In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, innovation is key to helping farmers achieve better yields, protect crops, and maintain sustainability. One company leading the charge in biological solutions is Meristem Crop Performance®, which has just announced a groundbreaking advancement—the patent-pending LIQUID BIO-CAPSULE® TECHNOLOGY™.

A Game-Changer for Biologicals

At the core of this innovation is the ability to keep microbes alive and vigorous until they’re deployed in the field, where they can be most effective. Traditionally, one of the biggest challenges with biologicals has been keeping them viable through the distribution chain. However, Meristem’s Liquid Bio-Capsule technology is poised to solve this issue by keeping microbes separate from other ingredients until the point of use, ensuring they remain potent.

How the Technology Works

The liquid bio-capsule system fits on top of a 2.5-gallon jug, keeping the beneficial microbes stored in a compartment until needed. When the time comes to apply the solution, the farmer simply activates the system by breaking a seal, allowing the microbes to mix with synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or other liquids for a powerful application. This not only ensures the microbes’ efficacy but also opens up new possibilities for pest control by combining biologicals with conventional synthetic treatments.

Benefits for Farmers

Meristem’s new system offers several advantages for farmers, such as:

• All-season Flexibility: Biologicals can now be added to any liquid application throughout the year, giving farmers greater flexibility in their crop protection strategies.
• Faster EPA Registration: The co-pack regulatory strategy driving the Liquid Bio-Capsule technology allows for faster registration with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ensuring farmers get localized, field-specific solutions more quickly.
• Wider Market Access: Small biological companies and start-ups often struggle to keep microbes viable long enough to be effective in the field. With the Liquid Bio-Capsule, these players can now bring their innovations to farmers with confidence.

Expanding the Biological Playing Field

According to Mitch Eviston, Founder and CEO of Meristem, the Liquid Bio-Capsule is set to be a “game-changer” just like their previous bio-capsule for seed fluency. However, this new system could have an even larger impact, offering farmers new modes of action and the ability to pair biologicals with synthetic chemistries for enhanced pest control.

For many biological products that were previously unusable due to viability issues, the Liquid Bio-Capsule is opening the door to new opportunities. Farmers now have access to a more robust, reliable system for integrating biologicals into their crop protection regimens, ultimately leading to better yields, healthier crops, and a more sustainable future for agriculture.

The Future of Agriculture is Here

With Meristem’s Liquid Bio-Capsule Technology, the future of biological farming is looking more promising than ever. Farmers now have a powerful, easy-to-use tool that ensures biologicals are not only viable but effective when they hit the field, driving innovation, sustainability, and profitability in one swoop.

Meristem Crop Performance® continues to lead the way in advancing agricultural technologies, and the Liquid Bio-Capsule is another step forward in their mission to deliver smarter, more effective solutions to farmers worldwide.

Source – Meristermag