biocontrol
SynTech to use Biome Makers technology
SynTech Research Group, a global agricultural contract research, product positioning, development, registration, and market support services provider, has committed to using Biome Makers’ BeCrop technology and its taxonomic database of more than 10 million microorganisms... more »
Walla Walla vineyard focuses on sustainability
High on the hills of Washington’s Walla Walla Valley, Woodward Canyon Winery practices sustainable growing methods, using beneficial insects to guard against pests and a focus on soil health. Woodward Canyon is the region’s second-oldest... more »
Climate change could spread brown marmorated stink bugs
A foul-smelling, voracious, wide-spread pest could become even more ubiquitous with climate change. A recent modelling study found that changing weather could increase suitable habitat for the brown marmorated stink bug in the United States... more »
Biologicals market research project gains support
A comprehensive market research effort focused on understanding farmer opinions on biologicals at field-level continues to gain support from agriculture companies. The research initiative, “Biologicals: Farmer Value, Perception and Potential,” kicked off this year and... more »
Valent BioSciences promotes Salman Mir to EVP, COO
Valent BioSciences LLC, has promoted Salman Mir to executive vice president and chief operating officer. He will continue reporting to Ted Melnik, Valent BioSciences’ president and CEO. In his new position, Mir will oversee the... more »
BioConsortia showcases innovative products for investors
BioConsortia’s innovative microbial products and technical capabilities were on full display recently at its Davis, California, headquarters in an investor-focused Technology Showcase event. At the Aug. 30 event, BioConsortia demonstrated rapid advancements in microbial product... more »
Vestaron’s investment round increases to $92 million
Vestaron, a leader in peptide-based biological crop protection, has received an additional $10 million in its Series C fundraising, bringing the total $92 million. The additional investment comes from Grosvenor Food & Agtech, which joins... more »
Vive Crop Protection adds investments, plans for growth
Vive Crop Protection recently closed its Series C investment round, with the $26 million targeted to expand its North American market and advance research and development. Emmertech led the investment round, with participation from the... more »
SWD-killing wasps released in Michigan to protect fruit
Michigan State University (MSU) researchers who specialize in fruit crop pests have begun testing the effectiveness of a new biocontrol agent that could help reduce the damage caused by spotted-wing drosophila (SWD) on crops. This... more »
Biome Makers expanding client base, moving to larger HQ
Biome Makers, a global leader in soil microbiology, will be moving into a new 4,200-square-foot headquarters in Davis, California, early next year to accommodate growth at the company. Construction and redesigning the space has already... more »
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