Star of the West Milling Company has launched its 2026 Sustainable Tracking of Agronomic Resources (STAR) program, incorporating Ostara’s CG P2X™ fertilizer to help farmers deliver measurable sustainability outcomes while meeting growing demand from food companies for supply chain transparency. The program, which offers farmers up to $50 per acre in incentives, focuses on the Great Lakes Grain Initiative and is supported through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) grant.
According to the company, the STAR program enables Star of the West to provide downstream food companies with credible data on supply chain impacts, helping meet increasing sustainability reporting requirements. The program is designed to create value for farmers who adopt or expand sustainability practices when supplying wheat, dry beans or food grade soybeans. By integrating Ostara's CG P2X fertilizer—a highly efficient phosphate fertilizer that releases nutrients in response to crop demand—the initiative aims to reduce nutrient runoff and improve crop yield efficiency, contributing to both environmental and economic sustainability.
The announcement highlights that Star of the West, a 156-year-old company headquartered in Frankenmuth, Michigan, operates 32 locations across six states, including flour mills, agronomy locations, and elevators. Its organic division, Everbest Organics, operates in Michigan, Minnesota, and North Dakota. Ostara, the producer of CG P2X, is a leading phosphate fertilizer company with products distributed through a network of retailers and distributors in North America and Europe.
For more information about the STAR program and participating incentives, interested parties can view the full announcement at the provided link. To learn more about Ostara and its products, visit Ostara.com and PhosphatePerfected.com.
