Council of Producers & Distributors of Agrotechnology
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CPDA is pleased to welcome new member Pyxis Regulatory Consulting, Inc.
As the business council for agrotechnology, CPDA is pleased to welcome our newest member. 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.
| | Pyxis Regulatory Consulting, Inc. provides strategic regulatory services for pesticide companies, including planning, application and registration management, data support, and regulatory advocacy. Pyxis guides clients through complex regulatory landscapes with clarity and confidence. | |
| Appropriations: CPDA Presses for Full OPP Funding | CPDA is actively engaging Congress to secure full funding for EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs in the FY2027 appropriations process. | | |
CPDA President & CEO Terry Kippley and Andrew Walmsley met with House Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID) to reinforce the importance of a fully funded, fully functioning OPP. As Subcommittee Chairman, Rep. Simpson plays a central role in setting EPA funding levels, including resources for pesticide review and registration.
CPDA is also advancing this priority through coalition and direct advocacy. As a member of the PRIA Coalition, CPDA joined a March 20 letter to House Appropriations leadership, including Chairman Cole (R-OK), Ranking Member DeLauro (D-CT), Subcommittee Chairman Simpson (R-ID), and Ranking Member Pingree (D-ME), requesting full funding for OPP in the FY 2027 Interior-Environment bill.
In addition, CPDA submitted more than 35 individual appropriations requests reinforcing the need for sustained, predictable funding to support timely, science-based pesticide reviews.
What it means for CPDA members:
OPP funding directly impacts review timelines, backlog reduction, and the speed at which products reach the market. Full funding is essential to improving predictability, reducing delays, and ensuring your products can move through EPA efficiently.
| | CPDA continues to advocate for the industry across Capitol Hill, reinforcing priorities around EPA OPP funding, Farm Bill progress, and policies that ensure farmers have access to effective crop protection tools and technologies. Many of these engagements are made possible through CPDA PAC, helping ensure our members have a strong voice in Washington. | | House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, following Committee passage of the Farm Bill, which includes investments in crop protection and adjuvant technologies through a Center of Excellence, as well as provisions to expand access to Technical Service Providers | Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who serves on both the Senate Agriculture and Appropriations Committees and continues to be a strong advocate for agriculture. | Representative Kat Cammack, a member of the House Agriculture Committee (center), with CPDA partners from CropLife America and the Agricultural Retailers Association. | | CPDA in the News: Compliance Meets Precision. CPDA Highlights Drift Reduction Solutions for ESA-Era Agriculture | |
Thank you to Western Ag Network for the opportunity to have Bill Smith, Helena Agri-Enterprises and CPDA ESA Communication Committee Co-Chair and I talk about new grower label mitigation requirements for Endangered Species Act (ESA) and how Drift Reduction Adjuvants (DRAs) are essential tools for:
- Compliance,
- Precision, and
- Performance.
Go to our website to see our ESA DRAs Media Campaign to help raise grower awareness and customize with your own company branding.
| | CPDA in the News: Kippley on Policy Issues Facing Ag Retail | |
CPDA President & CEO Terry Kippley joined CropLife Retail Week to discuss the policy and regulatory landscape facing ag retail.
The conversation focused on the convergence of PRIA 6, Farm Bill negotiations, and ongoing delays at EPA, all of which are impacting how products move through the system and reach farmers.
Kippley highlighted the need to maintain predictability in the PRIA process while addressing additional workload tied to ESA requirements. He also pointed to a slower pace of EPA approvals as the agency takes a more cautious approach, creating real challenges for companies waiting on decisions.
He also emphasized the importance of continued engagement with policymakers and regulators, noting that CPDA’s work does not stop after the fly-in and remains focused on keeping the industry’s priorities front and center. Be sure to watch the full episode below of CropLife Retail Week.
| | CPDA Delivering for Members | CPDA continues to support member companies by creating opportunities to engage directly with key decision makers in Washington. | | CPDA was with member company Ashland at USDA for meetings with Under Secretary Dudley Hoskins and his team to discuss priorities impacting APHIS and ARS programs. This is a core part of CPDA’s work. Connecting members with the right people, at the right time, on the issues that matter to their business. | |
CPDA Member Keller Heckman Advanced Pesticides Seminar | |
Join Keller and Heckman LLP for its Advanced Pesticides Seminar, April 14 – 15, 2026, in Arlington, VA. Register by March 27 to secure early bird pricing, and CPDA members use code CPDA10 for an additional 10% off.
This two‑day course, led by Keller and Heckman’s experienced attorneys and scientists, covers some of the most challenging and fast‑evolving areas of pesticide regulation, such as advertising and selling pesticides online in compliance with FIFRA and the FTC Act, EPA enforcement practices and resolution strategies, using FOIA and NPIRS to research competitors and assist in registration, PFAS issues arising under FIFRA, managing existing stocks, FIFRA auditing and compliance strategies, registering new uses and inerts, and additional advanced topics.
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Incoming CPDA Chairman Lindner Speaks at ICIS World Surfactants Conference in May | |
CPDA is proud to be a media partner for the 16th ICIS World Surfactants Conference, returning to Jersey City from May 6-7, 2026.
If your business touches surfactants in agriculture, crop protection, or formulation, this is the event to be at. Step away from day-to-day operations and connect with senior leaders, uncover new opportunities, and gain insights that drive growth.
Don’t miss the CPDA-led session on emerging opportunities in agricultural surfactants with our incoming Chair, Greg Lindner, along with other key industry presentations.
Watch the promotional video to see why this is the must-attend surfactants event of the year.
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Get Ready to Harness the Storm.
Join industry leaders and innovators in Austin, TX, April 27–30, 2026.
Over three high-impact days, you’ll mix technical deep dives, commercial strategy and regulatory briefings designed to help formulators, registrants, distributors and ag-tech leaders turn disruption into advantage.
You’ll leave the conference with actionable intelligence on formulation and application, up-to-the-minute regulatory guidance, and a network of peers who are shaping the future of crop protection. Highlights include practical sessions on inerts and biologicals, a hard-hitting keynote about the macro forces reshaping U.S. agriculture, EPA and China strategy briefings, and plenty of social programs to reconnect and do business in a relaxed setting.
Who should attend: Formulators, registrants, distributors, ag leaders and anyone building the next generation of crop protection solutions.
The Renaissance Austin will book in full. Please plan accordingly.
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