Sumitomo Biorational Osage

06/11/2026

Our Intern Spotlight series continues as we celebrate the talented students spending their summer with us. Today, we're introducing Abby Koppmann. Read on to learn more about Abby's journey and internship experience.

06/05/2026

Our summer interns continue to gain hands-on experience and contribute across the organization.

Today, we're featuring Michael Geisler in our Intern Spotlight series. Learn more about his background and what he's been working on this summer.

05/29/2026

Our interns have hit the ground running, diving into new experiences, expanding their knowledge, and gaining valuable hands-on learning opportunities across the business. We're excited to introduce another member of our summer intern team, Quimby Ross!

Learn more about Quimby in today's spotlight.

05/28/2026

We’re hiring for multiple positions, including Production Operators on 2nd and 3rd shift.

Starting pay for Production Operators is now $24.86/hour plus an additional $2/hour shift premium.

Explore our current opportunities and apply today!
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05/22/2026

We’re excited to welcome our summer interns to the team!

Internships are a great way to bring new energy and perspectives into the workplace while giving students valuable hands-on experience and professional growth opportunities. We’re proud to support and mentor the next generation of professionals this summer.

Over the next several weeks, we’ll be spotlighting each intern and sharing a little about who they are, their interests, and the impact they’ll be making during their time with us.

We’re excited to have them join us and can’t wait to see all they accomplish. Stay tuned for each intern’s spotlight!

04/22/2026

In recognition of Earth Day, our team continued its commitment to sustainability by participating in the Adopt-a-Highway program. By dedicating time to clean our assigned roadway, we are contributing to a cleaner and safer environment for our community.

Efforts like these reflect our ongoing focus on responsible practices and making a positive impact. Each step forward supports a more sustainable future.

04/01/2026

Welcome to Sumitomo Biorational Company!

Launching today, April 1, 2026, Sumitomo Biorational Company brings together the strengths of Valent BioSciences, MGK, and Valent North America under one unified organization. Sumitomo Biorational will serve as Sumitomo Chemical Company’s Global Center of Excellence for Biorational Innovation.

By combining expertise, Sumitomo Biorational is accelerating innovation, strengthening global capabilities, and delivering integrated biorational solutions across agriculture, public health, forest health, and environmental health—helping customers and communities thrive.

Learn more here: https://www.sumitomobiorational.com/

We take biological science to a new level with biorational technologies that help improve agricultural productivity, protect public health, and keep our forests beautiful.

03/12/2026

Today we welcomed Riceville High School juniors and their teachers as part of their Manufacturing Day tours. During their visit, students toured our production and laboratory facilities, gaining a behind-the-scenes look at how our work supports innovation in agriculture and environmental solutions. We were excited to share our passion for science and manufacturing while helping students explore future opportunities in these fields.

02/25/2026

We’re proud to celebrate National FFA Week, February 21–28, by donating to our local FFA chapters in Osage, Riceville, and St. Ansgar and supporting the future of agriculture right here at home.

Agriculture is at the heart of our communities, and we believe in backing the students who are stepping up to lead the next generation of farming, science, and sustainability. FFA gives these young leaders the skills, experiences, and confidence they need to succeed and we’re honored to support them.

We’re grateful for these outstanding programs and the impact they’re making in our local communities every day. Here’s to the future of agriculture!

02/23/2026

What if waste wasn’t waste? We partnered with Ajinomoto Co., Inc. and Iowa State University through the Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) Technology Assistance Program to find out. The goal was to test whether industrial byproducts from manufacturing could serve as alternatives to synthetic fertilizers.

Field trials conducted over multiple seasons showed that these byproducts can supply crop nitrogen, improve soil health, and maintain or even enhance crop performance. What was once considered waste can now be a sustainable, valuable input for farmers, creating environmental, economic, and agricultural benefits.

This collaboration demonstrates how science can support sustainable agriculture, and how working together can make agriculture more sustainable for generations to come.

Read more: https://newswire.ciras.iastate.edu/2026/02/09/ciras-helps-two-companies-unlock-the-value-of-fertilizer-byproducts/