Fitzsimmons Land Co: Matching Fertilizer Yields for $81 Less Per Acre

Location: Canyon Creek, Montana | Partner: Casey Fitzsimmons | Year: 2025

Overview: A side-by-side comparison on 142 total acres of alfalfa. One 56-acre field received EnSoil Algae™ with zero fertilizer, while the adjacent 86-acre field received a standard granular fertilizer application. Both fields were mixed with herbicide for a single pass.

The Results:

• Visual Markers: The Algae-treated alfalfa was taller, leafier, and healthier than the fertilized crop.

• Disease Resistance: No black stem was found in the EnSoil field.

• Efficiency: The EnSoil field produced 96% of the yield of the fertilized field for only 10% of the cost.

• Drought Performance: A second application was skipped due to dry conditions, yet the single May application held up through the second cut.

Key Takeaway: EnSoil Algae™ saved $81 per acre in input costs while maintaining nearly identical production levels to conventional fertilizer. The crop was physically healthier with better disease resistance, even under drought stress.