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AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
facing tough economics, the company announced a lower price for lize both microbial and traditional nitrogen sources. When farmers
its product for the 2025 growing season alongside a 0% !nancing replace up to 40 pounds of nitrogen with microbial nitrogen, they
program.
can diversify their fertilizer management plans and solve for a per-
We understand the evolving !nancial dynamics that farmers are
facing,said Chris Turner, Pivot Bio chief commercial o"cer. centage of nitrogen loss to maintain or improve their yield.
We want to meet farmers where they are and set them up for suc-
cess year after year. We’re proud to provide farmers with the tools Crops with a reliable nitrogen source do better and are consistent
they need to farm more con!dently and mitigate risks e#ectively. in their ability to withstand the elements because they are simply
A national study from 2022-2024 showed that corn treated with healthier,said Turner. And we know that farmers continue to trust
PROVEN 40, a microbially derived nitrogen source, had an average
9% increase in in-plant nitrogen compared to the standard prac- microbial nitrogen to keep their crops healthy year after year.
tices.
In a recent customer satisfaction survey, farmers gave Pivot Bio
During that same three-year period, farmers experienced, on
average, nearly a bushel per acre yield advantage when replacing a 91% customer satisfaction rating, citing plant health, ease of ap-
nearly 40 pounds of nitrogen with PROVEN 40. plication and better ROI as reasons they incorporate PROVEN 40 as
The results underscore our commitment to providing farmers a foundational piece of their nitrogen management plan.
with the best and most reliable nitrogen source that works through
another mode of action to complement traditional sources of ni- The customer satisfaction survey, conducted by a third-party research
trogen. This ensures a steady nitrogen supply, even when Mother
Nature doesn’t cooperate, said Turner. !rm, took place between June 12 and July 1, 2024. It gathered insights
from nearly 400 farmers nationwide who have integrated Pivot Bio prod-
Pivot Bio’s proprietary gene-edited microbes !x nitrogen directly
to the plant, spoon-feeding it to the roots. This allows crops to uti- ucts into their nitrogen management plans. Circle 15 on enquiry card

Corn Storage Facility Installation Begins in Bolivia

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new#corn#storage#facility#in#Bolivia,#fea6 long-term operational bene!t. the system enables fast and secure grain
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catwalks,#and#a#fully#mechanized#system# Ventilation and temperature movement, optimizing material $ow and
designed#to#maximize#grain#handling#ef6 monitoring system minimizing downtime throughout the facil-
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loading,#and#preservation#of#corn#under# facility is equipped with an advanced venti-
optimal#conditions. lation and temperature monitoring system. Catwalks and support structures
High-quality silos and equipment Ventilation grates and fans enable the con- A network of catwalks and support struc-
sistent air$ow, essential to prevent moisture
The facility will include silos of various buildup and protect the grain. Additionally, tures will provide easy access to all areas of
capacities, suited for both large-scale stor- temperature probes are installed to monitor
age and e"cient, controlled grain handling. silo conditions, enabling swift responses to the silos, enhancing safety and facilitating
It will include two $at bottom silos, with a any changes and ensuring optimal product maintenance. Reinforced supports ensure
capacity of 2,000 m³ each, as well as farm si- preservation. the stability of the entire facility.
los and bulk loading silos of di#erent sizes,
reaching a total capacity of 4,500 m³. All (IÀFLHQW JUDLQ KDQGOLQJ The combination of high-strength Pro-
silos and accessories are constructed with Mag-coated sheet metal and advanced
ProMag-coated sheet metal, an innovative equipment mechanization ensures that the facility is
aluminum, magnesium, and zinc alloy that The mechanized loading and unloading
provides exceptional corrosion resistance, system is designed to handle large volumes ready to meet storage demands e"ciently
even in challenging environments. This of corn e"ciently. With bucket elevators, and sustainably for the long term.
coating enhances durability and reduces belt conveyors, sweep augers, screw con- Circle 16 on enquiry card
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