Key Takeaways
- Phospholutions surpassed 1 million acres treated with RhizoSorb® in its second year of commercial sales
- Company reported 700+ trials and five years of on-farm data across 18 U.S. states
- Secured three phosphate manufacturing partners to expand production capacity
- Expanded internationally into Canada, Brazil, and additional global markets
- Strengthened leadership team and board to support next phase of growth
Phospholutions Marks Commercial Milestones Amid Phosphorus Supply Pressures
Phospholutions has announced a year of commercial growth as adoption of its RhizoSorb® fertilizer technology accelerates ahead of the 2026 growing season. The company’s progress comes as phosphorus has been designated a U.S. critical mineral, with supply constraints and price volatility increasing focus on nutrient efficiency.
According to Phospholutions, demand for technologies that improve phosphorus use efficiency has grown as producers navigate input cost pressures and tighter operating budgets. RhizoSorb® is designed to enhance crop access to applied phosphorus, serving as a replacement for conventional phosphorus fertilizer applications.
Hunter Swisher, CEO and Founder of Phospholutions, stated: “This past year marked a step-change for Phospholutions, from proving performance to scaling adoption. We’ve validated RhizoSorb across crops and geographies, strengthened our manufacturing foundation, and expanded market access in the U.S. and internationally. Heading into the 2026 season, our focus is execution at scale by expanding availability through our partners and delivering measurable value for growers, acre by acre.”
Field Performance and Manufacturing Expansion
Acreage Growth and Trial Data
Phospholutions reported surpassing 1 million row crop or corn-equivalent acres treated with RhizoSorb during the last growing season. The company cited more than 700 trials across corn, soy, and wheat, supported by five years of field-scale data across 18 U.S. states. In corn, trials demonstrated statistically significant yield gains averaging 1.6% with a 50% reduction in phosphorus application.
Regulatory and Intellectual Property Progress
The company secured three phosphate manufacturing partners to support production capacity and supply consistency. It also advanced regulatory approvals, including an Association of American Plant Food Control Officials (AAPFCO) Beneficial Substance designation and tentative approval as an Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer.
In early 2026, Phospholutions added two newly issued U.S. patents, bringing its portfolio to 11 independent patent families spanning 100 countries.
International Expansion and Phospholutions's Leadership Strengthening
Phospholutions expanded shipments into Canada and Brazil and reported market development efforts across 13 countries in Latin America, with six additional global markets underway.
To support continued growth, the company appointed Justin Archibee as Chief Financial Officer, promoted Michael Castiglione to Chief Operating Officer and Steve Levitsky to Chief Administrative and Sustainability Officer, and appointed Julia Andrus as Marketing and Communications Manager. Weston Heide of The Andersons joined the company’s Board of Directors.
Suyash Bulchandani, Vice President of Conti Ventures, Continental Grain Company, commented: “We believe that Phospholutions has moved from a promising, innovative company to having scalable execution. The company has demonstrated performance at commercial scale and strengthened production capability to meet demand, and we believe it continues to build defensibility through intellectual property and strong execution. We’re looking forward to continuing to support Phospholutions as it enters its next stage of growth and expands access for growers across markets.”
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