Category: Biocontrols
MSU to offer webinar on organic pesticides
Join MSU’s free webinar on Nov. 6 to learn organic-approved pesticide strategies and IPM tools for organic farmers and service providers.
USDA to construct ag research center in Davis, California
The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broke ground on the Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) in Davis, California, marking a new phase in agricultural innovation. The modern facility will centralize ARS labs currently at the University of California, Davis, and support advances in climate resilience, water scarcity solutions, pest management, and crop preservation.
Nutrien Ag Solutions to release new biocontrol technology
Nutrien Ag Solutions has acquired Suncor Energy’s AgroScience assets that offers proprietary biocontrol technologies through its Loveland Products business.
Soil inoculant released by ProGro
ProGro BIO has announced the commencement of its 2024 U.S. expansive in-field trial program.
Biostimulant access expanded by partnership
Acadian Plant Health, a biostimulant technologies provider, has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Koppert USA, a biological crop protection and natural pollination supplier.
AgBiome sells OMRI-listed fungicides to Certis Biologicals
Certis Biologicals has acquired multiple assets from AgBiome, including fungicides Howler and Theia.
Bioherbicide shown effective on broadleaf and grass weeds, seeds
Plant extract-based herbicides from Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions Inc., have been through more than 1,000 field and greenhouse trials globally, showing they are effective against a broad spectrum of broadleaf and grass weeds and seeds.
Azotic’s Envita biological receives OMRI Certification
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Study asks growers about biologicals
Informa Markets’ Farm Progress and Valent BioSciences have signed on as sponsors of benchmarking research focused on the use of agricultural biologicals on specialty crops.
Whole Foods adds pollinator policy for produce suppliers
Whole Foods Market has a new pollinator policy for its fresh produce and floral purchasing.
ProGro BIO completes microbial crop trial program
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Russell Taylor honored for conservation practices
Russell Taylor is the recipient of the 2023 Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Conservationist of the Year Award.
New England high tunnel conference scheduled
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OMRI certifies TerraSante fertilizer for organic use
TerraSante crop fertilizer and soil amendment technology from MustGrow Biologics Corp. has been certified for use in organic production by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI).
Partnership of Corteva, Alveo to develop field disease diagnostics
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WSU study sessions focus on pear pests
Washington State University (WSU) is presenting two “pear study circles” on pests and how to control them.