Disease Control
Organic bacteriophage treatment developed for Pierce’s disease in grapes
A Texas A&M AgriLife Research study has led to the discovery of the first curative and preventive bacteriophage treatment against the pathogen X... more »
$116M investment in AgBiome led by Blue Horizon and Novalis LifeSciences
AgBiome recently announced it raised $116 million in an oversubscribed Series D round of funding. The investment was led by co-led by Blue Horizon an... more »
Biological industry maturing after decades of change
The nature of the biologicals business has evolved greatly in the last few decades. Just ask executives at Certis Biologicals, which recently rebra... more »
Georgia researches organic control of persistent disease, pest and weed problems
The hot, humid climate in the Southeast lends itself to nearly year-round insect, weed and disease pressure, and growing is especially tough if you’... more »
AgBiome hires four to the commercial team
AgBiome recently announced the addition of four new team members to its commercial team. The company, based in North Carolina’s Research Triangle... more »
Certis Biologicals rebrands for 20th birthday
After two decades of success as Certis USA, the Columbia, Maryland-based company on June 2 announced a brand change to Certis Biologicals. The new ... more »
Certis USA names global VP of marketing
Chris Judd has joined the Certis USA leadership team as global vice president of marketing, the company announced April 15. [caption id="attachment... more »
Howler biological fungicide headed to Europe, Middle East, Africa
BASF and AgBiome have signed an agreement to bring a new biological fungicide to the market in Europe, and key countries in the Middle East and Africa... more »
