News Releases

Michael Leary 4/22/21 Michael Leary 4/22/21

Pesticide Industry Leaders Discuss Importance of Science and Communication at 2021 CLA, RISE, and CPDA Regulatory Conference

This week, more than 400 leaders from the pesticide industry, government, and allied stakeholders gathered virtually for the 2021 CropLife America (CLA), RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)®, and the Council of Producers & Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA) Regulatory Conference to discuss how the past year has highlighted the importance of science and the role it plays in improving our daily lives.

Michael Leary 3/10/21 Michael Leary 3/10/21

Regan Confirmation a Step Toward Stakeholder Engagement and Transparency of EPA Decisions

Earlier today, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Michael Regan as the next Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Michael Leary 12/30/20 Michael Leary 12/30/20

EPA’s 50th Anniversary Provides Opportunity to Recognize the Importance of Regulation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) turned 50 today, marking years of continuous environmental improvement across our nation’s land, water, and skies. CropLife America (CLA) congratulates the Agency on its 50th anniversary and commends its career scientists, who serve our nation with a mission to protect human health and the environment by enacting the regulatory initiatives that protect our world.

Michael Leary 3/12/20 Michael Leary 3/12/20

EPA Takes Important Step in Streamlining Evaluation of Pesticides under ESA

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its “Revised Method for National Level Listed Species Biological Evaluations of Conventional Pesticides.” This is an important step toward creating a workable solution to evaluate pesticides under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

Michael Leary 1/31/20 Michael Leary 1/31/20

EPA Reaffirms Safety of Glyphosate

Yesterday, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an interim decision updating current glyphosate regulations. After a thorough review of the best available science, as required under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, EPA concluded there are no concerns for human health when glyphosate is used according to the label and that the product is not a carcinogen.