Biocontrols
AgBiome’s Theia fungicide approved in California
AgBiome Inc.’s Theia fungicide can be used throughout the U.S. to treat numerous plant diseases in fruit, vegetable and tree nut crops, with the recent approval by California regulators. Theia fungicide is the second proprietary solution... more »
New biopesticides position started by Biobest
Biobest Group, a biological control and pollination products provider, has appointed Lara Ramaekers to the new role of business development director of biopesticides. Ramaekers was global biocontrol portfolio lead... more »
Pennsylvania event brings them back
Rebounding from pandemic numbers, the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention in Hershey, Pennsylvania, experienced high attendance. Up to 2,250 growers, academics, exhibitors and others packed the show from Jan. 31-Feb. 2 in Hershey, Pennsylvania.... more »
Corteva completes Stoller, Symborg acquisitions
Corteva Inc. has closed the acquisitions of Symborg, an expert in microbiological technologies, and Stoller, one of the largest independent companies in the biologicals industry. "These acquisitions illustrate Corteva's commitment to providing farmers with sustainable... more »
BioSafe celebrates 25th anniversary
Agricultural biologicals provider BioSafe Systems is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The BioSafe brand is built on “a creative and collaborative effort to change mindsets about sustainable chemistry’s successful work in the field,” according to a... more »
Biologicals summit focuses on next-gen tools
A new event is designed to raise awareness of biological solutions that are available to fruit and vegetable growers to enhance soil and plant health. The Salinas Biological Summit is set for June 20-21, at... more »
Industry vet named new Jord BioScience CEO
Jord BioScience has named Keri Carstens as its new chief executive officer. An industry veteran, Carstens brings 15 years of agriculture industry experience to the position. Prior to Jord,... more »
Asfertglobal sees possibilities in the U.S. biologicals market
A multi-national Portuguese company that develops and markets biofertilizers, biostimulants and biocontrol products is focusing on the U.S. and other markets as it expands sales. Asfertglobal sees “enormous possibilities” in the U.S., according to a... more »