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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.

Crop Protection Facts

The amount of product residue that may remain on any fruit or vegetable following registered uses of crop protection products is far below any level of potential risk. The majority of fruits and vegetables have no such residues at all.

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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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U.S. Ag Schools' Enrollment Grows

Enrollment in bachelor's degree programs in agriculture grew 21.8% from 2005-2008, from about 58,300 students to nearly 71,000, according to the USDA. Continue reading...

 

Crop Protection Industry News and Information Resources

The following links and organizations are a valuable resource for information and expert opinion on the farming and crop protection industry, including the regulatory agencies that manage and approve crop protection products in the United States.  *Please note, CLA is not responsible for links or content provided by third parties.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Agronomic Links Around the Globe

American Farm Bureau

Council for Agricultural Science and Technology

AG Careers

 

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  • Sep 15, 2009
    Few Can Match the Contribution of Norman Borlaug
    Norman Borlaug saved more people from starvation than anyone else in history. The 1970 Nobel Peace Prize laureate died Saturday.
    Read more on Muckety.com
  • Oct 14, 2009
    Adoption of New Innovation Corn and Soybean Seed Continues
    Research on the corn and soybean seed markets in the private sector, show the growers’ rapid acceptance of the newest innovations in traits
    Read more on AG Weekly Online
  • Dec 8, 2009
    Remarkable advances in agriculture
    America's food production and distribution system is a marvel of efficiency, but many consumers are not aware of it.
    Read more on Findlay Courier
  • Dec 9, 2009
    Agricultural Technology Key in Reducing Environmental Impact
    The continued adoption of new plant technologies by Asia's farmers can help reduce the impact of agriculture on the environment.
    Read more on CropLife Asia
  • Dec 11, 2009
    Walmart Turns Over a New Leaf as it Embraces Local Produce
    Walmart, now the nation's largest supermarket chain, has gotten into the local scene embarking on an effort to attain more produce from local growers.
    Read more on St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Online
  • Dec 15, 2009
    USDA, Penn State Invest in Training New Farmers
    Agriculture officials look for ways to encourage and assist the new generation of farmers as half of all U.S. farmers are likely to retire next decade
    Read more on GantDaily.com
  • Dec 23, 2009
    House Tackles Climate Change, Ag Offsets
    If climate change legislation is going pass Congress, it is obvious that proponents must tackle gaps in corresponding scientific & policy forums
    Read more on Southwest Farm Press
  • Dec 30, 2009
    Kellie Bray Interviewed at NAFB Trade Talk
    Kellie Bray, Director of Government Affairs at CropLife America is interviewed at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting "Trade Talk" event.
    Read more on Kellie Bray Interviewed at NAFB Trade Talk
  • Jan 4, 2010
    New Year, New Hope
    With the New Year upon us, there is much to look forward to, but also a few uncertainties.
    Read more on CropLife.com
  • Jan 5, 2010
    Expanded Ag Hall of Fame honors industry's leaders
    The Agriculture Hall of Fame inducts new members this year, including, Bud Mercer, Ron and Rella Reiman and Porky Thomsen.
    Read more on Tri-City Herald - Online
  • Sep 15, 2009
    Few Can Match the Contribution of Norman Borlaug
    Norman Borlaug saved more people from starvation than anyone else in history. The 1970 Nobel Peace Prize laureate died Saturday.
    Read more on Muckety.com
  • Oct 14, 2009
    Adoption of New Innovation Corn and Soybean Seed Continues
    Research on the corn and soybean seed markets in the private sector, show the growers’ rapid acceptance of the newest innovations in traits
    Read more on AG Weekly Online
  • Dec 9, 2009
    Agricultural Technology Key in Reducing Environmental Impact
    The continued adoption of new plant technologies by Asia's farmers can help reduce the impact of agriculture on the environment.
    Read more on CropLife Asia
  • Dec 30, 2009
    Kellie Bray Interviewed at NAFB Trade Talk
    Kellie Bray, Director of Government Affairs at CropLife America is interviewed at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting "Trade Talk" event.
    Read more on Kellie Bray Interviewed at NAFB Trade Talk
  • Jan 5, 2010
    Expanded Ag Hall of Fame honors industry's leaders
    The Agriculture Hall of Fame inducts new members this year, including, Bud Mercer, Ron and Rella Reiman and Porky Thomsen.
    Read more on Tri-City Herald - Online
  • Jan 4, 2010
    New Year, New Hope
    With the New Year upon us, there is much to look forward to, but also a few uncertainties.
    Read more on CropLife.com
  • Dec 8, 2009
    Remarkable advances in agriculture
    America's food production and distribution system is a marvel of efficiency, but many consumers are not aware of it.
    Read more on Findlay Courier
  • Dec 11, 2009
    Walmart Turns Over a New Leaf as it Embraces Local Produce
    Walmart, now the nation's largest supermarket chain, has gotten into the local scene embarking on an effort to attain more produce from local growers.
    Read more on St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Online
  • Dec 15, 2009
    USDA, Penn State Invest in Training New Farmers
    Agriculture officials look for ways to encourage and assist the new generation of farmers as half of all U.S. farmers are likely to retire next decade
    Read more on GantDaily.com
  • Dec 23, 2009
    House Tackles Climate Change, Ag Offsets
    If climate change legislation is going pass Congress, it is obvious that proponents must tackle gaps in corresponding scientific & policy forums
    Read more on Southwest Farm Press

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