Star of the West Milling Company has launched its 2026 Sustainable Tracking of Agronomic Resources (STAR) program, a farmer-focused initiative that offers up to $50 per acre in incentives for adopting or expanding sustainability practices. The program incorporates Ostara’s CG P2X™ fertilizer to help farmers achieve measurable sustainability outcomes while addressing growing demand from food companies for supply chain transparency.
Announced on July 8, 2026, the STAR program centers on the Great Lakes Grain Initiative and is supported by a grant from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) program. The initiative enables Star of the West to provide downstream food companies with credible data on supply chain impacts, assisting them in meeting increasingly stringent sustainability reporting requirements.
Farmers supplying wheat, dry beans, or food grade soybeans can participate in the program, which is designed to create economic value through adoption of sustainable agronomic practices. By using Ostara’s CG P2X™ fertilizer, a highly efficient phosphate fertilizer that releases nutrients in response to crop demand, farmers can improve nutrient use efficiency and reduce environmental impact. For more details on the announcement, including downloadable images and bios, visit the full announcement.
The STAR program reflects a broader trend in agriculture where food companies increasingly demand transparency and sustainability from their supply chains. By providing verifiable data on practices such as fertilizer use and carbon sequestration, Star of the West helps its farmer partners differentiate their products in the marketplace and potentially secure premium prices.
Star of the West Milling Co., a 156-year-old company headquartered in Frankenmuth, Michigan, operates 32 locations across six states, including flour mills, agronomy centers, elevators, and processing facilities for dry beans and food grade soybeans. 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 a network of retailers and distributors in North America and Europe. Learn more about Ostara at Ostara.com and explore CG P2X at PhosphatePerfected.com.
The STAR program not only supports farmers in adopting sustainable practices but also positions Star of the West to meet the evolving needs of food companies seeking to reduce their environmental footprint. With incentives tied to measurable outcomes, the program aims to accelerate the adoption of practices that benefit both the environment and farm profitability.
