Public Policy
Articles about public policy issues that are impacting the ag industry
The Farm Bill Goes Way Beyond Farming
President Biden’s initiative offers potential — if agriculture is a priority.
Featured This Season
A Look at the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
President Biden’s initiative offers potential — if agriculture is a priority.
Summer 2022
EPA Deliberates the Fate of Atrazine
Proposed label changes could be costly for farmers, who face increasing weed resistance pressure.
Unpacking the Farm Bill’s Funding Areas
A breakdown of spending in the 2018 Farm Bill, including support for ag and food security.
Spring 2022
Today's Ag Policy Agenda
Key regulation impacts Freedom to Operate and the future of U.S. agriculture.
Winter 2021
Top Ag Export Market Under Threat
Policy shifts in Mexico signal deep decreases in ag trade with the U.S.
Advocating for Better Rural Broadband
About 20 million rural Americans still don’t have access to high-speed internet.
Summer 2021
EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy Misses Mark
The Farm to Fork Strategy proposal strives to decrease pesticide use, but instead increases agricultural land use and hunger in U.S. and abroad.
Spring 2021
The New Rules of Products Containing Dicamba Herbicide
Legislators and regulators, supporting scientifically sound policy, will keep these valuable products available to growers — with a few changes.
Fall 2020
Finding a Better Regulatory Balance
The federal consultation process for registering pesticides needs repair.
Summer 2020
Stand by Your Seed Treatment
Proper stewardship and a science-based approach to regulatory approvals are the best defenses against challenges to the use of seed treatments.
Spring 2020
Workshop Trains Leaders How to Speak Up for Agriculture
During a time when agriculture needs as many voices as possible, the Leadership At Its Best program is helping develop the leaders of today and tomorrow.
Winter 2020
Transportation Reform Is Mission Critical
Moving products to and from farms is essential to the ag industry, which is why current regulations need clarification and flexibility.
Fall 2019
A Sustainable Future for Agriculture
Syngenta has developed a far-reaching strategy to help farmers meet production challenges and adapt to shifting consumer expectations.
Summer 2019
Biotechnology Is Essential to Ag’s Future
New traits developed with biotech, which can boost agricultural production, require timely, scientific-based regulatory evaluations.
Spring 2019
Strong Relationships in Ag Lead to a Brighter Future
Syngenta builds relationships with policymakers to advocate for agriculture.
Syngenta Helps Find a Better Way Forward for Conservation
Two ongoing pilot projects seek to show that environmental protection and pesticide regulation don't have to conflict.
Winter 2019
Maximum Residue Levels Are Important
When countries set different maximum residue levels, those regulations can impact access to export markets and new crop-protection technologies.
Fall 2018
The Ag Community Advocates for Ethanol
Syngenta and its industry partners are working to protect the future of ethanol, which has been a major success for agriculture—and for society as a whole.
Summer 2018
Broadband Internet in Rural Areas Is Essential
As farming moves rapidly into the digital age, the need for faster, more reliable broadband access in rural areas grows.
Spring 2018
Public-Private Partnerships Offer a New Model for Conservation
A new model for conservation programs could greatly expand their ability to protect natural resources.
Winter 2018
Breaking Down Trade Barriers
Syngenta and its association partners are focused on maximizing the trade opportunities for U.S. crops worldwide.
Counterfeit Agricultural Products Pose Threats to Profits and Safety
The counterfeiting of agricultural products and similar intellectual property infringements pose serious risks worldwide.
Building Awareness of Counterfeit Agricultural Products
The Syngenta Detect and Report Program educates sales teams and growers to recognize possible intellectual property infringements.
Fall 2017
Crop Insurance Is Essential to Managing Risk
Crop insurance, growers’ most important risk-management tool, faces threats in the new budget.
Summer 2017
Ag Groups Defend Funding for the 2018 Farm Bill
The political and economic environment is unsettled, as work begins on the 2018 Farm Bill.
Spring 2017
Policy Change Comes to Washington
The Trump administration may embrace a range of policies that will have far-reaching effects on the ag industry.