Key Takeaways
- Max Acre and Efficient Acre Solutions by Sound Agriculture improved corn yields by 6-12+ bushels per acre with an 84% win rate while reducing synthetic fertilizer use.
- Soybean, wheat, cotton, and specialty crop trials showed strong yield gains and up to 10x ROI.
- Sound Agriculture is expanding to Argentina and awaiting regulatory approval in Brazil.
- Thiago Bortoli, former Bayer regional leader, joins as VP & GM of Latin America to lead growth in key agricultural markets.
- Brazilian trials showed 10% yield increases in corn, 8% in cotton, and 6% in soybeans, while Argentina trials demonstrated a 7% corn yield increase with a 5x ROI.
2024 Product Performance: Maximizing Yield & Nutrient Efficiency in the U.S.
Sound Agriculture announced key results from the 2024 growing season, highlighting the success of its Max Acre and Efficient Acre Solutions in delivering higher yields and increased nutrient efficiency while reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers.
“We’re excited to share this year’s strong results, which demonstrate how SOURCE and BLUEPRINT drive higher yields, enhance nutrient efficiency, and reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers,” said Adam Litle, CEO of Sound Agriculture. “With over 1,200 data points across seven years, including third-party trials, we continue to validate how our solutions improve farm profitability while reducing input costs.”
Key U.S. Trial Results
- Max Acre Solution (Corn): 6-12+ bushel per acre yield increase with an 84% win rate.
- Efficient Acre Solution (Corn): Replaced 25 lbs of nitrogen and phosphorus, leading to a $40 per acre net gain (3x ROI).
- Soybeans: 2-4 bushel per acre increase with SOURCE + BLUEPRINT, particularly beneficial in lower-yield environments.
- Wheat & Cotton: Wheat yields improved by 2-4 bushels per acre (80% win rate), while cotton growers saw a 90+ lb increase per acre (87% win rate).
- Expansion Crops: Potatoes, sugarbeets, corn silage, canola, and edible beans achieved 5-10x ROI, reinforcing the broad efficacy of Sound’s solutions.
How SOURCE & BLUEPRINT Improve Soil Health & Nutrient Uptake
- SOURCE: A microbiome activator that stimulates 200+ soil microbes to increase nutrient availability.
- BLUEPRINT: A high-quality Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) blend that enhances root system expansion and nutrient absorption.
- Synergy Effect: SOURCE increases fungal colonization by 3x, amplifying nutrient uptake without added synthetic fertilizers.
Sound Agriculture Strategic Growth in Latin America
Recognizing Brazil and Argentina as key agricultural markets, Sound Agriculture is expanding its footprint in Latin America.
- SOURCE trials in Brazil demonstrated:
- 10% yield increase in corn.
- 8% yield increase in cotton.
- 6% yield increase in soybeans, with 75-90% win rates.
- Argentina trials showed:
- 7% corn yield increase when nitrogen and phosphorus were reduced by 20%.
- 5x return on investment (ROI), proving efficiency in low-organic-matter soils.
“Latin American soils have lower organic matter and require better nutrient management strategies,” said Thiago Bortoli, VP & GM of Latin America for Sound Agriculture. “Every farm I have talked to is interested in trying SOURCE due to how easy the product is to use and the strong yield data we’ve generated.”
Leadership & Future Growth Strategy of Sound Agriculture
To drive adoption and expansion in Latin America, Sound Agriculture has appointed Thiago Bortoli as Vice President & General Manager of Latin America.
- Bortoli brings 20+ years of experience, having held leadership roles at Bayer CropScience, Monsanto, and Climate FieldView.
- He also led commercial and marketing operations at Plantar, a major agricultural input distributor in Western Paraná.
- His expertise in agricultural innovation, retail strategy, and farmer engagement will be critical for driving SOURCE adoption across Brazil and Argentina.
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