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Crop Protection Facts

Currently in the U.S., 2 million acres of farmland are devoted to growing rice. Without crop protection products, it would take twice as many acres to provide the same supply.

The CropLife Network

Ag Container Recycling Council

The ACRC is a non-profit organization that safely collects and recycles plastic crop protection product, or pesticide containers. Thousands of farmers and applicators nationwide participate in it’s free recycling programs.

Featured Member

Dow AgroSciences LLC

Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Dow AgroSciences provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and vegetation management, seeds, traits, and agricultural biotechnology to serve the world's growing population

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

Stay informed with the latest news from the crop protection industry. Learn More

CropLife America Video Library

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

What is Modern Agriculture? Learn more about how CropLife America & its members are spreading the word about today's modern agriculture practices. Learn More

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.

Topics of Interest

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.

Latest News

Tue, 11/01/2011

Modern Agriculture Provides Solutions to World Population Challenges
Mon, 10/17/2011

CLA President Encourages Modern Agriculture Education and Outreach
Mon, 07/11/2011

On World Population Day, Remember the Crucial Role of Modern Agriculture
Wed, 06/15/2011

CropLife America Corrects the Record on the “Dirty Dozen”
Thu, 05/12/2011

Agriculture, Technology and Consumer Perception in the 2012 Farm Bill
Thu, 04/21/2011

Statement by CropLife America Regarding Organophosphate Use in Agriculture