Category: News
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EPA Releases Updated Aquatic Life Benchmarks
EPA Updates Aquatic Life Benchmarks for Registered Conventional and Antimicrobial Pesticides Summary: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an updated set of Aquatic Life Benchmarks for pesticides. The current table now covers 782 chemicals (parent compounds and degradates). These benchmarks estimate concentrations below which pesticides are not expected to pose a risk of concern…
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Bioline Agrosciences Announces New Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer
Bioline Agrosciences, a global leader in sustainable biological crop protection, has announced the appointment of Benoit Genot as its new Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer (CMIO). With a career defined by global leadership in the biologicals sector, Benoit brings extensive expertise in advancing sustainable agriculture and turning scientific innovation into practical market solutions. In this…
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Loveland Products Launches Extract® XC to Boost Residue and Nutrient Management Efficiency in the U.S.
Loveland Products Inc., a global leader in crop nutrition and input solutions, has announced the launch of its next-generation nutrient efficiency product, Extract® XC, across the United States. Designed as an advanced solution for residue breakdown and nutrient release, Extract® XC builds on the company’s long-standing legacy of helping growers maximize returns on their crop…
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Godrej Agrovet Appoints Sunil Kataria as CEO & MD, Effective Sept 1
Sunil Kataria Appointed as CEO & Managing Director of Godrej Agrovet Effective Date: September 1, 2025 Mumbai, India: Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL), a leading diversified agri-business company, has officially announced the appointment of Sunil Kataria as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD), effective September 1, 2025. The appointment is for a…
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UPL’s UK Subsidiary Expands into Thai Market with 49% Stake in Grow Chemical
UPL’s UK Subsidiary Expands into Thai Market with 49% Stake in Grow Chemical UPL Limited’s step-down subsidiary UPL Global Limited (United Kingdom) has entered into a Share Subscription Agreement to acquire a 49% stake in Grow Chemical Co., Ltd. (Thailand) by subscribing to fresh equity. The move establishes a strategic partnership with Grow’s parent Baka…
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Biobest’s upgraded Side Effects app safeguards beneficials & strengthens IPM programmes
Biobest has announced a major upgrade to its Side Effects app, reaffirming its commitment to support growers, crop advisors, and IPM specialists with advanced digital tools for sustainable crop protection. Originally developed as a decision-support platform, the app provides instant access to Biobest’s comprehensive and continually updated database of chemical pesticide side effects on beneficial…
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Syngenta and M.S. Technologies, L.L.C. announce the next generation in soybean herbicide tolerance
Syngenta and M.S. Technologies, L.L.C. announced plans to introduce a new herbicide-tolerant soybean trait stack designed to give growers substantially more flexibility and resilience in weed control programs. Broad commercial availability is targeted later this decade, pending all regulatory approvals. What’s in the stack: Built on the proven Enlist E3® soybean event, the trait stack…
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BASF and Yara End Joint Project on Low-Carbon Ammonia at U.S. Gulf Coast
BASF and Yara End Joint Project on Low-Carbon Ammonia at U.S. Gulf Coast In a significant move that has caught the attention of the global agrochemical and clean energy sectors, BASF and Yara have announced the termination of their joint project to produce low-carbon ammonia at the U.S. Gulf Coast. The initiative, once hailed as…
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Tidal Grow® Spectra™ Gains Approval for Use on California Crops
Tidal Grow AgriScience, a division of Tidal Vision Products Inc., announced that its bio-based product Tidal Grow® Spectra™ is now approved for use on California crops. Scope of Use The approval enables use in key specialty crop segments including tree nuts, citrus, and grapes, aligning with integrated pest management (IPM) programs. Product Profile Spectra™ is…
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Goanna Ag has acquired all assets of the US-based irrigation management solution provider, GroGuru.
Goanna Ag, a leading provider of water management and digital agriculture solutions, has announced the acquisition of GroGuru, a US-based irrigation management technology company. The move marks a significant step in Goanna Ag’s mission to strengthen its global presence and deliver advanced, data-driven irrigation solutions to growers worldwide. Strengthening Irrigation Solutions Through this acquisition, Goanna…
