Highlights Of The Program
2 days business program:
Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION:
Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.
leaders talk:
Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
MULTIPLE STREAMS:
A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES:
Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.
roundtable discussion:
Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.
Program 2026
DAY 1 :
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
FROM SEED TO SOLUTION: HOW NEEM DERIVATIVES CAN RESHAPE SUSTAINABLE FERTILIZATION
Urvi Mathur
Neelam Aqua & Speciality Chem
- Exploring how neem-based fertilizer coatings can reduce nitrogen losses while improving nutrient efficiency
- Understanding the role of neem derivatives in enhancing soil biology, suppressing pests, and boosting crop resilience
- Discovering scalable formulation technologies, regulatory trends, and market pathways for sustainable fertilization
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON NEEM DERIVATIVES FOR SUSTAINABLE FERTILIZATION
10:10 - 10:35
ENABLING SCALABLE ON-FARM EMISSIONS REDUCTION THROUGH FERTILIZER INNOVATION
Rudolf Overbeek
FoodChain ID
- Examining the global impact of nitrogen fertilizer emissions and the opportunity for on-farm reduction
- Exploring how advanced nitrogen technologies and MRV systems enable traceable climate action
Sijbrand Tieleman
Proba
- Discovering how insetting empowers value chain partners to co-finance and scale sustainable practices
- Understanding how digital insetting platforms connect farmers, food brands, and fertilizer decarbonization efforts
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING FERTILIZER-BASED EMISSIONS REDUCTION
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
SPONSORED BY ELEMENTAL ENZYMES
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON NEXT-GENERATION AND SPECIALTY FERTILIZERS ACCELERATING NUTRIENT EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE SOIL HEALTH
- Scaling microbial and specialty nitrogen systems to enhance nutrient efficiency while sustaining soil health at the commercial farm scale
- Strengthening crop productivity through sulfur-based specialty nutrition amid declining soil sulfur levels
- Bridging the farm-level fertilizer emission verification gap as food companies integrate Scope 3 procurement targets
Robert Masson | University of Arizona | Moderator
Tjaša Krause | TeraGanix
Don Sutton | Tiger-Sul Products
Sijbrand Tieleman | Proba
11:30 - 11:55
DECARBONIZING FERTILIZER MANUFACTURING BY ACTIVATING CUSTOMER DEMAND
Jonathan Moon
CF Industries
- Assessing the scale of emissions from fertilizer manufacturing and their impact across food value chains
- Learning how buyer alliances and corporate demand are accelerating low-carbon fertilizer adoption
- Understanding the tools, reporting frameworks, and insetting pathways enabling scalable decarbonization
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON ACTIVATING DEMAND FOR LOW-CARBON FERTILIZER SOLUTIONS
12:00 - 12:25
CASE STUDY ANALYSIS OF AMMONIA PRODUCTION PLANTS: ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATER FOOTPRINT
Massimiliano Bertoldi
Cannon Artes
- Reviewing case studies of ammonia plants to understand key patterns in water sourcing and use
- Exploring how water reuse technologies can significantly reduce total consumption in operations
- Identifying actionable strategies to assess, manage, and improve the water footprint of ammonia facilities
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON REDUCING WATER FOOTPRINT IN AMMONIA PRODUCTION
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE FERTILIZER EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
HUMATES (HUMIC AND FULVIC ACID) AS THE FOUNDATION FOR BIOSTIMULANTS
Fred Nichols
Huma
- Mapping the biostimulant market’s position within the broader global fertilizer industry
- Demonstrating how humates further drive fertilizer use efficiency as core biostimulant inputs
- Identifying practical integration pathways for fertilizer producers and blenders with projected ROI
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON HUMATES AS BIOSTIMULANT FOUNDATIONS
14:00 - 14:25
ENZYME ENHANCEMENT OF FERTILIZER USE EFFICIENCY THROUGH INCREASED NUTRIENT DRAW INTO CROPS
Brian Thompson
Elemental Enzymes
- Learning how enzyme-based products improve nutrient uptake and support over 20 million U.S. acres today
- Exploring how enzymes can enhance or partially replace traditional fertilizers in grower fertility programs
- Understanding how enzyme technologies support efficiency, sustainability, and next-gen fertilizer strategies
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON ENZYMES DRIVING FERTILIZER EFFICIENCY GAINS
14:30 - 14:55
MANAGING FERTILIZERS TO BOOST AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION WITH REDUCED CARBON INTENSITY
Kaiyu Guan
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Discovering how process-based MRV modeling helps track GHG emissions and optimize crop production systems
- Learning how to quantify carbon intensity and develop carbon reduction pathways across major U.S. crops
- Exploring how enhanced-efficiency fertilizers improve yield while advancing sustainability goals
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON REDUCING CARBON INTENSITY WHILE IMPROVING FERTILIZER EFFICIENCY
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:30 - 16:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON POLICIES AND REGULATIONS SHAPING ECO-FRIENDLY FERTILIZER INNOVATION AND CLOSED-LOOP PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
- Decoding how GHG-P and SBTi FLAG frameworks are reshaping commercial value for lower-carbon fertilizer suppliers
- Mobilizing carbon credit markets and eco-financing to accelerate farmer transition toward regenerative production models
- Leveraging digital technology to optimize fertilizer utilization rates and embed precision practices across commercial farming operations
- Integrating circular economy principles into energy and water-intensive fertilizer production to drive eco-friendly plant innovation
Laura Klasek | Elemental Enzymes | Moderator
Sijbrand Tieleman | Proba
Rudolf Overbeek | FoodChain ID
Vanessa Adams | Level4 International
Massimiliano Bertoldi | Cannon Artes
16:00 - 16:25
SULFUR BENTONITE TO CORRECT SULFUR DEFICIENCY
Don Sutton
Tiger-Sul Products
- Examining why modern soils have become sulfur-deficient and how this impacts crop performance
- Understanding the essential role of sulfur in plant nutrition and balanced crop development
- Exploring how sulfur bentonite works in soil to restore sulfur availability over time
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON ADDRESSING SULFUR DEFICIENCY WITH BENTONITE SOLUTIONS
16:30 - 16:55
FERTILIZER CONSIDERATIONS FROM THE WINTER SALAD BOWL
Robert Masson
University of Arizona
- Examining fertilizer, irrigation, and salinity challenges unique to arid winter crop systems
- Learning how field trials evaluate fertilizers, biostimulants, and alternative nitrogen sources
- Exploring how soil health and water efficiency strategies improve productivity in Yuma systems
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON FERTILIZER STRATEGIES IN ARID WINTER CROPPING SYSTEMS
17:00 - 18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2 :
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
BIOLOGICALS: PERCEPTION, REALITY, POTENTIAL, AND FARMER VALUE
Cam Camfield
Stratovation Group
- Assessing how leading U.S. growers currently perceive and apply biological products in the field
- Recognizing the top influences behind adoption decisions and the key barriers still in place
- Gaining insights into how to overcome challenges and unlock greater value from biological solutions
10:05 - 1010
Q&A SESSION ON FARMER INSIGHTS INTO BIOLOGICAL PRODUCT ADOPTION
10:10 - 10:35
PUMP SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE AND DECARBONIZED FERTILIZER PRODUCTION
Benjamin Kenyon
CP Pumps Inc.
- Identifying key pumping risks in fertilizer production, including degassing, containment, and temperature sensitivity
- Learning how engineered pump designs and materials address safety, reliability, and process challenges
- Understanding how pump efficiency and uptime influence energy use, emissions, and production costs
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON ENGINEERED PUMP SYSTEMS FOR LOW-CARBON FERTILIZER PLANTS
10:40 - 11:05
NEXT-GENERATION N-FIXING MICROBIAL SEED TREATMENTS FOR CORN
Marcus Meadows-Smith
BioConsortia, Inc.
- Exploring how next-generation nitrogen-fixing seed treatments integrate into standard seed systems and grower workflows
- Understanding commercial durability, including shelf life, on-seed viability, field persistence, and multi-location trial validation
- Learning how microbial nitrogen solutions reduce synthetic N needs while supporting yield and scalable adoption
11:05 - 11:10
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING N-FIXING MICROBIAL SEED TREATMENTS
11:10 - 11:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:30 - 11:55
MICROBIAL FERTILIZER ADDITIVES: A NEW GENERATION OF BIOSTIMULANTS
John Gorsuch
BiOWiSH Technologies
- Examining how microbial fertilizer additives enhance plant uptake of applied nutrients rather than replace fertilizers
- Understanding how these biostimulants differ from enhanced-efficiency fertilizers and improve yield potential
- Reviewing practical considerations, including carrier compatibility, supply chain stability, and science-based product selection
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON MICROBIAL FERTILIZER ADDITIVES FOR NUTRIENT UPTAKE
12:00 - 12:25
FROM INPUT REDUCTION TO SOIL REGENERATION: MICROBIAL SOLUTIONS FOR NITROGEN MANAGEMENT
Tjaša Krause
TeraGanix
- Discovering how microbial solutions can reduce synthetic nitrogen use while maintaining crop performance
- Learning how improved nutrient cycling enhances soil structure, root development, and crop resilience
- Exploring scalable microbial protocols designed for commercial farms seeking sustainable efficiency
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON MICROBIAL APPROACHES TO NITROGEN AND SOIL REGENERATION
12:30 - 12:55
REWRITING THE NITROGEN ECONOMY
Jerry Bilicek
Jupiter Volta
- Outlining how PlasmaForge replaces Haber-Bosch with a modular electrified pathway to nitric acid
- Revealing how modular on-site production reduces carbon intensity and cuts dependence on natural gas
- Surveying how plasma-derived nitric acid opens specialty fertilizer and industrial chemical markets
12:55 - 13:00
Q&A SESSION ON ELECTRIFIED NITROGEN PRODUCTION AND SUPPLY
13:00 - 13:25
HOW TO STRETCH AND MAXIMIZE TODAY’S HIGH-COST FERTILIZER PROGRAMS WITHOUT SACRIFICING PERFORMANCE
Alysson Polzonoff
Plaza Feed & Crop Nutrition
- Enhancing nutrient efficiency and phosphorus availability
- Improving soil conditions and pH balance
- Strengthening root systems and drought resilience
- Extending existing fertilizer programs
13:25 - 13:30
Q&A SESSION ON OCEANGREEN FOR SOIL HEALTH AND CROP RESILIENCE
13:30 - 13:45
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
13:45 - 15:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
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