Pivot Bio’s Crop Technology Highlighted at Top Ag Science Conference

In the realm of sustainable agriculture, Pivot Bio stands at the forefront, not only as innovators but as pioneers ushering in a new scientific era. Our dedication to rigorous, independent research powers our progress and sets us apart from traditional approaches.

Recent highlights from the 2023 International Annual Meeting of the American Society of Agronomy, the Crop Science Society of America and the Soil Science Society of America showcased Pivot Bio’s groundbreaking research. Our university partners shared findings across 14 abstracts that verify the performance and dependability of our revolutionary microbial nitrogen.

During the weeklong event, Pivot Bio hosted more than 25 researchers, graduate students and collaborators from various universities and institutions at its Product Success Center in St. Louis. It was an opportunity to engage in in-depth discussions and help bridge the gap between research and real-world farming.

The research emphasized the effectiveness of Pivot Bio’s PROVEN® 40 in boosting nitrogen fixation in plants during critical growing phases, which in turn helps growers achieve better profitability, predictability, safety and sustainability.

And, perhaps most importantly, the conference underscored that Pivot Bio’s initiatives extend beyond mere innovation. Our ultimate goal, and the reason for robust innovation, is to deliver dependable solutions that farmers can rely on for generations.

Among the key findings was research from Pivot Bio, Purdue University and the University of Wisconsin highlighting the effectiveness of PROVEN 40 in nitrogen fixation. This research was crucial because it illustrated how two generations of synthetic biology improvements in diazotrophic nitrogen fixation inoculants could reduce dependency on synthetic nitrogen fertilizers in corn. The comprehensive collection of in-vitro and in-planta studies affirmed that the efficacy of PROVEN 40 lies in biological nitrogen fixation.

Another key study featured analyses of plant samples from hundreds of growers that showed plants in PROVEN 40 fields during V8 and V14 stages had higher biomass and leaf chlorophyll content than those in untreated control strips, indicating an early-season advantage in plant nitrogen status. The predictive model estimated an approximate 20% increase in early-season plant nitrogen across all sites, suggesting that PROVEN 40 enhances nitrogen uptake during critical growth phases of corn even when replacing up to 40 pounds of synthetic nitrogen per acre.

An integral study in 2021 with 58 corn growers highlighted PROVEN 40’s potential. Growers applied PROVEN 40 alongside nitrogen fertilizer reductions ranging from 35-40 pounds per acre. Some of their fields remained untreated, adhering to the standard fertilizer level for each field. Analysis revealed no significant yield difference between the two scenarios but did note a statistically significant reduction in yield variability. The findings illustrate that by replacing 35-40 pounds of synthetic nitrogen with PROVEN 40, growers could maintain yields while reducing field variations.

Pivot Bio’s collaborations with Iowa State University and Kansas State University explored environmental impacts, including PROVEN 40’s impact on nitrate leaching and nitrous oxide emissions. Studies from Iowa State showed that PROVEN 40 could decrease leaching. Similarly, Kansas State’s research demonstrated that using PROVEN 40 reduced cumulative nitrous oxide emissions at both nitrogen rates compared to the same nitrogen rate without PROVEN 40, reaffirming our commitment to sustainability.

The findings emphasize Pivot Bio’s continued commitment to science-driven solutions that address the challenges of modern agriculture while reducing the environmental footprint of nitrogen applications. Along with research and farm partners, Pivot Bio continues to lead the way in sustainable agriculture.