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Pursell has filed a non-provisional patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to protect Intellectual Property related to its biodegradable coating components and application process. The company is currently in end-stage research and development of a novel coating technology that will enable commercialization of controlled-release fertilizer (CRF) products meeting European Union (EU) biodegradability standards. Pursell’s patented, lower-temperature…

Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, Inc., an agricultural technology company focused on providing natural and sustainable herbicide solutions, announced  that Dr. Peter Eckes, former President of BASF leading Crop Protection R&D, Seed and Trait R&D and Regulatory in the Agricultural Solutions division, has joined its board and will serve as board chairperson. “We’re thrilled to bring Peter’s…

AMVAC, a leading agricultural company, has partnered with Plant Health Care to bring cutting-edge fertilizer products to China’s agricultural market. This collaboration aims to enhance crop health and yield through the integration of Plant Health Care’s Harpinαβ technology into novel fertilizer formulations. With a shared commitment to sustainable agriculture, both companies are poised to revolutionize…

IdeeLab Biotechnology, a Brazilian company focused on agricultural innovations, has partnered with Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA) to join the Ginkgo Technology Network. This collaboration aims to enhance R&D outcomes in biological solutions for agriculture. The Ginkgo Technology Network, a global ecosystem of technology partners, aims to drive innovation in customer R&D programs. IdeeLab’s expertise in…

Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, announced the acquisition of AgBiome’s platform assets, including over 115,000 fully sequenced and isolated strains, over 500 million unique gene sequences, and relevant functional data and metadata, as well as AgBiome’s development pipeline. These assets will be integrated into Ginkgo…

Sym-Agro has announced that the California CDPR has approved the expanded crop and disease uses of ProBlad® Verde fungicide. As a result of this approval, ProBlad is now registered for use on Blueberries and Caneberries for the management of disease. This label expansion increases the range of California commercial crops including grapes, almonds, strawberries, tomatoes, and…

Certis Belchim, a prominent player in the agriculture solutions sector, has recently announced a strategic partnership with Landlab, an innovative company based in Italy renowned for its expertise in biostimulant product development and testing. This collaboration marks a significant step forward for Certis Belchim, as it enables the company to leverage Landlab’s cutting-edge technologies and…

In a momentous occasion, Biobest Group N.V. unveiled its cutting-edge predatory mite production facility, marking a significant step forward in sustainable crop production. The event, graced by the presence of esteemed guests including David Clarinval, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister for the Self-Employed, SMEs, Agriculture, Institutional Reforms, and Democratic Renewal, along with Jo Brouns, Flemish…

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of a historic $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2024 to invest in partner-driven conservation and climate solutions through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting project proposals now through July 2,…

BioConsortia, Inc., a pioneering leader in microbial gene-editing for agricultural applications, has recently concluded a successful internal financing round aimed at propelling the development of cutting-edge microbial products. These innovative solutions, designed to enhance crop yields by addressing challenges such as nitrogen fixation, nematode and fungal control, and soil insect pest management, signify a significant…