Valent BioSciences Announces Significant R&D Investments
LIBERTYVILLE, Illinois, August 16, 2022 – To promote its industry leadership in biorational and biostimulant product innovation, Valent BioSciences LLC has announced significant investments at several of its key research and development facilities. These enhancements are in addition to the recently…
Sumitomo Chemical Newly Designates Ten Products and Technologies as Sumika Sustainable Solutions
Sumitomo Chemical has newly designated 10 of its Group’s products and technologies as Sumika Sustainable Solutions in its initiative to achieve a sustainable society, which marks its seventh anniversary this year. Sumika Sustainable Solutions, now including a total of 66…
Sustainability Matters in the Battle for Talent
Since the pandemic began, major pest management companies have reported turnover rates of 60% or even higher. Much of this turnover is happening across the younger generation. Most newly hired technicians in our industry are 25 or younger, making them…
Sumitomo Chemical to Introduce New Long-Fiber Thermoplastic Liquid Crystal Polymers
Phoenix, Ariz., U.S. — Sumitomo Chemical Advanced Technologies (here) has developed and will soon commercialize a new family of long-fiber thermoplastic (LFT) compounds with high-performance liquid crystal polymer (LCP) matrices reinforced with 13-mm chopped carbon fiber or fiberglass. The new materials…
Pace International Adds Novel Organically Certified Biorational Fungicide For Postharvest Use
WAPATO, WA – July 11, 2022 – Pace International, a leading provider of sustainable postharvest solutions and technologies for the fresh produce industry, announced today that BioSpectra® 100 SC is now listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for organic use in the…
Tough Times Merit Mycorrhizae Use
Spring 2022 has not been a repeat of spring 2021 for most North American growers, retailers, and landscapers. Gone are the more simplistic days of supplying products to a Covid restrictive captive audience. Overcoming challenges have been the norm for…
Pace International Hosts Thought Leaders To Discuss Industry Innovations And Research At Postharvest Academy Customer Event
WAPATO, Wash. – June 9, 2022 – Pace International, a leading provider of sustainable postharvest solutions and technologies for the fresh produce industry, hosted its customers at Pace’s 10th Annual Postharvest Academy on May 4, 2022, at the Suncadia Resort…
Celebrating World Pest Day
In recognition of the invaluable impact the pest control industry has on our everyday lives and well-being, MGK is joining the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) in celebrating World Pest Day on June 6. This annual worldwide observance raises awareness about the…
Valent BioSciences Announces Major Expansion at Its Osage Facility
OSAGE, Iowa, June 6, 2022 – Valent BioSciences LLC announced today that it has approved a major expansion of its biorational manufacturing facility in Osage, Iowa, which will meet increasing demand for its biorational products and the introduction of new products…
Earth Day 2022 at Mycorrhizal Applications
The theme of Earth Day 2022 is Investing in Our Planet with a call to action for all of us to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably). With a foundation as a pioneer in the microbial inoculant industry, Mycorrhizal Applications has been acting boldly since 1995,…