Plant Health
Certis USA Announces CEO Transition Plan
Certis USA has announced that Jow-Lih Su, president and CEO, will transition his duties this year after nearly 20 years building Certis USA into one of the world’s leading biopesticides companies. The company also announced... more »
Arborjet Names Quality and Compliance Manager
Arborjet has promoted Doug McPherson to quality and compliance manager. On top of his current responsibilities, which include the creation and registration of product labels, overseeing the product development process, maintaining ... more »
2020 is All About Plant Health Says U.N.
A few weeks ago, I told you that Seed Your Future has declared 2020 to be the Year of the Plant as part of its effort “to promote horticulture and inspire people to pursue careers... more »
FloraLife Introduces New Postharvest Treatment
FloraLife, a division of Smithers-Oasis Company, has introduced FloraLife Shield, a postharvest treatment designed for protecting flowers from the negative elements in the environment throughout the distribution journey from grower to consumer. The new postharvest treatment is designed for... more »
UConn Researchers Seek Grower Input for Root Rot Study
The University of Connecticut Greenhouse Research & Extension team are conducting a study in root rot of hydroponically-grown leafy greens. The researchers would like to collect plant samples with root rot from commercial operations in... more »
Vestaron Adds Sales Rep in California
Noel Cornejo has been hired as a Central Valley sales representative by Vestaron Corp. to support its peptide-based bioinsecticides. Previously, Cornejo was a territory sales manager for Marrone Bio Innovations Noel... more »
BioWorks Introduces New Organic Liquid Fertilizer
Earlier this month, BioWorks launched ON-Gard Calcium, an organic liquid fertilizer with plant derived protein hydrolysate and calcium chloride for the treatment and prevention of calcium deficiency in organic crops. This unique calcium formulated fertilizer increases... more »
EPA Approves Two Biofungicides for Use on Hemp
Two biofungicide products from Marrone Bio Innovations — Stargus and Regalia — have been approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for indoor and outdoor use on hemp plants. Stargus and Regalia improve... more »
