Evogene Ltd., an Israeli plant genomics company, and Marrone Bio Innovations Inc. (MBI), (NASDAQ: MBII), the US-based global provider of bio-based pest management and plant health products, announced the signing of a multiyear collaborative agreement targeting the joint discovery of novel modes of biological action for insect control, followed by the development and commercialization of new insect control products by each of the companies.   Read More

Willowood USA announced that US EPA has approved it’s technical and end use registrations for Willowood Azoxy 2SC and Willowood AzoxyProp Xtra.   Read More

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have created a strain of wheat resistant to a destructive fungal pathogen powdery mildew, using Advanced genome-editing techniques.   Read More

An impasse between U.S.-based Monsanto and soybean buyers in Brazil over royalty payments on a new seed technology may complicate the country's sales of the upcoming oilseed crop. Monsanto has fought farmers over royalty payments for its seed technology in courts around the world. In Brazil, it now wants commodity trading firms to ensure farmers pay the proper fees for its new South American seed, Intacta RR2 Pro.   Read More

Bayer CropScience has launched Sivanto Prime (flupyradifurone), a product aimed to protect vegetable crops, in the Central American market Honduras and Guatemala. It is a systemic insecticide, mostly for tomatoes, chili peppers, potatoes, and melons, and is highly suitable tool for use in anti-resistance management programs for insect control.   Read More

The International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium recently published a chromosome-based draft sequence of wheat's genetic code - its genome.   Read More

LG Seeds has announced the addition of 10 new brands to the corn line-up, along with adding traits to several existing products. These new products complement and enhance an already strong offering of Genuity SmartStax, Genuity VT Triple PRO, Genuity VT Double PRO, Genuity DroughtGard, Roundup Ready, and conventional products.   Read More

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) recently announced the approval registrations for 8 pesticide active ingredients, including 3 herbicides, 2 fungicides, 2 insecticides, and 1 biopesticide.   Read More

According to a USDA report, Germany is the most populous and economical powerful country in the European Union (EU). Germany is quite influential in agricultural policy, both within the EU and globally.   Read More

The North America Biofertilizer Market report defines and segments the biofertilizers market in North America with analysis and forecast of revenue. The biofertilizers market in North America is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4% from 2013 to 2018.   Read More

Sumitomo Chemical recently announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Valent U.S.A. Corp. has launched a new crop protection product for seed treatment on soybeans in the United States. The new product, INTEGO™ SUITE System, contains an ethaboxam fungicide, Sumitomo Chemical’s active ingredient.   Read More

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers have deciphered the chemical signals the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) uses to attract other stink bugs, opening the door to development of traps and technologies that should help keep the invasive pest out of backyards, gardens, homes and agricultural operations.   Read More