Crop Protection Facts

Before insecticides were used, 50% of the artichoke crop was lost to worms, and the FDA seized cans of blueberries infested with maggots.

The CropLife Network

CropLife Canada

CropLife Canada represents the manufacturers, developers, and distributors of plant science innovations – pest control products and plant biotechnology – for use in agriculture, urban, and public health settings. CropLife Canada supports innovative and sustainable agriculture in Canada, in cooperation with others, by building trust and appreciation for plant science innovations.

Featured Member

AMVAC Chemical Corporation

Founded in 1969, American Vanguard is a diversified specialty and agricultural products company that develops and markets crop protection, turf and ornamental products and public health insecticides.

Media

CropLife America provides several outlets to help spread the word about modern agriculture. Our website is a great sources for these outlets, in the form of bi-weekly videos and news releases, highlighting happenings and issues within the crop protection industry.

CropLife America News Releases

CropLife America issues monthly News Releases that inform the crop protection industry of events, research and current events from all over the world. Learn More

CropLife America Multimedia

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

CropLife America Newsroom

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

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CropLife America Media Kit

Media Contact

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 (202) 872- 3847 or send an email to media@croplifeamerica.org.

Topics of Interest

Annual Reports

Published yearly in September, CLA’s Annual Report highlights CLA’s efforts to advocate on behalf of crop protection and crop protection tools for American farmers so that they may continue to provide abundant, nutritious, affordable food on less land for an ever growing population. You can download a PDF versions of CLA’s two most recent Annual Report by clicking here.

Crop Protection Industry News

CropLife America staff wants members and affiliates to be up to date on current events within the industry. The Industry News section pulls from a vast supply of media sources to bring current events directly to our visitors. Updated on a bi-weekly basis, 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.

Latest News

Thu, 04/01/2010

Crop Protection Products Help Contribute to Food Needs of All Populations
Mon, 11/16/2009

CLA Recognized with 2009 Agrow Award
Mon, 11/02/2009

CropLife America Files Writ of Certiorari with Supreme Court; Action Involves 6th Circuit Court Vacating EPA's NPDES Final Rule
Wed, 09/30/2009

CropLife America Presents 2009 Awards Honoring Industry Achievement
Tue, 08/18/2009

CropLife America & RISE Announce Speakers for 2009 Annual Meeting