The biological sector is continuing to pique the interest of large agribusiness providers that have traditionally focused on synthetic chemistries. Professor at Arizona State University, Kathleen Merrigan said that multiple …
MSOB: Determining Where Biologicals Fit in IPM Program
Several factors need to be considered when looking to add biologicals to an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. Vice President of Field Development and Technical Services for Marrone Bio, Timothy …
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
Not all seaweed-based biostimulants are created equal. Director of Research and Development for Acadian Plant Health, Holly Little said there are a number of ways that seaweed extracts can be …
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 …
MSOB: Biological Control Becoming More Viable with Drones
Biological control practices are widely used in farming systems; however, adoption has been relatively slow. UAV-IQ Co-founder and Business Development Manager, Thomas Grandperrin said that drones offer growers an opportunity …
MSOB: Plant Biostimulant Act Necessary for Regulatory Clarity
Recently introduced legislation, H.R. 7752, known as the Plant Biostimulant Act of 2022, seeks to more appropriately define the regulatory structure for biostimulant products. Executive Director of the Biological Products …
MSOB: Biological Approaches to Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila
Spotted wing drosophila can be a problematic pest for a variety of growers, as the pest impacts a multitude of crops. Senior Product Development Manager for Marrone Bio Innovations, Dr. …
MSOB: Quiet Successes of Biological Seed Treatments
Biological seed treatments appear to be gaining traction in both adoption and efficacy. Vice President of Field Development and Technical Services for Marrone Bio, Timothy Johnson said that the issue …
MSOB: Considering Beneficial Insect Populations When Managing Mites
Beneficial insect populations play an important role in mite management approaches. Senior Product Development Manager for Marrone Bio Innovations, Dr. Melissa O’Neal said scouting is important to understand what types …
MSOB: Setting A Goal When Getting Started with Biologicals
Farmers can often find themselves unsure about which biologicals might be best for their operation. Vice President of Ag Science at Heliae Agriculture, Dr. Karl Wyant noted that there is …
MSOB: Using Heat-Killed Bacterium Against NOW
Biologicals play an important role in keeping orchards safe from navel orangeworm (NOW) damage. With a narrow variety of insecticides registered for NOW, adding a biological material to pest management …
MSOB: Using Biofungicides to Help Manage Resistance
Fungicide resistance can create several short-term and long-term issues for growers, with yield and quality losses. Biofungicides, and their novel FRAC groupings, offer growers another tool that can help manage …
MSOB: Working Towards Universal Understanding of Biostimulant Products
Over the past year, the recently formed Biostimulant Council has been working towards developing a universal understanding of biostimulant products. Executive Director of the Biostimulant Coalition, David Beaudreau said the …