Author: News
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AgriS Agro Day 2025 Showcases Vietnam’s Push for High-tech Circular Agriculture
“AgriS Agro Day 2025 in Tay Ninh brought together policymakers, scientists, businesses, financiers, and farmers to accelerate Vietnam’s high-tech, circular agriculture.”> AgriS Agro Day 2025 Advances Vietnam’s High-tech Circular Agriculture Tay Ninh, Vietnam – August 14, 2025 — AgriS Agro Day 2025 marked a significant milestone in Vietnam’s agricultural transformation, gathering more than 500 delegates…
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IICA Boosts Regional Agricultural Cooperation
IICA Strengthens Agricultural Ties Between Argentina, Central America, and the Caribbean “IICA hosted ministers from Central America and the Caribbean in Buenos Aires to strengthen cooperation on sustainable agriculture, agri-tech innovation, and trade.”> IICA Strengthens Agricultural Ties Between Argentina, Central America, and the Caribbean Buenos Aires, Argentina – August 14, 2025 — The Inter-American Institute…
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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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Ag Policy “Big Beautiful Bill” Impact Webinar Set for August 19 by American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC)
Indianapolis, August 6, 2025: The American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC) will host a free, live webinar on August 19 at 10 a.m. CDT examining agricultural policy changes associated with the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” Titled “What We Know – and What We Don’t Know … at the Moment,” the virtual session will feature Rusty…
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Health Canada Opens Public Consultation on Proposed Import MRL for Flupyradifurone in Olives
Ottawa, Canada — August 11, 2025: Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has opened a public consultation on a proposed import maximum residue limit (MRL) for the insecticide flupyradifurone in olives, following an application by Bayer CropScience Inc. The official notice, issued on August 6, 2025, clarifies that the request specifically concerns olives treated…
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ICRISAT and Partners Discover New Gene for Sterility Mosaic Disease Resistance in Pigeonpea
In a significant breakthrough for pulse crop resilience, ICRISAT and key Indian agricultural research partners have identified a new gene, Ccsmd04, that offers robust resistance to the devastating Sterility Mosaic Disease (SMD) in pigeonpea—a disease capable of destroying up to 90% of yields. Discovered in the ICRISAT-cultivar ‘Asha’ (ICPL 87119), this gene produces a dormancy/auxin-associated…
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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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Ceradis Strengthens its Global Leadership with Regional Appointments
As the global agricultural industry pivots toward more sustainable, science-driven solutions, Ceradis B.V. is advancing its leadership architecture to match the scale and complexity of its mission. The company has announced the appointment of two senior regional leaders—strategically placed across high-growth markets—to support its long-term vision of delivering environmentally responsible crop protection and plant nutrition…
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Pivot Bio Named Among World’s Ten Most Innovative Biotech Startups
Pivot Bio, a leading sustainable agriculture company, today announced its recognition by LexisNexis Intellectual Property Solutions as one of the world’s ten most innovative biotech startups. The recognition is based on a comprehensive analysis of global biotechnology companies using the LexisNexis Patent Asset Index, which measures the strength and quality of patent portfolios by combining…