Calcot member played key role in PBW eradication

Perdue proclamation

Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue displays proclamation about pink bollworm eradication

Calcot member and former board member Clyde Sharp of Roll, Ariz., was fundamental in efforts to eradicate the pink bollworm in Western cotton states. Mission accomplished, says Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. More on this landmark development at the links below….

https://www.westernfarmpress.com/usda/cotton-growers-cheer-eradication-devastating-pest

http://www.cotton.org/news/releases/2018/pberad.cfm

https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2018/10/19/usda-announces-pink-bollworm-eradication-significantly-saving