers have said that they need better N solutions for their operations,” said Dave Parsonson, Senior Director of Sustainable Solutions at Wilbur-Ellis. “We are excited to offer BenVireo TerraLuxto growers as a high-quality, 100% plant-available N source. This new tool will help growers meet the growing demands and pressures of organic farming.”

Gina Colfer, Sustainable Solutions Agronomy Manager at Wilbur-Ellis, said, “One of the hardest things to manage when growing organic crops is getting N to the crop when it needs it. Organic N availability is largely dependent on mineralization. If soil is too hot or cold or too wet or dry, N can be tied up. With BenVireo TerraLux, growers can take the guesswork out of N availability, applying BenVireo TerraLux right when the crop needs it. This gives growers the ability to apply throughout the season and hopefully decrease overall soil N applications. That’s true sustainability.”

Sustainable, high-quality fertilizer

BenVireo TerraLux is developed by capturing ammonia from digestate, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Using a patented process, this waste stream is transformed into clean water and concentrated ammonia, which is then biologically stabilized into ammonium nitrate to create BenVireo TerraLux.

Prior to BenVireo TerraLux, this technology was used to turn waste into clean water in areas of the world without sanitation. Now, Wilbur-Ellis is bringing the benefit of this technology to agriculture, where liquid animal waste streams are turned into clean water and pathogen-free organic fertilizers. This process results in a sustainable, scalable and efficient method for producing organic fertilizer.

Product Overview

BenVireo TerraLux offers organic growers an easy-to-use N source for their crops. Here’s what growers can expect:

• Analysis: 10-0-0 (5% ammoniacal N, 5% nitrate N)
• pH: Neutral
• Formulation: Amber, clear, liquid
• Packaging: 270-gallon totes, bulk
• Benefits: 100% plant-available N, pathogen- and weed-free, versatile application methods, easy to handle
• Availability: 2025 growing season
• Organic Certification: OMRI
• LGMA compliant
• Very low odor

BenVireo TerraLux 7-0-0 has been submitted to the California Department of Food and Agriculture for certification.

For more information on the product and its innovative manufacturing process, contact your local Wilbur-Ellis representative or visit your nearest Wilbur-Ellis location.