Media Mentions

AgroSpheres
in the News

Nov 8, 2024
C&EN Named AgroSpheres Top 10 Start-ups to Watch

It has been quite a year for AgroSpheres! We’re honored to be named one of Chemical & Engineering News’ “Top 10 Chemistry Startups to Watch” for our novel manufacturing technology that unlocks a new class of biomolecules for agriculture.

May 12, 2024
AgroSpheres Mentioned in Upstream Ag Professional

FMC Corporation announces multi-year collaboration with AgroSpheres

May 9, 2024
FMC signs research agreement with AgroSpheres

The agreement will pair AgroSpheres' production and formulation technology with FMC's high throughput testing, evaluation, and go-to-market capabilities.‍

AgroSphere's New Facility Opening News

Click here to read further coverage about the exciting opening of AgroSphere's new biomanufacturing facility attended by attended by Gov. Abigail Spanberger and numerous local officials

Apr 20, 2026
UVa Alumni-led, Eco-friendly Agribusiness Opens New Facility in Albemarle

The Daily Progress covers AgroSpheres expanding its Albemarle County presence with a new commercial biomanufacturing facility for environmentally friendly crop protection products.

Apr 16, 2026
Gov. Spanberger cuts ribbon on UVA-student created AgroSpheres biotech company in Albemarle Co.

Cville Right Now covers Gov. Abigail Spanberger joining AgroSpheres for the opening of its new facility as the UVA-founded company expands commercial production of biological crop protection products.

Apr 15, 2026
AgroSpheres cuts ribbon on new biomanufacturing facility

CBS19 reports on the ribbon-cutting for AgroSpheres’ new biomanufacturing facility in Albemarle County and the demand for commercial fermentation facilities in the United States.

Apr 15, 2026
‘We’re here for the future’: UVA-born agricultural company launches first facility in Albemarle

29News covers the launch of AgroSpheres’ new Albemarle County biomanufacturing facility and the company’s growth from a UVA-born idea into a commercial operation.

Apr 15, 2026
Thyme to protect: Biotech start-up creates environmentally friendly pesticides and insecticides

Virginia Public Radio visits AgroSpheres’ new facility, where the company is producing its FUN-THYME biofungicide and developing additional environmentally friendly crop protection products.

Apr 17, 2026
New Biomanufacturing Facility in Virginia Reduces Foreign Chemical Dependence

Manufacturing.Net covers Virginia-based agricultural biotechnology company AgroSpheres, Inc. announced the opening of its first commercial biomanufacturing facility in Charlottesville.

Apr 21, 2026
AgroSpheres Opens Commercial Plant

C&EN highlights AgroSpheres’ new commercial-scale Virginia facility, which uses fermentation to produce biofungicide and other crop protection products.

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Press Releases

Sep 17, 2026
From Lab to Three Continents: AgroSpheres and FMC Corporation Advance Bioinsecticide Pipeline Into Global Field Trials

AgroSpheres and FMC advance two RNA-based bioinsecticides into global field trials, bringing next-generation crop protection closer to farmers while targeting major agricultural pests with more sustainable alternatives to traditional chemical pesticides.

Apr 16, 2026
Gov. Spanberger and Homegrown Innovator AgroSpheres Celebrate Launch of New Biomanufacturing Facility

Governor joins founders for ribbon-cutting in Charlottesville, celebrating an 18-month initiative to bring farmers next-generation products that replace chemicals and microplastics on U.S. farms and soil

Mar 17, 2026
AgroSpheres and Wilbur-Ellis® Announce California Approval of FUN-THYME™

California approval opens the door for broad commercial adoption across the state’s diverse specialty crops, with new research confirming strong performance in premium wine grape production

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Publications & Blog Posts

June 8, 2023
Community Gardens Grow and Flourish In Charlottesville
May 1, 2023
Alfredo with JHU's Alumni Voices Project
April 22, 2023
Earth Day 2023!