AMVAC®, DPH Biologicals™ sign regional distribution agreement
Newport Beach, CA (January 30, 2025) - American Vanguard® Corporation announced that its crop business unit, AMVAC®, entered into a regional distribution agreement with DPH Biologicals®, a leading developer and supplier of agricultural biologicals.
The agreement expands American Vanguard’s GreenSolutions portfolio and increases availability of biological products throughout the United States while also expanding DPH Bio’s footprint into specialty crop markets.
Under the long-term agreement, AMVAC resells DPH Bio’s key products, which include TerraTrove® SP-1 Classic® and TerraTrove AmplAphex® biofertilizers as well as BellaTrove® Companion Maxx®, a novel EPA-approved biocontrol product with both fungicidal and nematocidal activity that is unique in its category. In addition, AMVAC distributes future product offerings, utilizing DPH Bio’s TerraTrove technology platform for biofertilizers and the BellaTrove platform for biocontrol products.
DPH Bio strengthens its market access in the United States by partnering with AMVAC’s U.S. commercial and operational teams with an initial focus on specialty crop markets. With the agreement, AMVAC is servicing DPH Bio’s existing customers in the Western and Southern regions by providing enhanced commercial and technical support.
The combination of DPH Bio’s leading products with AMVAC’s GreenSolutions portfolio provides an industry-leading offering for AMVAC’s grower, distributor, and retail partners. The addition of DPH Bio’s TerraTrove products complement AMVAC’s current biostimulant portfolio, while Bella Trove Companion Maxx provides a novel biocontrol solution for AMVAC to complement its extensive crop protection portfolio.
“Our biological technology platform has been refined across millions of acres to rapidly improve soil and plant health while offering alternatives and complements to traditional fertility and crop protection programs,” says Mick Messman, DPH Biologicals CEO. “We’re pleased to take the next step in our company’s evolution by partnering with AMVAC and gaining the advantages of its market access and sales team. This relationship is pivotal for more growers to access DPH Bio’s technology and enables further expansion into the rapidly growing biocontrol segment.”
Douglas (Dak) A. Kaye III, American Vanguard CEO, highlighted DPH Bio’s technical know-how and experienced management team as key advantages of the distribution agreement.
“DPH Bio, in addition to its current products, also has a great pipeline of future products," Kaye says. "Along with our growing GreenSolutions portfolio, this collaboration has the potential to significantly increase the value, access, and use of biological products in Western and Southern U.S. crop markets for years to come.”
DPH Biologicals and Aginnovation Forge Partnership to Advance Seed Enhancement Solutions
Collaboration to bring biological seed enhancement innovations to vegetable and specialty growers
Indianapolis, IN, and Lodi, CA (January 27, 2025) – DPH Biologicals® and Aginnovation have formed a strategic partnership to deliver advanced biological seed treatment products to growers across North America for the vegetable and specialty market.
This alliance underscores both companies’ commitment to innovation and grower success.
Highlights
- Exclusive Distribution: Aginnovation named the exclusive distributor of DPH Bio’s flagship product, BellaTrove® Companion Maxx® ST, for seed treatment applications in vegetable and specialty crop markets.
- Sustainable Solutions: Partnership drives environmental stewardship by enhancing seed health, improving crop performance, and supporting more regenerative agricultural practices.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Aginnovation to expand the reach of our biological solutions,” says Mick Messman, President and CEO of DPH Biologicals. “This collaboration aligns with our mission to accelerate agriculture’s transition to a more balanced biological approach and our commitment to provide innovative and sustainable technologies that empower vegetable and specialty growers to address critical agricultural challenges.”
“This agreement marks an exciting step forward for Aginnovation as we strengthen our commitment to delivering cutting-edge seed technology solutions,” says Peter Marks, President and CEO at Aginnovation. “With DPH Bio’s Companion Maxx ST and our focus on grower success, we’re uniquely positioned to transform how biological solutions are applied on seed in agriculture.”
Growers can expect Companion Maxx ST to be commercially available immediately in 2025, accompanied by field expertise, technical training, and comprehensive marketing support from both organizations.
About DPH Biologicals
Management-owned since 2024, DPH Biologicals® is focused on advancing agriculture's shift toward a more balanced biological approach. DPH Bio emphasizes scientific research, product development, field testing and partnerships to offer proven, profitable biological products. With a legacy that spans over three decades, DPH Bio’s development capabilities and commercial reach allow novel biologicals to get to market, ultimately providing more sustainable solutions that seamlessly integrate into modern farming practices. DPH Biologicals’ portfolio is anchored by two branded platforms — BellaTrove® for biocontrols and TerraTrove® for biofertilizers — together representing a complete portfolio of biological solutions. For more information, visit www.dphbio.com
About Aginnovation, LLC
Aginnovation, LLC, founded in 2012 and based in Lodi, California, provides innovative seed treatment solutions with a focus on customer success. With expertise in materials formulation and plant science, Aginnovation serves a wide range of agricultural markets throughout North America, delivering solutions that enhance seed quality and performance. For more information, visit www.aginnovationusa.com.
About American Vanguard Corporation
American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) is a diversified specialty and agriculture products company that develops and markets products for crop protection and management, turf and ornamentals management, and public and animal health. Over the past 20 years, through product and business acquisitions, the Company has expanded its operations into 21 countries and now has more than 1,000 product registrations in 56 nations, worldwide. To learn more about the Company, please reference www.american-vanguard.com.