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,…
Sumitomo Chemical Receives Gold Medal in EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment for the Third Consecutive Year
Sumitomo Chemical has received a Gold medal* in a sustainability assessment by EcoVadis (headquartered in France), which evaluates corporate ESG-related initiatives, for the third consecutive year. Established in 2007, EcoVadis is a performance rating agency that works to help companies improve…
How to Maximize the Effectiveness of PyGanic, and other Pyrethrum Insecticides
The use of botanical insecticides (such as pyrethrum, which is derived from chrysanthemum flowers) has a number of advantages over synthetic insecticidal compounds, including increased safety from phytotoxicity, short residual persistence, less risk of the formation of pesticide resistance, and…
Improve Plant Nutrient Efficiency with Mycorrhizae
“Insane Fertilizer Prices”, was the headline in a recent industry newsletter. The price of fertilizer has gotten so bad, one of the world’s largest fertilizer manufacturers recently sent out a press release trying to explain the reasons for the rise in prices.…