Crop Protection
Frank Zalom receives International Lifetime IPM Award
Frank Zalom, distinguished professor of entomology, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, in a strawberry field. Integrated pest management (IPM) specialist Frank Zalom, distinguished professor of entomology and Extension entomologist at the University of California,... more »
Vive Crop Protection adds Pratt as technical sales asssociate
David Pratt, formerly of Michigan Sugar Co. and Michigan State University recently joined Vive Crop Protection as a technical sales associate. In the technical sales associate role, Pratt will... more »
Vestaron CEO Sorenson dies in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, Michigan-based Vestaron Corp., a developer and marketer of safe and effective bioinsecticides derived from naturally occurring peptides, has announced the death of its CEO, John Sorenson. According to a statement from the company: [caption... more »
Stockton changes name to STK, reflecting bio-ag focus
Israel-based bio-ag technology firm Stockton is changing its company name. The new name, STK, reflects the company’s transition from its legacy business in generic agrochemicals to its current emphasis in bio-ag technology and botanical-based solutions,... more »
Jet Harvest Solutions expands sales staff in Northeast
Jet Harvest Solutions has expanded their sales team with the addition of Jim Peterson in the Northeast. The Florida-based company is dedicated to the development and use of agricultural... more »
Pollinator protection effort focuses on greenhouse industry
Penn State University recently released the Pennsylvania Pollinator Protection Plan (P4). P4, developed with input from twenty-eight state and national organizations and stakeholder groups, provides recommendations for best practices and resources to support and expand... more »
Georgia shares information on proper use of pesticides
Pesticides, which include insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and more, can contain organic or conventional ingredients. People use them in homes and workplaces, on farms and in gardens, and in other places where they want to control... more »
HELM Agro US adds national sales manager
HELM Agro US, Inc. has hired Michael Hoger as its new national sales manager. In his new role, Hoger will be responsible for the leadership, planning and execution of crop protection product sales and channel... more »
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