What StollerUSA does

StollerUSA, founded in 1970 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a developer of biological crop solutions spanning biocontrol, biostimulant, and biofertilizer categories. The company has been acquired by Corteva Agriscience (NYSE: CTVA) and now operates as part of Corteva™ Biologicals, having been consolidated alongside Symborg into a unified biologicals business unit. Its 12-product portfolio includes established brands such as Bexfond® Biological Fungicide, Bio-Forge® Premier biostimulant, Utrisha® N and Utrisha® P nutrient efficiency biostimulants, Myco Up® microbial biostimulant, and Bio-Hold® biofertilizer, targeting resistance management, plant resilience, and nutrient availability for major crops.

The company's core technology is grounded in biological sciences — microbial formulations, plant physiology enhancement, and nutrient cycling biology — rather than digital or AI-native platforms. Its go-to-market operates through a multi-channel model: agricultural retailers and channel partners serve as the primary distribution layer, Corteva's field sales organization handles enterprise farm accounts, and direct digital channels (product finder tool, retailer locator) enable SMB and individual farmer self-service. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customers are primarily farmers and ranchers across North America, with secondary reach into vegetation managers and agricultural retailers, positioning StollerUSA within a global agricultural micronutrients market projected to grow from $5.39B (2025) to $8.19B by 2030 at an 8.6% CAGR.

Following the Corteva acquisition, StollerUSA has effectively ceased to operate as an independent entity. Its products, brand, and operational footprint have been absorbed into Corteva Biologicals, which now sits alongside Corteva's seeds & traits, crop protection, digital solutions, and nitrogen stabilizer businesses. The integration grants StollerUSA's portfolio access to Corteva's global agricultural distribution infrastructure across more than 30 countries, and its leadership — including President/CEO Guillermo De La Borda, COO Rodrigo Oliveira, CFO Beatriz Gahm, and National Commercial Director USA Mario Carrillo — now operates within Corteva's biologicals organizational structure.

Name

StollerUSA

Legal name

StollerUSA

Website

https://stollerusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

StollerUSA, now operating as Corteva Biologicals, develops biological crop solutions spanning biocontrol, biostimulants, and biofertilizers. The Houston-based company sells its 12-product portfolio through agricultural retailers and Corteva's global distribution network to farmers, ranchers, and vegetation managers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Biologicals (Crop Protection and Plant Health)

NAICS

Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253), Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic & Biological Input Retail (Biostimulants, Biopesticides, OMRI) (AFABAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nutrient Stewardship & Soil Fertility Management (4R Nutrients, Compost, Biofertilizers) (AFAGAMAE), Specialty Fertilizers for Horticulture & Controlled Environment (Greenhouse, Hydroponic, Nursery) (AFABACAL), Organic & Bio-based Fertilizers (Manure/Compost/Biochar) (IMAEAEAF)

Keywords

• Biological crop solutions
• Agricultural biostimulants
• Biofungicides and biocontrol
• Agricultural biofertilizers
• Crop protection products

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Biological Product Sales: Sale of biological crop protection and enhancement products including biocontrols, biostimulants, and biofertilizers to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural professionals through channel partners and direct sales

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

StollerUSA develops and manufactures biological crop solutions, including biocontrol products (fungicides, spray oils), biostimulants that enhance plant resilience and nutrient efficiency, and biofertilizers that improve soil nutrient availability. The company now operates as Corteva Biologicals following acquisition by Corteva Agriscience, distributing these products to farmers, ranchers, vegetation managers, and agricultural retailers globally.

Product overview

StollerUSA, now part of Corteva Agriscience's biologicals portfolio, offers a comprehensive suite of biological crop solutions organized into three categories: Biocontrol products (Bexfond® Biological Fungicide, Golden Pest Spray Oil™) for natural plant protection from insects and diseases; Biostimulants (Bio-Forge® Premier, Fortified Stimulate Yield Enhancer® Plus, Myco Up®, Sugar Mover® Premier, Utrisha® N, Utrisha® P, X-Cyte™) that enhance plant resilience, growth, vitality, and nutrient efficiency; and Biofertilizers (Bio-Forge® Advanced, Bio-Hold®, Energy Power®) that improve soil nutrient availability for plant growth. These integrated biological solutions are designed to complement existing farming practices, address resistance management challenges, enhance ROI, and preserve land for long-term agricultural productivity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bexfond® Biological Fungicide

Quantifiable outcome

• Proven, predictable performance through years of testing
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SymborgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStoller and Symborg have been consolidated into Corteva Biologicals, combining product portfolios and capabilities under the Corteva brand. The merger integrates Stoller's biological solutions with Symborg's offerings to create a unified biologicals business unit within Corteva Agriscience.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Symborg: Biological crop solutions provider that was acquired by Corteva Agriscience alongside StollerUSA and is now co-integrated into Corteva Biologicals. Directly comparable in product category (biostimulants, biocontrol) and end markets.
• Lallemand Plant Care: Specialty biological crop input manufacturer producing biostimulants, biocontrol agents, and biofertilizers globally. Closely comparable product portfolio and distribution model through ag retailers.

Broad incumbents

• Novonesis (formerly Novozymes BioAg): Global leader in microbial-based agricultural biologicals with deep biocontrol and biofertilizer portfolio. Directly comparable product offering but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Bayer Crop Science: Major ag input incumbent expanding rapidly into biologicals through acquisitions and partnerships. Competes in the same biocontrol/biostimulant space and serves overlapping farmer and retailer customers.
• Syngenta Biologicals: Global ag input major with a growing biologicals portfolio covering biostimulants, biocontrol, and biopesticides. Comparable product mix and grower customer base.
• BASF Agricultural Solutions: Diversified ag input company with biological crop protection and seed treatment offerings. Overlaps with StollerUSA in biocontrol and biostimulant categories and shares retailer distribution channels.

Emerging players

• Pivot Bio: US-based biological nitrogen-fixation company competing directly in the biofertilizer space with Stoller's Utrisha N and related products. Comparable technology focus on microbial nutrient delivery to crops.
• AgBiome: Biocontrol-focused ag biologicals company developing microbial crop protection products. Comparable in biocontrol category and US-row-crop customer focus.
• BioConsortia: Microbial-based agricultural products company working on nitrogen fixation, biocontrol, and biostimulants. Overlaps with StollerUSA's portfolio categories and grower customer base.

Regional players

• Rizobacter: Argentina-based biological crop solutions company (acquired by Bioceres) producing inoculants, biostimulants, and biofertilizers. Comparable product mix but focused primarily on Latin American markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stollerusa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCabsltTEBPjamsRpAH5tx1Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/stollerusa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stollerusa
• Instagraminstagram.com/cortevaUS

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about StollerUSA