FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 24, 2025, ARLINGTON, VA
Agriculture Industry Leaders Debut New ESA Workplan Resource
ARLINGTON, VA – The Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA), CropLife America (CLA), and the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA are pleased to announce the release of a new resource designed to assist farmers and agricultural retailers in navigating the forthcoming changes to pesticide labels under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan.
To support our stakeholders, we have developed a decision guide that will facilitate the understanding and implementation of the updated label requirements. This tool aims to provide clarity on new label language so that farmers and retailers can effectively comply with the new regulations while maintaining a focus on both environmental sustainability and agricultural productivity.
“CPDA is committed to supporting our members and the agricultural community in adapting to evolving regulatory landscapes and providing ESA mitigation tools such as Drift Reduction Agents (DRA’s) to reduce the need for No Spray Buffer zones where possible,” said Terry Kippley, president and CEO of CPDA. “We believe that this crucial industry collaboration to create resources will empower our industry to meet the needs of both environmental stewardship and agricultural productivity.”
“Farmers and retailers play a crucial role in helping ensure pesticide products are used responsibly and effectively. By our associations coming together to create resources, we aim to meet a need that helps stakeholders feel confident in navigating new regulations,” said Alexandra Dunn, president and CEO of CLA.
“These label changes will bring challenges, but they also present an opportunity for us to demonstrate our commitment to responsible pesticide use and environmental protection,” said Daren Coppock, president and CEO of ARA. “We are excited to collaborate with our industry partners to help farmers and retailers access the support they need.”
We encourage all industry participants to utilize this resource as we collectively uphold our commitment to responsible and effective pesticide use.
Visit the ESA page on the CPDA website for more information and other helpful resources.
About CPDA
The Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA) based near Washington D.C. has been the voice and advocate for the adjuvant, inert and post-patent crop protection industry for over 35 years.
Over 80% of U.S. distribution for the crop protection market and approximately 80% of the inert ingredients used in agricultural production in the U.S. are provided by CPDA members.
The association members are a network of basic inert manufacturers, adjuvant formulators, distributors, retailers, US pesticide formulators, and generic crop protection registrants and manufactures who make their voices heard by working together. For more information, please visit www.cpda.com.
