Mustgrow Biologics Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

MustGrow Biologics Corp. (TSXV: MGRO) (OTCQB: MGROF) has announced the grant of 1,575,398 deferred share units (DSUs) and restricted share units (RSUs) to certain directors, officers, and consultants, effective September 3, 2024. This grant is made under the company's Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. The DSUs will vest when the holder ceases to be a director, officer, or employee of MustGrow or its affiliates. Upon settlement, each DSU will entitle the holder to receive one common share in the company's capital or an equivalent cash payment, at MustGrow's discretion.

MustGrow Biologics Corp. (TSXV: MGRO) (OTCQB: MGROF) has received Arizona Department of Agriculture approval to sell TerraSante™, an organic biofertility product, in Arizona. This registration complements existing certifications in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington State. TerraSante™, derived from mustard plants, aims to enhance soil health, nutrient efficiency, and crop yields.

Arizona, with over 25 million acres of farmland, produced US$3.0 billion in agricultural crops in 2022, led by vegetables, melons, and potatoes at US$1.43 billion. The state ranks 2nd in the U.S. for various produce, including lettuce and broccoli. MustGrow's expansion into Arizona is strategic, considering many California agriculture companies use Arizona for winter farming.

MustGrow Biologics Corp. (TSXV: MGRO) (OTCQB: MGROF) has received approval from the Idaho State Department of Agriculture to sell TerraSante™, an organic biofertility product, in Idaho. This registration includes organic certification under MustGrow's existing Organic OMRI Listed® certifications in Oregon and Washington State.

TerraSante™ is a mustard plant-based technology focused on improving soil and soil microbiome health, nutrient and water use efficiencies, and plant yields. It contains nutritious plant proteins and carbohydrates that feed the soil and soil microbes, potentially enhancing beneficial microbial activity and promoting long-term sustainable soil health.

Idaho is a significant agricultural state, ranking #1 in the U.S. for potatoes, barley, alfalfa hay, peppermint oil, and food trout production. The state's total agricultural crop production in 2021 was valued at US$3.3 billion, with potatoes being the top crop at US$1.3 billion in 2023.

MustGrow Biologics Corp. (TSXV: MGRO) (OTCQB: MGROF) is set to promote its organic biofertility product TerraSante at the Cal Poly Strawberry Field Day on August 8, 2024. This event attracts hundreds of strawberry growers, researchers, and industry representatives from California, where strawberries represent a US$2.68 billion annual production business.

To accelerate sales efforts, MustGrow has engaged Michael Atkins, a 17-year Nutrien sales veteran and agronomist with extensive experience in Coastal California. The company recently received California Department of Food Agriculture registration approval and organic certification for TerraSante, complementing its existing certifications in Oregon and Washington State.

TerraSante focuses on soil microbiome health, nutrient and water use efficiencies, and plant yields. As an organic biofertilizer, it contains plant proteins and carbohydrates that feed soil microbes, potentially improving nutrient availability and crop performance.

MustGrow Biologics has joined the Global Alliance Against TR4, collaborating with major banana industry players such as Bayer, Chiquita, Del Monte, Dole, and Fyffes to combat Fusarium wilt TR4, a fungal disease threatening the $25 billion global banana industry.

MustGrow's mustard-derived biofungicide has shown 100% efficacy in laboratory settings and positive results in field trials, with no damage to banana plants. Under a commercial partnership, Bayer may continue developing MustGrow's technology, which aims to provide sustainable, organic crop protection solutions globally.

This alliance underscores the urgent need for innovative and sustainable solutions to ensure agricultural production's future and food security.

MustGrow Biologics Corp. (TSXV: MGRO, OTCQB: MGROF, FSE: 0C0) announced the outcomes of its 2024 annual shareholder meeting held on June 27, 2024. Shareholders voted to elect all director nominees listed in the management information circular dated May 28, 2024. The directors elected were Corey Giasson, Colin Bletsky, Brad Munro, Thomas Flow, Matt Kowalski, David Borecky, and Laura Westby, each receiving over 99.76% of the votes in favor.

Additionally, shareholders reappointed Ernst & Young LLP as the auditors and authorized the directors to determine their remuneration. The shareholders also reapproved the company's omnibus equity incentive plan, which is still subject to final TSX Venture Exchange approval. Detailed voting results will be available on SEDAR+.

MustGrow has received California registration and organic approval for its TerraSanteTM biofertility product. The approval allows sales of the organic product in California and signifies an important step in the company's commercialization strategy. TerraSanteTM focuses on soil microbiome health, nutrient efficiency, and plant yields, positioning it well in the organic agriculture market. MustGrow expects to expand its state-level registrations in the U.S., following successful registrations in California, Oregon, and Washington State. The product complements the company's existing biocontrol programs and targets key crops in California's agriculture market.

MustGrow Biologics Corp. has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with G.S. Long Co., Inc. for its TerraSanteTM biofertility product in Oregon and Washington State. TerraSanteTM is organic certified through the USDA National Organic Program, focusing on soil microbiome health, nutrient/water efficiencies, and plant yields. The agreement marks a significant milestone in MustGrow's commercialization strategy. G.S. Long Company is a well-established agricultural retailer with crop consultant capabilities, extending MustGrow's reach in the market. Sales in both states will be authorized under existing product registrations, with plans for further state-level registrations. Oregon and Washington present a strong market opportunity for organic produce, aligning with MustGrow's goals of sustainable agriculture practices.