Agricen
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Biotechnology, Agriculture |
| Predecessor | Advanced Microbial Solutions |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Fate | Majority ownership acquired by Nutrien via Loveland Products |
| Headquarters | Plano, Texas , United States |
Area served | United States, Canada, Australia, South America |
| Products | Microbially sourced biochemical and biostimulant products for agricultural, turf, and ornamental plant industries |
| Owner | Nutrien (majority via Loveland Products) |
| Parent | Nutrien (via Loveland Products) |
Agricen is a biotechnology firm specializing in plant health, headquartered in Plano, Texas, United States. The company develops microbially sourced biochemical and biostimulant products tailored for agricultural, turf, and ornamental plant industries.
History
Originally established in 1998 under the name Advanced Microbial Solutions, Agricen entered into a strategic alliance in July 2012 with Loveland Products, which was then a division of the publicly traded Agrium Inc. (currently known as Nutrien). This partnership included Loveland Products acquiring an equity interest. The company adopted the Agricen name at the start of 2013. By August 2014, Agrium (now Nutrien) had secured majority ownership through Loveland Products. Agricen also maintains operations in Australia under the name Agricen Australia.
Products
Agricen produces its offerings in facilities located in Denton, Texas and Victoria, Australia. Their product line is created from natural microorganisms and their biochemical derivatives through industrial fermentation processes. Prominent products available in the U.S. include Accomplish MAX, Extract Powered by Accomplish, Maritime, N-Finity, Terramar, Prologue, and Titan XC, all distributed by Loveland Products via Nutrien Ag Solutions. These items are also accessible across Canada, Australia, and South America through Nutrien Ag Solutions.
The company provides biological and biochemical fertilizer enhancers aimed at improving nutrient uptake and efficiency, stimulating root development, and boosting overall plant vitality. Their product range also addresses solutions to counteract abiotic stress factors affecting crops.
Research conducted by universities has validated that Agricen’s technology contributes to alleviating salt stress in plants, decreasing nitrous oxide emissions associated with nitrogen fertilizers, and positively influencing secondary metabolic processes within plants.