Crop Protection Facts

Organic farmers use pesticides, too. They apply non-synthetic crop protection products, such as sulfur and copper, to protect crops from pests and increase yields.

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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.

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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.

The Impact of Modern Agriculture on the U.S. Economy

Modern Ag's Economic Impact

On November 8, 2011, CropLife America (CLA) released the results of a report authored by agronomist Mark Goodwin (Mark Goodwin Consulting Ltd.), using the resources of economists and agricultural sources within the U.S. government, detailing how the use of crop protection products help invigorate the U.S. economy and spur job growth. “The Contribution of Crop Protection Products to the U.S. Economy” reveals that the benefits of using crop protection products extend beyond the farming industry into additional sectors, such as manufacturing, food services, construction and transportation. The total spin-offs resulting from crop protection usage in these sectors, and others, generate $33 billion in wages for more than 1.05 million Americans.

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