Articles tagged under: CropLife America
CropLife America Begins Search for New CEO
Published November 3, 2023
The CropLife America board of directors has appointed Susanne Wasson as its interim president and chief executive officer. Previously, Wasson was president of Corteva's crop protection business. Chris Novak, who was on the job for five years, is no longer…Rea Turns Over the CropLife Reins to Lee
Published September 30, 2022
Valent President/CEO Andy Lee is the new president of CropLife America. Lee succeeds Paul Rea of the BASF Corporation, who led the board from 2020-2022.CropLife America Brings New Perspective to Policy Effort
Published September 21, 2022
CropLife America welcomes Peggy Browne as its new vice president of government relations. Previously, Browne worked for the Farm Service Agency and the Senate Agriculture Committee.Novak: EPA Reviews Should be Timely and Based in Science
Published December 1, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency continues to review the use of dicamba for the 2022 growing season. A decision was expected at the end of October and we’re still waiting. CropLife America President and CEO Chris Novak says this review must…USDA and USTR Appoint Ag Trade Advisors
Published January 14, 2021
CropLife America CEO Chris Novak, U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Collin Woodall are just three agriculture industry leaders appointed to serve on the next Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee. USDA and the Office…Ag Technology Critical to Addressing Climate
Published November 23, 2020
With climate change policies anticipated with a Biden Administration, Croplife America President and CEO Chris Novak says the crop protection industry is eager to have a seat at the table. "Farmers are already using conservation tillage and no-till systems. Farmers…Three Ag Groups to Co-Locate
Published April 15, 2020
CropLife America, The Fertilizer Institute and the Agricultural Retailers Association plan to co-locate offices in Arlington, Virginia next year. Each group will remain independent, but will share common services.Goule Presented CropLife America Award
Published October 9, 2019
CropLife America has presented National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule with its Jay Vroom Agricultural Ambassador Award. The award recognizes Goule’s contribution to public education about pesticides and their contribution to a safe and sustainable food supply.Farm Bill Passage Important to Industry
Published November 14, 2018
CropLife America Senior Director of Government Affairs Kellie Bray says it’s important to get a farm bill passed before the end of the year so the process won't have to start new again in 2019. "We have good indications from…