Biome Makers

10/14/2026

What can you do with a global atlas of observed soil microorganisms?

You can search for a genus or species and see where it has been detected. You can explore microbial richness across agricultural regions, identify gaps in current knowledge, access published research datasets, and help guide future soil biodiversity studies.

That’s what BeOpen was built for.

Created for researchers, universities, labs, public institutions, and any organization working with soil biology, BeOpen turns standardized field observations into a shared resource for discovery and collaboration. BeOpen Atlas brings together 37,906 microbial species observed in more than 100,000 agricultural soil samples from over 50 countries, all analyzed with the same protocol.

As part of Biome Makers’ Fields4Ever initiative, BeOpen helps preserve and expand shared knowledge of soil biodiversity in support of healthier soils.

BeOpen Atlas is now live! Sign up for free to start exploring: https://hubs.la/Q04B9lHH0

10/12/2026

Healthy soil can mean better yields, more efficient inputs, greater resilience and stronger long-term performance. But to manage it, we first need to understand what is happening belowground.

A report from the World Economic Forum, The Hidden Economic Power of Healthy Soils, makes an important point: there is no single path to healthier soils. Different crops, soils and production systems require different approaches. What connects them is the need to measure what matters.

As the report highlights, understanding soil health means looking at physical, chemical and biological indicators, and connecting those measurements to outcomes such as yield stability, input efficiency and supply security.

BeCrop® technology brings soil intelligence to that biological layer. By analyzing the soil microbiome and its functional potential, BeCrop helps the agricultural ecosystem better understand what is happening belowground and turn complex biological data into actionable insights.

Because better soil management starts with better information.

🔗 Read the full World Economic Forum report: https://hubs.la/Q04zRr_V0

🌱 Want to learn how biological soil intelligence can support your decisions? Contact our team: https://hubs.la/Q04zRspH0





Image Credits: World Economic Forum

10/08/2026

What happens when regenerative practices are measured belowground?

At Fazenda Floresta, a 27-hectare coffee farm in Minas Gerais, Brazil, BeCrop® helped turn years of regenerative management into measurable evidence.

By understanding the farm’s soil biology, the team was able to identify specific nutrient and disease constraints and use that information to guide management decisions.

The results tell the story:
🌱 3.8x estimated ROI on a targeted phosphorus strategy
💰 $456/ha in estimated net savings
🦠 Biodiversity score increased from 63 to 66
🌿 25% increase in soil organic matter

The analysis also showed improvements across every biological indicator tracked, while helping the farm better understand Fusarium risk and where to focus next.

As Fazenda Floresta puts it: “Today, our most important input is knowledge.”

See how soil intelligence helped Fazenda Floresta measure progress and make more targeted decisions.

Read the full case study:
https://hubs.la/Q04zyqps0

10/05/2026

How can producers build resilience in a decade defined by increasing climate volatility?

Dr. Jacob Parnell, Director of Agronomy at Biome Makers, will join the conversation at the Food Forward Summit during the panel “Climate-Adapted Agriculture: Producer Tools for a Volatile Decade.”

The session will explore what climate adaptation looks like in practice, from regenerative systems and measurable outcomes to producer tools, carbon markets, incentives, and water infrastructure.
Jacob will join James Burrow from BMO and Caleb Niemeyer from Woodrill Ltd, with Bryant Micheal Serre from Riverside Natural Foods moderating the discussion.

📍 Food Forward Summit
🗓️ October 8, 2026
🕒 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
📌 Innovation Theatre

If you’re attending, join the conversation and connect with Jacob to talk about how better soil intelligence can help support more informed and resilient agricultural decisions.

09/30/2026

Can we better anticipate how soil microbiomes will respond to climate extremes?

A study published in Nature explored this question using soils from 30 grasslands across 10 European countries.

Researchers exposed the soils to drought, flooding, freezing, and heat and found that, despite major differences between microbial communities, their responses to these extreme events showed consistent patterns.

One of the most interesting findings was that the magnitude of microbial responses could be partly predicted using information available before the disturbance, including soil properties and local climate.

Previous environmental conditions mattered too. Soils from warmer environments tended to be less vulnerable to extreme heat, while soils from areas with higher precipitation showed greater vulnerability to drought and heat.

The study also connected changes in microbial communities with changes in soil functioning, reinforcing an important idea: understanding the soil microbiome isn't only about knowing which microorganisms are present, but also how biological communities function and respond when conditions change.

Read the study: https://hubs.la/Q04yC4Vx0

Credit: Knight, C. G. et al. (2024), Nature, Vol. 636. DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08185-3.

Soils from 30 grasslands across Europe were subjected to 4 contrasting extreme climatic events under drought, flood, freezing and heat conditions, with the results suggesting that soil microbiomes from different climates share unified responses to extreme climatic events.

09/23/2026

Tomorrow, September 24, our CEO and Co-Founder, Adrián Ferrero, will take part in the EU AgRI 2040 Conference, organized by the European Commission under the theme “Future-proofing EU agri-food through research and innovation.”

As a member of the EU Mission Soil Board, Adrián will join a panel exploring a critical question: How can we overcome barriers and create more opportunities to deploy, scale, and drive the adoption of research and innovation in agriculture?

He’ll join the discussion alongside leaders from the European Commission, EIT Food, the Netherlands Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, and the Romanian National Association of Women in Agriculture.

Turning research into solutions that can be applied in the field is essential to building more competitive, resilient, and sustainable agricultural systems. We’re excited to see this conversation happening at .

📍 Brussels
📅 September 24–25, 2026

09/22/2026

🍂 Planning your fall soil sampling?

Once the crop is out of the field, it’s a good time to see what’s been happening below ground and use that information to start planning for next season.

With BeCrop®, soil DNA can reveal not only which microbes are present, but also help you understand how your soil is functioning. From nutrient cycling and biological nutrient availability to disease risk, natural biocontrol, stress adaptation, and overall soil biological health.

And when you look beyond a single sample, you can see how those biological functions vary across your fields, helping you identify where the biggest opportunities are and where management may need more attention.

Know what’s happening in your soil before deciding what comes next. 🌱

👉 Get your soil tested: https://hubs.ly/Q04y0hlZ0

09/18/2026

What can soil biology tell us about crop protection beyond which pathogens are present? 🌱

Sometimes, quite a lot.

In watermelon fields, differences in Fusarium pressure helped inform where resistant rootstock should be prioritized. In a vineyard affected by black foot disease, similar pathogen levels were detected across different areas, but symptoms were concentrated in only part of the field. Looking at the broader microbial community revealed another difference: healthy areas had substantially higher levels of Trichoderma, fungi associated with biological disease suppression.

These are two examples of why crop protection is about more than pathogen detection. Looking at the biological environment around a potential threat can provide valuable context for understanding risk and supporting agronomic decisions.

What else can we learn when we look beyond the pathogen?

👉 Read the full blog: https://hubs.la/Q04xRhqb0

09/15/2026

What will the beverages of tomorrow look like? 🌱☕

On September 16, our Co-founder & CEO, Adrian Ferrero, will join in Valencia for the roundtable “What Will We Drink Next? Meeting the Demand for Healthier Beverages Without Compromising Taste.”

The conversation will explore how the beverage industry can meet growing demand for healthier, more functional options while preserving the taste and experience consumers expect.

Sustainability is also part of that equation, from where ingredients are grown to how the final product is made. For many beverages, the journey starts in the field, where a better understanding of soil health and biology can contribute to more sustainable production from the very beginning.

We’re looking forward to an inspiring conversation about what’s next for the beverage industry.

📍 Valencia
📅 September 16

See you at !

09/14/2026

There are 150 tons of CO₂ under the average farm that nobody's measuring.

Not because the technology doesn't exist. Because until now, no one had a reliable way to calculate the biological ceiling.

Most carbon measurement tells you what soil holds today. Useful, but incomplete. It's like checking your bank balance without knowing your credit limit: you have no idea what's possible.

Our team analyzed 11,000+ real soil samples and found that 99% are operating below half of their true carbon capacity. The average soil is capturing just 3.1% of what it could hold.
We call it the Carbon Gap. And we just made it visible.

Starting today, every farm on our portal can see its predicted Maximum Carbon Capacity, for free, powered by an AI model trained on our proprietary BeCrop® biological data and environmental indices.

For those who want the complete picture, a Physicochemical analysis on their next farm project unlocks the exact Saturation Percentage: where current carbon stands versus maximum potential, at the field and pixel level.

The future of carbon strategy isn't about measuring what you have. It's about seeing what you're missing.

🔗See what your soil could hold! To learn more or request a quote, visit the BeCrop Portal and sign up for free https://hubs.la/Q04xtrq10