U.S. Crop Protection Market Jumps 8.2% in 2013 – Kline & Co.

Huma Gro Proud 3 tested in control trial on potato aphids.

This year counters the long-term trend of fewer active-substance introductions.

“The biostimulant category of products has seen a dynamic development in India.” –Rajat Thakur, Arysta LifeScience India

Heavy insect pressure in Brazil, strong Roundup sales bolster results.

Nucelis develops fermentation, bio-based chemicals.

“You hear all the time that in order to feed the world, we still need chemicals and we need GM crops. Biologicals are the third leg and ultimately could be the dominant technology over time.” –Pam Marrone, founder and CEO of Marrone Bio Innovations

Kline’s Joe Prochaska discusses a ‘slow growth’ market in 2014, the impact of new 2,4-D formulations, why the biopesticide market is in for tougher challenges and more.

Additional regulatory approvals open new markets in Latin America and Canada.

Monsanto to pay Novozymes $300 million up front.