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CropLife America Stresses Need for Balanced Approach in EPA's Final Herbicide Strategy

ARLINGTON, VA – This week, CropLife America (CLA) sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) addressing the Office of Pesticide Program’s April 2024 Update on the Agency’s Draft Herbicide Strategy. This update is part of EPA’s framework to meet its obligations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). CLA’s letter lauds the Agency’s issuance of the Draft Herbicide Strategy and the extent to which it reflects significant input from interested stakeholders. Additionally, the letter offers recommendations on how the Draft Herbicide Strategy can be successfully finalized and implemented.

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CropLife America Supports Bill Promoting Sound Science in Pesticide Labeling

ARLINGTON, VA – CropLife America (CLA) supports the Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act introduced today and sponsored by Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Representative Jim Costa (D-CA) that helps ensure pesticide product labels are uniform, backed by sound science, and approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Please find our statement below.

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More Than 400 Organizations Voice Support for Existing Pesticide Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. – CropLife America (CLA) joined more than 400 organizations in a letter sent to members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives that affirms these organizations support the pesticide regulatory system in place today under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The letter is in response to recently introduced legislation (S. 269) that would undermine the science-based standards contained within our nation’s pesticide law. This is the third time these organizations have reached out to Congress to voice concern over similar proposed legislation.

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