Sustainability
Natural Solutions That Help the Planet, Too
At Ralco, sustainability isn’t a buzzword, it’s built into everything we do. Our technologies are derived from nature, and they often carry environmental benefits right alongside performance gains.
Everyday Impact
Across animal and crop production, Ralco’s natural technologies help producers:
Cut Methane Emissions in Cows
A study published in the Journal of Dairy Science (March 2020) found that feeding Stand Strong™ for Ruminants reduced methane emissions in dairy cows by 15%. This natural feed additive shifted rumen fermentation by:
- Increasing ruminal propionate by 7.5%
- Boosting microbial crude protein by 58%
- Reducing greenhouse gas output
These results show how essential oil-based feed additives can naturally support rumen health while helping reduce the environmental impact of livestock production.
Minimize Nitrogen & Waste in Swine Manure
EnMAX® swine diets deliver performance and environmental benefits by optimizing nutrient density and digestibility using Net Energy. Studies show that these diets with 1–4% less crude protein than conventional diets, help reduce:
- Nitrogen excretion in manure
- Ammonia emissions in the barn
- Manure volume and odor
That means healthier pigs, cleaner barns and a lower environmental footprint.
Reduce Fertilizer Use in Crops
Microbial Catalyst® technology activates native soil microbes, making nutrients more available to plants and reducing the need for synthetic fertilizer.
In replicated studies:
- $14/acre savings were achieved when Microbial Catalyst replaced standard starter fertilizer, delivering equal yield at half the cost.
- Nitrogen fertilizer rates were reduced by 45 lbs./acre, while still increasing yield by 7.5 bushels/acre.
By helping plants access more of what’s already in the soil, Microbial Catalyst products support higher yields with fewer inputs and greater return on investment.
