Crop Protection

Student entomologist stalks predators to save Washington apples

White, fuzzy, and about the size of a pencil tip, the woolly apple aphid is a persistent pest in Northwest apple orchards, harming trees and shrinking apple harvests. Robert Orpet, doctoral student at Washington State... more »

USDA allocates $70 million to combat pests and diseases

USDA's Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach March 22 announced that USDA is allocating almost $70 million from Section 10007 of the 2014 Farm Bill to support 494 projects in 49 states,... more »

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 »