Pivot Bio continues its Rapid Response to Global Fertilizer Uncertainty and Changing Market Conditions

Company’s lower prices and increased production help ensure American farmers have the nitrogen they need during peak spring planting

Forecasts fertilizer disruption will continue well into 2027

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As fertilizer markets continue to be pressured, Pivot Bio today announced it is continuing to increase its U.S.-based production while maintaining reduced prices to support American growers as spring planting begins, particularly across the southern regions where the season is already underway.

The company moved quickly following the start of the conflict to lower prices and expand production, ensuring farmers have access to a reliable, cost-effective nitrogen source at a time when input costs are rising and supply remains uncertain.

“As we anticipated, fertilizer markets remain under significant pressure, with prices continuing to rise and conventional supply constrained, creating real uncertainty for America’s farmers,” said Chris Abbott, chief executive officer at Pivot Bio. “While demand for our product was already strong heading into planting season, recent global disruptions have further underscored the need for more reliable, domestically produced solutions. Over the past few weeks, I have visited eight states and met with dozens of growers, and what I have heard consistently is the importance of dependable partners who show up when it matters most.

“In response, we have taken decisive action to expand production and lower prices, ensuring farmers have access to a reliable, cost-effective nitrogen source at a critical time. We are also building toward a future where, if called upon in 2027, we stand ready to support 100% of U.S. grain acres and help establish a more resilient domestic nitrogen supply.”

In recent weeks, Pivot Bio has seen a surge in demand from growers seeking more predictable, affordable nitrogen options to help fill gaps in traditional fertilizer programs and hedge risk this season, reinforcing the need for dependable solutions during a critical moment in the season.

“We have learned a great deal in the last few growing seasons, and our new products are performing exceptionally well, supported by our best management practices, strong agronomic guidance and continued innovation,” Abbott continued. “Today, we offer one of the highest-performing, lowest-cost forms of nitrogen available, produced in the U.S., without the leaching or volatilization that can erode both yield and profitability.

“We expect ongoing volatility to extend into the fall and 2027 planting season. Our focus is on working alongside growers to provide greater price and supply certainty in the years ahead.”

The global fertilizer market has been increasingly volatile in recent months and is now experiencing supply challenges just as farmers enter the planting season. Pivot Bio’s products are produced in the United States and delivered through a domestic supply chain, enabling shipment to growers as fast as 24 hours, providing them with a stable, U.S.-produced nitrogen solution. The company’s manufacturing facility in St. Louis, Missouri, has increased production output, with supply continuing to ramp across key crops including corn, cotton and grain sorghum, as well as broader applications through its dry formulation.

Abbott has recently shared the company’s perspective on fertilizer market dynamics and its commitment to supporting growers across national media, including interviews with The Wall Street Journal, ABC News, CNN, Politico and CNBC, reflecting Pivot Bio’s growing role in the conversation around agricultural resilience and farmer support.

In 2025, Pivot Bio launched four new products, the most in its 15-year history: PROVEN^® G3 for corn; CERT-N™ for cotton; RETAIN™ for grain sorghum; and a DRY formulation designed for ease of use across cropping systems.

In 134 field trials with 129 growers nationwide, growers using PROVEN^® G3 replaced an average of 33 pounds of synthetic nitrogen per acre and gained a 2.1 bushel-per-acre yield advantage compared to standard practices. Overall win rates exceeded 90 percent across diverse weather and soil conditions, driven by Pivot Bio’s industry-leading best management practices introduced last season.

Across the 2024 and 2025 seasons, CERT-N™ cotton trials represented more than 30,000 acres. Growers who replaced up to 20 percent of their synthetic nitrogen with CERT-N achieved average lint yield increases of more than 50 pounds per acre, equating to returns exceeding $30 per acre.

Pivot Bio continues to make its field performance data publicly available through its Proven It^® website. To view the 2025 field performance data, visit https://www.pivotbio.com/provenit.

About Pivot Bio

Pivot Bio, one of the world’s leading agtech companies, delivers patented crop nutrition technologies that harness the power of nature to help farmers reliably and productively grow the food the world needs in the face of increasing volatility.

Currently available in North America and soon in Brazil, the company’s products represent a breakthrough innovation and one of the agriculture industry’s most promising solutions. Pivot Bio has been recognized three times by TIME magazine on its annual list of best inventions, by Fast Company on its World Changing Ideas and World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies lists, by CNBC on its Disruptor 50 list of private companies, by Fortune on its Impact 20 list and by MIT Tech Review as one of 15 climate tech companies to watch. For more information, visit PivotBio.com.