Category: News

Seipasa, a Spanish firm specializing in bioinsecticides, biofungicides, biostimulants, and agricultural nutritional treatments, has secured phytosanitary approval for its product Seican in Colombia and Ecuador. Seican, a biological fungicide and acaricide derived from a sophisticated natural formulation, swiftly combats black sigatoka and various pathogens while leaving no chemical residues on crops, allowing for application even…

Biotalys, a company in the Agricultural Technology (AgTech) sector, has recently engaged in collaborative efforts with prominent plant pathology researchers in Europe and the U.S. The company is focused on creating protein-based biocontrol solutions to safeguard crops from pests and diseases. Their BioFun-4 R&D program, initiated last year, aims to develop a biofungicide targeting Phytophthora…

Pivot Bio, a sustainable agriculture company, opened its new 36,000 square foot Customer Success Center in the heart of the Iowa State University Research Park this week. The facility underscores the company’s commitment to developing microbial nitrogen solutions that allow farmers to reduce their reliance on synthetic fertilizers. “Pivot Bio’s new Customer Success Center in…

MustGrow Biologics Corp. is excited to share  the news of receiving The State of Oregon Agriculture Fertilizer Registration Certificate for TerraSanteTM, its organic biofertility product derived from mustard plants. The recently obtained USDA National Organic Program’s organic compliance certification (OMRI Listed®) for TerraSanteTM will be applicable to product sales in Oregon. Sales of TerraSanteTM can…

In a significant development, Vestaron Corporation has been granted Article 53 Emergency Authorization by the Greek Ministry of Agriculture. This authorization enables Vestaron to offer farmers in Greece access to their groundbreaking bioinsecticide, SPEAR® LEP, designed to combat devastating infestations of the tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta). SPEAR® LEP: A Peptide-Based Solution SPEAR® LEP, a peptide-based…

Acadian Plant Health™, a global leader in science-based biostimulant technologies that unite crop performance and sustainability, is proud to join the “4 per 1000” Initiative. The global initiative aims to raise the awareness of soil’s potential to mitigate climate change through  increasing the amount of carbon stored in soil. Its name comes from the theoretical…

JLL, a Fortune 500 professional services firm, has designated the Research Triangle area, particularly Raleigh-Durham, as the premier biomanufacturing hub in the United States. In their 2023 overview report, JLL’s analysis focused on the life sciences sector, breaking down key components such as employment, job postings, degrees, venture capital funding, clinical trials, and industry concentration.…

  Minagro, a pioneering startup at the forefront of developing innovative bio-based co-formulants for the agrochemical sector, has announced the appointment of a distinguished board of directors. The new members, including Chairman Pierre Ferrand and directors George Blackman, Koen Quaghebeur, and Alexandre Berbinschi, bring extensive expertise in agrochemicals, green chemistry, global distribution, and financial investment.…

Locus Agriculture (Locus AG) has unveiled six new biological treatments in its Rhizolizer® Duo product line, addressing the changing needs of row crop farmers and the agricultural industry. These additions, available for in-furrow, upstream, and downstream seed applications, aim to provide cost-effective and sustainable solutions in response to escalating input costs, a key challenge to…