Sound Agriculture develops SOURCE and BLUEPRINT, products that enhance nutrient availability in soil by activating beneficial microbes and expanding root access to nutrients. This technology addresses the challenge of low nutrient uptake in crops, leading to healthier plants and increased harvest yields.
Funding
$25M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Modern agriculture faces challenges in maximizing nutrient uptake by crops due to limited access to soil nutrients and inefficient utilization by plants. This often leads to reliance on synthetic fertilizers, which can have negative environmental impacts and increase operational costs for farmers.
Solution
Sound Agriculture offers SOURCE and BLUEPRINT, bio-inspired soil amendments designed to enhance nutrient availability and uptake in crops. SOURCE acts as a soil activator, stimulating existing beneficial microbes to increase the supply of nitrogen and phosphorus. BLUEPRINT is an arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) product that expands the crop's root system, improving access to nutrients and water throughout the growing season. Together, these products improve nutrient uptake, leading to healthier plants, healthier soil, and improved return on investment for growers.
Target Audience
The primary customers are growers, independent dealers, and retailers in the agricultural sector seeking to optimize nutrient utilization and improve crop yields.
Features
- SOURCE activates nitrogen-fixing bacteria and phosphate-solubilizing microbes in the soil.
- SOURCE provides the equivalent of 25 lbs of nitrogen and 25 lbs of phosphorus per acre.
- BLUEPRINT is a high-quality AMF product that extends the reach of crop roots.
- Products are tank-mix compatible and shelf-stable for ease of use.
- Suitable for use on a variety of crops including corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, alfalfa, grass hay, sorghum, sugarbeets, canola, and pulses.
- Performance guarantees are offered.