Itronics filling backlog

Reno-Itronics Inc. reports that since November 2010 its wholly owned subsidiary, Itronics Metallurgical Inc., has been shipping Gold’n Gro liquid fertilizer between area snowstorms that have made transportation difficult. Fertilizer orders received in the fourth quarter of 2010, including one right after Jan. 1, 2011, were up 5 percent compared to the 2009 fourth quarter. Fall season orders were later than in 2009 due to the late harvest in California and early onset of fall rain and snow. Because of this the company ended the year with a backlog of orders, which are being delivered in January. “The main fertilizer being shipped is Gold’n Gro 9-0-1 + 7 percent Zn,” said Dr. John Whitney, Itronics president. “The Gold’n Gro chelated micronutrient fertilizers, which include Gold’n Gro 9-0-1 +7 percent Zn, have an unusually low freeze point, from about 5 degrees Fahrenheit down to less than -20 degrees Fahrenheit.” Itronics says its advanced technology makes it possible to ship the liquid micronutrient fertilizers in the winter without incurring freeze damage, and is an important benefit for its northern Nevada manufacturing location. “The company’s outlook for Gold’n Gro fertilizer sales in 2011 is positive,” Dr. Whitney said. “Water conditions in California are very good, and farmers are enjoying higher crop prices. This is setting the stage for strong sales increases in the 2011 spring season.”