Pivot Bio expands crop nutrition capacity

Pivot Bio, a leading ag tech company headquartered in Hazelwood, Missouri, is expanding its operations in the Greater St. Louis area with a $7 million investment to strengthen U.S.-based manufacturing and innovation. The expansion includes two new Centers of Excellence: a Research, Development, and Innovation Center in Creve Coeur and a Customer and Operations Success Center in Hazelwood. These hubs will support production, packaging, distribution, and customer service, ensuring efficient delivery of nitrogen solutions to farmers nationwide. The company’s move responds to rising fertilizer prices, supply uncertainties, and tight planting deadlines. Pivot Bio is launching a multiyear nitrogen price and supply assurance program to provide farmers with more predictable and cost-effective options. The expansion follows the company’s relocation of its global headquarters from Berkeley, California, to Minnesota earlier this year. The Creve Coeur location, part of the 39 North AgTech Innovation District, will focus on advancing next-generation crop nutrition technology. Its proximity to institutions like the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and a growing agtech ecosystem aims to accelerate scientific breakthroughs into practical farming solutions. The Hazelwood center will scale operational capacity to meet rising demand, ensuring timely product delivery across the country. ‘Farmers are making critical decisions in an unpredictable market,’ said Chris Abbott, CEO of Pivot Bio. ‘Our investment in U.S.-based production and innovation aims to restore certainty for growers.’ The expansion aligns with farmer needs for reliable, economically viable solutions amid market volatility. Balaji Venkataraman, chief supply chain officer, emphasized that the new facilities enhance production efficiency and supply chain reliability. Emily Lohse-Busch, executive director of the 39 North AgTech Innovation District, welcomed Pivot Bio’s presence, highlighting its role in fostering innovation and supporting global food production. The expansion solidifies Pivot Bio’s commitment to domestic manufacturing and farmer support, addressing key challenges in the agricultural sector.