Ag Biologicals

Rovensa Next to Distribute Novonesis’ Biosolutions for Plant Health in the United States

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Novonesis and Rovensa Next today announced a distribution agreement under which Rovensa Next will commercialize select Novonesis agricultural biosolutions in the United States, beginning with the 2027 growing season.

WinField Launches AI Tool Oz

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The AI-powered tool helps make near-instant agronomic recommendations, and new updates to its BioVerified designation, a vetted list of biological products that meet a set of criteria developed by WinField United research and agronomy teams.

Welcome to Ag Biologicals Insights!

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the very first edition of Ag Biologicals Insights, a bi-monthly newsletter from the No-Till Farmer editorial team! This is your one-stop shop for timely, relevant resources and information to learn about the research, product development and practical use of ag biological products. To kick things off, I want to share something that caught my attention during a recent interview with biologicals expert Pam Marrone. “By 2040, the biologicals market will be as big as the chemicals market. But that said…about 50% of farmers still don’t know anything about biologicals,” Marrone said. There’s so much to learn about these emerging products. That sums up the motivation behind our launch of this newsletter.

Do Biologicals Actually Work in Row Crop Farming?

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 16:50:01 -0500

No-tiller Matt Griggs put several biological products to the test on his Jonesboro, Ark., farm. Did the products help boost his bottom line and improve his soil health? Griggs dives deep into data from his on-farm trials during this presentation with Tyson Raper from the Univ. of Tennessee Extension.

Survey Finds Biologicals Powering Efficient, Sustainable No-Till Systems

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

With a relatively affordable price point and improving performance, biological products are becoming a frequent part of a grower’s nutrient and crop protection portfolio. The global biologicals market is projected to reach $43.53 billion by 2035, with a compound annual growth rate of 10%, according to dimension market research. With this trend showing no signs of slowing down, No-Till Farmer has created an annual survey to find out how no-tillers and strip-tillers are using biofertilizers, biopesticides and biofertilizers in their operations. We’re sharing the results with you as we debut our first annual Ag Biologicals Benchmark Survey.

From Fungi to Sugars … Knowing the 8 Different Types of Biologicals

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Agricultural biologicals comprise a growing sector of the ag industry — one that is expected to triple to a $33.7 billion market by 2035. Connor Sible, a research associate at the Univ. of Illinois, has spent the past 8 years studying biologicals and shares 8 categories of biological products to help inform decisions for your no-till program.

‘1 Billion Microbes Per Milliliter’: TerraMax Tour Shows How Biologicals Are Made

mlessiter@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Our editorial team got an up-close look at how biological products are produced during this exclusive tour of the TerraMax facility in Eagan, Minn. From research and development to quality control and manufacturing, Brian Kibble Kisely takes us behind the curtain for a fascinating look at the process.

Biologicals Front & Center at Major Farm Shows

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

There were dozens of firms promoting ag biological products at Commodity Classic, a major increase from what attendees have seen in the past. No-Till Farmer had boots on the ground at the event to gather intel on new products and companies. Senior editor John Dobberstein shares highlights from his conversations with key players in Denver, Colo.