Category: Biocontrols
Vestaron’s BASIN bioinsecticide approved by EPA
Vestaron Corp. has received approval for indoor/greenhouse use from the EPA for its second novel-acting peptide-based insecticide, BASIN.
IFG owner Bloom Fresh appoints interim CEO
Bloom Fresh International, International Fruit Genetics, IFG, fruit breeding, breeding, research, plant breeding,
Syngenta, Lavie Bio team up to develop bioinsecticides
Syngenta Crop Protection and Lavie Bio Ltd. are partnering to discover and develop biological insecticidal solutions.
Biotalys partners with universities on biocontrol research
Biotalys has entered into academic collaborations with researchers in plant pathology in the U.S. and United Kingdom (UK).
Syngenta continues decarbonization of global operations
Syngenta, sustainability, crop protection, pests, weeds, insects, insecticides, decarbonization, environment,
Biologicals firms join Platform10 roster
Platform10, biologicals, biopesticides, Wharf42, Western Growers, Salinas Biologicals Summit, technology
Sipcam Agro USA introduces new grape biofungicide
Sipcam Agro fungicide Mevalone biofungicide winegrapes table grapes crop protectant
Study looks at grower support of biologicals
Informa Markets’ Farm Progress and Valent BioSciences have signed on as sponsors of benchmarking research focused on the use of agricultural biologicals on specialty crops.
Deadline approaching for New England high tunnel conference
high tunnel conference, New England High Tunnel Production Conference University of New Hampshire, University of Vermont, University of Maine
Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference registration opens
Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Georgia Peach Council
Botanical Solutions Inc. sees growth, recognition, in biologicals
Quillibrium, a biopesticide from Botanical Solutions Inc., continues to see increased sales through a partnership with Syngenta, and expansion plans are expected to boost them further.
Corteva, Alveo to develop field disease diagnostics
Corteva Agriscience Alveo Technologies molecular sensing disease diagnostics technology ag chemical seed molecular agricultural disease diagnostic
WSU presents sessions on pear pests, IPM
Washington State University (WSU) is presenting two “pear study circles” on pests and how to control them.
APHIS issues fruit fly quarantine in California
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) have established an Oriental fruit fly quarantine in Santa Clara County, California.
Vismax biofungicide okayed for multi-crop use
Elemental Enzymes crop nutrition biofungicides sustainability
Economics drives the global biologicals market
The global agricultural biologicals industry is set to explode from a market of about $9 billion currently to more than $25 billion by the end of the decade, but there are hurdles and more growing pains to face along the way.
Drone assignment: A costly investment, consider pros and cons
A recent addition in growers’ toolboxes, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) flying over orchards and vineyards can supply images to help orchardists and horticulturists more precisely and efficiently identify areas of concern.
Biological event kicks off global conversation
The Salinas Biological Summit owes its inspiration, in part, to sweeping changes proposed in California’s initiative to significantly reduce pesticides and promote sustainable pest management practices.
AgXelerators helps inventors introduce new products
AgXelerators AgX ag products inventions crop protection companies sustainability
Cal Pol Strawberry Center Field Day sets attendance record
Nearly 500 strawberry growers, shippers, processors, researchers and agricultural stakeholders gathered for the seventh annual Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day.