BPIA Welcomes New Members:

S&F AgriTech

S&F AgriTech supports biological and sustainable agricultural innovation through field trial management, product development support, performance assessment, and AI-enabled decision tools. The company helps emerging and established agritech firms translate promising technologies into scalable, real-world solutions.

Belchim Canada

Belchim Canada has been a proud supporter of Canadian agriculture for over 25 years, providing a diverse range of crop protection solutions.  Belchim Canada is a subsidiary of Certis Belchim, a global leader in crop protection solutions.  Belchim Canada brings forward a broad and innovative portfolio of products based on R&D from around the globe, as well as right here in Canada. Belchim Canada is a leading provider of crop protection, nutritional, and management solutions innovated with the diverse needs of Canadian growers in mind. Headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, Belchim Canada specializes in serving fruit & vegetable producers, field crop & cereal farmers, greenhouse operations, the turf & golf industry, and forestry. Through a strong commitment to research and collaboration with key industry partners, Belchim Canada ensures its products deliver superior performance and meet evolving market demands.

Pluton Biosciences, Inc.

Pluton Biosciences is developing innovative crop-nutrition solutions built with natural, sunlight-powered microbes. Our mission is to efficiently deliver nutrients to plants and soil, using processes that integrate seamlessly with current farming practices. We aim to give growers practical, sustainable tools that reduce reliance on synthetic inputs and support productivity and profitability.

Hiltz BioAg Consulting

Hiltz BioAg Consulting is focused on assisting companies navigate the research, development, competitive differentiation, and global registration of plant biostimulants.  The company is incorporated in Nova Scotia Canada and is led by David Hiltz, a biochemist and recognized technical expert in algal extracts and plant biostimulants.

With almost 30 years of Technology and Regulatory expertise and leadership under his belt, David has led teams spanning fundamental research, process and product development, and regulatory and commercial science.  In his previous role, David most recently led a Global team focused on registration of seaweed-based plant biostimulants around the world.  Achievements included registrations in more than 50 countries and obtaining one of the first CE registrations of a plant biostimulant under the newly published EU Fertilizer Products Regulation.

David’s contributions to the biostimulant industry have been recognized with election to the Board of Directors of both the European Biostimulant Industry Council (EBIC) and the Biological Products Industry Alliance (BPIA).

Straticide Consulting, LLC

Straticide Consulting, LLC is a regulatory consulting company started by current BPIA Board of Directors member, Megan Priest. Straticide Consulting focuses on assisting pesticide manufacturers register pesticides with EPA, increase their marketability via various types of amendments, as well as stay within EPA's regulations via reporting requirements and other tasks. Straticide Consulting has over 17 years of experience in the pesticide industry with 15 of those years as a consultant. The company focuses on biopesticides, antimicrobials, and conventional pesticides.

Invaio Sciences

Invaio Sciences, a Flagship Pioneering company, is a bioplatform company accelerating the leap to nature-positive agriculture. The company builds on advances in human health and digital innovation to develop biological technologies for crop health, enabling farmers to both improve yields and use more natural crop protection solutions. Invaio is addressing consumer demands and unlocking radical benefits for farmers and the environment, leaving every acre better today and for generations to come.

Biotrop

Biotrop is a Brazilian biological agrochemical company with a global reach, driven by innovation and a commitment to a more sustainable future. It is part of the BioFirst Group, a global leader and pure player in biological crop protection and nutrition, present in more than 40 countries. Specialized in biopesticides, biostimulants, biofertilizers, and inoculants, BIOTROP focuses on major row crops such as soybeans, corn, and sugarcane. The company is committed to delivering advanced biological and natural technologies that address agriculture’s key challenges, setting new standards in sustainable farming through innovative biological control and integrated pest management solutions.

Stratovation Group

Stratovation Group helps innovative ag companies efficiently go to market and grow through research, consulting, and marketing services.

Neil DeStefano Consulting, LLC

Business consulting services focused on portfolio expansion, business development, and strategy for biologicals and synthetics.  I act as a bridge for companies, connecting them with the right partners, guiding new technologies from concept to launch, and ensuring every decision is grounded in commercial reality.  Please see the BIOLOGICALS page on my website.

Neil DeStefano, Principal

Verdant Robotics

At Verdant Robotics, we’re redefining agriculture with cutting-edge AI, machine learning, and robotics to create exciting opportunities for innovation and impact.  Our mission is to leverage advanced technology to enable farmers to grow more with less. We’re dedicated to advancing agriculture through technical leadership. We empower growers with products that save time, cut costs, and boost yields—making farming more profitable, efficient, and sustainable.  We envision a future where increased productivity and a sustainable food supply go hand-in-hand, enabled by intelligent tools powered by AI and robotics. Through relentless innovation, we're leading agriculture into a new era of precision and productivity.

Inari

Inari is the SEEDesign™ company, using new breeding technology to push the boundaries of what is possible by designing nature-positive seeds for a more sustainable food system. A combination of AI-enabled predictive design and a cutting-edge multiplex gene editing toolbox enables Inari to unlock the full potential of seed and advance critical solutions with broad applications for growing more food with fewer resources – providing real benefits to farmers, our planet and the global population.

Switch Bioworks

Switch Bioworks engineers naturally occurring microbes to become sustainable fertilizer producing factories directly on the roots of plants. Greg Knauf, Regulatory and Field Trial Project Manager    

gChem

gChem, formerly Gaylord Chemical, is a leading provider of DMSO-based solutions. With headquarters in Covington, Louisiana, and manufacturing facilities in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, gChem is dedicated to driving scientific innovation, upholding the highest standards of safety and sustainability, and attracting top talent to ensure continued excellence.

Biopreparaty

Biopreparaty specializes in the development of innovative biological fungicides for agriculture. Established in 1997, we are globally recognized for our fungicides based on the hyperparasitic fungus Pythium oligandrum. Our patented products are successfuly marketed in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and China. Currently, we are seeking distribution partners in the USA.

Brand Maven

Brand Maven is a regulatory and compliance consulting firm that supports agricultural input companies with strategic registration management and ongoing compliance. We work across product categories—including biologicals—to manage complex federal and state registrations, renewals, and reporting requirements. Our team combines deep regulatory expertise with a proactive approach to reduce review times, limit revision requests, and keep your product portfolio moving forward and in compliance.

Varada Agriculture

Varada is developing RNAi-based bio-pesticides. Our biodegradable, highly targeted products safeguard soil, water, pollinators, and humans while protecting crop yields.

Pacific Biocontrol Corporation

Pacific Biocontrol Corporation (PBC), established in 1985, is the industry leader in pheromone mating disruption pest management. We empower farmers with innovative, effective, and affordable mating disruption products. Through continuous research, expert support, and a commitment to integrity and stewardship, we help growers achieve sustainable success while protecting the environment, workers, and consumers.

MATTHEWS LAW LLC

Matthews Law LLC provides seasoned legal advice and representation focussed on regulatory requirements, obligations, and policies applicable to biopesticides, biostimulants, genetically engineered organisms, and all manner of agricultural inputs technologies.      

AGDATA

For over 40 years, AGDATA has been a trusted partner in agricultural data solutions, providing market intelligence, program management, and analytics that empower businesses across the industry. AGDATA’s cutting-edge solutions help manufacturers, retailers, and other stakeholders enhance decision-making, optimize strategies, and drive growth.