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

September 25, 2026

CPDA Welcomes New Member Neil DeStefano Consulting

CPDA is pleased to welcome Neil DeStefano Consulting as its newest member.



As the Business Council for Agrotechnology, CPDA’s member support drives advocacy on key issues impacting the crop protection value chain, including reducing EPA’s PRIA and non-PRIA registration backlogs, advancing science-based Endangered Species Act solutions, and supporting practical policies that help bring effective tools to growers.

Neil brings over 40 years of experience across the value-chain of the crop protection industry for agrichemicals and biologicals. He has specific expertise in business strategy, portfolio expansion, business development, product development, commercial development, channel & market access, marketing communications, and project management. During his career he held numerous leadership positions with FMC Corporation and American Vanguard Corporation with a proven history of successfully developing and launching over fifty new product innovations with commercial results.

See You in Dallas: CPDA Annual Meeting Next Week

The CPDA 2026 Annual Meeting is almost here, and we look forward to seeing members in Dallas.

Three Conferences. One Shared Commitment to Agriculture.

This year, CPDA is co-located with CropLife America and The Fertilizer Institute, bringing together leaders from across the crop nutrient and crop protection industries.



Attendees will have opportunities to expand their networks and hear broader industry perspectives through several shared events, including Monday evening’s football-themed Welcome Reception and Tuesday morning’s Joint General Session featuring NFL Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith.



We look forward to a strong week of discussion, collaboration, and member engagement in Dallas.

Pesticide Policy Coalition Urges Registration Review Deadline Extension

The Pesticide Policy Coalition, of which CPDA is a member, sent a letter to congressional leadership this week urging Congress to extend EPA’s pesticide registration review deadline beyond the current October 1, 2026 deadline.

Under FIFRA, EPA periodically reviews existing pesticide registrations to account for new science, updated risk assessments, and changes in agricultural practices. While EPA has made progress, the Coalition noted that additional time is needed to complete these science-based reviews.



Both the House-passed Farm Bill and the Senate Agriculture Committee-passed Farm Bill include language extending the registration review deadline. With the October 1 deadline approaching, the Coalition asked Congress to include an extension in an appropriate legislative vehicle if the Farm Bill is not completed in time.

EPA Adds Bulletins Live! Two Email Alerts

EPA has launched a new email subscription feature for Bulletins Live! Two to help pesticide users stay current on Endangered Species Act requirements.

Subscribers can receive notifications when EPA adds new Pesticide Use Limitation Areas, updates existing PULAs, or makes other major changes to the Bulletins Live! Two system.

For applicators, retailers, registrants, and other pesticide users, the new feature provides another way to track location-specific requirements as EPA continues updating the system.



CPDA encourages members and their customers who rely on Bulletins Live! Two to subscribe for updates.

EPA Announces Upcoming PESTi and MyPeST Webinars

EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs will host two upcoming webinars on new digital tools and system enhancements.

MyPeST Webinar

Mark your calendars for an upcoming webinar on October 21 from 12:00 -1:00 p.m. ET to learn more about the continued implementation of EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs’ (OPP) MyPeST system and new features being added to include the Section Seven Tracking System (SSTS) functionality in MyPeST along with other enhancements. During this webinar, EPA will also answer questions on MyPeST implementation and preview these upcoming enhancements scheduled to deploy in late October. 

PESTi Webinar

Mark your calendars for an upcoming webinar on October 7 from 12:00 -1:00 p.m. ET to learn about EPA’s implementation of the Pesticide Electronic Search & Transparency Interface (PESTi) which is a new single, unified website for displaying public pesticide data. EPA’s PESTi website consolidates product data and product label links (replicates APPRIL and PPLS), inert ingredient data and the trade name inert product data. During this webinar, EPA will answer questions on PESTi implementation and provide a demonstration of this new website. Register here to attend.



CPDA encourages members who work with EPA registration and reporting systems to participate.

The Active Ingredient Series

CPDA’s The Active Ingredient video series spotlights the people and ideas shaping the future of our industry.

In this installment of CPDA’s The Active Ingredient, Jordan Lab (McMillen), MBA of Wilbur-Ellis discusses the importance of giving growers clear, consistent Endangered Species Act guidance and the evolving role of adjuvants in supporting compliance.

Hear more from Jordan during the “Protecting the Acre in 2027: What’s Next for ESA” panel at our upcoming Annual Meeting.

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