Crop Protection
Agrow Award for Innovation goes to Bee Vectoring Technologies
Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. (the “Company” or “BVT”) (TSXV: BEE) (OTCQB: BEVVF) on Nov. 13 announced a win for the company – and for growers everywhere. BVT has been recognized in this year’s Agrow Award for... more »
Atticus sued by Syngenta for alleged patent infringement
Syngenta announced Nov. 12 that it has sued agrochemical maker Atticus LLC (“Atticus”) for patent infringement – and Atticus is defending itself. According to a Syngenta press release, the complaint, filed in the U.S. District... more »
Palmer amaranth targeted effectively with Marrone Bio product
Marrone Bio Innovations Inc. (NASDAQ: MBII) (MBI), a sustainable bioprotection and plant health solutions company, has reported positive results for the 2019 field trials for its novel bioherbicide, known as MBI-015. Field tests conducted in... more »
Inaugural H.M. Pulliam Chair goes to entomologist Michael Strand
Professor Michael Strand has dedicated his career to unlocking the power of basic science to improve agriculture, and that dedication has earned him the recognition of the state’s agricultural community. This fall Strand, a professor... more »
Regulatory approval given in California for Vacciplant Plant Defense stimulant
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has granted approval for Vacciplant Plant Defense Stimulant for use in lettuce and grapes. The state's growers now have access to a natural extract that stimulates the crop's natural... more »
Aaron Locker joins Helm Agro USA as vice president of sales
Helm Agro US, a global manufacturer of high-quality crop protection and fertilizer products, today announced the hiring of Aaron Locker as vice president of sales for the organization’s U.S. business. Locker has 30 years of... more »
Penn State alum gets $1.5M for startup fertilizer solution firm
Hunter Swisher is living proof that environmental and business sustainability is not only possible, but key to the growth of his startup fertilizer solution company, Phospholutions. The 2016 plant sciences graduate from Penn State University... more »
Orondis Gold soil fungicide approved for use in Florida
Syngenta Crop Protection's pre-mix formulation of Orondis Gold soil fungicide has been approved for use in the state of Florida. This formulation replaces the current co-pack formulation of Orondis Gold. The registration covers a number... more »
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