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 …
MSOB: Understanding Bacillus-Based Products and Grower Needs
Bacillus-based products have been used by farmers for several decades and the category is a sizable one. There are multiple different species within the Bacillus genus, which can all have …
MSOB: Demand for Scientific Data Pushing Biological Product Development
More and more companies are offering some type of biological product as the sector continues to grow. As the industry develops due to increasing interest, the number of products and …
MSOB: Taking a Closer Look at Biosolids Applications
UC Merced’s Yocelyn Villa has been working on a project to better understand the long-term impact that biosolids applications can have. The research has involved producers in Merced, Sacramento, and …