Crop Protection Facts

There are over 2 million farms in America, and individuals and family businesses operate 99% of them.

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The CropLife Network

CropLife Africa Middle East

CropLife Africa Middle East, a member of CropLife International, represents the plant science industry and a network of national associations in 30 countries in Africa and the Middle East. The "Plant Science Industry" includes manufacturers and distributors of crop protection products (pesticides) seeds and biotechnology products.

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Chemtura Corporation

With approximately 4,600 employees, Chemtura is a leading global supplier of plastic additives, including flame retardants; a leading manufacturer of pool and spa products; a global leader in seed treatment and miticides in the agricultural market; the largest component supplier to the lubricants industry; and a top global producer of urethane polymers.

Media Kit

Looking for information about the crop protection industry and modern agriculture? CropLife America has a number of multimedia resources. To contact our team to have your name added to CLA’s database, or to receive a media kit, please call Mary Emma Young at (202) 872- 3864.

CropLife America News Releases

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CropLife America Video Library

Alt here CropLife America uploads a new video to our website on a bi-weekly basis, focusing on important topics related to crop protection technology and news. Learn More

Learn About Modern Agriculture

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Contact

The CLA communications and media team offers journalists and other interested parties the latest on crop protection related issues and industry news.

To contact our team to have your name added to CLA’s media database, or to have a media and press kit sent to you, please call Mary Emma Young at  (202) 872- 3864.

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Publications

CropLife America has a library of publications, brochures and print documents on the top issues in modern agriculture. You can download PDF versions of CLA’s publications by clicking here.

Public Comments

CropLife America regularly submits comments to federal Agencies on behalf of the crop protection industry, on issues that have broad science and regulatory implications. We value sharing information that increases understanding of the crop protection industry for members, other industries, government, academia and allies. You can access the headlines by clicking here.

Crop Protection Facts and Data

Did you know that farmers get back at least $14.60 for every $1 invested on fungicides? You can find more facts and data like this at our comprehensive list, by clicking here.


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