Crop Protection
MSU entomologist Isaacs among those on Highly Cited Researchers List
Six Michigan State University (MSU) AgBioResearch scientists have been recognized in the 2019 Highly Cited Researchers List, an annual compilation of the global leaders in scientific influence by Clarivate Analytics. The highlighted researchers represent the renowned programs in... more »
Marrone Bio Innovations plans for CEO succession
Davis, California-based Marrone Bio Innovations, a producer of sustainable bioprotection and plant health solutions, announced Dec. 2 that company founder Pamela Marrone will retire from her position as chief executive officer. ... more »
UC Davis students develop an app for strawberry growers
Strawberry growers now have a free smart phone application tool to predict spray coverage to combat such pests as two-spotted spider mites, lygus bugs and leafrollers, thanks to a three-year collaborative project involving UC Davis... more »
New York state pest management program head wins regional award
Jennifer Grant, director of the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, has been named recipient of the Northeastern IPM Center’s inaugural Outstanding Achievements in IPM Award. Center director Deborah Grantham presented the award to... more »
New flow control system on the VariMAS sprayer from Munckhof
Munckhof Fruit Tech Innovators continuously improves its VariMAS spraying equipment. To achieve this, the company works with Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and other knowledge institutes. According to a news release, Munckhof recently upgraded its... more »
Manus Bio facility to produce next-generation natural ingredients
On Friday, Aug. 15, 2019, more than 200 government and community officials and biotechnology thought leaders from around the world came together to mark the opening of Manus Bio’s first biotech manufacturing facility. Manus Bio... more »
Jonathan Adamson joins Vive Crop Protection as Western regional sales manager
Jonathan Adamson of Pocatello, Idaho is now Western regional sales manager at Vive Crop Protection. Adamson is working with retailers and growers across the Pacific Northwest to develop and create market demand for Vive's unique... more »
Planning for the 2020 grape growing season with weather and region in mind
{Sponsored} Last grape season started cold and wet in California. Many growers were rightfully concerned about how the early season weather would impact the 2019 growing season. Kate Walker, BASF Technical Service Representative for coastal California... more »
