Company says expanded public-private partnerships, technology innovation and farmer choice will accelerate the next generation of American agriculture
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pivot Bio, one of the world's leading agricultural technology companies, applauds two landmark actions by the administration that signal a strong commitment to the American farmer and the future of agricultural innovation and competitiveness in the United States.
The recent release of the USDA's final rule on Regenerative Agricultural Biofuel Feedstocks, together with the President's Executive Order Advancing the Future of Agriculture, represents a significant step forward for science-based policy that rewards farmers who adopt innovative practices, reduces dependence on imported agricultural inputs and strengthens America's position as the global leader in productive, sustainable agriculture.
The USDA's final rule establishes a rigorous, science-based framework for quantifying and crediting farmers for the agricultural practices they use on their farms. Its adoption gives growers the flexibility to integrate modern nitrogen management tools in ways that fit their specific operations. The rule's recognition of biological nitrogen as a creditable practice is a meaningful step forward. Nitrogen management is the single largest driver of greenhouse gas emissions in crop production, and biological alternatives can help reduce nitrous oxide emissions and upstream manufacturing costs associated with conventional fertilizers.
"America's farmers have always been the world's greatest innovators," said Chris Abbott, Chief Executive Officer of Pivot Bio. "When they have access to new technologies and better science, combined with the freedom to choose the practices and tools that work best for their operations, they consistently produce more while using resources more efficiently. We welcome the administration's efforts to accelerate innovation, strengthen public-private collaboration and help ensure American agriculture remains the most productive and resilient in the world.
"The USDA's final rule represents the kind of science-based policymaking that farmers and agricultural innovators need," Abbott said. "By recognizing biological fertilizers and other advanced nitrogen management tools as creditable low-carbon practices, the USDA has sent a clear message that innovation that genuinely reduces emissions and improves farm economics will be valued and rewarded. That is exactly the right policy direction."
The Executive Order highlights many of the same priorities that farmers across America are already embracing: improving soil health, increasing productivity, expanding precision agriculture, strengthening food security and accelerating public-private partnerships that bring innovation to the field.
The Executive Order calls for expanding regenerative agriculture pilot programs, accelerating precision agriculture, advancing scientific research and creating new public-private partnerships that increase access to innovative farming practices.
For more than 15 years, Pivot Bio has been developing breakthrough fertilizer technologies that help farmers grow more while reducing dependence on imported nitrogen fertilizer. Today, the company's products have been used on nearly 20 million acres across North America and continue to help farmers improve productivity, profitability and performance.
"As policymakers look to strengthen America's food system, biological innovation and precision agriculture will play an increasingly important role," Abbott added. "The future of agriculture will require every available tool, from advanced genetics and digital technologies to biological crop nutrition, to help farmers meet growing global demand while building more resilient farming and food systems.”
Pivot Bio also supports the administration's emphasis on expanding scientific research and accelerating collaboration among government, academia and the private sector to advance the next generation of agricultural technologies.
"Farmers deserve science-based solutions that improve their operations, reduce risk and create long-term resilience," Abbott said. "We look forward to continuing to work with growers, researchers, industry partners and policymakers to accelerate innovation that benefits farmers, rural communities and America's food security."
About Pivot Bio
Pivot Bio, one of the world’s leading agtech companies, delivers patented crop nutrition technologies that harness the power of nature to help farmers reliably and productively grow the food the world needs in the face of increasing volatility. Currently available in North America and soon in Brazil, the company’s products represent a breakthrough innovation and one of the agriculture industry’s most promising solutions. Pivot Bio has been recognized three times by TIME magazine on its annual list of Best Inventions, by Fast Company on its World Changing Ideas and World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies lists, by CNBC on its Disruptor 50 list, by Fortune on its Impact 20 list, and by MIT Technology Review as one of 15 climate tech companies to watch. For more information, visit PivotBio.com.
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