FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 23, 2025, ARLINGTON, VA

CPDA Chairman Testifies Before House Agriculture Committee on Innovation in Crop Production

KEY POINTS:

• CPDA Chairman Terry Abbott testified before the House Agriculture Committee, urging action to address EPA’s regulatory backlog and support practical ESA compliance tools like drift reduction technologies.

• CPDA thanked Chairman Thompson and Ranking Member Craig for a bipartisan hearing that elevated real-world ag innovation and the need for regulatory certainty.

ARLINGTON, VA – The Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA) today thanked Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson and Ranking Member Angie Craig for holding a bipartisan hearing on “Past Breakthroughs and Innovations in Crop Production.”

CPDA Chairman Terry Abbott, Senior Product Portfolio Manager at Adjuvants Unlimited, testified on behalf of CPDA and its members, highlighting how real-world innovation relies on timely regulatory decisions, access to proven crop protection technologies, and practical mitigation tools for farmers.

“Innovation is not limited to new chemistries. It’s also about how we use technology smarter, how we deliver stewardship more efficiently, and how we make regulatory systems work better for farmers and the environment alike,” Abbott told the Committee.

Abbott underscored the backlog at the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Pesticide Programs and urged full funding to provide much‑needed regulatory certainty. He also emphasized how drift reduction technologies offer a scalable, science‑based option that helps growers comply with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) without sacrificing productive acres.

“We appreciate the Committee giving CPDA the opportunity to share practical solutions that support both innovation and environmental stewardship,” said CPDA President and CEO Terry Kippley. “CPDA will continue working with Congress and federal agencies to improve the U.S. pesticide regulatory system and ensure growers have access to the tools they need.”

Read Terry Abbott’s full testimony and watch the hearing here

About CPDA

The Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA) is the premier advocate for the agrotechnology industry, representing formulators, distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers of adjuvants, inert ingredients, and post-patent pesticide products. CPDA’s members comprise a nationwide network that accounts for nearly 90% of the $15 billion U.S. crop protection market. For nearly 40 years, CPDA has championed science-based regulatory policies that protect the environment while preserving growers’ access to safe, effective crop protection tools. For more information, please visit www.cpda.com.

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