Considerations to Integrate Biologicals Into Your Rotation [Video]

Brooks Reid considers himself a farmer who pushes the limits and thinks outside the box on his farm in Brunswick, Missouri. Biologicals have found a place in his corn and soybean rotation. “Biologicals interest me because they aid in fertilizer uptake,” the central Missouri grower said. “I believe that’s the key to increased yield.”

In a 2024 survey conducted by the Stratovation Group consulting company, “Ag Biologicals: Revisiting Farmer Value, Perception, and Potential,” 45% of all row crop producers say they purchase or use biological products. That is up 8 percentage points from the group’s 2022 survey. 

Despite the upward trend, confusion still exists about how and when biologicals work best and how to fit them into crop management plans.

Understanding the types of biologicals and what they do can help farmers better understand where to apply products, said Anne Runkel, vice president of research and development at Mosaic. Runkel …