Article Issue: May 2016

Terramera, a start-up that’s on a mission to change the fate of many biological ag products, has raised $10 million in venture capital. The Vancouver, […]

Italpollina, manufacturer of specialty fertilizers and biostimulants finalized plans to build their North American base in Anderson, Indiana. The Anderson Economic Development Commission voted to […]

Philippe Hamelin, MD Bioline & Biotop and Antoine Bonhomme, Deputy MD Biotop Groupe InVivo With the recent acquisition of Bioline AgroSciences from Syngenta, in addition […]

BioConsortia, Inc., announced the appointment of Dr. Hong Zhu to the newly formed position of Sr. Vice President of Lead Development and Manufacturing. Hong Zhu […]

The Sumitomo Chemical Group of Companies announced it has added a plantation-focused platform to its growing portfolio of innovative hybrid chemistries. The Plantation Solutions platform […]

From the early days when the Biostimulants industry approach you to ask to be EU regulated, how long did it take to issue this new […]

Exosect Ltd. announced that its innovative technology for the management of clothes moth has been launched in the UK for consumer use. Exosect has signed […]

Bayer and Trendlines announced a partnership to invest in agricultural technologies through the establishment of the Bayer Trendlines Ag Innovation Fund. The flexible five-year partnership […]

BASF put a new R&D center at the Crop Protection division’s headquarters in Limburgerhof, Germany, into operations. By housing two well-connected research areas – biological […]

Members of BPIA and the Biostimulant Coalition met recently to discuss areas where the two industry groups can work together to help EPA develop a […]

Futureco released the first edition of the Innovation for the Development of Sustainable Agriculture Award: Ecoinnovas. This award will honor the best PhD thesis for […]

In March 2016, the European Commission published its long-awaited proposal for a regulation on several families of “fertilising products”, including biostimulants. Overall, EBIC has a […]

After having reached a turnover of 55 mio Euros in 2015, Agronutrition has recently launched the second phase of its strategic plan 2016-2020 based on […]

Biological control of weeds via their own aromas is the basis of Wageningen University research on a special variety of broomrape. Research shows how useful […]

The Brazilian Association of Biological Control Companies (ABCBio) has launched an internet portal that has gathered technical, commercial and legislation information of biological products for […]

Researchers of the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) and the Institute for Research and Technology (IRTA) of the Government of Catalonia have developed a new […]

Intrexon Corporation announced the formation of Intrexon Crop Protection (ICP), a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to the biological control of agricultural pests and diseases, including insects […]

Ash trees grow throughout the United States, offering shade, beauty, and animal habitat. Unfortunately, these valuable trees are threatened by the emerald ash borer (EAB), […]

Marrone Bio Innovations Inc. reported a net loss of $9.3 million for this year’s first quarter. That was a nearly 22 percent improvement over a […]

A USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists this summer plan to field-test a new trap designed to disrupt the mating of Asian citrus psyllids. These […]

After five years of distribution agreement with Certis Europe, Futureco Bioscience takes direct distribution of its products in the Spanish market, increasing its presence and […]

A unique development of a start-up company in Israel, named Agrint, features a tiny sensor, which is inserted into palm trees and can alert on […]

Belchim Crop Protection NV agrees to acquire a significant minority stake in Engage Agro Corporation. The agreement was signed between Dirk Putteman, CEO of Belchim […]

Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. announced that the United States Environmental Protection Agency has approved funding, under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), to assess new, […]

As the daffodil blooming season draws to a close, a team of researchers at the University of Massachusetts are investigating a possible bio-control remedy, a […]

Levity CropScience has secured a private investment bringing significant finance and skills. Two new directors will be joining the board, alongside founders David Marks and […]

Syngenta announced on May 12th, the launch of the EPIVIO™ brand family, a range of new biostimulants which address abiotic stresses through seed treatment. Over […]

Vermiwash, a biofertilizer and biocide used in North Eastern States of India with major areas practicing jhum cultivation which is the source of livelihood for […]

Belchim Crop Protection NV acquires French company Jade SARL, subsidiary of the Alidad Invest group. Jade is based in Mérignac, France and holds several registrations […]

Cryptex®, a Cryptophlebia leucotreta granulovirus (CrleGV), manufactured by Andermatt Biocontrol obtained approval in Israel in April 2016. Registration was granted to control false codling moth […]

Verdesian Life Sciences announced the addition of Marc Treurniet to the plant health and nutrition company’s management team. Treurniet joins Verdesian as Vice President of […]

BRANDT has acquired a majority interest in BAICOR, L.C., manufacturer and distributor of specialty fertilizers, focusing on liquids for foliar and soil applications. Some of […]

Exosect Ltd. grant of a US patent for improved seed flowability and dust drift reduction during planting. The technology uses Exosect’s proprietary lean formulation technology, […]

Syngenta announced the appointment of J. Erik Fyrwald, currently President and CEO of the U.S. chemistry distribution company Univar Inc., as Chief Executive Officer effective […]

Lallemand Inc. announced the acquisition of Lage y Cía. The newly acquired company will be integrated into Lallemand Plant Care. With over 38 years’ experience […]

Biolchim has completed the registration of 10 products in Panama including five biostimulants: Folicist, a promoter of flowering and fruit set; Fylloton, for improving vegetative […]

Arysta LifeScience North America announced Jeff Wheeler has joined the company's North American business unit leadership team in the role of Head of Sales, United […]

Nachurs-Alpine Solutions and Pathway Biologic announce an extension to their exclusive marketing agreement specific to PowerBlend. The two companies will continue to join forces through […]

In a petition launched online on May 10th, EBIC calls on the scientific community to help promote innovation for microbial biostimulants in Europe. EBIC’s online […]

The new Business Manager of Tradecorp for the Asia-Pacific region, Juan Benavente is an agricultural engineer, having graduated from the University of Cordoba (Spain), with […]

In March 2016, the European Commission published its long-awaited proposal for a regulation on several families of “fertilizing products”, including biostimulants. Overall, EBIC has a […]

Lallemand Inc. announced today the acquisition of Uruguay-based Lage y Cía. The newly acquired company will be included in Lallemand Plant Care, the company’s business […]