Halsey, Oregon, USA
September 1, 2010

Smith Seed Services, announced today that the Organics Material Review Institute (OMRI) has successfully completed reviewed and approved the company’s Nitro-Coat™ Organic Coating product and process. OMRI will now be listing Nitro-Coat™ Organic Coating on their website, www.omri.org. This listing means that Nitro-Coat™ Organic coated seed can be used in certified organic operations.

““We were more than pleased with the news of our certification approval for Nitro-Coat™ Organic from OMRI” says Brain Jaasko, who heads up the company’s coating operations. “Over the past few years it became clear that there was a need for such a product in the marketplace, and being able to offer the organic community the same benefits as Nitro-Coat™ was important to us. We have done all the product integrity testing, (coating durability, rhizobium counts etc.) and Nitro-Coat™ Organic has proved to be a product we can offer with confidence.” The OMRI listing clears the way for organic farmers to enjoy the benefits of Nitro-Coated seed. Nitro-Coat™ Organic Coating is used to coat alfalfas and legumes.

For more information on Nitro-Coat, visit www.nitrocoat.com 

Smith Seed Services is a wholesale provider of forage, turfgrass, and cover crop seeds. Seed Services also provides seed related services such as coating and seed packaging. The company operates from Halsey, Oregon and distributes its seed and services worldwide. Visit www.smithseed.com for more information.
 

Website: http://www.smithseed.com

Published: October 6, 2010