biopesticide
Valent BioSciences highlights sustainability projects
Valent BioSciences LLC dedicated a new prairie park and solar field adjacent to its manufacturing facility in Osage, Iowa. The company also opened the doors of its facility to members of the community during the... more »
California approves Certis Biologicals nematicide
California farmers have a new product for controlling the threat of nematodes in their fields, orchards and vineyards with the approval of MeloCon LC by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. MeloCon LC, from Certis... more »
Biobest plans to acquire biopesticides manufacturer
Biobest, a global leader in biological control and pollination, has signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire BioWorks Inc., a Victor, New York, biopesticides manufacturer. The proposed acquisition will accelerate Biobest Group’s expansion into... 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 »
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 »
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 »
Sym-Agro expands sales team with three managers
Sym-Agro Inc., Visalia, California, has hired three sales professionals for the Pacific Northwest and California. Shaun Lough, Jeremy R. Kenkel and Jon Martin have recently joined the company in sales management positions. “As our company... more »
Valent Biosciences’ acquisition of FBSciences adds to biostimulant portfolio
Valent BioSciences LLC has acquired FBSciences Holdings Inc., a leader in the discovery and commercialization of naturally derived plant, soil, and climate health solutions. Valent Biosciences discovers, develops, and commercializes environmentally compatible technologies and products... more »