Crop Protection
Certis USA names Rob Gibson as global portfolio manager
Certis USA has added Rob Gibson as global portfolio manager to support its industry-leading portfolio of biological solutions. According to a May 4 news release, Gibson joins Global Vice-President of Marketing Chris Judd as the... more »
AgBiome adds Krysta Harden and Alison Lawton to company’s board of directors
Agbiome, a developer of products from the Earth's microbial communities, announced May 4 that Krysta Harden and Alison Lawton have joined AgBiome’s Board of Directors. These appointments strengthen the company’s mission to feed the world... more »
Nichino America adds Brent Byers for strategic planning, business development
Effective May 1, Brent Byers will assume the position of senior manager of strategic planning and business development. He will manage the strategic planning process and will be responsible for... more »
Nichino America promotes Amanda Carson to East region sales manager
Amanda Carson has been promoted to sales manager for the Eastern region sales team for Ninchino America Inc. In her new role, Carson will be responsible for the direction and implementation of the sales plans... more »
GLOBALG.A.P. is third-party certifier for Walmart pollinator health commitments
Over the past year, The Sustainability Consortium has hosted a working group to harmonize criteria for Responsible Pest Management (RPM) best practices in agriculture. This work resulted in the development of the RPM Framework and User... more »
Michigan beekeepers can get email alerts notifying before aerial pesticide applications
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Gary McDowell and Sen, Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes, announced April 28 that the state’s beekeepers can now self-subscribe to receive email alerts during public health emergencies,... more »
Smart tech makes farming blueberries cheaper, more environmentally friendly
The wild blueberry market has developed into a multimillion-dollar industry in North America, with consumers pushing up demand as they seek out the prized berries for a range of health benefits. Growing and harvesting the... more »
Using DNA, UF research shows which bats binge on crop pests
“Big bats binge bad bugs.” It’s a catchy, alliterative title, and it’s apropos for the latest research work by University of Florida scientist Holly Ober. All bats in the Southeast eat insects and feed at... more »
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