USDA CROP Act of 2023

This bill requires the USDA's Office of Pest Management Policy to coordinate more closely with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during pesticide registration and reevaluation. It mandates that USDA provide EPA with specific agronomic data (from USDA, commercial, and industry sources) and information on the economic viability of pesticide alternatives before EPA makes decisions affecting agricultural producers. The bill also requires EPA to give USDA 90 days to comment on proposed label changes or restrictions, publicly respond to those comments, and delay implementation if USDA identifies no economically viable alternatives - potentially extending the use of existing pesticide stocks until after the growing season. These changes directly affect farmers who rely on pesticides and aim to improve decision-making by ensuring USDA's agricultural expertise is formally integrated into EPA's regulatory process.