Startup Aims To Help US Farmers With Green H2 & Wind Power

The article discusses a US startup, TalusAg, that is developing modular, solar- and wind-powered green hydrogen systems to produce ammonia fertilizer locally for farmers. Green hydrogen, produced via electrolysis of water, can replace conventional hydrogen derived mainly from natural gas in ammonia fertilizer production, offering a cleaner alternative. However, high electrolysis costs have historically hindered competitiveness. Recent geopolitical tensions, including disruptions in Middle Eastern natural gas supplies and rising fertilizer prices in the US, have increased interest in domestic green ammonia production. TalusAg launched a commercial pilot in Boone, Iowa, and recently announced plans to build two full-scale “Talus 10” ammonia production facilities in Minnesota, in partnership with Central Farm Service and CleanCounts. These facilities, powered by electricity from Blue Earth Light & Water, aim to supply ammonia for over 100,000 acres, covering a significant portion of Central Farm Service’s annual fertilizer needs. The project expects support from the Minnesota Renewable Development Account, highlighting the potential for local green