Articles tagged under: Vive Crop Protection

Vive Announces Key Changes to Leadership Team

Published May 6, 2026

Vive Crop Protection has announced changes to its executive leadership team. Greg Esco, previously Vive’s sales director, will now be the vice president of sales. Dor Kestecher was appointed vie president of product and marketing, expanding his role as North…
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New In-Season Nematicide Introduced

Published April 15, 2026

Vive Crop Protection has launched a new in-season nematicide called Averland SM. It is designed to provide farmers with a more flexible and effective approach in managing nematodes in potatoes and other high value crops. Applied through drip, pivot and…
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A Hire and a Promotion at Vive Crop Protection

Published March 19, 2026

Vive Crop Protection has named Bret Mize as its national account manager for the United States. Mize’s past experience includes roles with Gowan, SePRO, Americot/NextGen Seed, Progeny Ag Products and Bayer. Vive also promoted Greg Esco to director of U.S.…
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Vive Promotes Bodine

Published February 18, 2026

Vive Crop Protection has promoted Darren Bodine as its Corn Belt regional sales leader. Bodine is based in Illinois and will oversee the Red River Valley, Dakotas, Upper Midwest, Midwest, Great Lakes, Plains, Southern Plains and Heartland. Prior to joining…
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Enhanced Cercospora Leaf Spot Protection

Published November 26, 2025

Vive Crop Protection continues to invest in chemistry for the sugarbeet industry. North America Portfolio Lead Dor Kestecher cites the introduction of the Phobos fungicide, "which is a great Cercospera product, providing very strong control, even in the higher disease…
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A New Tool for ND Beet Growers

Published September 18, 2025

Midac 4 from Vive Crop Protection has received a special local needs 24-C label in North Dakota for sugarbeets in 2026. The imidacloprid insecticide mixes easily with liquid fertilizers, micronutrients and other crop inputs. It provides broad-spectrum control against sugarbeet…
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Midac 4 Now Available for ND Sugarbeets

Published August 28, 2025

Vive Crop Protection has announced the release of Midac 4 in North Dakota for sugarbeets in the 2026 growing season. The SLN 24 (c) registration is effective immediately and valid through 2030. Midac 4 is described as a cost-effective insecticide…
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