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TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA -- March 7, 2023 -- <\/b>A&L Biological Inc. a subsidiary of A&L Canada Laboratories East of London, Ontario, and Vive Crop Protection Inc. of Mississauga (Toronto), Ontario have announced a new partnership to bring biological solutions to North American crop markets.<\/p><\/div><\/div>","url":null,"subtitle":null,"item_index":1},{"id":493,"pr_id":77,"content":"

This collaboration is designed to harness the marketing and technical strengths of each partner to expand the application of existing products and advance the development of future products. The partnership also will expand and accelerate Vive Crop Protection\u2019s biological portfolio and facilitate A&L Biologicals\u2019 objective of securing market penetration of its microbial library.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n

A&L brings its proprietary microbial library to the partnership, along with continued research and development capacity, while Vive Crop Protection brings its Allosperse\u00ae Delivery Technology and an established sales and marketing team to ensure higher velocity of bringing biological products to market.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n

\u201cThe collaboration with A&L Biological is an exciting milestone as Vive expands its biological portfolio. We continuously strive to deliver more value to growers,\u201d says Darren Anderson, CEO for Vive Crop Protection. \u201cBiological crop protection products provide a new and important option in the agricultural toolbox, particularly when combined with traditional synthetic chemistry\u201d says Anderson. \u201cTogether, Vive and A&L are committed to research and development efforts that accelerate discoveries in breakthrough biologicals for adoption across more acres.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n

\u201cThis partnership provides the structure needed to fully develop new biological products and technology. The strengths of each company create a formidable team with a platform for success,\u201d says Greg Patterson, CEO for A&L Canada Laboratories.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n

Successfully achieving this key milestone, the two companies are now entering into the next phase of their partnership and will explore multiple biological actives for development into plant health and or bio control products.<\/p><\/div><\/div>","url":null,"subtitle":null,"item_index":2},{"id":494,"pr_id":77,"content":"

About Vive Crop Protection<\/b><\/h4>

At Vive, we create Precision Chemistry\u2122 that simplifies crop production and delivers real results to growers. Powered by Vive's patented Allosperse\u00ae Delivery technology, we optimize conventional and biological crop inputs for improved product performance from the jug to the field. Learn more at www.vivecrop.com<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\r\n

About A&L<\/b><\/h4>

A&L is one of the largest soil and tissue laboratories in Canada. Founded by Greg Patterson, and based in London, Ontario, A&L operates a 40,000 square foot laboratory with significant growth capacity and 106 employees, including a large R&D group that has produced patented, crop specific yield and disease solutions. A&L processes over 320,000 soil samples per year. Deveron and A&L have cooperated in Canadian soil testing and analysis since 2019 and jointly own and operate Wood's End Laboratory in the United States. Learn more at www.alcanada.com<\/a>.<\/p><\/div> \r\n

About Deveron<\/b><\/h4>

Deveron is an agriculture technology company that uses data and insights to help farmers and large agriculture enterprises increase yields, reduce costs, and improve farm outcomes. The company employs a digital process that leverages data collected on farms across North America to drive unbiased interpretation of production decisions, ultimately recommending how to optimize input use. Our team of agronomists and data scientists build products that recommend ways to manage fertilizer, seed, fungicide, and other farm inputs better. Additionally, we have a national network of data technicians that are deployed to collect various types of farm data, from soil to drone, that build a basis of our best-in-class data layers. Our focus is the US and Canada where one (1) billion acres are actively farmed annually. For more information and to join our community, please visit www.deveron.com<\/a>.<\/p><\/div> ","url":null,"subtitle":null,"item_index":3}]},{"id":76,"title":"A&L Biological Inc. receives registration for Bio control of Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus","releaseDate":"2022-12-21","isHome":1,"paragraphs":[{"id":487,"pr_id":76,"content":"

LONDON, ONTARIO, CANADA -- December 21, 2022 -- <\/b>Cuc-GUARDTM<\/sup>, an attenuated virus technology for the prevention of Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV), is now registered for use in Canada. A&L Biological Inc., a subsidiary of A&L Canada, is pleased to announce they have been granted registration from the Pesticide Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) for Cuc-GUARD, for use in the production of greenhouse cucumber against green mottle mosaic virus.<\/p><\/div><\/div>","url":null,"subtitle":null,"item_index":1},{"id":488,"pr_id":76,"content":"

\"Cuc-Guard<\/div>\r\n

This virus is very difficult to manage and can have a devastating impact to cucurbit crops. Cuc-GUARD acts as a \u201cvaccine\u201d for target crops to prevent the infection and spread of the pathogen. Efficacy data indicates that when applied preventatively, Cuc-GUARD provides protection from the pathogen and improves both crop quality and yield. Cuc-GUARDTM<\/sup> is the first of several plant vaccine solutions to be developed from the unique discovery platform at A&L Biological.<\/p>

\u201cWe are thrilled to announce that following years of research and development, Cuc-GUARD is now available to Canadian greenhouse growers,\u201d said Rob Field, VP Business Development and Marketing for A&L Canada.<\/p><\/div><\/div>","url":null,"subtitle":null,"item_index":2},{"id":489,"pr_id":76,"content":"

About A&L Biological Inc.<\/b><\/h4>

A&L Biological Inc. is a Research and Discovery company focused on bringing practical bio-based solutions to the agricultural industry. Our efforts focus on improving crop productivity through better understanding of soil microbiome relationships, soil health and development of biological based crop solutions. Our unique approach, services and solutions are the result of over three decades of commercial and research experience working with soils and crops in both North American and international markets. Our team of scientists develop their ideas in our labs, on farms, and in the marketplace.<\/p>

Visit the A&L Biological website at www.albiological.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>","url":null,"subtitle":null,"item_index":3},{"id":490,"pr_id":76,"content":"

About A&L Canada Laboratories Inc.<\/b><\/h4>

We are an innovative, research driven technology company focused on sustainable development. Through leading expertise, modern laboratory facilities and strong customer focus, A&L serves a wide range of industries including Agriculture, Environmental, Food & Pharma -- globally.<\/p>

In Agriculture, A&L provides comprehensive analytical services for soil, plant tissue, feed, fertilizer, and water. A&L's services also include production recommendations, remote sensing, and precision agriculture capabilities. A&L Biological Inc. focuses on research and development of biological compounds for use in agricultural production systems. The A&L Environmental division provides organic and inorganic chemistry and general chemistry using state of the art technology and methodology. For Food & Pharma, A&L provides analytical services for plant tissue, water, media and finished product. A&L's services also include disease diagnostics, genetic analysis, production recommendations, and Plant Monitoring Program. The company operates two world class analytical laboratories serving clients throughout Canada, the U.S. and Internationally.<\/p>

Visit our website at www.alcanada.com <\/a><\/p><\/div>","url":null,"subtitle":null,"item_index":4},{"id":491,"pr_id":76,"content":"

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For more information contact: <\/b><\/p>

Rob Field VP Business Development and Marketing A&L Canada Laboratories Inc. rfield@alcanada.com<\/a> www.alcanada.com<\/a><\/div>
Greg Patterson CEO and Founder A&L Canada Laboratories Inc. patterson@alcanada.com<\/a> www.alcanada.com<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","url":null,"subtitle":null,"item_index":5}]},{"id":75,"title":"Soil Fertility Workshops Online for 2022","releaseDate":"2021-12-23","isHome":1,"paragraphs":[{"id":482,"pr_id":75,"content":"

Join us in February and March of 2022 as A&L Canada Laboratories offers its Soil Fertility Workshops online with weekly education sessions: <\/p>