Crop Protection Facts

Crop protection products combat global malnutrition and starvation by increasing crop yields, and help families worldwide afford more fresh produce.

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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

FMC Corporation

From their inception in 1883, FMC has been providing solutions to the world’s best companies and their customers by using an array of advanced technologies in research and development to improve the delivery of medications; enhance foods and beverages; power batteries; protect crop yields, structures and lawns, and advance the manufacture of glass, ceramics, plastics, pulp and paper, textiles and other products.

Researchers & Students

The Researches & Students page is a one stop source for all things educational and research oriented at CropLifeAmerica.org. Here you will find case studies from a wide variety of sources, more about the benefits of crop protection, as well as technology surrounding the industry.

Crop Research and Science

Alt here CropLife America encourages continued research into industry technology by providing a collection of studies in pest management and crop protection. Learn More

Crop Protection & Pesticicde Issues

Alt here CropLife America is fully engaged on issues affecting American agriculture and the chemical crop protection industry. Learn More

Benefits of Crop Protection

Alt here Crop protection technology helps control the thousands of weed species, harmful insects and numerous plant diseases that afflict crops. Learn More

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For All Legal Inquiries
CropLife America Legal Dept.
1156 15th Street, NW.
Washington, DC 20005
T: 202.296.1585
F: 202.463.4074

For All General Inquiries
CropLife America Communications
1156 15th Street, NW.
Washington, DC 20005
T: 202.296.1585
F: 202.463.4074
 

Topics of Interest

Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management practices (IPMs) allow farmers to reduce energy use, environmental risk and production costs while maintaining quality output and helping improve water, air and soil quality. for more abouut IMP, click here.

Persistent Organic Pollutants and Prior Informed Consent

CropLife America supports the intent of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants and the Rotterdam Convention on Prior Informed Consent, international treaties which have not yet been ratified by the United States. The crop protection industry supports prompt enactment of legislation to ratify these international conventions, so that the U.S. can fully participate in the proceedings, decisions or outcomes of these treaties. Click here to find out more.

Clean Water Act: Pesticide Pollution Discharge Elimination

The crop protection industry and our regulators take environmental and health concerns into account as products are developed and registered for the purpose of supporting America’s agriculture to ensure the nation’s food supply remains abundant and affordable. For more information, click here.


Latest News

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  • CEO Vroom Applauds Role of Pest Control Advisors; Cites Partnership in Helping Consumers Understand Modern Agriculture
  • CropLife America Readies for EDSP Testing Implementation; Anticipates EPA’s Release of Schedule Prior to Test Orders

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