Council of Producers & Distributors of Agrotechnology
The Business Council for Agrotechnology

March 12, 2026

Welcome New Members!

CPDA is pleased to welcome new members Sipcam Agro. 

As the business council for agrotechnology, CPDA is pleased to welcome our newest members. Membership support drives CPDA’s advocacy on key issues, including reducing EPA’s PRIA and non-PRIA registration backlogs and advancing science-based Endangered Species Act solutions.

Durham, NC-based Sipcam Agro USA, Inc. is a part of Sipcam Oxon Group, an Italian-based international network of Agrotechnology companies, formed in 1946. Sipcam Agro USA, launched in 1986, is a leader in the development, registration, production, and marketing of a solid portfolio of plant protection products for agriculture, turf, ornamental, and lawn markets. 

CPDA Hosts Record-Breaking Washington Fly-In

CPDA welcomed nearly 70 executives and industry leaders to Washington, D.C. last week for one of the most successful fly-ins in the association’s history. Nearly half of CPDA's 86 member companies were represented.

Over two days, CPDA members met with congressional offices, the Environmental Protection Agency, the White House, and other key policymakers to highlight the importance of a predictable, science-based regulatory system that ensures farmers have access to the tools they need to produce abundant and affordable food, fuel, and fiber.



Discussions throughout the week focused on several of CPDA’s priority issues, including ensuring adequate resources for EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs, maintaining a risk-based pesticide regulatory framework, addressing implementation of the Endangered Species Act, and supporting innovation and competition in crop protection technologies.

White House & Administration Engagement

Fly-in participants also had the opportunity to meet with senior administration officials during a meeting hosted at the White House. Calley Means, Senior Advisor at the Department of Health and Human Services, joined staff from USDA, EPA, and USTR to discuss the administration’s priorities related to agriculture, health policy, and regulatory oversight.



The discussion provided CPDA members an opportunity to share perspectives on crop protection technologies, regulatory predictability, and the role these products play in supporting farmer productivity, affordability and food security.

Calley Means, Senior Advisor at the Department of Health and Human Services

Supply Chain Discussion with National Security Council

In February, CPDA hosted a discussion with National Security Council staff and USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden focused on protecting the agricultural input supply chain. The conversation explored potential vulnerabilities affecting crop protection products and other critical agricultural inputs, along with policy approaches to strengthen domestic resilience and ensure farmers maintain reliable access to these tools.

Courtney Knupp of the National Security Council also joined CPDA members during the fly-in dinner on Wednesday evening to provide an update on the administration’s ongoing work to safeguard agricultural supply chains and support U.S. agricultural competitiveness.

EPA Engagement

CPDA members also met with leadership and staff from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Pesticide Programs to discuss the agency’s ongoing efforts to improve the pesticide registration process and reduce the regulatory backlog.



Members highlighted the importance of maintaining adequate resources for OPP and ensuring farmers continue to have timely access to the crop protection tools they depend on.

House Agriculture Committee Advances Farm Bill

The House Agriculture Committee recently advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, an important step toward updating farm policy and providing certainty for farmers and rural communities.

The legislation includes several provisions aligned with CPDA priorities, including support for adjuvants and policies that help ensure farmers retain access to modern crop protection tools.

CPDA appreciates the bipartisan effort by Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson and members of the Committee to move the legislation forward and encourages Congress to continue working toward passage of a comprehensive farm bill.

CPDA Applauds House Agriculture Committee Passage of Farm Bill

Industry Leaders Discuss Policy Landscape at Fly-In

On March 3, CropLife America President and CEO Alexandra Dunn joined CPDA President and CEO Terry Kippley for a fireside chat with fly-in attendees.



The discussion highlighted collaboration between CLA and CPDA and outlined CLA’s policy priorities for 2026. Dunn also provided an update on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement and discussed the broader policy environment surrounding crop protection technologies.

PRIA Coalition Update

Laurie Flanagan also addressed the group to discuss the work of the PRIA Coalition and preparations for upcoming PRIA 6 negotiations.



Her remarks focused on ongoing collaboration across industry partners to ensure the next iteration of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act continues to support an efficient regulatory process while maintaining the strong scientific standards that underpin EPA’s pesticide review program.

ESA DRA Effort Highlighted at Commodity Classic

CPDA participated in discussions at Commodity Classic highlighting the growing role of Drift Reduction Agents (DRAs) in supporting Endangered Species Act implementation.

As the EPA continues to advance its herbicide strategy and broader ESA mitigation framework, DRAs are increasingly recognized as an important tool that can help farmers and applicators meet mitigation requirements while maintaining effective pest management.

“Every Product. Every Acre. DRA.” initiative highlights practical tools to protect crops, species, and grower access to modern crop protection while improving application performance.



CPDA Launches National Campaign Promoting Drift Reduction Agents as Cornerstone of ESA Stewardship and On-Farm Efficiency

Terry Kippley, CPDA; Austin Anderson, Helena Agri-Enterprises; Jordan Lab, Wilbur-Ellis; Terry Abbott, AU Solutions; Cara Strazzo, CPDA; Casey McDaniel, Nutrien; Jake Walker, Nutrien; Bill Smith, Helena Agri-Enterprises

CPDA Certified Adjuvant List Continues to Grow

The following products recently received CPDA certification:

Chemorse

CHEMPRO S-225 is an Oil Emulsion Drift Reduction Agent; High Surfactant Modified Vegetable Oil Concentrate, Deposition Aid; Penetrant. CHEMPRO S-225 is a NPE-free deposition and drift management agent that improves the uniformity and density of spray droplets to maximize fungicide and insecticide performance.

WinField United

SuperLock™ adjuvant is a novel, single formulation that combines a high surfactant crop oil concentrate (HSCOC) with proprietary drift reduction technology (DRT). The product is designed to enhance herbicide performance while reducing spray drift risk and qualifies as a mitigation option under EPA’s Herbicide Strategy, helping applicators meet evolving stewardship and regulatory expectations.

Wolf Creek Processors

Drift Control MAXX is a Drift Reduction Agent, Canopy Penetrating Agent, Deposition Aid containing technology exclusive to Wolf Creek Processors and is a crop-based adjuvant that improves spray deposition on intended targets and reduces spray drift.

Wolf Oil 93-07 is a Vegetable Oil Concentrate consisting of a superior blend of special emulsifier-surfactants and soybean oil designed for use with a broad range of pesticides where an oil concentrate adjuvant is recommended.

Wolf Oil 60-40 is a High Surfactant Oil Concentrate consisting of a superior blend of special emulsifier-surfactants and soybean oil designed for use with a broad range of pesticides where an oil concentrate adjuvant is recommended.

Registration Open for AICP 2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Adjuvant, Inerts and Crop Protection (AICP) Conference in Austin, Texas, April 27–30, 2026.

This annual event brings together industry leaders, regulators, researchers, and supply chain partners to discuss developments in crop protection technology, regulatory policy, and stewardship.

Additional details and registration information are available on the CPDA website.

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