Latest News From Biologicals

The NewLeaf Symbiotics team says reluctance to try biologicals is often a result of feeling overwhelmed by the options available, making education key as the space continues to grow.

If weather stresses have you looking for ways to give your crop a stronger start this spring, consider whether a plant growth regulator could be part of the solution, especially in high-yield environments.

Two new studies from Locus Ag and Pivot Bio found the use of biological products consistently increased yields in a variety of crops across a range of growing conditions.

Through the Frontier Fields program, a select group of farmers will document their experiences with a biological product over the course of a year.

The company’s BioAgonomics project will focus on the connection between agronomic practices in crop production and the value provided by biologicals.

Benefits include reducing crop residue build-up on the soil surface, resulting in improved planting, seed placement, and germination.

The company sees this new formulation as a potential replacement for liquid seed treatment. 

To date, tens of thousands of acres have been planted with SIMPAS-Applied Solutions (SaS) through the SIMPAS application system.

The program is structured so farmer users of Pivot Bio Proven 40 can participate in annual carbon insetting partnerships as a result of their change in practice.

This roundup of almost two dozen product combinations gives details on dry formulations meant for use in corn or soybeans that replace or layer with the same company’s traditional seed fluency blends.

In 2024, the company, which started in Australia in crops such as barley and canola, is offering its product for use on soybean acres in six states: MN, SD, ND, WI, NE and IA. 

Dean Banks will join Flagship Pioneering as CEO-Partner and CEO of Indigo Ag; most recently, Banks was the former President and CEO of Tyson Foods.

In a statement, the company said: "We are continuing ongoing discussions with potential partners and investors that would push forward the company’s products, platform, and science."

Today, they announced a $250 million capital funding round. “We are shifting into the next phase of maturity as a company – a trusted partner that is delivering critical sustainability solutions,” says Ron Hovsepian.

The newly formed Mosaic Biosciences will be the focused division of The Mosaic Company to bring more biological technologies to market and will complement its traditional crop nutrient lineup. 

The licensing agreement comes after two years of the companies conducting independent field trials. 

In high-nematode-stress trials, biotrinsic Z15 increased corn yields by 2.8 bu/acre and soybean yields by more than 1.0 bu/acre.

The new Bio-Capsule design has a larger pail, which provides space and capacity for up to six products positioned on a single pail. 

Here’s an overview of some developments that have changed products to be not your father’s fertilizer.

Ed Thomas, TFI vice president of government affairs, explains the goal of the program is to provide a single application for all 50 states’ registrations and demonstrate the manufacturers have gone the extra mile.

In 2020, Anuvia had built out its production at a former Mosaic site in Plant City, Fla., after ramping up its technology and business for five years.

'Biological' products contain beneficial, naturally occurring microorganisms or microbial derivatives as active ingredients, and are used by farmers to enhance the efficiency of other inputs such as fertilizer.

Reclaim is designed to help soils warm up faster, resulting in more uniform seed emergence and better plant stands. 

The company announced its newest herbicide brand–Bexoveld, a third-generation 6-Arylpicolinate herbicide, which provides broadleaf weed control in cereals.

The company is stepping up with education to advance the proper placement of biological products in the field with timing and applications.

By turning biological test results into gigabytes of data, Pattern Ag has developed the largest soil metagenomics database with more than 200 billion DNA reads. 

Corteva introduces three herbicides and one biological to be added to its lineup of crop protection products.

Experts agree there’s potential in the jug if used correctly and under the right expectations. Here are eight tips experts say can maximize your ROI of biologicals this growing season.  

To combat volatile weather, mitigate rising input costs and meet agronomic goals, producers are making choices geared toward soil health. Here are insights and tips from three of those producers.

Problems like tar spot get tons of attention because of the highly visible yield loss they cause in-season. Seedling diseases can pack the same punch. Some experts claim Pythium is the No. 1 disease issue in corn.

Accolade contains Azospirillum brasilense – which the company says is a well-studied, free-living, nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

The products are being introduced for the first time in the Midwest row crop market for 2023.

AmpliFYR is being launched for spring 2023 use in corn, soybeans, wheat, and other row crops. 

“Biologicals are gaining momentum on a daily basis,” says Mike Allan with Certis Biologicals.

“This is an efficiency play. It’s a better way of doing it. It’s the future of Meristem,” says Peter Rousonelos, VP Business Development at Meristem.

With operations and sales in more than 60 countries and 2022 forecasted revenues of more than $400 million, Stoller provides immediate scale and profitability, Corteva said in a company press release.

Indigo boasts biotrinsic x19 has three modes of action to help protect against disease. 

Matt Brincks’ average yields have climbed 30 bushels in corn and 12 bushels in soybeans, while his nitrogen fertilizer use has dipped by half, along with a two-thirds drop in phosphorus and potassium.

With even more extensive testing in Arkansas and Tennessee this past year, the company says they are finding a sweet spot for product performance particularly in the mid-south.

10 things top executives had to say about their vision for Corteva in the near future.

Your guide to unlocking the mystery of microorganisms.

Biologicals are a significant part of the Seven Wonders of the Corn Yield World.