Plant Health

BioWorks expands focus on specialty agriculture

BioWorks has named Curt Granger as its new business development manager for specialty agriculture, aiming to strengthen its presence in this market. Granger brings over 30 years of experience in specialty crops and produce, including... more »

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Researchers uncover strategies to boost zinc in crops

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have discovered new ways to improve zinc-enriched fertilizers, which could increase crop yields and enhance food nutrition worldwide. The study, conducted using the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the... more »

MSU wins grant for biopesticide to battle invasive pest

Michigan State University (MSU) has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a biopesticide to combat spotted wing drosophila (SWD), a pest harming berry... more »

Dramm hosts USDA deputy secretary, showcases fertilizer expansion

The Dramm Corp. recently hosted USDA deputy secretary Xochitl Torres Small and other USDA officials for a facility tour. The family-owned company is the recipient of a $776,000 USDA Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) grant,... more »

Acadian, BASF partner on ag solutions

Acadian Plant Health and BASF Agricultural Solutions are collaborating to develop climate-resilient agricultural products aimed at enhancing crop yield and quality. BASF will integrate Acadian’s biostimulant technology into its existing portfolio to create sustainable farming... more »

MSU scientists awarded over $1M each to study PFAS impact on farms

Two Michigan State University scientists have received grants exceeding $1 million each to investigate the impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on agriculture. Hui Li, a professor in MSU’s Department of Plant, Soil and... more »

Oasis Grower Solutions hires new plant scientist

Oasis Grower Solutions, a division of Smithers-Oasis, has appointed Erin Yafuso as plant scientist, effective Oct. 1. In this newly created role, Yafuso will oversee global responsibilities and report directly to Vijay Rapaka, director of... more »

HRI redirects $250K for Phytophthora research

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) announced that $250,000 in federal funds have been reallocated to address the growing threat of Phytophthora austrocedri, a pathogen threatening key plant species in the horticulture industry. The funds, provided... more »