ESA Creates Opportunities in the U.S. Adjuvant Market

AgriBusiness Global Staff By AgriBusiness Global Staff|8 January 2025

In a recent issue of AgriBusiness Global DIRECT, John Blackford, Branded Technologies Portfolio Manager at Wilbur-Ellis, talks about advancements in ag tech, including drone applications, and how these advancements are enhancing adjuvant adoption. Blackford believes the sector is still in its early stages, especially regarding drones, and foresees a future where prescriptive, high-quality adjuvants and field expertise drive growth. 

He also discusses the U.S. EPA’s Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance strategies, spotlighting the importance of drift reduction adjuvants (DRAs), which can help manage buffer zones. Find out how the ESA regulations will pose as an opportunity for the adjuvant sector in a recent issue of AgriBusiness Global Direct. 

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