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Biologicals market continues to grow

As farmers explore more sustainable agronomic solutions, the market for biologicals continues to grow.

Mick Messman, president and CEO of DPH Biologicals, says crop protection doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing investment, but instead can work “better together”.  “Using biologicals with other existing solutions that can integrate into a farmer’s operation with how they farm,” he says. 

He tells Brownfield sustainable practices still need to be functional.  “They need the products to provide a positive return on investment,” he says.  “And the DPH Biologicals approach by working within their system is one we think is scalable.  It’s been embraced by farmers and retailers.  It’s a good foundation for us to help them and learn more about biologicals and have a higher degree of confidence in using them.”

DPH Biologicals recently announced a change in leadership, to a private management group.  Messman says the full management team brings decades of experience and proven success in the ag industry. 

The DPH Bio management team includes Mick Messman, Alex Cochran, Chris Feiden, Trey Soud, Brad Holzworth, Roberto Werneck and Cliff Watrin, and Mario Tenerelli as Latin America advisor.

Messman says DPH Bio is poised for growth in 2024 with a pipeline of five novel biologicals, with sales set to begin this year.  He says the company also entered into a multi-year research collaboration with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Crop Physiology lab run by Dr. Fred Below. With highly experienced scientists, agronomists, and cross-functional teams based in Indianapolis, Ind. and Princeton, Ill., and territory managers located in key markets, DPH Bio will continue bringing its diverse and growing product line to customers around the world, including planned expansion into Brazil.

AUDIO: Mick Messman, DPH Biologicals