Roundtable Discussion: Perspectives on Regulatory Readiness for Agricultural Microbiomes & Biostimulants

•  Clarifying how regulator roles and interagency coordination (USDA and/or EPA) shapes pathways to market for microbial and biostimulant products
• Outlining regulatory expectations genetically modified microbes, data gaps, and scientific priorities needed to support risk-based, science-driven oversight
• Updating stakeholders on biostimulant harmonization efforts, state-level considerations, and opportunities for early engagement with regulators

Speakers:

Donna Lalli

Deputy Administrator for APHIS Biotechnology Regulatory Services

USDA, Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service

Amanda Pierce

Senior Advisor

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency