Author: News
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Envita SC Nitrogen Fixing Compound Approved in California
Azotic Technologies Limited is thrilled to announce the approval of Envita® SC for agricultural use in California by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Envita® SC is a highly effective nitrogen-fixing product based on Gd (Gluconocetobacter diazotrophicus) that creates a symbiotic relationship with plant roots, stems, and leaves, fixing nitrogen from inside plant cells.…
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New, Natural Weed Control Effective Against Most Challenging Herbicide Resistant Weeds
Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, Inc. presents a game-changing solution in agriculture with their plant extract-based herbicides. Through over 1,000 global trials, these formulations have proven highly effective against a spectrum of weeds, including resistant varieties. With consumer demand for natural farming practices rising and farmers facing escalating challenges, Harpe’s approach offers hope. Led by co-founder Daniel…
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Vestaron Receives EPA Approval for Second Active Ingredient, BASIN® Bioinsecticide. Marks second novel mode of action technology for US ag tech company
Vestaron Corporation, a leading innovator in sustainable crop protection solutions, proudly announces the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval of its second novel-acting peptide-based insecticide, BASIN®. This approval marks a significant milestone in Vestaron’s mission to revolutionize the agricultural crop protection industry by creating the novel modes of action growers need to effectively manage pests while…
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Biome Makers’ world’s largest soil database reaches over 24MM microorganisms paired with AI to decode soil biology
Biome Makers, a global soil genomics company, announces its soil database has surpassed 24MM microorganisms, further expanding the world’s largest database of soil data paired with AI. As this powerful database grows, it continuously enhances its ability to feed actionable intelligence to the industry, critical to recovering soil health and growing more resilient crops and…
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Lavie Bio Secures Second Installment of Corteva Advance Payment
Lavie Bio Ltd., a prominent agricultural biotechnology company specializing in microbiome-based bio-stimulants and bio-pesticides, and a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd., has announced the successful acquisition of the second installment of the advance payment amounting to $2.5 million from Corteva. This achievement follows the fulfillment of the conditions outlined in the licensing agreement signed in July…
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Corteva Agriscience Launches Corteva Biologicals: Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Farming
Celebrating the one-year milestone since the successful acquisition of Stoller and Symborg, Corteva Agriscience proudly unveils Corteva Biologicals, an innovative portfolio of solutions designed to empower farmers in navigating dynamic market landscapes and evolving agricultural challenges. Through these strategic acquisitions, Corteva has solidified its position as a global leader in the biologicals sector, demonstrating its…
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AgPlenus Ltd Appoints Dr. Dan Jacob Gelvan as New CEO
AgPlenus Ltd, a renowned global leader in pioneering sustainable crop protection products and a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Dan Jacob Gelvan as its latest Chief Executive Officer, effective February 19, 2024. Dr. Gelvan brings over thirty years of extensive expertise in leading science…
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Biotalys Achieves Milestones and Progress in 2023
Operational Highlights: In 2023, Biotalys demonstrated its commitment to innovation within the biocontrol sector, achieving significant milestones and enhancing internal operations to drive progress in its technology platform and product pipeline. Throughout the year, the company made substantial strides towards the development of its second-generation technology platform, marking a notable advancement in its capabilities. Concurrently,…
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Collaborative Effort to Develop Sustainable Herbicide: AgPlenus and Bayer Join Forces in AI-Driven Innovation
AgPlenus Ltd., a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd., has forged a strategic collaboration with Bayer AG to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in the development of a groundbreaking, sustainable herbicide with a broad-spectrum mode of action (MoA), specifically targeting the APTH1 protein. This innovative partnership seeks to tackle pressing challenges faced by farmers, including…
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Pioneering Unity: Standardizing Plant Biostimulant Regulation
The recent approval of a model bill by organizations like the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials (AAPFCO), National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), and The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) marks a major achievement in bringing consistency to the burgeoning plant biostimulant sector. This bill, unanimously passed by AAPFCO, aims to establish a…