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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.

Corteva reports Q3 2025 sales up 13% to $2.62B, raises full-year guidance, and confirms 2026 split into two public entities.

Corteva Names Nine-Person Board for Standalone Crop Protection Company Ahead of Q4 2026 Separation

Corteva Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) has announced its intended board of directors for the standalone, publicly traded crop protection company it plans to separate into during the fourth quarter of 2026. The nine-person board will be led by Greg Page, retired chairman and chief executive officer of Cargill, Incorporated, who will serve as Independent Chair, a

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Gene&GreenTK, Lipofabrik (Eléphant Vert Group), INRAE, and Enigma have formed a French consortium to develop the BIOSPHÆRE project

Gene&GreenTK Leads French Consortium BIOSPHÆRE to Develop Biological Crop Protection for Tomatoes

French biotech startup Gene&GreenTK, based in Marseille, is coordinating a new four-partner consortium — BIOSPHÆRE — brought together to develop biological alternatives to conventional crop protection products for tomato cultivation. Partners include Lipofabrik of the Eléphant Vert Group, national agricultural research institute INRAE, and specialist testing laboratory Enigma.

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Monsanto responds to Washington Supreme Court ruling in Erickson vs. Monsanto, disputing analysis on punitive damages and next steps.

Supreme Court Rules 7-2 for Monsanto in Roundup™ Case, Containing Decade-Long Litigation

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a 7-2 ruling in Monsanto v. Durnell, holding that the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) expressly preempts state-law failure-to-warn claims where the EPA has made a definitive determination on crop protection product safety. The majority opinion states that requiring a cancer warning on Roundup™'s label would impose

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Hood College's Department of Biology has been awarded a $19,998 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate natural predators of the Spotted-Wing Drosophila, an invasive fly species that has become the most destructive insect pest affecting soft fruit production in the United States. The research is led by Assistant Professor of Biology Chia-Hue Lue, Ph.D., and will be conducted with the direct involvement of Hood College students.

Hood College Receives USDA Grant to Research Natural Predators of Invasive Berry Pest

Hood College's Department of Biology has been awarded a $19,998 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate natural predators of the Spotted-Wing Drosophila, an invasive fly species that has become the most destructive insect pest affecting soft fruit production in the United States. The research is led by Assistant Professor of Biology Chia-Hue

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ADAMA reports Q3 2025 sales of $933M and 50% EBITDA growth, driven by higher volumes, improved mix, and “Fight Forward” initiatives.

ADAMA Launches Novali™ High-Load Liquid Pyroxasulfone Herbicide for Soybean and Corn Growers

ADAMA (SZSE: 000553) has introduced Novali™, a high-load liquid herbicide based on Pyroxasulfone, targeting residual weed control in soybean and corn production. Built on ADAMA's Sesgama™ formulation technology, Novali™ delivers 40% more active ingredient per gallon than standard liquid Pyroxasulfone products, reducing the volume growers need to handle, transport, store, and refill during application season.

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Roquette has expanded and renamed its plant care activity to Agriscience, following the integration of the acquired IFF Pharma Solutions portfolio.

Roquette Launches NEOSORB® AG Polyol Range for Sustainable Agricultural Formulations

Roquette has introduced NEOSORB® AG, a new plant-based multifunctional polyol range designed for agriscience formulation applications. The product line is aimed at formulators developing high-value agricultural solutions that combine biostimulant potential, moisture retention for foliar and liquid fertiliser systems, and organic complexation for micronutrient delivery. The launch adds a new platform ingredient to Roquette's Agriscience

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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 Launches Efficon® Insecticide in Egypt and Earns FRAC Group 56 for Adapzo® Active Fungicide

BASF Agricultural Solutions has announced the launch of Efficon®, a new-generation insecticide powered by the novel active ingredient Axalion® Active, designed to control key sucking pests in high-value crops in Egypt. The product targets piercing-sucking insects, primarily whiteflies and aphids, which are among the most damaging pest types for vegetable and potato growers. Efficon® rapidly

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T3Bioscience has secured its first international patent for RejuAgro, granted by Taiwan, expanding beyond the US patent the company received in 2023.

T3Bioscience Secures First International Patent for RejuAgro as EPA Submission Approaches

T3Bioscience has secured its first international patent for RejuAgro, granted by Taiwan, expanding beyond the US patent the company received in 2023.

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Tom Snipes has been named CEO of Ostara, bringing extensive agricultural and business leadership experience.

Ostara Launches Higher-Analysis CG P2X Fertilizer Formulation with Nearly 30% More Nitrogen and Phosphorus

Ostara has announced an updated formulation of its CG P2X high-efficiency fertilizer, increasing the analysis to 9-42-0 with 9 Mg.

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Corn Stunt Disease and corn tar spot are expanding geographically while chemical resistance grows. Here is what growers need to know in 2026.

Corn Stunt Disease and Tar Spot: What Growers Need to Know in 2026

Corn Stunt Disease and corn tar spot are expanding geographically while chemical resistance grows. Here is what growers need to know in 2026.

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