Author: News
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Peter Eckes, Former CTO of BASF Agricultural Solutions, to Chair Harpe Bioherbicide Board
Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, Inc., an agricultural technology company focused on providing natural and sustainable herbicide solutions, announced that Dr. Peter Eckes, former President of BASF leading Crop Protection R&D, Seed and Trait R&D and Regulatory in the Agricultural Solutions division, has joined its board and will serve as board chairperson. “We’re thrilled to bring Peter’s…
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AMVAC® and Plant Health Care® Collaborate to Introduce Innovative Crop Solutions in China
AMVAC, a leading agricultural company, has partnered with Plant Health Care to bring cutting-edge fertilizer products to China’s agricultural market. This collaboration aims to enhance crop health and yield through the integration of Plant Health Care’s Harpinαβ technology into novel fertilizer formulations. With a shared commitment to sustainable agriculture, both companies are poised to revolutionize…
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Ginkgo Bioworks Announces Acquisition of AgBiome’s Platform Assets
Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, announced the acquisition of AgBiome’s platform assets, including over 115,000 fully sequenced and isolated strains, over 500 million unique gene sequences, and relevant functional data and metadata, as well as AgBiome’s development pipeline. These assets will be integrated into Ginkgo…
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Expanded Crop and Disease Uses Approval for ProBlad® Verde Fungicide
Sym-Agro has announced that the California CDPR has approved the expanded crop and disease uses of ProBlad® Verde fungicide. As a result of this approval, ProBlad is now registered for use on Blueberries and Caneberries for the management of disease. This label expansion increases the range of California commercial crops including grapes, almonds, strawberries, tomatoes, and…
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Unveiling BioFirst Group Pioneering Sustainable Crop Production with Cutting-Edge Predatory Mite Facility
In a momentous occasion, Biobest Group N.V. unveiled its cutting-edge predatory mite production facility, marking a significant step forward in sustainable crop production. The event, graced by the presence of esteemed guests including David Clarinval, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister for the Self-Employed, SMEs, Agriculture, Institutional Reforms, and Democratic Renewal, along with Jo Brouns, Flemish…
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Envita SC Nitrogen Fixing Compound Approved in California
Azotic Technologies Limited is thrilled to announce the approval of Envita® SC for agricultural use in California by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Envita® SC is a highly effective nitrogen-fixing product based on Gd (Gluconocetobacter diazotrophicus) that creates a symbiotic relationship with plant roots, stems, and leaves, fixing nitrogen from inside plant cells.…
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New, Natural Weed Control Effective Against Most Challenging Herbicide Resistant Weeds
Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, Inc. presents a game-changing solution in agriculture with their plant extract-based herbicides. Through over 1,000 global trials, these formulations have proven highly effective against a spectrum of weeds, including resistant varieties. With consumer demand for natural farming practices rising and farmers facing escalating challenges, Harpe’s approach offers hope. Led by co-founder Daniel…
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Vestaron Receives EPA Approval for Second Active Ingredient, BASIN® Bioinsecticide. Marks second novel mode of action technology for US ag tech company
Vestaron Corporation, a leading innovator in sustainable crop protection solutions, proudly announces the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval of its second novel-acting peptide-based insecticide, BASIN®. This approval marks a significant milestone in Vestaron’s mission to revolutionize the agricultural crop protection industry by creating the novel modes of action growers need to effectively manage pests while…
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Biome Makers’ world’s largest soil database reaches over 24MM microorganisms paired with AI to decode soil biology
Biome Makers, a global soil genomics company, announces its soil database has surpassed 24MM microorganisms, further expanding the world’s largest database of soil data paired with AI. As this powerful database grows, it continuously enhances its ability to feed actionable intelligence to the industry, critical to recovering soil health and growing more resilient crops and…
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Lavie Bio Secures Second Installment of Corteva Advance Payment
Lavie Bio Ltd., a prominent agricultural biotechnology company specializing in microbiome-based bio-stimulants and bio-pesticides, and a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd., has announced the successful acquisition of the second installment of the advance payment amounting to $2.5 million from Corteva. This achievement follows the fulfillment of the conditions outlined in the licensing agreement signed in July…