Thousands of new products are introduced every year in agriculture. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Wilbur Ellis Director of Agronomic Solutions Darin Ebeling said a lot of the new products are in the biological space. In the conventional chemistries, I just don’t see as many dollars being spent in the conventional chemistries,” said Ebeling. “There’s a lot of venture capital money going into the biological arena, things that may be looked upon as more safe by the general consumer.” Biologicals also provide an opportunity for pest management. Every biological company has a good story to tell, but how does a farmer identify the products that will work best on their farm? “I would suggest that you lean on your agronomic providers because I know Wilbur Ellis and a lot of other companies are trying to vet these products.” Ebeling sees the biggest opportunities for biologicals in nutrient management and in the fungicide market.
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