soil microbiome
A synthesis of field research published July 8 concludes that overapplication of synthetic nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer reduces the diversity and function of beneficial soil microorganisms, but argues that precision reduction — not abandonment — is both the practical and economically attractive response.
ADM and REDSTAR partner to expand distribution of NeoVita 43 biostimulant under the REDVITA 43 brand
The agreement expands access to ADM’s sugar-based biostimulant in the Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions, with no changes to the product’s formulation.
Researchers have identified a microbial mechanism that increases root lignin by over 30%, providing a potential biological solution for farming in saline soils.
A cheaper soil phosphorus measurement tracks DNA-bound nutrients tied to microbial life, offering a sharper read on fertility and fertilizer efficiency.
A new review charts the technology path from today’s microbial nitrogen products to a future where crops fix atmospheric nitrogen without synthetic fertilizers.
Naturally released benzoxazinoids act as nitrification inhibitors, suggesting a breeding path toward more efficient nitrogen use in wheat.
The U.S. company says its microbial technology can cut fertilizer use, improve drought resilience, and open new environmental revenue streams for growers as carbon markets mature.
A new Frontiers editorial argues soil health science now supports moving regenerative agriculture from demonstration pilots to system-wide deployment — with implications for synthetic fertilizer demand as adoption scales.
A Spanish field study finds that long-term organic management enriches drought-tolerant Bacillus bacteria in avocado root zones, conferring water-stress resilience that conventional farming fails to replicate.
Research suggests crop-specific biofertilizer formulations may deliver more consistent results than products tailored to local soil conditions.
Researchers in Brazil report that small quantities of Amazonian dark earth promoted faster growth of native tree seedlings and altered soil microbial communities, providing insights for forest restoration.
Partnership with Growers Edge aims to reduce financial risk for farmers adopting soil health service across key U.S. specialty crops in 2026.
Scientists call for global standards to develop sound-based monitoring of soil life.
A high-resolution atlas reveals widespread, uncharacterized microbes shaping nitrogen use, water quality and climate impacts.
Collaboration adds DNA-powered soil insights to traditional chemistry analysis.
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