Articles tagged under: UPL
Petta Takes UPL Job
Published October 26, 2021
UPL has named James Petta as the North American head of its natural plant protection business, overseeing the portfolio of natural and biologically-derived ag inputs and technologies. Petta has 36 years of experience in the ag industry, most recently at…UPL Releases TEPERA PLUS HD
Published March 2, 2021
The EPA has approved a new liquid fertilizer compatible fungicide and insecticide formulation called TEPERA PLUS HD. UPL says this product provides in-furrow protection from seedling disease and insect pressure.Traits Are Available to Keep Weed Resistance in Check
Published December 15, 2020
The simple button no longer applies to weed control. "The days of letting all the weeds come and just planning to clean them up with one application of glyphosate is not working anymore," said Tom Mudd, marketing manager, UPL. Mudd…UPL Announces Key Leadership Changes
Published July 14, 2020
UPL has promoted Craig Brekkas as the head of North American operations. Brekkas replaces Vicente Gongora, who takes on the new role as global head of differentiated and sustainable solutions. Brekkas is now serving as the head of UPL's Canadian…Ahrens to Lead Ag Sales for UPL
Published May 14, 2020
Brian Ahrens has been named the head of U.S. ag sales for UPL. Ahrens has worked in various roles within the company, most recently as the lead for the professional products team. Ahrens succeeds Brian Cardin, who requested to step…Label Change for INTERLINE
Published April 16, 2020
The EPA has approved a label change for UPL’s INTERLINE herbicide. Previously, this weedkiller was also available for use in the LibertyLink system. With this change, it can be used on all systems that contain glufosinate-resistant traits. The updated label…New Marketing Managers Hired at UPL
Published February 14, 2020
UPL has added to North American marketing managers to its team. Tom Mudd is the new U.S. row crop marketing manager for corn and soybean herbicides. Before joining UPL, Mudd was with WinField United. Thacher DeStefano is the new marketing…Percy Takes Technology Role with UPL
Published September 16, 2019
UPL has named Adrian Percy as its chief technology officer for the crop protection business. Previously, Percy was the head of research and development for the crop science division of Bayer.Weed Control in Wheat
Published June 7, 2019
The cold and wet weather this spring is slowing weed development in wheat to a below-normal pace. However, weeds will show up at some point and farmers should have a control plan in place. UPL territory sales manager for southwest…