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Summary: Biotalys has announced a strategic refocus to concentrate resources on its most advanced protein-based biocontrol programs, including EVOCA NG and BioFun-6. This restructuring aims to reduce total cash burn by €20 million through 2028, streamlining operations and right-sizing the organization to accelerate the path to commercialization and long-term value creation. Biotalys Proceeds with Strategic…

Summary: Biotalys has announced a strategic refocus to prioritize its most advanced protein-based biofungicide programs, including EVOCA NG and BioFun-6. To streamline operations and extend its financial runway, the company is suspending early-stage activities and reducing its workforce by 30 employees. This restructuring is expected to reduce total cash burn by €20 million through the…

Summary: MustGrow Biologics Corp. has announced successful results from its two-year field trial program in the Canadian Prairies. The trials demonstrate that TerraMG™, a mustard-derived organic biocontrol, effectively suppresses Clubroot disease in canola. Results showed up to a 95% reduction in resting spores and a yield increase of up to 7 bushels per acre, providing…

Summary: NewLeaf Symbiotics® has expanded the label for its EPA-registered bioinsecticide, TS201, making it available as a planter-box solution for corn, soybeans, cotton, and rice in 2026. Powered by proprietary PPFM technology, TS201 triggers induced systemic resistance (ISR) to proactively defend plants against various yield-robbing insects and nematodes. Backed by extensive field data, TS201 provides…

NRCS Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt has outlined a new initiative designed to streamline conservation efforts. The Regenerative Pilot Program aims to help producers cut through red tape to plan and implement whole-farm regenerative practices. NRCS Launches Regenerative Pilot Program to Support Whole-Farm Conservation Washington, D.C. — February 2026 NRCS Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt has announced…

Andermatt has received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to launch FAW Eco-Dispensers in Kenya. In collaboration with sub-grantee Provivi®, the project aims to provide smallholder maize farmers with affordable, pheromone-based solutions to combat Fall Armyworm. Andermatt Receives Gates Foundation Grant to Launch FAW Eco-Dispensers in Kenya Kenya – February 2026 Andermatt,…

Summary: MustGrow Biologics Corp. has successfully completed a two-year field trial program demonstrating that its mustard-derived technology, TerraMG™, effectively suppresses Clubroot—a devastating soil-borne disease in canola. Trial results showed up to a 95% reduction in Clubroot spores and yield increases of up to 7 bushels per acre, providing a potential breakthrough for Canadian farmers who…

Rovensa Next has opened a new pilot fermentation plant in Brazil, strengthening its global capabilities in microbial biosolutions. Located at the Monte Mor industrial site, this facility acts as a critical bridge between laboratory research and full-scale industrial production. Rovensa Next Opens Pilot Fermentation Plant to Accelerate Microbial Innovation Madrid / Brazil — February 2,…

Agrotech Gartenbautechnik has officially rebranded to Plant Products Austria, marking a new phase of growth under the BioFirst Group. The transition introduces a broadened portfolio and a strengthened management team led by new General Manager Gregor Hoffmann. Agrotech Enters New Growth Phase as Plant Products Austria Austria — February 2026 Austrian horticultural supplier Agrotech Gartenbautechnik…

Summary: Carbon Robotics has launched the world’s first Large Plant Model (LPM), a foundational AI “brain” trained on 150 million labeled plants. This breakthrough enables LaserWeeders to identify and eliminate weeds in real-time across diverse crops and climates. With the new Plant Profiles feature, farmers can now personalize the AI for their specific field conditions…