Based in Forth Worth, Texas, AgBiTech mass produces and commercializes biological insecticides which are naturally occurring viruses that control key caterpillar pests. Most products are used in row crop farming systems.

AAFC researchers Jonathan Griffiths and Aiming Wang review many plant viruses that result in reduced production.

Dale Kobelsky will take up the role on April 1, 2026.

Phobos FC 360 will be available for the 2026 growing season for use in low-bush blueberries. It provides disease protection from Monilinia blight and rust says Vive Crop Protection.

PMRA has approved the herbicide for suppression of foxtail and redroot pigweed in carrots grown in muck soil.