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Summary: Veganic has outlined a strategic, preventive approach to managing critical vineyard diseases at the start of the growing season. By integrating biological solutions like Belvine® for mildew defense and Vintec® for trunk disease protection, the strategy focuses on reinforcing plant physiology and reducing reliance on conventional fungicides while ensuring food safety and biodiversity preservation.…

Summary: Micropep Technologies, a pioneer in micropeptide-based agricultural solutions, has appointed Kim White, Ph.D., PMP, as Chief Program Officer. Dr. White, formerly of Invaio Sciences and Syngenta, will lead the company’s global program portfolio and serve as the Scientific Key Account Lead, driving Micropep’s strategic transition from research to the commercialization of its sustainable crop…

Summary: CIBO Technologies and Nutrien have announced a strategic collaboration to scale sustainable agriculture across the American Midwest. CIBO will provide essential measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) services for Nutrien’s sustainability programs, leveraging AI and advanced modeling to quantify environmental outcomes and help farmers access both private and public incentives, including USDA EQIP funding. CIBO…

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: 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,…