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  • Ag Crop Yield Increases from Biologicals PR image

    Newly Released Data Confirms Substantial Yield Increases with Biologicals

    Newly released data shows Locus AG biologicals brought significant yield increases, 4-37%, across 23 crop categories.

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  • Farmer holding wheat seeds to announce biological seed treatment launch

    Locus Agriculture Unveils Six New Biological In-Furrow and Seed Treatments

    In a move set to revolutionize carbon farming, Locus Agriculture (Locus AG) announced enhancements to its flagship CarbonNOW® program set…

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  • Locus AG CarbonNOW Program Enhancements with Anew and Green Star

    Locus Agriculture Enhances CarbonNOW® Program for Improved Farmer Profitability and Efficiency in Carbon Credit Market

    In a move set to revolutionize carbon farming, Locus Agriculture (Locus AG) announced enhancements to its flagship CarbonNOW® program set…

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  • Locus AIM for Climate Innovation Sprint header image with logo

    AIM for Climate Names Locus an Innovation Sprint Partner for CarbonNOW and MethaneNOW Initiatives

    Developed by Locus Agriculture (Locus AG), Rhizolizer is a line of agricultural biologicals composed of carefully selected strains of endophytic…

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  • LocusAG_Reykjavik_protocol_Credit Generation

    Locus Agriculture Joins Reykjavik Protocol to Implement Standardized Structure for Nature-Based Credit Generation

    Locus AG announced its participation among 40 companies in the pioneering Reykjavik Protocol, an international initiative for responsible nature-based environmental…

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    US Farmers to Boost ROI by Up to $4k per Acre With New Biologicals

    Developed by Locus Agriculture (Locus AG), Rhizolizer is a line of agricultural biologicals composed of carefully selected strains of endophytic…

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  • New Soil Biologicals Increase U.S. Wheat Production Earning Farmers $46 More Per Acre 

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  • 11 Crop-Specific Agricultural Biologicals Launched to Boost Yields and Grow Farmers’ Bottom Lines

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  • U.S. Farmers Receive $1.2 Million in Carbon Farming Payments through CarbonNOW® Program

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  • CarbonNOW® Agricultural Carbon Farming Program to Expand by an Additional One Million Acres

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  • Future of Food: Locus AG Named a FoodTech 500

    Locus Agricultural Solutions® (Locus AG) has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) as its newest innovator member. The startup will join over 200…

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  • Syngenta Highlights Locus AG’s Ability to Reduce Nitrous Oxide Emissions and Boost Carbon Sequestration as Top Innovation

    Soil Probiotics That Minimize Greenhouse Gases Drive Selection of Agtech Startup as Innovation Challenge Award Winner

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  • Locus AG Launches New CarbonNOW Program with Guaranteed Cash Payments

    Recognizing that less than 5% of U.S. farmers participate in carbon farming programs, Locus Agricultural Solutions® (Locus AG) addresses growers’…

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  • Phosphorus-Solubilizing Pantego® Soil Amendments from Locus AG Shortlisted for Best New Biological in Crop Science Awards

    Unique soil probiotic technologies chosen for proven performance in boosting yields and maximizing nutrient-use efficiency for higher ROI

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  • New Tools Help Growers Navigate Rising NPK Input Prices: Soil Technology Expansions and Customized Treatments from Locus AG

    Locus AG expands Rhizolizer and Pantego soil technologies with new customized treatments to help growers navigate rising NPK input prices.

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  • Locus Agricultural Solutions Named Finalist for Syngenta Innovation Challenge at World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit 2021

    Locus AG has been selected as a finalist for the Syngenta Innovation Challenge from hundreds of start-ups around the globe.…

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  • Leading Agricultural Research Universities Show Substantial Reductions in Nitrous Oxide Emissions with Rhizolizer® Duo Soil Probiotic Technology

    Locus AG releases results showing N2O emission reductions in multiple greenhouse and field studies conducted by South Dakota State and…

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  • Locus AG Launches Second Line of Carbon-Accelerating Soil Probiotic Technologies with Added Phosphorus Benefits

    New Pantego™ soil technology with added phosphorous benefits gives farmers the upper hand in crop performance and environmental impact across…

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  • Technology Advancements Drive Top Agriculture Executives to Take New Leadership Positions at Locus AG

    Agtech startup’s successful soil probiotic technologies and carbon platform are attracting key industry talent

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  • New Agricultural Carbon Alliance Brings Immediate Revenue-Accelerating Opportunities to Growers

    Bluesource joins Locus Agricultural Solutions’ next-generation carbon program offering high-quality credits, acceleration technology and access to new markets

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  • Red Herring Selects Locus Agricultural Solutions as A Top 100 North America Winner

    Locus Agricultural Solutions has been selected as a winner for one of the technology industry’s most prestigious prizes: Red Herring’s Top 100 North…

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  • Locus AG Named A New 50 to Watch by Cleantech Group for Farming Solutions That Combat the Climate Crisis

    Agtech B Corp™ Locus Agricultural Solutions has been named a top startup in Cleantech Group’s New 50 to Watch List for developing climate solutions that accelerate carbon…

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  • Shopify Will Be First High-Volume Corporate Buyer of Carbon Credits From A U.S. CarbonNOW™ Farmer

    Selling agricultural carbon credits is now a reality for U.S. farmers as Shopify prepares to finalize its initial high-volume purchase through…

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  • Locus AG’s CarbonNOW™ Project Represents USA As National Winner in the Energy Globe Awards

    The CarbonNOW™ project from B Corp™ Locus Agricultural Solutions® (Locus AG) has been named the national winner in the Energy Globe Awards for its immediate impact on climate change and food security. The sustainable agriculture initiative is the first in…

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  • Locus Agricultural Solutions® Becomes Newest Innovator Member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

    Locus Agricultural Solutions has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as its newest innovator member.

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  • Locus AG Continues Building Executive Bench by Hiring VP of Environmental Platforms

    Locus Agricultural Solutions has hired Shane Head as Vice President of Environmental Platforms.

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  • Locus AG Wins NREL’s Industry Growth Forum 2020 Outstanding Venture Award

    Locus Agricultural Solutions received an Outstanding Venture Award from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory at its annual…

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  • Fast Company Names Locus AG’s CarbonNOW Program a World Changing Ideas 2020 Finalist in the Food Category

    Locus AG's innovative program CarbonNOW was named yesterday as a Fast Company World Changing Ideas 2020 Awards finalist in the food category.

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  • Locus Agricultural Solutions Selected to Present at NREL’s Industry Growth Forum 2020

    Locus AG is presenting its award-winning biotechnology for fighting climate change and increasing food security to investors and industry representatives at NREL’s Industry Growth Forum 2020.

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  • Locus Agricultural Solutions Honors Earth Day by Donating Climate-Smart Technology to Help Farmers Offset Economic Losses from COVID-19

    To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Locus AG will be accepting nominations to donate its award-winning soil “probiotic” technology to farmers…

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  • AgGrad Announces Locus AG’s Keith Heidecorn Part of the 30 Under 30 Class for 2020

    AgGrad announced Keith Heidecorn, of Locus Agricultural Solutions, as one of the winners of the 2020 AgGrad 30 Under 30 Awards.

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  • Locus Agricultural Solutions Brings on New CEO to Drive Climate-Smart Farming Initiatives

    Locus AG has hired Grant Aldridge to drive its sustainability initiatives as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Locus AG Only U.S.-Based Finalist For Boldest AgriTech Global Award

    Locus AG's CarbonNOW™ program has been selected as the only U.S.-based finalist in the AgriTech category for the global BOLD…

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  • Partnership Between Locus AG and Nori Sets the Stage for Monetizing Carbon Farming

    Two of the most innovative startups in the carbon farming space, Locus AG and Nori, announced a partnership that provides a pathway for…

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  • Cleantech Forum SF Taps Locus AG’s Chief Agronomist to Address Trend and Benefits of Agriculture Moving from Chemicals to Biologicals

    Dr. Paul Zorner, Locus AG’s Chief Agronomist and CEO Emeritus, and Karthik Karathur, Locus AG’s President, will be at the Cleantech Forum San…

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  • Forbes Prestigious 30 Under 30 List for Science Honors Locus AG’s VP of Agricultural Operations

    Forbes Prestigious 30 Under 30 List honors Alex Fotsch, VP of Agricultural Operations at Locus Agricultural Solutions in the science…

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  • Locus Agricultural Solutions Joins World Leaders at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 25) to Discuss Transforming Food and Agriculture Systems into Essential Climate Solutions

    Locus AG is attending the UN Climate Summit in Madrid for a Marrakech Partnership Roundtable on how to transform food and agriculture systems into essential climate solutions.

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  • Rhizolizer Named Top Biological Tool for Carbon Removal and Agricultural Productivity

    Rhizolizer won Best New Biological Product of 2019 in the Crop Science Awards’ category based on its ability to remove record…

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  • Locus Agricultural Solutions’ Organic Soil “Probiotic” Named a Finalist for 2019 Best New Biological Product

    Rhizolizer is a global finalist for Best New Biological Product of the Year, according to Agribusiness Intelligence.

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  • Locus Agricultural Solutions Becomes One of the First Ag Input Suppliers Globally To Receive B Corp Certification

    Locus AG announced that it is one of the first ag input suppliers globally to become a Certified B Corporation,…

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  • International Citrus and Beverage Conference Highlights Use of Soil “Probiotics” to Combat HLB and Carbon Challenges

    Locus AG's CEO Dr. Paul Zorner is presenting on the use of agricultural "probiotics" to improve crop productivity and soil…

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  • Locus Agricultural Solutions CEO to Present Revolutionary  Soil “Probiotics” at the 2019 Ag Innovation Showcase

    At Larta Institute Ag Innovation Showcase 2019, Locus AG will be presenting the company’s industry-first fermentation technology and soil “probiotic” line.

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  • New Unmatched Carbon Sequestration Data Highlights Immediate Solution to Climate Change

    Locus AG reports record levels of up to 121% more carbon sequestered in land treated with its breakthrough line of…

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  • Gevo Begins Field Trials to Amplify Soil Carbon Sequestration Using Locus AG “Probiotics”

    Gevo, Inc. announces a partnership with Locus Agricultural Solutions to trial a new "probiotic" technology that is expected to improve…

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  • Soil “Probiotics” Highlighted as Solution to Plant Productivity and Carbon Reduction at World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology

    Agriculture leaders discussed the latest solutions in ag tech, such as the use of fresh soil “probiotics”, during the 2019 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology.

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  • Ernst & Young Announces Andrew Lefkowitz as an Entrepreneur of the Year® for the East Central Region

    Andrew Lefkowitz, the co-founder, chairman and CEO of Locus Fermentation Solutions, has been named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® for…

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  • EarthX Reduces Carbon Footprint with Organic Soil “Probiotics” from Locus Agricultural Solutions

    EarthX 2019 will pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during the largest environmental event, thanks to a new and innovative…

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  • Locus Agriculture

    Patented “Probiotics” Yield Rapid Impacts on Greenhouse Gases & Agricultural Productivity

    Positive data is confirming there is a unique solution to reduce greenhouse gases that’s working today through an unexpected source:…

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  • Locus Agriculture

    Organic Certification of “Probiotics” for Agriculture Use Approved

    Using fresh, customizable “probiotic” treatments to increase crop productivity from the ground up has quickly become a primary strategy for…

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  • Locus Agriculture

    Unique “Probiotic” for Crops Receives Expanded Regulatory Approvals

    Locus Agricultural Solutions is the driving force behind impressive increases in crop productivity resulting from using fresh, customized “probiotics” to…

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  • Locus Agriculture

    New Data Confirms Benefits of Microbial Solution Use in Citrus, Sod and More

    The trend of using microbial-based solutions to address top industry challenges continues to grow, thanks in part to the launch…

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  • Locus Agriculture

    Locus Agricultural Solutions™ Develops Game-Changing Microbial Production Process & Chemical Alternatives

    Production challenges are at an all-time high for many crops, and an Ohio-based company is developing natural, microbial-based products that…

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