Key Takeaways
- Growers Edge and MyLand have formed a partnership to offer performance-backed soil health solutions for specialty crop growers.
- The program utilizes side-by-side field comparisons and a Crop Plan Warranty to mitigate the financial risks of adopting new agricultural practices.
- MyLand’s Soil as a Service™ technology uses live, native microalgae to improve soil function and nutrient availability through existing irrigation systems.
- For the 2026 crop year, the initiative is available for almond, pistachio, and apple growers in California and Washington.
- The collaboration aims to provide measurable return on investment (ROI) data to validate generative agricultural claims.
Financial Risk Mitigation via Growers Edge Performance Tools
Growers Edge, a financial technology firm specializing in data-driven tools for the agricultural sector, has teamed with soil health innovator MyLand to accelerate the adoption of regenerative practices. The partnership addresses a common challenge for producers: the difficulty of validating performance claims for new products amid variables such as weather and soil types. By providing a structured framework for performance assurance, the companies aim to give growers the confidence to implement soil health solutions.
The program focuses on generating transparent, field-level data. Through this collaboration, participants can access side-by-side field comparisons that demonstrate the actual economic impact of soil health interventions.
Validating Soil Health through Growers Edge Crop Plan Warranty
The core of the partnership involves the Growers Edge Crop Plan Warranty. This financial instrument is designed to protect the grower’s bottom line if the projected ROI from soil health practices is not achieved. “Every soil management decision carries real financial risk,” said Joe Lopp, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Growers Edge. “That’s why we partnered with MyLand to validate and guarantee field-level performance insights for specialty crop growers. We think of it as an assurance, a performance-driven approach that aligns ROI for growers, manufacturers, and retailers alike.”
Soil as a Service Integration
MyLand provides the technical component of the partnership through its Soil as a Service™ model. This system extracts native microalgae unique to an individual farm, cultures them, and reinjects them into the farm's irrigation infrastructure. This biological approach is intended to enhance water efficiency and overall soil vitality without requiring significant changes to existing operations.
“It’s on us as innovators to stand behind our claims and give growers real confidence in the solutions they adopt,” said Dane Hague, co-founder and CEO of MyLand. “Our work with Growers Edge combines science, risk assessment, and performance assurance to accelerate real-world adoption.”
2026 Crop Year Enrollment for Specialty Growers
The program is currently open for the 2026 crop season, specifically targeting high-value specialty crops. Eligibility includes almond, pistachio, and apple growers in California, as well as apple growers in Washington. Interested parties can coordinate with representatives from either company to begin the enrollment process and establish the necessary field-level baselines for the warranty.
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