US Biostimulants Summit 2026

Memo

ACI’s US Biostimulants Summit 2026 will take place on 05–06 August in Raleigh, North Carolina, and examines how biological products move from scientific validation to commercial use across United States agriculture. As the sector continues to expand, the discussion is increasingly shifting away from early product claims toward a more practical question: how biological inputs are evaluated, regulated and adopted within real crop systems. The conference brings together biostimulant producers, fertiliser manufacturers, distributors, advisers, researchers and regulatory stakeholders to examine the factors shaping the next phase of development for the sector. Across two days of discussion and networking in Raleigh, the US Biostimulants Summit 2026 provides a forum for companies, researchers and agronomy professionals to exchange perspectives on how biological inputs are being evaluated, positioned and implemented within modern crop production systems. The event is intended to support informed discussion around the evidence, regulatory context and commercial conditions influencing the development of the biostimulants market in the United States. Summit Agenda here: https://marketing.acieu.net/acton/media/6204/BiostimulantsUS Key Topics: From Proof of Concept to Proof of Market: The Next Phase for Biostimulants in US Agriculture Field Evidence and Acreage Decisions: Translating Trials into Commercial Adoption Credibility, Quantification and Analytical Standards: Strengthening Confidence in Biological Products Regulation in Practice: Navigating Federal Guidance and State Registration Pathways Distribution, Partnerships and Access to Acres: Commercial Routes to Market Retail Agronomy and Channel Execution: Integrating Biologicals into Crop Programmes Adoption Dynamics: Why Products Are Trialled, Scaled or Discontinued Application, Compatibility and Field Performance: Delivering Consistency Across Environments Emerging Biological Technologies: Connecting Innovation with Measurable Impact Standards, Transparency and Market Credibility: Building Confidence in the Biologicals Sector Commercial Strategy and Industry Structure: Collaboration, Investment and Consolidation Positioning Biologicals Within Modern Crop Systems: Agronomic and Economic Considerations Confirmed Speakers Include: John Kruse, Principal – Agronomy and Sustainability, International Farming Marcos Altomani, Director of Technical Development, Koch Agronomic Services Rich Lamar, Senior Director of Humic Research, Huma Diana Maloney, Founder, AgriStartup Innovator Consulting Natalie Breakfield, Chief Science Officer, NewLeaf Symbiotics Donald Nelson, Director, Biocontrol Product Lead, Indigo Agriculture Dirk Barnard, Vice President Operations, Omnia Specialties Kaan Kultural, Co-Fouder, Kultural Family Vineyards And Many More! Who will attend? Biostimulant and Biological Product Manufacturers Fertiliser and Plant Nutrition Companies Agricultural Distribution and Retail Agronomy Organisations Agricultural Cooperatives and Agronomy Networks Growers and Farm Operations Branded Produce Companies and Agricultural Supply Chain Participants Commodity Processors, Traders and Market Participants Testing Laboratories and Regulatory Service Providers Regulatory Authorities and Standards Organisations Research Institutions and Academic Experts Market Intelligence, Advisory and Industry Organisations