Matt Hopkins

Chengdu Newsun Crop Science Achieves EU Registrations for Three Biostimulants
Astragalus Polysaccharide 1.2% liquid, Pollen Polysaccharide 3%, and Astragalus Polysaccharide 2.5% have obtained official EU registration certificates.
Meet the AgriBusiness Global Visionary Leaders for 2025 (Part 1)
We profile five of the 20 forward-thinking leaders who anticipate and navigate challenges and instill their visions on their teams and the industry.
What Products Will Drive the Most Growth in the Biologicals Market in the Next 10 Years?
Executives share insight on what product categories they anticipate will drive the most growth in the next 10 years in biologicals.
UK National Action Plan Overlooks Biologicals – WBF Urges Regulatory Reform
Without biologicals, the goals of the NAP — and the future of IPM — cannot be achieved, warns WBF Chair and Founder Dr. Minshad Ansari.
Nouryon Launches Advanced Tank Mix Adjuvant
Adsee Flex 960 is a patented technology designed for tank mix solutions using an optimized blend of surfactants and colloidal silica.
Making Sense of RNAi Biopesticide Technology
Renaissance BioScience Co-CEO John Husnik shares insight on the company’s yeast-based RNA-interference biopesticide technology.
Bayer Files Petition to U.S. Supreme Court for Review of Durnell Roundup Case
Company argues circuit split on cross-cutting question of federal preemption warrants review.
Veganic Launches MicroGea Technology Based on Its Own Exclusive Registered Microorganisms
MicroGea is applied in four biofertilizers, designed to address different crop needs and improve nutrient efficiency and soil health.
ADAMA’s New Active Ingredient for Mollusc Control Gains EU Approval
The first Feralla-based product is expected to launch in the UK later this year, followed by rollouts in additional European countries.
Bionema Unveils £500 Million Growth Plan to Transform Sustainable Agriculture with Next-Generation Biological Solutions
This projection reflects the company’s rapid expansion in biopesticides, biofertilizers, and biostimulants via its formulation technology platforms.
ADAMA Appoints Former Corteva Executive as Chief Commercial Officer
Eric Dereudre joins ADAMA from Corteva Agriscience, where he most recently served as Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs.
Vive Expands AZteroid FC 390 Canadian Label to More Crops, Unlocking Greater Disease Control
Newly registered crops for Canadian growers include potato, sugarbeet, radish, and other high-value root crops.
U.S. Farmers Expect to Plant More Corn and Less Soybean Acres
Producers surveyed across the United States intend to plant 95.3 million acres of corn in 2025, up 5% from last year.
Pangaea Biosciences Forms Distributor Agreement with Shining Fine Chemicals for Chinese Market
The agreement appointed Shining to act as Pangaea’s master distributor in China..
Futureco Bioscience, Sumitomo Corporation Sign Global Agreement to Advance New Biological Crop Protection Technology
At the core of this agreement is a novel biocontrol product, based on the proprietary strain B2017 of Pseudomonas alloputida.
Nichino Europe to Provide More Plant Health Solutions to UK and Ireland Markets
In 2023, Nichino Europe acquired Interagro (UK), a leading manufacturer of agricultural adjuvants and
biostimulants.
Future of Crop Safety: Herbicide Safener Market Set for Major Expansion
The herbicide safener market size is poised to expand at 6.7% CAGR from 2024 to 2032 driven by the increasing emphasis on sustainable ag practices.
Biotalys to Appoint Former BASF Sustainable AgTech Veteran to Board
Seasoned agriculture and biotech executive Toni Bucci joins Biotalys board with a passion to feed the world sustainably.
The Mosaic Company Foundation Relaunches As the Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems
The Foundation has a sharpened focus on farmer-led initiatives for boosting yields, improving soil health, and protecting water.