BioLumic

BioLumic launched the world's first UV light Trait Activation System at the Gro Alliance headquarters facility in Cuba City, WI. This has the ability to absolutely transform the way seed breeders bring new products to market and we are honored to be selected as the commercial partner for this exciting new technology. A special thanks to WI State Rep Travis Tranel for talking about how this type of innovation can help improve the lives of American farmers. You can learn more about it at this link. https://lnkd.in/gxcYC9X8

BioLumic has launched its first commercial Trait Activation System at Gro Alliance’s seed production facility in Cuba City, WI. As the first commercial partner of BioLumic, Gro Alliance will execute the trait activation process. Breeder Direct is commercializing xTraits for several inbred lines in its expanding portfolio, with commercial hybrid traits anticipated to become available later this year. "We see this as a leap forward in seed innovation,” says Marc Neuman, Director of Sales and Product Development at Breeder Direct: https://shorturl.at/nV0x3

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Transforming agriculture without chemicals or genetic modification. Announcing a major milestone in seed innovation: BioLumic has just launched the world’s first commercial light-activated seed traits. This transforms how crops perform without genetic modification. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄? ✅ First Trait Activation System installed at Gro Alliance’s seed production HQ ✅ >20% yield gains proven in hybrid corn field trials ✅ Faster, more scalable trait innovation—cutting commercialization time from 10+ years to just 3 For the first time, seed companies can program genetic expressio𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, unlocking stronger, higher-yielding crops—without chemicals or costly regulations. With multiple seed companies set to license this technology in 2025, BioLumicis proving that the future of farming is powered by light. Exciting times ahead!

💡𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲. 🌽 BioLumic has launched xTraits™, the first-ever light-activated commercial seed traits for inbred corn. Seed companies can now program genetic expression of their inbreds with light, unlocking yield and establishment benefits that pass-through to hybrid progeny, enabling integration at scale. With our Trait Activation System live at Gro Alliance, we’re partnering with Breeder Direct and other seed companies to bring these next-gen traits to life. 🔗 The future of corn trait innovation just got brighter: https://lnkd.in/gCXD9gM4 Beck's Hybrids | Peterson Farms Seed | Peterson Corn Genetics, LLC #TraitInnovation #SeedTechnology #LightActivatedTraits

Thanks CropLife for the spotlight! We’re programming genetic expression with light—activating traits that traditional breeding and biotech struggle to unlock. Faster, cost-effective, and no GM regulatory hurdles. The future of crop traits is here—powered by light! 🌱 💡

BioLumic is transforming agriculture with its cutting-edge UV Light Signal technology, designed to enhance seed traits, increase crop yields, and improve resilience — all without genetic modification or additional chemicals. 🌍 🌟 Key Benefits: ✅ Boosts root growth and yield ✅ Enhances stress resilience in crops ✅ Reduces methane emissions in livestock feed by improving lipid concentration in forage crops ✅ Seamlessly integrates into existing farming systems with no extra steps for farmers 🔗For more info: https://ow.ly/MrRU50UTFzF What’s your take on light-driven agriculture? How could this technology impact your farming practices? #AgTech #IAgRetail #Sustainability #UVLight #SeedTraits

🌱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱 🐄 At BioLumic, we’re harnessing the power of light to unlock beneficial forage traits that deliver better livestock feed and lower methane emissions. As our Chief Science Officer, Jason Wargent, puts it: “We’re enhancing forage quality—boosting energy content, improving digestibility, and supporting more efficient livestock nutrition.” 🔗A big thanks to Jane Byrne and FeedNavigator for shining a light on our innovative work! https://lnkd.in/g6B7arfi #ProgrammingPlants #ForageInnovation #LivestockNutrition #PlantTraits

💡 How can the power of light unlock a seed’s true genetic potential? 🌱 In CropLife’s latest feature, discover how BioLumic’s one-time seed activation transforms crop trait innovation—delivering enhanced yield, robust establishment, and improved resilience by programming innate genetic expression, without genetic modification or extra chemicals. Steve Sibulkin, CEO of BioLumic, breaks down how the company is accelerating trait development, cutting R&D costs, and scaling high-value traits for the agricultural supply chain. 🔗 Thanks to Dan Jacobs for the great coverage! Read it here: https://lnkd.in/g8XvAwK6 #AgTech #Innovation #PlantTraits #LightSignaling

It was a pleasure to speak at the 2024 New Zealand Agriculture and Climate Change Conference on our work at BioLumic to program low-emissions traits into forage grass using light! Powered by partners including AgriZeroNZ, we are excited for our expanding mission in trait development for climate impact with productivity gains. Thanks to RNZ for the great interview with us on bringing methane reduction technologies to agriculture at light speed! #NZAGRC #AgriZero #Lightseed #Impact https://lnkd.in/ggenKta8