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James F. White
Advisory - Plant Biology & Microbes
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James F. White is Professor of Plant Biology at Rutgers University in New Jersey where he and students conduct research on ecology of microbes that inhabit plants (endophytes). James White obtained the B.S. and M.S. degrees in Botany and Plant Pathology from Auburn University in Alabama, and the Ph.D. in Botany/Mycology from the University of Texas at Austin. James White is the author of more than 300 articles and book chapters, and author and editor of seven books on the biology of plant microbes. James White is an elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and Associate Editor for journals Symbiosis, Fungal Ecology, MycoScience, Biology and Scientific Reports. He has presented extensively at international industry and academic conferences focused on regenerative agriculture, plant biostimulants and crop microbiomes.


Larry Fiene
Founder/CEO
CEO and Co-Founder of Planet Earth Agronomy, Larry leads the company’s research-driven agronomy platform, delivering tested biostimulant and nutrient solutions across 15 U.S. states and Canada while serving on multiple industry boards and earning national recognition for agricultural leadership.

Jake Fiene
Operations Lead
Jake Fiene combines hands-on agricultural experience with a systems-level role at Planet Earth Agronomy, supporting product formulation, manufacturing, logistics, and customer success. He focuses on delivering consistent, field-ready solutions by aligning product performance with real-world conditions.









