Jord BioScience

Jord BioScience is an agricultural biotechnology company based in St. Paul, Minnesota, founded in 2019. The company specializes in customizable microbial solutions designed to enhance crop health, productivity, and sustainability. It leverages nearly four decades of research from Dr. Linda Kinkel and her team at the University of Minnesota, utilizing over 6,500 microbial isolates from various ecosystems.

The company develops proprietary microbial inoculants and custom formulations that protect crops, promote growth, and stimulate plant health. Key offerings include pathogen inhibition, nutrient solubilization, and microbiome analysis. Jord BioScience partners with agribusinesses to improve existing microbial products and has secured funding to expand its operations globally, with trials in the US, Argentina, and Brazil. The company aims to support leading agricultural firms in overcoming performance and regulatory challenges while enhancing their microbial solutions.