Biobest names biopesticides business development director
Biobest Group, a biological control and pollination products provider, has appointed Lara Ramaekers to the new role of business development director of biopesticides. Ramaekers was global biocontrol portfolio lead... more »
Corteva completes Stoller, Symborg acquisitions
Corteva Inc. has closed the acquisitions of Symborg, an expert in microbiological technologies, and Stoller, one of the largest independent companies in the biologicals industry. "These acquisitions illustrate Corteva's commitment to providing farmers with sustainable... more »
BioSafe celebrates 25th anniversary
Agricultural biologicals provider BioSafe Systems is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The BioSafe brand is built on “a creative and collaborative effort to change mindsets about sustainable chemistry’s successful work in the field,” according to a... more »
Biologicals summit focuses on next-gen tools
A new event is designed to raise awareness of biological solutions that are available to fruit and vegetable growers to enhance soil and plant health. The Salinas Biological Summit is set for June 20-21, at... more »
AgBiTech expands U.S. biosolutions distribution through UPL
UPL Ltd., a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, and AgBiTech, whose agricultural biological innovations create healthy food systems, are expanding their strategic partnership. Through the collaboration, UPL will distribute AgBiTech’s entire portfolio of biosolutions... more »
Jord BioScience names industry vet as CEO
Industry vet named new Jord BioScience CEO Jord BioScience has named Keri Carstens as its new chief executive officer. An industry veteran, Carstens brings 15 years of agriculture industry... more »
Asfertglobal sees possibilities in the U.S. biologicals market
A multi-national Portuguese company that develops and markets biofertilizers, biostimulants and biocontrol products is focusing on the U.S. and other markets as it expands sales. Asfertglobal sees “enormous possibilities” in the U.S., according to a... more »
Balchem introduces biostimulant Metalosate StimPlus
BalChem Plant Nutrition, Montvale, New Jersey, has a new biostimulant on the market. Metalosate StimPlus is designed to increase yields and unlock plants’ potential, according to a news release, and provides them with the ability... more »
Certis Biologicals introduces biofungicide Kocide 50DF
Certis Biologicals has launched Kocide 50DF (copper hydroxide) to combat a variety of fungal plant diseases in specialty crops. Kocide 50DF enters the market with the same proven efficacy that growers have relied upon for generations,... more »
Bayer, Kimitec partner to speed development of biologicals
Bayer and Kimitec have formed a partnership focused on accelerating the development and commercialization of biological crop protection solutions and biostimulants. As part of a global agreement, the companies will work together to advance and... more »
