Crop Protection
Helm Agro US hires Hensley to do marketing, development
Helm Agro US has hired Adam Hensley as the company’s new marketing and business development leader. Hensley has extensive experience in the agrochemical industry with a proven track record in strategic brand planning, grower and... more »
Palla joins Arysta LifeScience as account representative
Arysta LifeScience North America recently added Daniel Palla as Key Influencer Account Representative – West. Based in California, Palla is responsible for working with corporate growers, pest control advisers, consultants and other influencers for the... more »
BoteGHATM mycoinsecticide launched, LAM expands
Certis USA has launched BoteGHATM mycoinsecticide for control of a broad spectrum of insect pests, including whiteflies, aphids and thrips on outdoor-grown vegetables, fruit, berries, tree nuts and other crops. The active ingredient of BoteGHA... more »
Update to National Road Map for IPM released
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today the first update since 2013 of the National Road Map for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (PDF, 340 KB). The update culminates a yearlong review by the Federal... more »
BPIA Names Certis USA Member of the Year
The biopesticide company Certis USA was named Member of the Year by the Biological Products Industry Alliance (BPIA) Oct. 14. Certis USA is charter member of the 15-year-old organization. The company was cited as a... more »
Helm Agro US gets California OK for Helmstar Plus SC fungicide
Tampa, Florida- based HELM Agro US, Inc. has received California Department of Pesticide Regulations (CDPR) approval for its Helmstar Plus SC fungicide for use on selected crops in that state. According to the company, Helmstar Plus SC... more »
DowDuPont files statement for Corteva Agriscience
DowDuPont (NYSE:DWDP) filed Oct. 18 the initial Form 10 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the separation of Corteva Agriscience, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont. Corteva Agriscience remains on track to separate... more »
Industry veteran Bucci joins AgBiome Innovations team
AgBiome Innovations, the commercial arm of AgBiome bringing plant protection solutions to market, said Oct. 16 that Toni Bucci has joined the team in the role of chief operating officer. Bucci... more »