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Huma® CEO Named Chair of TFI Biostimulant Council

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Huma® CEO Lyndon Smith was recently named chairman of The Fertilizer Institute’s Biostimulant Council. Smith has been involved in the humic space and with TFI since the mid-90s. “Huma®’s long-standing participation with TFI has provided me an opportunity to understand the intricacies, challenges, and untapped potentials of the fertilizer and biostimulant industry. It’s a unique privilege to be part of …

Ag Groups, Biologicals, Fertilizer, people

DPH Bio Offers BioAgonomics™ to Redefine On-Farm Value

Cindy Zimmerman

At Commodity Classic in Houston, Texas this week, DPH Biologicals announced the expansion of its science-first, data-verified approach with a multi-year effort to quantify the comprehensive value potential of biologicals. “DPH Bio has been committed to science that yields results from day one. Based on multi-year field research and through collaborations with our partners, we aim to provide customers a …

Agronomy, AgWired Precision, Audio, Biologicals, carbon, Commodity Classic, Corn

DPH Biologicals Poised for Growth With Ownership Transition

Cindy Zimmerman

DPH Biologicals, a leading biological company formed in 2018, has announced a management-led buyout with a private investment group, while the company will continue to market under the DPH Biologicals brand and continue to provide the same high-quality products and service. “With proven science, robust field data, strong industry relationships and a focus on biologicals, we are proud of DPH …

AgWired Precision, Biologicals, Precision Agriculture, Soil

DPH Biologicals and UIUC Partner to Manage Crop Residue

Cindy Zimmerman

DPH Biologicals and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) are teaming up to validate the impact biologicals make to accelerate decomposition of crop residue, with the goal of unlocking the adoption of more sustainable and profitable farming practices. Starting in spring of 2023, the UIUC Crop Physiology Lab run by Fred Below, Ph.D. and Connor Sible, Ph.D., began researching the …

AgWired Precision, Audio, Biologicals, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Soil

Locus Ag Expands Rhizolizer® Biologicals Product Line

Cindy Zimmerman

Locus Agriculture (Locus AG) has expanded its award-winning Rhizolizer® product line to feature crop-specific formulas that ensure broader availability for farmers looking to boost return on investment by up to $4,000 per acre. Rhizolizer is a line of agricultural biologicals composed of carefully selected strains of endophytic microbes tailored to specific crops which are designed to colonize roots, promote early …

AgWired Precision, Biologicals, Fertilizer, specialty crops

Syngenta and Biotalys Announce Biologicals Partnership

Cindy Zimmerman

Syngenta Crop Protection and Biotalys have announced a collaboration to research, develop and commercialize new biocontrol solutions to manage key pests in a broad variety of crops. The new solution will be based on Biotalys’ AGROBODY™ technologyand will offer a new mode of action to broaden farmers’ access to novel technologies that counter the threat of pest resistance and advance …

Biologicals, Crop Protection, Syngenta

DPH Biologicals Releases New Biological Seed Treatment

Cindy Zimmerman

DPH Biologicals today launched a multi-action biofungicide seed treatment called BellaTrove™ Companion Maxx ST that helps seedlings fight pathogens and ensures healthy root systems. BellaTrove Companion Maxx ST is derived from DPH Biologicals’ proprietary strain of a plant-stimulating rhizobacterium. The EPA-registered OMRI-certified biofungicide and bactericide stimulates a plant’s natural defenses against pathogens while improving nutrient uptake and root health. BellaTrove …

AgWired Precision, Audio, Biologicals, Crop Protection, Seed

Groundwork BioAg Expands North American Team

Cindy Zimmerman

Groundwork BioAg announced today that industry leader Andrew Duff has joined as General Manager – North America. Duff, who has more than 20 years of experience in biostimulants, seed technology and U.S. crop production, will help the company accelerate the adoption of its Rootella mycorrhizal inoculants and meet demand for biological solutions in mainstream crops, such as corn, soybean and …

AgWired Precision, Biologicals, Precision Agriculture, Soil

Humic Growth Solutions Becomes HGS BioScience™

Cindy Zimmerman

Humic Growth Solutions is now HGS BioScience™ with new leadership and a new name and brand identity. The name HGS BioScience™ is a nod to the company’s expanding product portfolio and dedication to research and development. Newly-appointed chief executive officer Michael Steffeck has committed to making HGS the preeminent provider of functional carbon products in the world. “We are laser …

AgWired Precision, Biologicals, Fertilizer, Precision Agriculture, Soil