Vestaron's VP of Regulatory Affairs, Matt Orr, and his team are passionate about getting farmers the tools they need to protect our valuable food crops. It starts with education on the benefits and powerful results of Vestaron's first-of-its-kind bioinsecticide. Read more: https://lnkd.in/guMV-Zr2 #Regulatory #Food #Crops #Farming
Vestaron Crop Protection
Farming
Durham, North Carolina 6,818 followers
Unconventional, by nature.
About us
Vestaron Crop Protection is an ag technology company dedicated to providing our customers with the powerful solutions they need to meet the growing challenges of modern agriculture. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Durham, NC (USA), we are producing a pipeline of powerful insecticides with new modes of action based on peptides modified from the venom of spiders and other venomous animals. Naturally soft on pollinators, beneficials, and local biodiversity, our innovations have earned recognition from the Crop Science Awards and the EPA’s Green Chemistry Challenge. In 2024, we became the first agriculture and food company inducted into the Global CleanTech 100 Hall of Fame. Our first product, SPEAR® LEP, is proven on more than 650,000+ acres and continues to gain market share in North America. Recently, SPEAR LEP has been approved for Emergency Use Authorization in several EU countries as a desperately needed solution to help farmers combat the destructive impact of tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta) infestations which cause substantial yield and economic losses for farmers across the Mediterranean region of Europe. In 2024 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved our second novel-acting insecticide, BASIN®. Vestaron Crop Protection: Unconventional, by nature.
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http://www.vestaron.com
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- Industry
- Farming
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Durham, North Carolina
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2005
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4025 Stirrup Creek Dr
400 Suite
Durham, North Carolina 27703, US
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Vestaron is a proud partner with Platform10 in this initiative to spur development and adoption of biopesticides and biocontrols through grower education and collaboration with manufacturers. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQ2bRz_H
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We produce biopesticides based on peptides, modified from the venom of spiders and other venomous animals that have evolved to kill insects. "The origins are novel, but the reality is practical, as these short amino acid chains can replace traditional chemical insecticides on a one-for-one basis." - Juan Estupinan, President & CEO Read more: https://lnkd.in/gG6y9q69
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We're leading a revolution in agriculture by creating novel, effective, and sustainable insecticides. The status quo is no longer working. Growers need new crop protection tools to help them combat resistance to traditional products. Our global food supply depends on it. The viability of farm and orchard operations depend on it. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/giqANmtK
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https://www.vestaron.com
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Our team is located across the US, representing all that is great about America, including diversity, perseverance, and innovation. Happy Independence Day! #IndependenceDay
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The Biopesticide Company View: Our Chief Scientific Officer Bob Kennedy spoke this week at the 2024 Salinas Biological Summit on the effective solutions being developed to support farmers in the transition from traditional chemical products — including Vestaron's award-winning R&D pipeline of peptide-based insecticides. Thank you to the organizers and fellow panel members for the engaging conversations. Chris Judd Mark Singleton Steven Hartmeier Amy Plato Roberts #SustainableAg #Growers
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Codling moth and oriental fruit moth are costly and destructive pests for apple growers. Growers are seeing strong results applying SPEAR® LEP, a new mode of action, to control lepidopteran pests. Additionally, SPEAR LEP provides operational flexibility with a 4-hour REI and it is MRL exempt. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqQr7nxU
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Washington’s first apple orchard was planted in the 1820s — and today the state produces the most apples in the US. From the Honeycrisp to the Granny Smith, we're helping growers protect this delicious crop with SPEAR® LEP — a powerful insecticide that is exempt from maximum residue limits, and soft on pollinators, workers, and local biodiversity. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g6N_BzrQ
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Today, we commemorate Juneteenth — June 19, 1865, when all enslaved persons living in the US were granted freedom. At Vestaron, we honor this pivotal historical moment by reaffirming our commitment to fostering change. We believe that progress is a shared responsibility, and we can build a more inclusive and equitable future together. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #CommitToChange
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Our CEO and President Juan Estupinan shares how Vestaron is working to get European farmers the tools they need to protect our food crops — and how we must expedite the process. #EU #Farming
In this op-ed article published in Brussels, I outline how Vestaron is engaging with policymakers in Europe to seek permanent approval for the use of our peptide-based biopesticides. These biopesticides help farmers protect crops and the environment. We must continue to work together on behalf of those who grow our food—our global food system depends on it. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gTTTuYvx
Why Europe needs to rethink its pesticide classifications
https://www.euractiv.com