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        BioConsortia, a California-based company developing biofertilizers, has received EPA registration for Amara, a new fungicide/bactericide. The company claims that Amara is designed to protect high-value fruit and vegetable crops from foliar diseases. Nichino America, Inc. will market and sell the product, which is expected to be available for the 2025 use season.
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        According to BioConsortia, Amara offers an alternative to chemical fungicides with greater consistency in efficacy than current biological products. The company claims it provides effective disease control for conventional and organic growers while helping to manage residues on the final commodity.
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 <p>BioConsortia, a company based in California that focuses on the development of biofertilizers, has acquired EPA registration for a new fungicide/bactericide named Amara. The product, planned to be released in the 2025 use season, is marketed for the protection of high-value crops like fruits and vegetables against foliar diseases. The responsibility of marketing and selling Amara will be undertaken by Nichino America, Inc.</p>
 
 <p>Amara employs a biological approach to provide protection to crops from diseases that affect the foliage. Some of its main characteristics include a high concentration of active ingredients that are environmentally stable, antimicrobial components that help in the degradation of fungal pathogen cells, and its capability to enhance systemic resistance within plants.</p>
 
 <p>BioConsortia suggests that Amara serves as a preferable alternative to chemical fungicides as it exhibits more consistent efficacy in comparison to traditional biological products. Besides providing efficient disease control for both conventional and organic farming, it also assists in managing residues found on the final products.</p>
 
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BioConsortia receives EPA registration for Amara biofungicide

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 <p>Houweling Americas, part of Houweling Group, has made Nutrien Solutions (Evergro) its exclusive distributor in western Canada.</p>
 <p>The partnership will see Nutrien Solutions distribute Houweling Americas' products such as Intracare MultiDes GA, Intracare Eco Shield, and Root Energize. The collaboration is intended to bolster Nutrien Solutions' product range and enhance Houweling Americas' market standing in the region.</p>
 <p>The products reportedly offer multiple advantages for the horticulture sector, like disinfection, increased resistance to plant stress, and better root health.</p>
 
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Houweling Americas partners with Nutrien Solutions for distribution in western Canada

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 <p>Switch Bioworks, an AgTech startup developing biofertilizers, has raised $17 million in seed finance in a round led by Change Forces Capital and supported by numerous participants such as Grantham Foundation, Astanor Ventures, Acre Venture Partners, Anthos Capital, Thia Ventures, Emerson Collective, and Ag Ventures Alliance. The company plans to utilize the funding to complete the product development of its first carbon-neutral biological nitrogen fertilizer. This includes initial scale-up fermentation and formulation and conducting greenhouse and field trials in the US and internationally.</p>
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Switch Bioworks raises USD 17 million in seed funding to support product development

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 <p>Quality Flow, a subsidiary of Quality Flow Inc., is set to start construction on a new facility in Maquoketa, Iowa that will convert cow waste into refined fertilizer. The US Department of Agriculture will provide USD 4.7 million in funding for the project.</p>

 <p>The facility is designed to regulate the levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in the produced fertilizer. The refined fertilizer will be usable in various forms, including liquid, pellet, and powder. </p>

 <p>Construction of the facility is projected to be completed by 2025, with operations beginning within the same year. The fully operational facility will provide 40 full-time jobs.</p>

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 <p>Veolia, a company that provides water, waste, and energy management solutions, has launched a new natural rock dust product, "Pro-Grow Rockdust." The company suggests that this product can enhance soil health and tackle climate change by absorbing inorganic carbon dioxide. Veolia also indicates that the new fertilizer is versatile, catering to the needs of various types of plant growers and assisting them in expediting the decarbonization of their farming methods.</p>

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Veolia introduces new natural rock dust fertilizer

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 <p>Bion, a company specializing in advanced livestock waste treatment and sustainable livestock production, recently announced that its commercial 10-0-0 nitrogen fertilizer is now listed in the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for organic production.</p>
 <p>Produced through Bion’s patented Ammonia Recovery System, this nitrogen fertilizer is designed to capture nitrogen that would otherwise escape into the atmosphere, transforming it into a concentrated liquid nitrogen fertilizer. According to Bion, this fertilizer could potentially lessen the carbon footprint of existing organic systems while reducing nitrogen runoff and off-gassing, hence protecting surface waters, aquifers, and the atmosphere in the process.</p>
 <p>Bion also stated its intentions to accelerate the rejuvenation of soil microbes in organic systems, bringing them back to a healthily productive balance and reducing the yield gap between organic and conventional crops.</p>
 
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Bion's commercial nitrogen fertilizer obtains OMRI listing for organic use

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 <p>Nutrien, a Canadian producer of potash, phosphate, and nitrogen organic fertilizers, has announced the inauguration of a new fertilizer terminal in Randolph, Minnesota.</p>
 <p>This new 40,000 square foot facility reportedly provides around 20,000 tons of dry fertilizer storage capacity. Nutrien aims to leverage this terminal to enhance the efficiency of deliveries to regional customers and bolster its competitive edge in the North American market.</p>
 <p>Further details reveal that the terminal's warehouse features a TerminalBoss automated scale and can accommodate some 65 rail cars on site.</p>
 
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Nutrien opens new fertilizer terminal in Randolph, Minnesota

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CHS Industrial, a prominent agriculture and industrial equipment manufacturer, has introduced Trivar EZ, its advanced granular micronutrient fertilizer blend designed to increase crop yields. Trivar EZ is said to be the industry's first granular ortho-ortho EDDHA chelated granular nutrient blend. It comprises vital early growth plant nutrients such as calcium, manganese, molybdenum, sulfur, and zinc. These nutrients enhance the effectiveness of nutrient absorption in plants.

In addition to Trivar EZ, CHS Industrial has reported intentions to launch a biostimulant-talc blend called Abivium and four additional fertilizer products. These products focus on providing micronutrients to crop plants and are slated for the 2025 season. These products include Soygreen Pro, Soygreen Granular 2.4, Allocate ZN, and Allocate BCMZ.

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CHS Industrial launches Trivar EZ, an advanced micronutrient fertilizer blend

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 <p>Nutrien, a Canadian fertilizer producer, has appointed Mark Thompson as the CFO, who will take over from Pedro Farah from August 26. Thompson, part of the company since 2011, last served as its chief commercial officer.</p>

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Nutrien appoints Mark Thompson as new CFO

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 <p>Lavie Bio, an Evogene subsidiary, is collaborating with global specialty minerals company ICL to create bio-stimulant solutions for crop strains affected by environmental stress. The partnership aims to use Artificial Intelligence to enhance crop resilience to severe weather and boost yield by 5%–10%.</p>
 <p>Field trials are forecasted for the latter half of 2024, with full commercialization planned by 2026.</p>
 
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All Updates

BioConsortia receives EPA registration for Amara biofungicide

Houweling Americas partners with Nutrien Solutions for distribution in western Canada

Switch Bioworks raises USD 17 million in seed funding to support product development

Quality Flow Environmental to build new facility in Iowa

Veolia introduces new natural rock dust fertilizer

Bion's commercial nitrogen fertilizer obtains OMRI listing for organic use

Nutrien opens new fertilizer terminal in Randolph, Minnesota

CHS Industrial launches Trivar EZ, an advanced micronutrient fertilizer blend

Nutrien appoints Mark Thompson as new CFO

Lavie Bio partners with ICL to develop yield-increasing bio-stimulants for row crops

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BioConsortia receives EPA registration for Amara biofungicide

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