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AG STARTUP AGRAGENE FINDS A NEW HOME IN ST. LOUIS, PRODUCING STERILE MALE FRUIT FLIES

Updated: Apr 12, 2023

Stephanie Gamez and her husband moved from San Diego to St. Louis with a few household goods, two cats and hundreds of thousands of fruit flies…



About Agragene Agragene is the smart choice for organic and conventional biological crop pest control. Using advanced CRISPR-based genome engineering, Agragene creates eco-friendly products that are applicable to thousands of insect pests worldwide. Agragene’s initial product targets spotted wing drosophila, a major global crop pest. Founded in 2017 in San Diego, California, the company is pursuing commercial product launch in the United States and an aggressive licensing strategy worldwide. Learn more at agragene.com and follow us on LinkedIn.


About Ospraie Ag Science Ospraie Ag Science LLC (OAS) identifies solutions to help farmers “Do More With Less.” By increasing profitability, improving quality-adjusted yield and reducing environmental impact, our companies not only benefit producers but generate smarter, healthier and more efficient food for consumers globally. Utilizing our extensive network and 25 years of experience investing in agriculture, OAS is positioned to help farmers achieve a sustainable future.

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