Washington, D.C. — December 12, 2025 — The Biological Products Industry Alliance (BPIA) applauds last week’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), launching a $700 million Regenerative Pilot Program to support American farmers in improving soil health, strengthening natural resources, and enhancing long-term productivity.

The program reflects a growing national focus on long-term soil stewardship and resilience across U.S. agriculture. As Secretary Brooke Rollins stated, “In order to continue to be the most productive and most efficient growers in the world, we must protect our topsoil from unnecessary erosion and boost the microbiome of the soil.” USDA’s pilot aims to streamline access to conservation resources, reduce administrative burdens, and expand opportunities for farmers at all scales to adopt approaches that contribute to healthier soils and sustained productivity.

Biological Products as Part of the Solution

Regenerative agriculture is a broad, systems-based approach to improving the long-term health and function of agricultural lands. As part of this broader effort, biological products offer growers additional tools that can support soil vitality, crop resilience, and more efficient resource use. A key component of regenerative approaches is supporting the natural processes occurring within the soil system. Biological products can complement integrated crop management strategies by working with natural microbial communities, supporting nutrient-use efficiency, and contributing to soil structure and plant resilience in ways that align with USDA’s soil health objectives.

“Growers use a variety of tools to improve soil health and resilience across their operations, and biological products are an important part of that broader toolbox,” said John W.S. Dunmore, Director of Government and External Affairs. “We welcome USDA’s commitment to reducing barriers and expanding options for producers.”

BPIA looks forward to continued dialogue with USDA and stakeholders as the Regenerative Pilot Program advances, and to highlighting how biological products support growers in achieving measurable soil health improvements and long-term resilience.

Program Highlights

Administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Regenerative Pilot Program will provide a more streamlined model for farmers to plan and implement whole-farm improvements through a single application. USDA will direct:

  • $400 million through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
  • $300 million through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CS)

The initiative will also establish a Regenerative Agriculture Advisory Council to guide implementation, strengthen producer feedback channels, and improve coordination between public and private partners. USDA also signaled new opportunities for public–private collaboration, allowing conservation investments to scale more effectively across regions.