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Crop Protection News keeps you informed on the latest advancements in safeguarding crops from pests, diseases, and environmental stresses.

From biopesticides and integrated pest management (IPM) to new chemical solutions and resilient crop varieties, this category covers innovations designed to protect yield and quality while promoting sustainable farming practices.

Discover how research in biologicals, precision application technologies, and pest-resistant genetics is helping farmers reduce crop loss and reliance on traditional pesticides.

Stay updated on emerging threats, regulatory changes, and the science driving safer, more effective crop protection solutions worldwide.

FMC Corporation received European Union regulatory approval for Isoflex active (bixlozone), marking a critical milestone in the company's commercialization process.

FMC Corporation Submits Rimisoxafen Herbicide Dossier to EPA

FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) has entered into a framework agreement to sell its property in Newark, Delaware for gross proceeds of approximately $114 million, subject to a due diligence period and customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. Upon completion, FMC intends to lease back the facilities

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Moa Technology & Certis Belchim announced a new collaboration focused on the development of next-generation Moa Amplifier™ solutions.

Moa Technology Partners with Corteva to Discover Novel Herbicide Solutions

Moa Technology & Certis Belchim announced a new collaboration focused on the development of next-generation Moa Amplifier™ solutions.

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Deerpoint Group has named Mike Hemman as Chief Executive Officer to lead the company's next stage of growth in specialty crop nutrition across California and Arizona.

Deerpoint Group Names Redge Bodily as First Chief Revenue Officer

Deerpoint Group, a managed crop nutrition company serving growers across California and Arizona, announced the appointment of Redge Bodily as its first Chief Revenue Officer. In the role, Bodily will oversee commercial strategy and market expansion as Deerpoint moves into its next stage of growth, working to bring its managed crop nutrition platform and White

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BASF Agricultural Solutions has successfully commissioned the BioHub, a new fermentation plant for biological and biotechnology-based crop protection products at its Ludwigshafen site.

BASF Agricultural Solutions Launches Melyra Fungicide and Inveris Gold Insecticide in India

BASF Agricultural Solutions has announced the launch of Melyra Fungicide and Inveris Gold Insecticide, two crop protection products designed to help Indian farmers manage diseases and pests while improving crop productivity. Melyra is a broad-spectrum fungicide powered by Revysol Active, BASF's isopropanol azole molecule, which the company says supports disease control and resistance management. Co-formulated

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Verdesian Life Sciences has completed an 18-month buildout of its commercial leadership team, adding leaders across sales, business development, marketing and customer engagement to support its long-term growth strategy across North America. The most recent additions include John Dombrosky as Vice President of Business Development, Chris Wiley as Vice President of Sales for the East Region, and Tyler Brown as Vice President of Sales for the Central Region. The new hires bring experience from companies including FMC Corporation, Syngenta, Corteva Agriscience, Ohalo Genetics, Oerth Bio, Timac Agro and Thomson Reuters.

Verdesian Life Sciences Completes Buildout of Commercial Leadership Team

Verdesian Life Sciences has completed an 18-month buildout of its commercial leadership team, adding leaders across sales, business development, marketing and customer engagement to support its long-term growth strategy across North America. The most recent additions include John Dombrosky as Vice President of Business Development, Chris Wiley as Vice President of Sales for the East

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Crystal Crop Protection, a New Delhi–based crop solutions company, has filed DRHP papers with the SEBI to raise capital through an IPO.

Crystal Crop Protection Partners With Corteva Agriscience on Crop Protection Innovation

Crystal Crop Protection, a New Delhi–based crop solutions company backed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has filed draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise capital through an initial public offering.

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Valent U.S.A. has obtained U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registration for a new herbicide active ingredient, Rapidicil® (epyrifenacil), developed by its parent company, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. The approval opens the door for the company to bring a novel weed-control chemistry to American farmers, initially targeting preplant applications across a wide range of broadleaf weeds and grasses.

Valent U.S.A. Secures EPA Registration for Novel Herbicide Active Ingredient Rapidicil

Valent U.S.A. has obtained U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registration for a new herbicide active ingredient, Rapidicil® (epyrifenacil), developed by its parent company, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. The approval opens the door for the company to bring a novel weed-control chemistry to American farmers, initially targeting preplant applications across a wide range of broadleaf weeds and

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Resurrect Bio, a biotechnology company developing gene-edited disease resistance traits for crops, has announced the successful initial closing of its Series A funding round at $8.1 million.

Resurrect Bio Partners With Bejo to Develop Downy Mildew Resistance in Spinach

Resurrect Bio has closed its Series A funding round at $10.3 million, oversubscribed from the $8.1 million initial close announced in February 2026.

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Certis Belchim and Greenhas Group have announced a formal collaboration on biostimulant development and sales, bringing together what the companies describe as complementary missions, expertise, and science-based approaches. The partnership is aimed at helping growers and customers navigate an increasingly challenging environment for plant health and resilience.

Certis Belchim and Greenhas Group Formalize Biostimulant Development Partnership

Certis Belchim and Greenhas Group have announced a formal collaboration on biostimulant development and sales, bringing together what the companies describe as complementary missions, expertise, and science-based approaches. The partnership is aimed at helping growers and customers navigate an increasingly challenging environment for plant health and resilience.

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Amoéba and Syngenta have signed an MoU to co-develop an amoeba-derived bio-fungicide for the EU and UK cereal markets.

Amoéba Wins French Market Authorization for AXPERA Biofungicide, Opening Path Across Europe

Amoéba has received French market authorization for its AXPERA biofungicide from ANSES, the first permanent approval of the product in Europe, with France acting as the EU's reporting member state.

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