…on the biological sector, it provides an opportunity for biological materials to achieve a higher profile in agricultural production. “Organic is one of the areas of agriculture that absolutely needs…
MSOB: Development of Biologicals Increasing, But Adoption Could Improve
Interest in biologicals is prompting more research and development in the sector, but there is still room to improve the rate of adoption. Professor at Arizona State University, Kathleen Merrigan…
MSOB: Protein-Based Biocontrol from Unlikely Source
…exists today in the chemistry world or in any other biological approach,” Sellès explained. “We are able to bring to the market hopefully these small proteins to act as biologicals…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 10-05-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers camel antibodies serving as the foundation for protein biological material, the state revising…
WATER for California Act Seeks to Establish Better Regulatory Stability
…Water Project (SWP) be consistent with the 2019 Biological Opinions. “The WATER for California Act would benefit the cities, farms, and ecosystems throughout California that depend on the Central Valley…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 08-26-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the statewide irrigation survey, the biological sector garnering more interest from larger companies,…
MSOB: Biological Sector Garnering More Interest from Large Companies
…biological materials more of an attractive option for farmers and ag businesses alike. “Some of these things are converging to open people’s minds to biological approaches and have farmers and…
MSOB: Using Parasitoid Wasps to Combat Spotted Wing Drosophila
…to find these softer alternatives, these biological agents that are very specific that are targeting these pest insects. That would reduce our dependency on these insecticides,” said Walton. Listen to…
MSOB: Determining Where Biologicals Fit in IPM Program
…really need to use those later in the season when pest pressure is the highest. So maybe you can use a biological early when pressure is lowest, and the biologicals…
MSOB: Development Approaches of Biological Products
There are many different approaches that can be taken for developing new biological products and bringing them to market. Some products can be a reformulation of existing materials that can…
MSOB: Considering Differences in Seaweed-Based Biostimulants
…below. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series from AgNet West that dives into various topics with unbiased experts in the field of biologics to help the industry better understand…
Growers Frustrated with EPA Regarding Pesticide Impacts
American farmers are again at odds with the Environmental Protection Agency over the Endangered Species Act. The final EPA biological evaluations of neonicotinoids and their impacts on endangered species are…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-20-22
…signed, explosive growth in the biological sector with continued expansion expected, and agriculture being largely left behind from shipping consolidation. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
MSOB: Biological Industry Continues ‘Tremendous Growth’
Multiple factors are contributing to the steady growth of the biological industry. Executive Director of the Biological Products Industry Alliance, Keith Jones said changing demographics are having a significant impact…