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Summary: Biotalys has announced a strategic refocus to concentrate resources on its most advanced protein-based biocontrol programs, including EVOCA NG and BioFun-6. This restructuring aims to reduce total cash burn by €20 million through 2028, streamlining operations and right-sizing the organization to accelerate the path to commercialization and long-term value creation. Biotalys Proceeds with Strategic…

Summary: Biotalys has announced a strategic refocus to prioritize its most advanced protein-based biofungicide programs, including EVOCA NG and BioFun-6. To streamline operations and extend its financial runway, the company is suspending early-stage activities and reducing its workforce by 30 employees. This restructuring is expected to reduce total cash burn by €20 million through the…

Summary: MustGrow Biologics Corp. has announced successful results from its two-year field trial program in the Canadian Prairies. The trials demonstrate that TerraMG™, a mustard-derived organic biocontrol, effectively suppresses Clubroot disease in canola. Results showed up to a 95% reduction in resting spores and a yield increase of up to 7 bushels per acre, providing…

Summary: NewLeaf Symbiotics® has expanded the label for its EPA-registered bioinsecticide, TS201, making it available as a planter-box solution for corn, soybeans, cotton, and rice in 2026. Powered by proprietary PPFM technology, TS201 triggers induced systemic resistance (ISR) to proactively defend plants against various yield-robbing insects and nematodes. Backed by extensive field data, TS201 provides…

NRCS Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt has outlined a new initiative designed to streamline conservation efforts. The Regenerative Pilot Program aims to help producers cut through red tape to plan and implement whole-farm regenerative practices. NRCS Launches Regenerative Pilot Program to Support Whole-Farm Conservation Washington, D.C. — February 2026 NRCS Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt has announced…

Andermatt has received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to launch FAW Eco-Dispensers in Kenya. In collaboration with sub-grantee Provivi®, the project aims to provide smallholder maize farmers with affordable, pheromone-based solutions to combat Fall Armyworm. Andermatt Receives Gates Foundation Grant to Launch FAW Eco-Dispensers in Kenya Kenya – February 2026 Andermatt,…

Summary: MustGrow Biologics Corp. has successfully completed a two-year field trial program demonstrating that its mustard-derived technology, TerraMG™, effectively suppresses Clubroot—a devastating soil-borne disease in canola. Trial results showed up to a 95% reduction in Clubroot spores and yield increases of up to 7 bushels per acre, providing a potential breakthrough for Canadian farmers who…

Rovensa Next has opened a new pilot fermentation plant in Brazil, strengthening its global capabilities in microbial biosolutions. Located at the Monte Mor industrial site, this facility acts as a critical bridge between laboratory research and full-scale industrial production. Rovensa Next Opens Pilot Fermentation Plant to Accelerate Microbial Innovation Madrid / Brazil — February 2,…

Summary: Carbon Robotics has launched the world’s first Large Plant Model (LPM), a foundational AI “brain” trained on 150 million labeled plants. This breakthrough enables LaserWeeders to identify and eliminate weeds in real-time across diverse crops and climates. With the new Plant Profiles feature, farmers can now personalize the AI for their specific field conditions…

Emergent, the company building America’s first nationwide automation platform for agriculture, celebrates a major milestone for its leadership team. Dr. Bob Trogele has been named the 2025 recipient of the ARA Jack Eberspacher Lifetime Achievement Award, marking the second consecutive year an Emergent advisor has received this prestigious honor. Emergent Advisor Dr. Bob Trogele Receives…