sustainability
DPH Biologicals releases regeneratively-produced biological solution
After two years of developmental work, DPH Biologicals has released RegenAphex, a technology platform based on the regenerative power of a proprietary plant-based humus extract. The extract is produced at the company’s Princeton, Illinois site,... more »
Staff changes at Valent BioSciences
Valent BioSciences LLC is publicizing some staff changes. Ted Melnik, president and CEO, plans to retire in July. Salman Mir, executive vice president and chief operating officer, has been named Melnik’s successor. Melnik joined Valent... more »
IFPA comments on EU packaging regulations
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) submitted public comments on the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste. “We are fully committed to reducing, (with the long-term goal... more »
Harpe Bioherbicide finishes investment round
Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions has closed a $10.5 million round of fundraising. Harpe is an ag tech company focused on providing natural and sustainable herbicide solutions The financing provides North Carolina-based Harpe the resources to advance... more »
Syngenta and Biotalys partner to fight pest resistance
Syngenta Crop Protection and Biotalys are collaborating to research, develop and commercialize new biocontrol solutions to manage key pests in a broad variety of crops. Biotalys is an agricultural technology company focused on protein-based biocontrol... more »
USDA grants to help Purdue in sustainable agriculture projects
Purdue receives USDA grants for sustainable agriculture projects Purdue University has received grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grants for five-year projects to enhance sustainable agricultural systems.... more »
CO2 emissions decline in EFI waste reduction program
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) and sustainability consultancy Measure to Improve have successfully concluded a program to reduce emissions in the produce industry. The two-year produce & reduce pilot program which was implemented on three farming... more »
New staffer named at American Farmland Trust
American Farmland Trust names vice president of development American Farmland Trust (AFT) has named Lea Harvey as vice president of development. Harvey’s role will be to develop and implement AFT’s national donor strategy, according to... more »
USApple creates environmental affairs position
The U.S. Apple Association has promoted one of its staffers to lead sustainability and environmental matters. Mitchell Liwanag, who was USApple’s manager of association management, has been promoted to manager of environmental affairs. [caption id="attachment_37089"... more »
USDA invests $70 million in climate-smart projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing $70 million in sustainable agricultural projects that establish climate-smart food and agricultural systems. This investment is made under NIFA’s Sustainable Agricultural... more »