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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…

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…

Certis Belchim, a prominent player in the agriculture solutions sector, has recently announced a strategic partnership with Landlab, an innovative company based in Italy renowned for its expertise in biostimulant product development and testing. This collaboration marks a significant step forward for Certis Belchim, as it enables the company to leverage Landlab’s cutting-edge technologies and…

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…

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of a historic $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2024 to invest in partner-driven conservation and climate solutions through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting project proposals now through July 2,…

BioConsortia, Inc., a pioneering leader in microbial gene-editing for agricultural applications, has recently concluded a successful internal financing round aimed at propelling the development of cutting-edge microbial products. These innovative solutions, designed to enhance crop yields by addressing challenges such as nitrogen fixation, nematode and fungal control, and soil insect pest management, signify a significant…

Vestaron Corporation, a leading innovator in sustainable crop protection solutions, and Simplot Grower Solutions, a North American Agricultural Retailer, have officially announced a distribution agreement poised to reshape the landscape of modern agriculture in the United States. This strategic collaboration combines Vestaron’s novel insecticides and Simplot Grower Solutions’ extensive network and agronomic expertise to deliver…

A breakthrough foliar biopesticide targeting fire blight in pome fruit trees has been developed after four years of research and a 3.9 million euro investment in the Horizon 2020 project Phagefire, funded by the European Union. This innovative biopesticide, based on phages, natural viruses antagonistic to bacteria, offers an effective and sustainable solution to combat…

The announcement from Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. and Valent BioSciences LLC highlights the strategic realignment efforts where Pace International LLC (Pace) and its global operations will join AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. This move is aimed at expanding AgroFresh’s postharvest solutions portfolio and global market reach. The collaboration between Sumitomo Chemical, Valent BioSciences, and AgroFresh will focus…

Certis Biologicals and Certis Belchim are thrilled to announce the launch of their groundbreaking bio-fungicide formulation, TOLTEK, for seed treatment in cereals. TOLTEK is the first bio-fungicide registered in Europe specifically targeting Take-All disease in cereals and will be distributed by Certis Belchim. This achievement is the result of a five-year co-development project between Certis…