By Eric Anderson
Agricultural biological products was a $17 billion market in 2024 and was projected to increase by nearly 14% annually through the rest of this decade according to one report. A 2024 farmer survey, “Biologicals: Row-Crop Farmer Value, Perception and Potential,” was conducted by Stratovation Group and funded by Syngenta, Pivot Bio, Meristem Crop Performance and other groups. The report found that 87% of farmers in the U.S. are aware of the term agricultural “biologicals” and 45% say they are currently purchasing or using them to boost yields, enhance profitability and provide soil health benefits. If you have attended a trade show or picked up a popular ag magazine recently, you know that, clearly, interest in these products has grown in recent years.
What are biological products? The word biologicals can mean different things:
- Biologicals: Living microbes that help plants grow.
- Biostimulants: Natural extracts from microbes.
- Plant growth regulators: Natural hormones that affect plant growth.
- Biopesticides: Natural pest control products.