More Industry takeover of the government (CropLife America)

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http://www.buzzflash.com/mailbag/04/01/mai04024.html

I was reading a BuzzFlash column concerning a valiant Federal Judge banning the use of 38 pesticides within 100 Feet of a waterway when I came across the following quote...

"Meanwhile, the pesticide industry group CropLife America, which intervened in the lawsuit on behalf of the EPA, called the buffer zones unnecessary."

I was astonished...Why would an industry group intervene in a lawsuit on behalf of the EPA? The EPA has a staff of in-house attorney's as well as the entire Justice Department at its' disposal.

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The bush administration is systematically dismantling our environmental compliance regulations under the cover of darkness...using executive rule changes instituted late on Friday nights to keep them under the radar and keeping the incremental dismantling small so people don't notice...
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we'll have to investigate this CropLife company

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1. it has certain "Companion Groups", too; and members trend "chemically"

like Monsanto .....

http://www.croplifeamerica.org/

it's like so much is going 'forward' without any control or regulation ... and, possibly care


hmmmm ... a members only log-in page ...


another tax exempt organization which pays itself a salary and goes on boondoggles to places like Naples, Florida


http://www.croplifeamerica.org/public/event/spphoto/index.htm


it's more difficult to find out who is on any Advisory Boards and such
-Leah Porter, Ph.D. Executive Director Biotechnology Committee
-Allan Noe Vice President of State Affairs Water Programs and Biotechnology :shrug:

CropLife America Biotechnology Committee

The CropLife America Biotechnology Committee represents the companies who research and develop plant biotechnology products used in the protection and production of food and fiber crops, as well as plastics and pharmaceuticals. Open to CropLife America member companies and non-members with biotech interests, the committee acts as the legislative, regulatory and public affairs voice for the plant biotechnology industry. It is dedicated to the pursuit of sound science to ensure the health and well-being of the public and the environment.


Members
Bayer CropScience
BASF Corporation
BIO COM
Cargill
Delta and Pine Land Company
Dow AgroSciences
DuPont Agricultural Products
Genetics and Emergent Genetics
Monsanto Company
Paradigm
The Scotts Company
Syngenta
United Agri Products, Inc.


Established in 1933, CropLife America (formerly the American Crop Protection Association) represents the developers, manufacturers, formulators and distributors of plant science solutions for agriculture and pest management in the United States. CropLife America member companies produce, sell and distribute virtually all the crop protection and biotechnology products used by American farmers.


Mission

CropLife America's mission is to foster the interests of the general public and CropLife America member companies by promoting innovation and the environmentally sound manufacture, distribution and use of crop protection and production technologies for safe, high-quality, affordable and abundant food, fiber and other crops.


Serving Farmers and Consumers

George Washington once said there is no more important service than to improve agriculture. For decades, CropLife America has been committed to this goal through science in agriculture. CropLife America member companies provide the plant science technologies that help farmers to control weeds, insects and diseases and economically and efficiently produce safe, abundant and affordable supplies of food and fiber. This technology also helps to maintain public health by controlling vermin and purifying water and by enhancing the beauty and usefulness of lawns and gardens. Our members' biotechnology innovations contribute to crop protection and soon will be adding crop output enhancements to the list of benefits, which consumers enjoy.

From our scientists and researchers to our product managers and marketing representatives - the men and women of the plant science industry are dedicated to finding cutting-edge solutions to age-old challenges.

Representing the Plant Science Industry

CropLife America represents the developers, manufacturers, formulators and distributors of plant science solutions for agriculture and pest management in the United States. CropLife America member companies produce, sell and distribute virtually all the crop protection and biotechnology products used by American farmers. Since 1933, CropLife America and its staff of communications, legal, legislative and scientific professionals have coordinated and led industry efforts to:

Increase public understanding of the value of crop production and pest management technology in providing safe and abundant food, fiber and other benefits for the people of the world;
Support responsible stewardship of products to promote the health and well-being of people and the environment; and
Promote increasingly responsible, science-driven legislation and regulation.

Providing Products that Help Farmers and Benefit Consumers

Crop production technology, which includes herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and biotechnology products, helps control the thousands of weed species, harmful insects and numerous plant diseases that afflict crops. Without these important technologies, U.S. food production would decline, many fruits and vegetables would be in short supply and prices would rise. What's more, America's production of important fibers for clothing, such as cotton, would decrease. Some of the many other benefits, which we take for granted, include:

Health: disinfectants used in hospitals, hotels, restaurants and homes to destroy bacteria, fungi and germs;

Household: products used to control termites, roaches, ants, rats and other pests;

Industry: products to control vegetation that clogs navigable and other waterways or threatens to obstruct highway, utility and railroad rights of way; and

Recreation: products used to protect and enhance lawns, gardens, public parks, playing fields, lakes and ponds.
Extensively Tested and Regulated
Herbicides, insecticides and fungicides are regulated by federal and state governments. Before farmers and other applicators can use them, these products undergo extensive research, development, testing, governmental review and approval to protect human health and the environment.

Products that protect America's food crops must pass up to 120 health, safety and environmental tests to ensure their safety and effectiveness before being granted registration.

Development and testing by industry and registration by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency takes eight to 10 years and costs manufacturers $100 million to $200 million for each crop production product.

On average, only one in 20,000 potential products successfully makes it through the regulatory process from the chemist's or biologist's discovery laboratory to the farmer's field.
Improving Safety on a Global Scale
Members of CropLife America are dedicated to safety, protecting the environment and serving people through science in agriculture. Annually, they spend hundreds of millions of dollars to:

Develop low dose, more targeted and environmentally friendly products, which break down rapidly after protecting food crops;

Research biotechnology innovations, including insect and herbicide resistant plants;

Improve product packaging and delivery systems to minimize both applicator exposure and environmental impact;

Establish statewide pesticide container collection programs and develop effective, environmentally safe uses for recycled pesticide containers; and

Educate and train pesticide users on ways to protect America's precious soil and water resources.
For more information, go to http://www.croplifeamerica.org or call [phone].



Companion Groups

CropLife America Biotechnology Committee

The CropLife America Biotechnology Committee represents the researchers and developers of plant biotechnology solutions used in the protection and production of food and fiber crops and non-food goods, such as plastics and pharmaceuticals. Open to CropLife America member companies and non-members with biotech interests, the committee acts as the legislative, regulatory and public affairs voice for the plant biotechnology industry. It is dedicated to the pursuit of sound science to ensure the health and well-being of the public and the environment.

For more information about CropLife America's Biotechnology Committee, call
[phone].

RAPID, Inc.

RAPID, Inc. is a non-profit organization that actively enables agribusinesses (manufacturers, formulators, distributors, distribution centers, software providers and others within the agriculture industry) to achieve the economic and stewardship benefits of electronic commerce. RAPID develops and maintains the quality of commonly supported standards, processes and databases and promotes electronic connectivity.

For more information about RAPID go to www.rapidnet.org or call [phone].

RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)®

Representing manufacturers, formulators, distributors and other members of the specialty pesticide and fertilizer industry, RISE unites and speaks for the industry on environmental and regulatory issues. Specialty pesticides are used in forestry, nursery and greenhouse operations, turf and ornamental applications, vegetation management and to control public health pests, such as mosquitoes, cockroaches and ticks. Specialty fertilizers improve the environment by promoting the health and vigorous growth of desirable plants. Association members believe it is important to highlight the specialty industry's contributions to the research and development of environmentally sound products and to show support for appropriate legislation, based on demonstrated need and good science.

RISE works closely with national, regional and local associations to help inform the public about the many benefits that result from proper use of specialty pesticides and fertilizer and the importance of these products in controlling disease-carrying insects and vermin, which threaten public health.

For more information about RISE, go to www.pestfacts.org or call [phone], fax [phone].

Ag Container Recycling Council

ACRC is a non-profit organization that promotes and supports the collection and recycling of HDPE crop protection product containers. The ACRC recycling program is one of the most successful and innovative in the country, bringing both the public and private sectors together to promote environmental stewardship. The program is funded by companies that formulate, produce, package and distribute crop protection products. These member companies are working hard to conserve resources and keep our environment clean.

For more information about ACRC, go to http://www.acrecycle.org or call
[phone].

CropLife International

CropLife International is the global federation representing the plant science industry. It supports a network of 75 regional and national associations and their member companies worldwide. The plant science industry invents, develops, manufactures and sells products in a sustainable way. The industry performs this mission through the use of biology, chemistry, biotechnology, plant breeding and other techniques while following the highest ethics and standards and providing safeguards for human health and the environment. CropLife International also works closely with other industry organizations such as biotech and seed trade associations.

For more information about CropLife International, go to http://www.croplife.org.

CropLife America Member Companies
(December 9, 2003)

Formulator/Distributor Membership

Agriliance, LLC
Agtrol International
Becker Underwood
Dintec Agrichemicals
GROWMARK, Inc.
Gustafson, LLC
Helena Chemical Company
K-I Chemical U.S.A. Inc.
KMG Chemicals, Inc.
Nisso America Inc.
Nitragin, Inc.
PBI-Gordon Corporation
Riceco LLC
Schirm USA, Inc.
Tenkoz, Inc.
The Scotts Company
United Agri Products, Inc.
Westrade USA, Inc.
Wilbur-Ellis Company

Basic Membership

AMVAC Chemical Corporation
Arvesta
BASF Corporation
Bayer CropScience
Cerexagri, Inc.
Certis U.S.A. LLC
Cheminova, Inc.
Crompton Corporation/Uniroyal Chemical Company
Dow AgroSciences, LLC
DuPont Crop Protection
FMC Corporation
Gowan Company
ISK Americas Incorporated
Makhteshim-Agan North America Inc.
Monsanto Company
Nichino America, Inc.
Nissan Chemical America Corporation
Nufarm
SePRO Corporation
Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.
United Phosphorus, Inc.
Valent USA Corporation

Associate Members

Ag Technologies
AGCO Corporation
AgriCapital Corporation
AgriChem Data Service, Inc.
AgroFresh, Inc.
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
Battelle
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
C&P Press, Inc.
Charles & Conn, LLC
ChemReg International, LLC
Compliance Services International
Crop Data Management Systems, Inc.
Doane Marketing Research
Englehard Corporation
EPL Bio-Analytical Services, Inc.
Exponent, Inc.
Grayson Research, LLC.
The Hale Group
Huntingdon Life Sciences
Kincannon & Reed
McDermott, Will & Emery
Murray Equipment, Inc.
Paradigm Genetics, Inc.
RhinoPak, LP
SRI Consulting
Stewart Agricultural Research
Stone & Webster
Technology Sciences Group, Inc.
The Weinberg Group

Allied Members

California Plant Health Association
Citizens Network for Foreign Affairs
Mid America CropLife Association
Southern Crop Production Association

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2. thank you for the info - so these are the guys that give us

tomatoes that sit on the counter forever and never ripen or rot

potatoes that cook and taste strange

pesticide polluted streams, creeks, rivers, ponds, lakes, etc.

messed with corn

bananas, peaches, tomatoes that are gassed to ripen caused they are picked unripe

bah humbug