The Biological Products Industry Alliance (BPIA) promotes the responsible development of safe and effective biological products including biopesticides and biostimulants as beneficial tools for commercial agriculture, forestry, golf courses, home gardens, horticulture, ornamentals, and public health through education, outreach and advocacy activities at the state, federal and international levels.
March 11-15, 2019 • Portland, OR • Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront Hotel
Even though EPA has an approved budget for FY2019, PRIA itself expired at 12:00 AM February 16th. The termination clause within PRIA provides for reduced fees until requirements to pay and collect all registration fees terminate by September 30, 3019.
The inclusion of a description of a plant biostimulant in the Farm Bill is a huge development in the long-term goal of understanding and recognizing these beneficial products.
BPIA Government Affairs Committee members spent the day discussing BPIA and biological products including biopesticides and biostimulants with Congressional staff.