BioSolutions Conference & Expo

🌱The industry came together last week for an incredible few days of learning and networking! Thank you to our sponsors, @CertisBio and @ValentBioSci, for their support in advancing sustainable ag. 💬 What insights or solutions are you excited to implement? #BioSolutions202

Our workshop experts shared mistakes to avoid while setting up farm trials, strategies for setting up experiments, controlling variables, and collecting meaningful data. #BioSolutions2025 #biologicals #agriculture

Yesterday, we closed out with engaging Post-Conference Workshops, giving attendees actionable strategies to implement regenerative practices in their fields. #BioSolutions2025 #regenerativeag

🥬 Taylor Farms takes the stage for their keynote panel! They discuss regenerative certifications and their path to sustainable farming. #BioSolutions2025 #biologicals #regenerativeag

Attendees shared challenges they face during the "Solve My Problem" session. Growers and experts collaborated to find practical solutions they could take back to their operations. 💡 Innovation happens when great minds come together! #BioSolutions2025 #agriculture

Drew Jeffers, Horticulture Agent with Clemson University Cooperative Extension, shares his survey results and insights on how to leverage consumer knowledge of IPM to enhance marketing strategies and improve pest management decisions. #BioSolutions2025 #biologicals #IPM

Don Cameron, VP and General Manager of Terranova Ranch, discusses grants, investments, and financing sustainability. Cameron says though most money comes from state and federal grants, there are other sources growers should investigate. #BioSolutions2025 #susutainability

"Biostimulants are revolutionizing agriculture by enhancing crop yields while also improving soils." -Bikram Kumar Das, Ph.D. with Ward Laboratories, Inc. Great insight from Bikram during his session- Climate-Smart Solutions for Higher Yields. #BioSolutions2025 #biostimulants

Dr. Christian Nansen, with the University of California Davis, takes the stage to highlight the potential of plasma-activated water (PAW) to treat seeds and seedlings to increase germination, uniformity, and vigor. #BioSolutions2025 #biologicals

"Our system is a fusion of biology and chemistry for regenerative agriculture." -Mir-M Seyedbagheri, Director of Research and Development with Bio-Gro, Inc. #BioSolutions2025 #biologicals #cropprotection #soilhealth

"We have a soil health crisis in this country... Roots fix soil. At least 50% of soil organic matter comes from root exudates. You can't just dump on compost." -Chuck Schembre, Understanding AG and The Soil Health Academy #BioSolutions2025 #biologicals #soilhealth

We have a high-powered panel this morning for the greenhouse track! Michelle Opela shares a few training tips. One, show life-sized images of pests to scout for since large images can be misleading. #BioSolutions2025

🥂 Attendees capped off Day 1 with an evening of networking and great conversations at the Networking Reception. Thank you to Valent BioSciences for sponsoring and supporting meaningful discussions! Now we're ready for Day 2 of #BioSolutions2025!

"Advancing biofertilizers with a particular microbe, Xanthobacter Autotrophicus, will reduce reliance on synthetic nitrogen by as much as 25%." –Dr. Frederic Kendirgi, VP of R&D, Kula Bio #BioSolutions2025 #biologicals #biofertilizers

Dr. Christian Nansen, Professor at University of California Davis, on the topic of cold plasma– "It’s actually an old technology, but Plasma Activated Water Systems (PAWS) have only recently become commercially available". #BioSolutions2025 #biologicals

"You can't wait until infection. You have to spray before infection is even suspected. You have to get ahead of the infection." -Greg Rogers with Certis Biologicals Greg highlights the best practices for maximizing Systemic Acquired Resistance (SAR). #BioSolutions2025

🪲 "All I know is how to kill bugs," jokes Kelly Vance, US Sales Manager with BioBee USA. Kelly dives into the latest distribution systems of macro biologicals such as blowers, sachets, and drones. #BioSolutions2025 #biologicals #drones

💡 Engaging conversations are taking place at the roundtable discussion groups! Firsthand experiences and strategies are being exchanged to tackle issues they face in their operations. #BioSolutions2025 #biologicals #agriculture

"We never use the same pesticide more than two consecutive years to avoid resistance." -Tom Shibley, Townshend Farms Tom Shibley and David Youngquist discuss strategies to combat cooper resistance and improve disease control. #BioSolutions2025 #biologicals #cropresistance

Dr. Brian Thompson, CEO of Elemental Enzymes, sheds light on how peptides can enhance your IPM program and, when applied correctly, can rival or surpass chemical fungicides in managing bacterial and fungal diseases. #BioSolutions2025 #biologicals #peptides #agriculture