Sustainable agricultural practices promote low pesticide input farming and integrated pest management programs. It is generally agreed that the overuse and misuse of conventional pesticides has placed our foodchain and environment at risk and has contributed to a rise in pesticide resistance. Although few plant … Continue reading
Blossom Protect™ Approved by EPA as a Biopesticide to Prevent Fire Blight in Apples and Pears Vista, CA Blossom Protect™ was approved on January 31, 2012 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a biopesticide for the control of fire blight in pome fruit orchards. … Continue reading
Westbridge Agricultural Products of Vista, California, and Bio-ferm of Tulln, Austria, are proud to announce their new partnership. Bio-ferm has granted Westbridge exclusive U.S. distribution rights of Blossom Protect™, a biological product used to combat fire blight infection in pome fruit (apple, pear and quince).Blossom … Continue reading
Westbridge Agricultural Products, a California manufacturer of TRIGGRR®, BioLink®, SUNBurst® and Earthtrend® fertilizers, biological pesticides and adjuvants, is pleased to introduce the newest addition to their sales representative team. Heather Morois, of Southern California, joined the company in August and will be the regional product … Continue reading
The organic farming trend is no doubt a growing phenomenon. But farmers who convert from conventional practices are struggling to produce a well-qualified and competitive fruit, under heightened restrictions. While conventional growers are using Gibberellic Acid (GA) to help them achieve desired fruit set, organic … Continue reading
Westbridge Agricultural Products, a California manufacturer of TRIGGRR® BioLink® and SUNBurst® fertilizers, biological pesticides and adjuvants, is excited to introduce the newest addition to their product representative team: Paul Crout, of Paso Robles will join the company, acting as regional product representative for the California … Continue reading
Westbridge Agricultural Products Fosters Food Safety by adopting stringent manufacturing product safety policies. Recently the Food and Drug Administration drafted guidances designed to “minimize or eliminate microbial contamination in tomatoes, leafy greens, and melons.”
On March 5, 2008, the USDA sent a memo to all USDA certifying agents regarding the verification of materials used under the National Organic Program. The National Organic Program amended its policy to allow accredited certifying agents (ACAs) to consult with other ACAs to determine … Continue reading
