Search results for: “BioWorks”
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BioWorks Introduces BioNex Insecticide and Hoplite Moss Killer to Expand Crop Protection Portfolio
Product Launch Announcement BioWorks Introduces BioNex Insecticide and Hoplite Herbicide Expanding the Biological Toolkit for Integrated Pest Management What is the latest news regarding BioWorks Introduces BioNex Insecticide and Hoplite? BioWorks has officially expanded its North American portfolio by launching two high-performance biological solutions: BioNex, a broad-spectrum contact insecticide/miticide, and Hoplite, a selective herbicide. BioNex…
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BioWorks Appoints Chris Rose as Interim General Manager to Accelerate Next Phase of Growth
Summary: BioWorks, a North American leader in biological solutions for horticulture, has appointed Chris Rose as Interim General Manager. Succeeding Bill Foster, who led the company since its founding in 1993, Rose will guide BioWorks into a new phase of accelerated growth, focusing on commercial execution, portfolio expansion into open-field specialty crops, and leveraging the…
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Ginkgo Bioworks and Agricen Optimize Soil Amendment Manufacturing
Ginkgo Bioworks and Agricen have announced the successful completion of a collaboration designed to streamline the manufacturing of key agricultural biologicals. By optimizing the fermentation process for complex bacterial strains, the partnership has significantly reduced production time and costs for Agricen’s soil amendment solutions. Collaboration to Optimize Manufacturing Processes for a Key Agricultural Soil Amendment…
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BioWorks enters European market with high quality biopesticides and biostimulants
BioWorks has officially entered the European market, marking a pivotal step in the region’s shift toward sustainable agriculture. As a dedicated division of BioFirst Group, BioWorks brings a focused portfolio of biopesticides and biostimulants designed to help growers strengthen crops, enhance biological control of pests and diseases, and meet stricter regulatory and market demands with…
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Dr. Glen Stevens Joins BioWorks to Advance Biological Pest Control Initiatives
BioWorks Welcomes Glen Stevens, Ph.D., as Research and Development Associate — BioWorks has appointed Glen Stevens, Ph.D., to its R&D team to accelerate innovation in sustainable agriculture, drawing on his 20+ years in biological control, soil health, and integrated pest and disease management. Based at BioWorks’ fully equipped laboratory and greenhouse within the University of…
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Switch Bioworks Expands Leadership Team and Moves into New Facility to Accelerate Development of its Microbial Fertilizer Products
In a significant stride toward advancing sustainable agriculture, Switch Bioworks has announced key leadership additions and a major facility expansion. The move marks a pivotal moment for the company’s mission to revolutionize fertilizer production through cutting-edge microbial biotechnology. Switch Bioworks is entering a transformative phase in its journey to reshape global agriculture. With a bold…
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BioWorks Strengthens R&D Team with Biological Control Expert
BioWorks is pleased to announce that Glen Stevens, Ph.D., has joined the company as a Research and Development Associate. With more than two decades of experience in biological control, soil health, and sustainable agricultural systems, Dr. Stevens joins BioWorks with a proven track record of driving innovation in agricultural research. He will work out of…
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BioWorks® Strengthens Regulatory Expertise with Appointment of Erika Rohr as Manager
BioWorks, a leading provider of biopesticides and biological solutions for horticulture and specialty agriculture, today announced the appointment of Erika Rohr as Regulatory Manager. In this role, Rohr will be responsible for overseeing the company’s regulatory compliance and strategy, ensuring BioWorks’ products meet the highest standards for safety and efficacy, while reducing the time it…
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Switch Bioworks Awarded $2M in Federal Funding for Technology to Reduce Synthetic Nitrogen Fertilizer in Crop Production
Switch Bioworks, a biotechnology company developing low-cost and sustainable fertilizers, has been awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to research and develop a biotechnological approach turning microbes into nitrogen fertilizer producers The grant will catalyze and expand Switch Bioworks’ R&D, which is centered on…
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BioWorks® Welcomes Curt Granger as Business Development Manager for the Specialty Agriculture Market
BioWorks, a leading provider of integrated plant health solutions for horticulture and specialty agriculture, has announced a significant addition to its leadership team. Curt Granger has joined the company as Business Development Manager for Specialty Agriculture, bringing with him over 30 years of expertise in the specialty crop and produce markets. This strategic move signals…