WSSA Experts Shine at CPDA's 2025 AICP Conference
Slice of Agriculture Team
Jun 17, 2025
Key highlights
- WSSA experts shared insights at the CPDA's 2025 Adjuvants, Inerts and Crop Protection Conference.
- 15+ WSSA members attended, covering key topics like the Endangered Species Act and drone pesticide applications.
- Conference theme emphasized resilience: "Stronger than the Storm!"
Source: PR Newswire
Notable Quotes
“ With tariffs, Endangered Species Act restrictions, Chinese supply issues and a new Farm Bill on the agenda, CPDA members don't see insurmountable problems, but end-to-end solutions and opportunities instead. ”
Terry Kippley, President and CEO at CPDA
“ Bill Chism, WSSA's Endangered Species Committee chair, and Stanley Culpepper, another WSSA past president, made presentations on the Endangered Species Act and activities. ”
Greg Dahl, Past President at WSSA
“ I am very proud of WSSA, and all that WSSA members are doing to share solutions to the many weed management and environmental challenges we face in today's world. ”
Hilary Sandler, Ph.D., President at WSSA
Why This Matters
This event showcased the Weed Science Society of America’s leadership in addressing agricultural challenges through science-based dialogue. With critical conversations around the Endangered Species Act, pesticide label harmonization, and advancements in application technologies, WSSA’s presence at the CPDA AICP Conference underscores its pivotal role in shaping regulatory, technological, and environmental strategies in modern agriculture. The emphasis on collaboration and solutions amid global supply and policy uncertainties aligns closely with the conference’s powerful theme: “Stronger than the Storm.”
