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Member Symposium

Plant-Insect Ecosystems

Physiology, Biochemistry, and Toxicology

Industry Perspective - Empowering Ag Through Technological Advancements in Biological Insect Control

Sunday, November 10, 2024
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, 126 B, PCC

Farmers continually balance climate variation, insect pressure, and market volatility to meet consumer demand while maintaining profitability. Greater emphasis on biological solutions within the agricultural market has led to broader use of these tools. This symposium will focus on current industry advancements in science and technology for the biological market.

Presentations:

  • 9:00 AM – 9:05 AM MST
    Introductory remarks

    Presenting Author: Monica B. Olson (she/her/hers) – Corteva Agriscience

  • 9:05 AM – 9:20 AM MST
    Entomopathogenic fungi research: An agricultural overview

    Presenting Author: Valeria Laurentis, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) – Corteva Agriscience

  • 9:20 AM – 9:35 AM MST
    Innovative insecticidal biological solutions

    Presenting Author: Monica B. Olson (she/her/hers) – Corteva Agriscience

  • 9:35 AM – 9:50 AM MST
    Baculovirus insecticides: Present and future - opportunities and challenges

    Presenting Author: Paula G. Marçon, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) – AgBiTech

  • 9:50 AM – 10:02 AM MST
    Break
  • 10:02 AM – 10:17 AM MST
    Discovery, development, and commercialization of sprayable RNA-based biopesticides

    Presenting Author: Kenneth Narva (he/him/his) – GreenLight Biosciences

  • 10:17 AM – 10:32 AM MST
    Trends in the biological insecticide market: What makes a successful biocontrol product to meet grower needs

    Presenting Author: Daniel Zommick, Ph.D. – Valent Biosciences Corporation

  • 10:32 AM – 10:47 AM MST
    How environmental factors may influence the performance of biopesticides

    Presenting Author: Jeremy Wagnitz – Certis Biologicals

  • 10:47 AM – 10:59 AM MST
    Break
  • 10:59 AM – 11:14 AM MST
    Putting the right drop in the right place: The role application has on biologics success

    Presenting Author: Matthew Tarver – Bayer Crop Science

  • 11:14 AM – 11:29 AM MST
    Advancing biological insecticides: Market acceptance, challenges, and innovative solutions

    Presenting Author: Thais Rodrigues – Nufarm

  • 11:29 AM – 11:54 AM MST
    Panel discussion
  • 11:54 AM – 12:00 PM MST
    Closing remarks

    Presenting Author: Monica B. Olson (she/her/hers) – Corteva Agriscience