Pivot Bio

Pivot Bio

Biotechnology Research

Berkeley, CA 31,100 followers

Pivot Bio provides farmers and the world with a better nitrogen for improved productivity and sustainability.

About us

Pivot Bio is a sustainable agriculture company delivering farmers patented crop nutrition technologies that harness the power of nature to reliably and productively grow the food the world needs in the face of increasing volatility.

Website
http://www.pivotbio.com
Industry
Biotechnology Research
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Berkeley, CA
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2011

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    Great to see our own Jane Franch featured in the latest Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research Newsletter, highlighting the impactful efforts in sustainable ag that her and the entire Pivot Bio team are taking part in.

    In 2023, Pivot Bio joined the FFAR-led, Efficient Fertilizer Consortium. Through the consortium, they are funding research that will help farmers use novel and current fertilizers more efficiently, improving soil fertility, decreasing input costs and reducing emissions. Check out this informative interview with one of our consortium partners. We're always stressing the value of public-private partnerships in order to fund bold yet pragmatic research. Here's one of those collaborative partnerships... “The EFC felt like a dynamic and rich consortium to participate in that has a balanced perspective and involves a variety of different stakeholders."

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    Ernie Sanders, Senior VP of Product Innovation at Pivot Bio, thrives on the vibrant energy of our mission-drive team. With a background in farming and a passion for sustainable agriculture, Ernie is committed to developing products that improve farmers' lives. Learn how his experiences fuel our innovation and drive impact changes in agriculture.

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    Pivot Bio’s microbial nitrogen puts nitrogen WHERE the plant needs it so that it’s there WHEN the plant needs it. #WorldMicrobeDay is the perfect time to celebrate the impact our purpose-built microbes have - ensuring crops have the right source of nitrogen, at the right place and time, from the right source, for better nutrient uptake and a successful season.

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    "We feel a need to produce food for the world. It's so important that we do things right," shares Amanda De Jong, sixth generation farmer and part of the Pivot Bio team. Her commitment to stewardship shines as she and her family work to ensure the land thrives for future generations.

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    Jane Franch, climate impact leader at Pivot Bio, shares her excitement for working alongside top scientists and agronomists to address crucial agricultural challenges. Her passion for creating sustainable outcomes resonates deeply with our mission to support farmers and ensure a healthier planet for future generations.

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    Weather conditions can greatly impact the effectiveness of synthetic fertilizers, often leading to nutrient loss through leaching or volatilization. Pivot Bio microbes provide a more stable and efficient solution. Purpose-built to thrive, weather or not, they deliver consistent nitrogen directly to your crops.

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    Pivot Bio co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer Karsten Temme, shares how early discoveries in nitrogen fixation propelled innovations in genetic engineering that enabled Pivot Bio to revolutionize nitrogen delivery through purpose-build microbes, capable of specifically timed and placed nitrogen delivery.

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