As Fertilizer Supply & Food Safety Concerns Grow, Lightning Water Advances an Agricultural Solution

WEST ORANGE, N.J. - EntSun -- Plasma-activated water technology is being evaluated as a tool to support crop production, reduce reliance on certain conventional inputs, and improve microbial management.

As growers face rising production costs, fertilizer supply uncertainty, and increasing pressure to produce more with fewer resources, Lightning Water is advancing a nature-inspired agricultural technology designed to support a more resilient future for farming.

The importance of fertilizer availability was highlighted on June 29, 2026, when President Donald J. Trump declared a national emergency concerning threats to U.S. fertilizer supplies. In the proclamation, President Trump stated, "Fertilizers are an essential component of agriculture and food production," citing global supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and procurement challenges affecting American agriculture.

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Lightning Water believes part of the solution may be found in one of nature's oldest processes. The company's technology is based on plasma-activated water, inspired by the natural reactions that occur during lightning storms. By creating a controlled version of this process, Lightning Water is evaluating how plasma-activated water can support healthier growing environments and improve agricultural efficiency.

"Our vision is simple," said John Russo, Co-Founder of Lightning Water. "Nature has spent millions of years perfecting its systems. Rather than working against them, we are looking at how we can learn from those systems and apply that knowledge to some of agriculture's most difficult challenges."

The company is not positioning its technology as a replacement for conventional fertilizers. Instead, Lightning Water is studying how plasma-activated water can complement existing growing programs, reduce dependence on certain traditional inputs, and provide growers with additional tools to improve productivity.

Lightning Water is also evaluating the technology's potential role in food safety and microbial management. Published research on plasma-activated water and related plasma-based water treatment systems has demonstrated activity against several foodborne pathogens, including Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli, Salmonella species, and Campylobacter species. Researchers have also reported potential applications for produce washing, irrigation, equipment sanitation, and post-harvest handling, although additional validation under commercial growing conditions is needed.

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The technology may also benefit greenhouses, hydroponic systems, vertical farms, controlled-environment agriculture, and specialty crop producers seeking sustainable ways to improve crop performance while conserving resources.

Lightning Water is committed to continued research, field testing, and collaboration with growers, universities, and industry partners as it advances commercialization of its technology.

For more information about Lightning Water, its technology, and ongoing research, visit www.LightningWater.com.