Crop Protection
AVIV biofungicide now registered in Florida
STK Bio-ag Technologies has secured Florida state registration for its biofungicide AVIV. Based on a proprietary strain of Bacillus subtilis IAB/BS03, AVIV biofungicide is an advanced microbial fungicide that delivers broad spectrum disease control both... more »
Vestaron appoints Sherry Mitchell as director of marketing
Vestaron has appointed Sherry Mitchell as Director of Marketing. Sherry most recently was North America Director of Communications for Nufarm Americas, a developer and marketer of crop protection and enhancement products, for its agriculture and... more »
Robotics initiative: Reduce chemicals, advance production
Agricultural producers annually spray nearly $15 billion worth of chemicals yet still lose 37 percent of crop yield to pest damage. As the industry moves to sustainably intensify production to feed a growing population, a... more »
Gowan Group’s new business unit targets biologicals
Gowan Company has created a new business unit dedicated to biological development and innovation. As part of this initiative, Gowan has purchased the remaining shares of Colombia-based EcoFlora Agro SAS through its UK subsidiary and... more »
Insect control plan boosts greenhouse IPM
A control plan is key to managing insect pests in the greenhouse. “You plan ahead for something that could happen so you’re ready to go if something does happen,” said Luis Canas, associate professor in... more »
Name change coming for United Phosphorus
United Phosphorus, or UPI, will change its name effective Jan. 1, 2019. Starting in the new year, the company will be known as UPL NA, and adopt a logo with the new name. UPI’s Business... more »
Biosolarization shows promise for conventional, organic growers
Farmers spend a lot of time and money controlling weeds and other pests, and often have to turn to chemical fumigants to keep the most destructive pests at bay. Farmers also wrestle with what to... more »
Impact of pesticides on residues studied as part of grant
Washington State University's Lav Khot will look to reduce reliance on broad spectrum pesticides that result in residues on food with an award from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR). “In... more »
