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Cheminova, Inc.

Cheminova is a manufacturer of fine chemicals, with its main business area within plant protection products. Cheminova has developed a wide range of plant protection products by in-house process and formulation development, and markets its products globally through subsidiaries in 20 key countries and through distribution partners in most other countries.

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Japan Crop Protection Association

Japan Crop Protection Association(JCPA) is the non-profit organization of Japanese manufacturers, formulators and distributors of agricultural crop protection products. Representing more than 90 companies, JCPA members manufacture, sell and distribute 95% or more of such chemicals.

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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)


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American Farm Bureau


Council for Agricultural Science and Technology


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  • Aug 23, 2010
    Poll Finds Agribusinesses Have Positive Outlook
    The outlook for American agribusiness is upbeat, according to the first DTN/The Progressive Farmer Agribusiness Confidence Index.
    Read more on AgriMarketing.Com
  • Aug 19, 2010
    Ag Industry Fires Back at ‘Dirty Dozen’
    California commodity growers have taken the gloves off in their fight to refute a list by the Environmental Working Group (EWG).
    Read more on Western Farm Press
  • Aug 12, 2010
    Newest Herbicide-Resistance Technology Unveiled
    ew technology is on the way that will help growers with glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth pigweed.
    Read more on Western Farm Press
  • Aug 12, 2010
    New Website Provides a Central Resources for Information on Pesticide Stewardship
    Today the Center for Integrated Pest Management (CIPM) announced the launch of a new Pesticide Environmental Stewardship (PES) web site.
    Read more on AgriMarketing
  • Aug 11, 2010
    What Is the Future of U.S. Agriculture?
    How does the state of our agriculture today compare to 20 years ago?
    Read more on The Huffington Post
  • Aug 8, 2010
    Genetically Modified Crop Thrives in US Wild
    A genetically modified crop has escaped from monitored cultivation and has been found thriving in the wild for the first time in the United States.
    Read more on AG Web
  • Aug 7, 2010
    Understanding Consumers’ Responses to Genetic Engineering
    The third and final part of an interview with plant geneticist Pamela Ronald and organic farmer Raoul Adamchak.
    Read more on Daily Kos
  • Jul 29, 2010
    Food: Inside The Hothouses of Industry
    Feeding the world is going to require the scientific and financial muscle of agricultural biotechnology companies...
    Read more on Truth About Trade & Technology
  • Jul 29, 2010
    Regulation Must Be Revolutionized
    Unjustified and impractical legal requirements are stopping genetically engineered crops from saving millions from starvation and malnutrition...
    Read more on Truth About Trade & Technology
  • Jul 23, 2010
    New initiative recycles pesticide containers
    A statewide pilot program to return and recycle 6,000 bulk pesticide containers is being run...
    Read more on Des Moines Register
  • 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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