CropLife America

Following the nomination of Brooke Rollins for Secretary of Agriculture, #CLA President and CEO, Alexandra Dapolito Dunn, issued the following statement: "CropLife America congratulates Brooke Rollins on her nomination for Secretary of Agriculture by President-elect Donald Trump and looks forward to working with her should she be confirmed by the Senate.?As an accomplished public policy professional who has remained firmly rooted by her background in a farming and ranching community, Ms. Rollins will be a strong champion for agriculture at a time when giving U.S. growers access to innovative technology is more critical than ever to keep America first. American agriculture faces significant challenges now and in the coming months so it’s more critical than ever to have a Secretary at USDA who understands the importance of keeping America first when it comes to innovation in agriculture technologies and production. CropLife America and its member companies look forward to the confirmation process."

Thanks to Future Food Cast for the #opportunity for #CLA President and CEO, Alexandra Dapolito Dunn, and Vice President of Science Policy, Manojit Basu, PhD, to explore the important role #pesticides play in sustainable agriculture and global #foodsecurity! Give it a watch at the link below!

Congratulations to #CLAMember Dr. (HC) Maria Fernanda Reyes, regulatory affairs manager at AgroFresh, for her appointment to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FRRCC)! #CLA wishes Maria success in this exciting role! #MeetOurMembers https://lnkd.in/eM4F5bag

We love seeing how Bayer beautifully captures the #pride and #dedication of America’s #farmers. Every day, their hard work ensures our tables are full and our communities thrive. It’s a powerful reminder of the vital role they play in our lives—often unseen but always essential. #MeetOurMembers #Agriculture #FoodSecurity

Telling our story is one of the ways we #advocate for #agriculture! This week, we had the pleasure of attending National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk, where CLA President and CEO, Alexandra Dapolito Dunn, provided her #perspective on what #farmers can expect from the Endangered Species Act and how it will affect the 2025 growing season, pesticide registration delays at EPA, and how these factors and more are contributing to U.S. agricultural competitiveness and global trade. Thank you to #NAFB for this great opportunity! #NAFB24 #AgAdvocacy #FarmBroadcasting #AgLeadership

#CLA is pleased to congratulate its President and CEO, Alexandra Dapolito Dunn, on being elected as President-Elect of the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL)! Dunn will serve as President from 2025-2026. Originally elected as a Fellow of the ACOEL in 2015, Dunn contributed over many years chairing committees and leading initiatives, most significantly launching the College’s Mentorship and Diversity Program as Outreach Committee Co-Chair and organizing cutting-edge forums as an Education Committee leader. Leading up to Dunn’s election, she organized the 2024 meeting in Houston with a dedicated planning committee, pictured here. CLA also extends our congratulations to newly elected President for 2024-2025, Professor Tracy Hester of the University of Houston Law Center. https://lnkd.in/ebxw7567

#CLA is pleased to welcome Victoria Yell, Ph.D. to the #team as our science policy fellow! Victoria, who goes by "V", recently obtained her Ph.D. in Plant Biology from North Carolina State University and we are excited for her to bring this #knowledge and #experience to our science and regulatory team! Please join us in welcoming V! #WelcomeToTheTeam #NewStaff #WelcomeAboard #BuildingOurTeam

Following the announcement from President-elect Donald Trump on choosing Lee Zeldin as Administrator of US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), CropLife America President and CEO, Alexandra Dapolito Dunn, issued this statement: “CropLife America (CLA) congratulates former Congressman Lee Zeldin on his appointment to Administrator of The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We look forward to collaborating with Mr. Zeldin and advocating for CLA’s priorities that help strengthen our nation’s food supply and protect the environment. CLA member companies are leaders of research and development of innovative pesticide technologies that help farmers produce more food in more sustainable ways. Every day, CropLife America and our member companies advocate for a strong, science-based, regulatory system to help ensure public safety and confidence in pesticide products and the critical role they play in protecting crops and enhancing our well-being. CLA and our members will continue working with the EPA to help provide growers technologies they need to protect our food, communities, and ecosystems from the threat of pests, weeds, and diseases.”

Following the results of the United States 2024 election, CropLife America President and CEO, Alexandra Dapolito Dunn, issued the following statement:? “CropLife America (CLA) extends its congratulations to President-elect Trump and the elected Members of the 119th Congress. Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy, and we recognize the collective voice of the American people as we look toward a new era in our nation’s leadership.? Every day, CropLife America and our member companies advocate for a strong, science-based, regulatory system to help ensure public safety and confidence in pesticide products and the critical role they play in protecting crops and enhancing our well-being. We are dedicated to working collaboratively with the incoming Administration and Congress to equip growers with the technologies they need to protect our food, communities, and ecosystems from the pervasive threat of pests, weeds, and diseases.? U.S. agriculture is facing escalating challenges, and CLA is committed to advocating for a meaningful and robust Farm Bill that adequately addresses the needs of growers and fosters innovation and technology. In our 2024 “Priorities to Improve the Effectiveness of Pesticide Regulation” document, we outline several measures that could enhance the effectiveness of the current regulatory system in protecting human health and the environment while encouraging scientific innovation.? CLA stands ready to work with the incoming Administration and Congress to help our member companies develop and advance innovative solutions that strengthen U.S. agriculture and rural communities, now and in the years to come.”??

Today, we pause to honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our veterans. We are grateful for their service and the sacrifices they and their families have made. On this Veterans Day, let’s take a moment to recognize their contributions and show our support, not just today but every day. Thank you to all who have served and those who continue to serve. Your dedication inspires us all. #VeteransDay #Gratitude #Honor