Category: Pest Control
California approves Certis Biologicals nematicide
California farmers have a new product for controlling the threat of nematodes in their fields, orchards and vineyards with the approval of MeloCon LC by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.
Laser repellent helps deter birds
bird protection laser repellent Michigan Farm Bureau
Specialty input products supplier reorganizes marketing
Brandt Agronomic services provider crop protection inputs
Crop nutrition and protection company changes name
Huma Bio Huma Netics BHN fertilizers crop nutrition crop nutrients biostimulants soil amendments organics
Technical expertise necessary for pesticide regulating
Specialty crop groups joined dozens of other agricultural organizations in requesting increased funding for the USDA’s Office of Pest Management Policy.
UF researchers battle pest that harms green beans, peas and legumes
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences work to identify and control a pest affecting vegetable crops.
Purdue Extension field day offers growers networking, educational sessions
Purdue Extension’s annual Fruit and Vegetable Field Day will offer growers networking and educational sessions on topics including biological controls and weed management.
Leadership transition planned in July for Valent BioSciences LLC
Valent BioSciences LLC will soon see a change in leadership with the planned retirement of Ted Melnik, president and CEO.
Bill would increase funding for federal organic research programs
A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would increase funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s flagship organic research program
BioConsortia to present sustainable ag research at global conferences
BioConsortia Inc. will feature its nitrogen-fixing microbial products this week at an international event highlighting innovative ag products
CDFA grants aim to spur adaption of integrated pest management
Two integrated pest management programs in California will receive a share of $1.1 million in funding from the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
Certis Biologicals introduces high-load copper biofungicide
Certis Biologicals’ newest copper product, Kocide 50DF, is a high-load formulation that will bring the biofungicide to IMP programs for citrus and specialty crops nationwide.
ProBlad Verde fungicide now available throughout U.S.
ProBlad Verde fungicide will now be available to growers across the U.S. for use on a variety of crops
Lisi Global taking part in fumigant replacement research
Lisi Global Inc. is taking part in the latest US Department of Agriculture/National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant focused on methyl bromide replacement
Industry veteran to lead U.S. ag business sales for Certis Biologicals
Veteran sales leader Tim Riley will lead Certis Biologicals’ U.S.-based sales team as national sales director for U.S. Ag Business.
Botanical Solution Inc. wins award for best new biopesticide
Botanical Solution Inc. has won the Crop Science Award for best new biological product (biopesticide) for its plant-based fungicide Quillibrium