ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, today
announced its partnership with Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc, a global leader in science-led pet nutrition,
aiming to accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices across farms in Illinois and
Minnesota in the U.S., as well as Hungary in Europe. The collaboration seeks to expand the benefits of
regenerative agriculture to crops within the pet food value chain, while empowering local farmers with
the tools and incentives needed to make measurable changes at the field level that provide long-term
impacts for soil and watershed health, biodiversity and farm operating resilience.
The multi-year initiative is designed to engage, educate and incentivize farmers to implement
regenerative agriculture practices across approximately 16,000 acres of corn and soybean fields in
Minnesota and Illinois, in addition to enrolling about 2,500 acres (1,000 hectares) of soybean fields in
Hungary, as part of a pilot program for 2025. For its European business, Hungary serves as a key origin
for ADM’s soybean sourcing, enabling supply to its local plants and downstream facilities in Straubing
and Mainz via the Danube and Rhine rivers. Between both regions, the program aims to enhance soil
health, reduce carbon intensity, reduce soil erosion, improve water quality, increase biodiversity and
support long-term agricultural resilience at the field level.
“Farmers are at the heart of our pet food system, and this partnership enables us to support
regenerative agriculture while sourcing high-quality ingredients grown with care for the land,” said Greg
Morris, SVP and President, Ag Services & Oilseeds, ADM. “By joining forces with Hill’s Pet Nutrition,
we’re helping meet a growing demand from conscientious pet parents for sustainably sourced
ingredients while making a meaningful difference in their communities, from farm field to pet food
bowl.”
Participating farmers will receive financial incentives tied to adopting regenerative agriculture practices –
such as implementing fertilizer efficiency programs, cover crops or companion cropping – and
measurable outcomes. These incentives will help offset the costs of regenerative practices and reward
farmers for positive environmental impacts. Additionally, ADM will leverage support from its network of
data and implementation assistance partners to provide technical support, peer-networking
opportunities and field-level education, as well as manage data collection, field monitoring and outcome
reporting to verify environmental and economic impacts.
“At Hill’s, our commitment to science-led nutrition starts long before a pet’s meal is prepared—it begins
in the soil where our ingredients are grown,” said Dave Baloga, EVP of Hill’s Science and Technology.
“Because grains like corn and soy are foundational to our recipes, partnering with ADM to support
regenerative farming is a natural extension of our purpose of reimagining a resilient future for all people,
their pets and our planet. By investing in the health of the land, we are safeguarding the future of
agriculture and the high-quality ingredients that pet parents trust us to provide for generations of pets to
come.”
Read more about ADM’s re:generations™ program here. ADM’s 2025 Regenerative Agriculture Report
can be read here.
About ADM
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re an essential global agricultural
supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global
capabilities. We’re a premier human and animal nutrition provider, offering one of the industry’s
broadest portfolios of ingredients and solutions from nature. We’re a trailblazer in health and well-being,
with an industry-leading range of products for consumers looking for new ways to live healthier lives.
We’re a cutting-edge innovator, guiding the way to a future of new bio-based consumer and industrial
solutions. And we’re leading in business-driven sustainability efforts that support a strong agricultural
sector, resilient supply chains, and a vast and growing bioeconomy. Around the globe, our expertise and
innovation are meeting critical needs from harvest to home.
Learn more at www.adm.com.
About Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Founded more than 75 years ago, Hill’s Pet Nutrition has been committed to providing pets with the best
nutrition through extensive research and a scientific understanding of their specific needs. Their team of
more than 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists, and food scientists constantly strive to develop
innovative solutions for pet health. Hill’s offers a full line of products, including their Prescription Diet
therapeutic nutrition and Science Diet wellness products, which are available at veterinary clinics and
pet specialty retailers worldwide.
For more information about their products and nutritional philosophy,
please visit HillsPet.com.
