645 million people around the world face hunger, per the latest UN data. Policy that makes access to well-regulated crop protection tools more difficult is not going to make food cheaper or more accessible.  Pesticides are essential tools that help farmers protect crops from weeds, pests, and diseases and feed a growing population. Learn more: fao.org/publications/fao-fla…   #SaturdayStats #CropProtection #FoodSecurity

FACT: Manufacturers can spend over a decade completing hundreds of studies to meet EPA’s health and environmental standards before submitting a product for a registration decision. The review of pesticides doesn’t stop when they are approved for use. The process is just beginning.  The United States regulatory system for pesticides is recognized as the gold standard around the world, and it is critical that American farmers and consumers can continue to trust the rigorous process and oversight.  Learn more → bit.ly/4wBinPx #CropProtection #FridayFacts

An apple a day starts with a farmer. 🍎 This #NationalAppleDay, hear from Ohio #FarmMom Kristin Patterson, who is carrying on her family’s seven-generation legacy at Patterson Fruit Farm. Watch her story and see what goes into growing healthy, nutritious food for American families. bit.ly/4r3hGu5 #FarmerVoicesMatter #InternationalYearoftheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026

$280M+. 12+ years. Hundreds of studies.  THAT'S the high level of scientific investment behind the average crop protection product before it ever reaches a field. Learn more: croplifeamerica.org/resource… #SaturdayStats #CropProtection #Pesticides

It’s World Food Day, and this year’s theme is "Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow."   FACT: Crop protection tools are an important part of that progress, helping farmers manage evolving pest pressures while protecting an abundant, affordable food supply.   FACT: The benefits extend beyond the farm. According to USDA's Economic Research Service, for 100+ years, every $1 spent on public agricultural R&D yielded ~$20 in benefits to the U.S. economy.    The takeaway? Innovation does not happen by accident. It takes investment, sound science, and policies that drive progress. To learn more about World Food Day and the Food and Agricultural Organization, visit: fao.org/world-food-day/en #FridayFacts #WorldFoodDay

Innovation and technology help farmers across America produce healthy crops. For #NationalAppleMonth, take a peek at @Patterson Fruit Farms, with 70+ years of providing healthy food for their local community. Watch the full story here: bit.ly/pattersonfruitfarm #FarmerVoicesMatter #InternationalYearoftheWomanFarmer #FarmMom #NationalAppleMonth

#SaturdayStats Harvest Edition → Crops have had to fight off weeds, pests, and diseases – now it’s time to harvest. Here's how harvest is progressing across the nation as of the latest USDA Crop Progress Report: 🌱 Soybeans 25% 🌽 Corn 23% 🌾 Sorghum 32% 🥜 Peanuts 22%

The pesticide approval process required by the EPA and state authorities is rigorous and includes: 🔬 Scientific research 📊 Comprehensive data reviews 📢 Public input 👓 Product label reviews 🔄 Registration renewal 🔍 Ongoing monitoring #DYK: The law requires EPA to review every registered pesticide at least once every 15 years to ensure it can carry out its intended function(s) without creating adverse impacts to human health and the environment.  Learn more at croplifeamerica.org/resource… #FridayFacts #CropProtection #CLA

It's time for #SaturdayStats  Thank you to the 300+ leaders from across the crop protection sector who joined us in Dallas this week for our 2026 Annual Meeting and the sponsors who made it possible!  #MaximizeEveryHarvest #CLAAnnualMeeting2026

FACT: Weeds, pests, and diseases don’t care how much groceries cost. Farmers around the world use pesticides to support crop yields, help keep food healthy and affordable, and compete in the global marketplace. Food security is national security, and a thriving U.S. economy depends on thriving U.S. agriculture. That is why continued support for U.S.-led research, testing, and innovation in crop protection tools is critical to advancing a healthy America. Learn more about the benefits of pesticides here → bit.ly/47zx89w #FridayFacts #FoodSecurity #NationalSecurity #FoodAffordability

Welcome back to another edition of #SaturdayStats!  #DYK U.S. farm output increased by 210% across 75 years, while aggregate input use increased by less than 10%. Innovation, technology, and productivity gains continue helping farmers produce more while using resources efficiently. Learn more at @USDA_ERS's page here → ers.usda.gov/data-products/a… #SaturdayStats #AgInnovation #FarmProductivity

Fact: Crop protection is essential to protect crop yields.  Protection against weeds and bugs means bigger harvests that contribute to quality, abundant food on America’s tables.  Learn more: fao.org/pest-and-pesticide-m… | croplifeamerica.org/resource… #FridayFacts #CropProtection #CLA

Welcome back to another edition of #FridayFacts! 🌱 FACT: Each year, pests claim an estimated 26%-40% of the world’s crops. Without the use of pesticides, up to 75% of fruit and vegetable production could be lost to weeds, pests, and disease. Farmers need timely access to crop protection tools. The record shows what disappears without them: yield, affordability and for some households, food security itself. Learn more about the #BenefitsOfPesticides → bit.ly/47zx89w  #CLA #FridayFacts #Pesticides #CropProtection

CropLife America’s statement on today’s Senate Ag Committee vote to advance the #farmbill → bit.ly/4xvwftF 👏 #AmericanAgriculture #FarmerVoicesMatter #BuiltForFarmers #BuiltForTheFuture @SenateAgGOP

It's #NationalPeanutDay! 🥜 #DYK: It takes approximately 540 peanuts to make one 12-ounce jar of peanut butter. But those jars don’t just appear on shelves. Each season, peanuts face evolving pressure from a variety of weeds, pests, and diseases. Learn how pesticides and integrated pest management help farmers protect their crops → content.ces.ncsu.edu/catalog…  #SaturdayStats

We will never forget... From all of us at CLA, today we pause to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the countless acts of service by first responders 25 years ago.  #NeverForget #September11

Happy #LaborDay from the #CLA family to yours!

🍉 Nothing says summer quite like watermelon.  #DYK: Georgia farmers produce 650+ million pounds of watermelon each year. But like all crops, watermelons face pest pressures — including at least 12 pests and diseases. Crop protection tools help farmers protect yield and quality of this summertime favorite.  #SaturdayStats #GeorgiaAg #Watermelon #AgInnovation

FACT: Dallas is the place to be September 28-30, and you still have time to register → bit.ly/4gEUCAv  CropLife America’s 2026 Annual Meeting has a jam-packed agenda, featuring discussions on:    🌱 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀: What the 2026 elections could mean for agriculture and the regulatory landscape.   🌱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀: Key legislative developments in 2026 and what they signal for 2027.  🌱 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀: Perspectives from CropLife leaders across the globe on trade, market access, and international regulatory developments.   🌱 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀: How AI and innovation are transforming agriculture and helping farmers maximize every harvest.  📍 Dallas, Texas | September 28-30, 2026   📍 Co-located with The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) and the Council of Producers & Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA).  🔗 Register today → bit.ly/4gEUCAv   #FridayFacts #CLAAnnualMeeting2026 #MaximizeEveryHarvest

While the U.S. produces a lot of corn, the kind found in grocery stores is usually sweet corn, and its season is in full swing! 🌽    The U.S. produces 5.82 billion pounds of sweet corn each year — but like all crops, sweet corn faces pest pressures. Access to pesticides is essential to keep #AmericanAgriculture strong.    Learn more about the weeds, pests, and diseases that can impact sweet corn → mtvernon.wsu.edu/path_team/p…   #SaturdayStats