Crop Protection

Inaugural H.M. Pulliam Chair goes to entomologist Michael Strand

Professor Michael Strand has dedicated his career to unlocking the power of basic science to improve agriculture, and that dedication has earned him the recognition of the state’s agricultural community. This fall Strand, a professor... more »

Regulatory approval given in California for Vacciplant Plant Defense stimulant

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has granted approval for Vacciplant Plant Defense Stimulant for use in lettuce and grapes. The state's growers now have access to a natural extract that stimulates the crop's natural... more »

Aaron Locker joins Helm Agro USA as vice president of sales

Helm Agro US, a global manufacturer of high-quality crop protection and fertilizer products, today announced the hiring of Aaron Locker as vice president of sales for the organization’s U.S. business. Locker has 30 years of... more »

Penn State alum gets $1.5M for startup fertilizer solution firm

Hunter Swisher is living proof that environmental and business sustainability is not only possible, but key to the growth of his startup fertilizer solution company, Phospholutions. The 2016 plant sciences graduate from Penn State University... more »

Orondis Gold soil fungicide approved for use in Florida

Syngenta Crop Protection's pre-mix formulation of Orondis Gold soil fungicide has been approved for use in the state of Florida. This formulation replaces the current co-pack formulation of Orondis Gold. The registration covers a number... more »

Global market for agrochemicals projected to register healthy growth

Agrochemicals are substances that help in the management of agricultural ecosystems and micro-organisms in the farming area. The use of agrochemicals is critical to raising crop yield. Agrochemicals include various substances, such as fertilizers, pesticides,... more »

Nufarm opens crop protection facility in Greenville, Mississippi

Nufarm Americas hosted nearly 200 guests, including Mississippi officials and channel partners from across the region, at the grand opening of its manufacturing facility on Oct. 23. The event featured tours of the 104,500 square... more »

Xyler FC fungicide receives EPA registration

Potato growers have a new way to combat pythium and phytophthora with Xyler FC. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently registered Xyler FC fungicide (metalaxyl) and it becomes the fifth product in Vive Crop Protection’s... more »