DES MOINES, Iowa — Join Iowa Organic Association and Valent Biosciences for a webinar on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. This webinar will cover a range of topics on how to effectively use Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) biopesticides in your operation.  We’ll cover topics like how Bt, like DiPel, work, how to decide which Bt strain best suits your needs, and best practices for mixing and applying.

For generations DiPel® Biological Insecticide has been used in conventional and organic production alike to sustainably control caterpillar pests.  First registered in 1971, DiPel is celebrating 50 years of crop protection, all that time being made in Iowa!

Valent BioSciences is a worldwide leader in the research, development and commercialization of highly effective, low-risk, environmentally compatible technologies and products for the agricultural, public health and forest health markets. The company’s mission is to reimagine agriculture and public health through the power of fermentation and microbiology. Valent BioSciences is renowned for its innovation, best-in-class quality in manufacturing, product performance and consistency, and fully developed portfolio of sustainable solutions. Its product portfolio includes bioinsecticides, biofungicides, bionematicides, mycorrhizal fungi, and plant growth regulators used in sustainable systems around the world.

Dr. Daniel Zommick is the Technical Development Specialist for the Biorational Crop Protection business unit in Valent BioSciences LLC.  Dr. Zommick provides technical support and product use recommendations for DiPel users around the world.

All of the event attendees will receive a free Valent Biosciences notepad.

There is no cost to participate, however, we ask that you please RSVP below: https://www.iowaorganic.org/valent_biosciences_webinar

— Iowa Organic Association