Author: News
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Vestaron Expands European Access for SPEAR® LEP with New Authorizations on Tomatoes in Greece and Olives in Italy
Vestaron Crop Protection, a leader in peptide-based bioinsecticides, has secured a fourth Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) in Greece for SPEAR® LEP, approved for use against Tuta absoluta (tomato leafminer) in tomatoes through November 19. A new EUA in Italy authorizes SPEAR LEP for use on olives to control Prays oleae (olive moth), effective through October…
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Koppert invests in Amoéba to strengthen strategic collaboration
Koppert has announced its intention to invest €800,000 in Amoéba S.A., an industrial greentech company listed on the Paris Euronext Growth market. This strategic equity investment deepens their long-term collaboration, following a recently signed five-year exclusive global distribution agreement for Amoéba’s breakthrough biofungicide solution. Advancing Sustainable Agriculture Through Strategic Partnership The biofungicide, developed from the…
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Loveland Products Unveils New Crop Solutions For Canadian Farmers
Loveland Products, Inc., the proprietary products company for Nutrien Ag Solutions and a leader in crop input solutions, has introduced three new innovations to the Canadian market. These additions are designed to support farmers in improving crop resilience, nutrient efficiency, and herbicide performance under diverse environmental conditions. The new lineup includes BLACKMAX WSG, a granular…
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Maharashtra Launches ₹25,000 Crore Krishi Samruddhi Yojana
Maharashtra Launches ₹25,000 Crore Krishi Samruddhi Yojana (Announced by Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate on July 22, 2025) The Maharashtra government unveiled the Krishi Samruddhi Yojana, a five‑year initiative starting in FY 2025‑26 with an annual investment of ₹5,000 crore (totaling ₹25,000 crore). Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate described it as a “gift to farmers” on the birthdays of CM Devendra Fadnavis and…
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Puna Bio Secures Investment from the Gates Foundation
The Gates Foundation invests in Puna Bio — marking its first-ever investment in an Argentine startup We’re incredibly proud to announce our partnership with the Gates Foundation, a significant milestone in our mission to strengthen food security on a global scale. This investment represents not only a strong validation of our science but also a…
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CropLife America Announces New Director of Government Relations
July 18, ARLINGTON, VA – CropLife America (CLA) is pleased to welcome Dr. Venus Welch-White as its new Director of Government Relations. With more than a decade of experience in federal policy, including farm bills, access to capital, regulatory science, rural development, renewable energy, agriculture, and environmental policy, Welch-White brings a deep and diverse background…
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Spearhead Bio Awarded NSF Tech Transfer Grant to Accelerate Development of Improved Corn Varieties
Spearhead Bio, a cutting-edge biotechnology startup pioneering the use of plants’ own natural DNA to revolutionize crop genome engineering, has been awarded a prestigious Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This highly competitive federal grant will provide critical funding to support the development and validation of…
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Waypoint Analytical Expands Soil Testing Capabilities to Midwest Farmers with Grand Island, Nebraska Lab Opening
Biobest has unveiled a significantly enhanced version of its Side Effects app, a digital decision-support tool designed to help agricultural professionals make informed pesticide choices while safeguarding beneficial organisms vital to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies. As the agricultural industry continues to balance the dual challenge of managing pest outbreaks and ensuring long-term sustainability, this…
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Waypoint Analytical Expands Soil Testing Capabilities to Midwest Farmers with Grand Island, Nebraska Lab Opening
Waypoint Analytical has taken a major stride toward empowering Midwest agriculture by expanding its footprint with a new state-of-the-art lab in Grand Island, Nebraska. The facility is set to fast-track data-driven agronomic insights, reduce turnaround time, and support sustainable farm management practices right where farmers need them most. Waypoint Analytical Expands Soil Testing Capabilities to…
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Biobest acquires Ecoation technology in commitment to support horticulture growers with automated IPM scouting and monitoring tools
In a significant stride toward the future of precision horticulture, Biobest has announced a landmark acquisition of core technology and expert personnel from its long-standing innovation partner, Ecoation Innovative Solutions Inc. This move underlines Biobest’s ongoing commitment to empowering growers with cutting-edge, automated scouting and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tools, solidifying its leadership in the…