Crop Protection
Grapevine killer glassy-winged sharpshooter target of new technology
Scientists at UC Riverside have a shot at eradicating a deadly threat to vineyards posed by the glassy-winged sharpshooter, just as its resistance to insecticide has been growing. Withering grapes on a dying vine, which... more »
BioSafe adds viticulture expert to team
Jodi Creasap Gee, a small fruit plant pathologist, is joining BioSafe Systems and adding her professional and expert support to our research at headquarters and sales in New York. Gee earned her Ph.D. from Cornell... more »
Ceradis granted OMRI Listed status for CeraFruta bio-fungicide
Ceradis Crop Protection B.V., a global developer and marketer of environmentally-friendly plant nutrition and crop protection solutions, has announced that its CeraFruta post-harvest biological fungicide is now listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute for... more »
First case seen of harmful bacteria in ubiquitous weed throughout US
Scientists at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences have recorded the first North American case of a harmful phytoplasma disease known for its threat to fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops in... more »
Biobest invests in biocontrol company Biopartner
Biopartner and Biobest Group announced on April 26 that Biobest has acquired a 60% stake in Biopartner. Biopartner is a distributor of biological plant protection products, bumblebees for pollination, fertilizers and biopesticides in the Polish... more »
John Deere forms joint venture with GUSS Automation
Deere & Co. has formed a joint venture with GUSS Automation LLC, in Kingsburg, California. GUSS (Global Unmanned Spray System) is a pioneer in semi-autonomous orchard and vineyard sprayers. High-value crops (HVCs), such as orchards... more »
Bayer to create biologicals partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks
Bayer announced on April 22 that the company is pursuing an agreement whereby Ginkgo Bioworks will acquire Bayer’s West Sacramento Biologics research and development site and internal discovery and lead optimization platform. The contemplated transaction,... more »
Missouri growers urged to watch for spotted lanternfly
While not yet detected in Missouri, spotted lanternfly remains a concern for vineyards, certain trees and specialty crops as it continues to spread west. If spotted lanternfly (SLF) reaches Missouri, early detection and insecticide control... more »
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