Category: Biocontrols
Great Bear Vineyards’ biologicals focus
Great Bear Vineyards, which is transitioning to organic grape production relies on biological products to help control disease and pests.
Nutrien releasing biocontrol technology
An acquisition should help Nutrien Ag Solutions release new biocontrol technology designed to help growers improve yields.
MSU to host 2024 preharvest blueberry Extension twilight meeting
The Michigan State University blueberry team is inviting blueberry growers to attend this year’s preharvest blueberry Extension twilight meeting.
MSU hires farm manager for plant pathology, entomology centers
Michigan State University has hired a new farm manager to oversee its Plant Pathology and Entomology Research Centers.
Advancing research in biocontrols
Platform10 is an initiative to spur development and adoption of biopesticides and biocontrols through grower education and collaboration with manufacturers.
ProGro releases soil inoculant
ProGro BIO has announced the commencement of its 2024 U.S. expansive in-field trial program.
Albaugh gains California fungicide registration for oomycete diseases
Crop protection specialist Albaugh LLC has received registration in California for a fungicide that battles a major disease afflicting a variety of fruit, vegetable and nut crops.
Strawberry research production meeting spotlights sustainable farming practices
California strawberry growers and industry members gathered in early May for the California Strawberry Commission’s (CSC) Production Research meeting held in Santa Maria, Calif. to hear from strawberry industry experts regarding key advancements in strawberry production.
Summit Agro’s hybrid’ fungicide Regev passes field tests ‘
Summit Agro has completed a series of 163 replicated field trials across the U.S. to evaluate the efficacy of Regev “hybrid” fungicide.
AgroFresh hosts Washington postharvest academy
AgroFresh Solutions, together with recently acquired Pace International, will host the 2024 Post-Harvest Academy on Wednesday, May 8.
Fruit Growers News wants your opinion
Fruit growers, what are your biggest concerns right now?
Biologicals provider achieves zero waste
Biologicals provider Pro Farm Group Inc. (ProFarm) has achieved Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) certification for its reduction of waste.
Biofungicide Mevalone approved for use in California
Sipcam Agro USA has launched biofungicide Mevalone in California.
Partnership expands grower biostimulant access
Acadian Plant Health Koppert Acadian Plant Health, a biostimulant technologies provider, has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Koppert USA, a biological crop protection and natural pollination supplier
BioConsortia raises $15 million to expand research
BioConsortia Inc. has closed an internal financing round of $15 million
Simplot Grower Solutions distributes Vestaron product
Vestaron Corporation’s insecticides will be available through Simplot Grower Solutions’ extensive retail network through a new distribution agreement.
Corteva Catalyst focuses on technology, sustainability
Corteva Inc. has launched Corteva Catalyst, an investment and partnership platform focused on accessing and bringing to market agricultural innovations, including genome editing, biologicals and other natural products.
Certis Biologicals adds fungicides from AgBiome
Certis Biologicals has acquired Howler and Theia fungicides and other assets from AgBiome.
Bioherbicide manages broadleaf, grass weeds
Products from Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions Inc., have been through more than 1,000 field and greenhouse trials, showing they are effective against broadleaf and grass weeds and seeds.
Sustainable pest management winegrape webinar focus
WAVEx, Washington State Wine Commission, Washington State University, WSU Extension, winegrape, beneficials, insect control, sustainability