Terry Kippley, President of CPDA, starts the conference with opening remarks.Many attendees at the 2024 Adjuvants, Inerts & Crop Protection Conference also competed in the CPDA golf tournament.Dr. Steve Li, Associate Professor at Auburn University, presented research on drone application and formulation.Eileen Bernard, Adjuvant Manager for Nutrien, gave an update on the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and CPDA’s work with the U.S. EPA regarding the ESA.Jay Vroom, CPDA’s Strategic Advisor, interviewed CropLife America’s new President/CEO Alex Dapolito Dunn in a fireside chat about current CropLife America initiatives.Ronnie Liu, Regional Manager for DJI Agriculture, discussed trends in drone development and showcased DJI’s AGRAS T50, with flight capabilities of 52 acres per hour carrying a 40-liter spray tank.CPDA hosted a cocktail hour so attendees could network and discuss information learned during the conference sessions.Brett Sciotto, CEO of Aimpoint Research, discussed adoption of artificial intelligence as being a way for businesses to unlock productivity, increase market responsiveness, and differentiate themselves in the marketplace.
Terry Kippley, CPDA President, made opening remarks that illuminated the work CPDA is doing in Washington, D.C. to help streamline regulations for adjuvants and creating possible opportunities with the U.S. EPA for adjuvant companies to assist in drift reduction for helping growers meet new Endangered Species Act (ESA) standards.
The conference received sponsorship from 40% of CPDA’s members and added several new opportunities for networking that included a golf tournament and two cocktail receptions. Other highlights included the CPDA Adjuvant University that invited several academic leaders to present their findings in See & Spray and drone technologies covering formulations and applications, offering direction into new opportunities for adjuvant development.
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