June 2021

Tampa, Florida

Argus Added Value Fertilizers US

Pre-register

June 2021

Biostimulants focus day

This day is designed for anyone involved, or interested, in the expanding biostimulants market in the US, this is your opportunity to get up to speed with the latest developments.

Growers and retailers are keen to understand the benefits of new products, what different categories offer and how and when to apply them. By attending this day, you will hear technical insights, regulatory updates and global case studies to help you assess the opportunities for your business.

Register below to secure your conference pass and your exclusive place onto the biostimulants focus day

08:30
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Biostimulants focus day registration opens

09:20
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09:30
Chairperson's opening remarks Terry Stone - Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Sustainability, Agrinos

09:30
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09:55
Developing collaborative strategies to improve the credibility of the industry Terry Stone - Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Sustainability, Agrinos

Assessing industry driven initiatives and the latest regulatory developments
Collaboration between industry and government agencies at a federal and state level
What are the short, medium and long-term objectives and how can they be achieved?
The inclusion of a biostimulants definition in the 2018 Farm Bill and what this means for the sector?

09:55
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10:20
Understanding how microbial biostimulants work with fertilizers, the range of delivery mechanisms and benefits for growers Jane Fife - Chief Science Officer, 3Bar Biologics

How can we make biological products more farm-friendly, easier to use, more efficient and affordable?
Approaches for combining biologicals and synthetic products
Novel delivery system involving on-site growth of microbes for just-in-time delivery
Case study applying microbial biofertilizer using in-furrow delivery with starter fertilizers

10:20
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11:00
Break

11:00
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11:25
Latest regulatory developments in biostimulants: An EPA perspective - via video link Russell Jones - Senior Scientist, Chair, Biochemical Classification Committee, US Environmental Protection Agency

11:25
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11:50
Biostimulant market development: The evolving role of biostimulants and progress to date Chris Thrasher - North American Sales Director, Advanced Biological Marketing

11:50
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12:15
How soil microbes stimulate plant growth and health Prof. James White - Professor of Plant Pathology, Rutgers University

Microbes as fertilizers and health enhancers of plants
How plants use microbes to obtain soil nutrients in the ‘rhizophagy cycle’
How microbes stimulate plant development, suppress pathogens and enhance oxidative stress tolerance of plants

12:15
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12:40
Putting soil first Michael Warren - CEO, Earth Alive Clean Technologies

Execution of the biological transformation
Conforming to regulatory frameworks
Change in culture and public perception

12:40
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13:40
Lunch

13:40
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14:05
Considering the perceptions of industry and end users on the current biostimulants market and future developments Glen Crowe - Director of Sales, Pathway Biologic

14:05
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14:30
Assessing the different applications and prospects for the range of categories of biostimulants John D. Bailey - National Product Manager, Timac Agro

Approaches to fundamental research – the importance of due diligence and scientific groundwork
The importance of precision extraction and the chemistry of formulation
Bringing consistent value to farmers using multiple modes of action
Challenges facing further adoption of biostimulants in agriculture

14:30
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14:55
The role of biostimulants in enhancing nutrient use efficiency of different crop plants Ryan Bond - Senior Director, Crop Protection & Nutrition Innovation, Nutrien Ag Solutions

14:55
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16:00
Round table discussions

16:00
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16:10
Closing remarks and end of Biostimulants Focus Day Terry Stone - Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Sustainability, Agrinos