CropLife Retail Week

In this edition CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj sits down with Jim DeLisi, Chief from Fanwood Chemical to break down two massive industry updates that will directly impact ag retailers, custom applicators, and growers. Stay up to date with the latest insights in crop protection, ag retail, and agricultural innovation from CropLife Magazine. We bring you expert interviews, product spotlights, and in-...

In this week's episode, CropLife Magazine Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Asmus Farm Supply’s Co-Owner Amy Asmus break down the historic pre-patent licensing agreement between FMC and Corteva, the logistics of the global fertilizer supply chain following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the release of the Senate's 900-page Farm Bill 2.0 draft, and the future of the American corn acre leading up to...

In this episode of Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj is joined by Nate Pearce, Acting Chairman of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA), to break down the wins for ag retailers in 2026 — including defeating the school pesticide application buffer bill and blocking the state-level ban on paraquat. Plus, get a sneak peek at the 45th Annual Midwest Ag Industries Exposition...

In this week's episode of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply, break down the highly anticipated U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Monsanto v. Durnell (glyphosate) case and what it means for FIFRA and state-level warning labels. Plus, we dive into the massive pushback regarding the proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern rail merger...

In what ways can ag tech be used to bring down costs for ag retailers and growers? In this segment, CropLife’s Eric Sfiligoj and Frenchman Valley Coop’s Jeff Wessels look at several topics including: balancing high input costs with underutilized equipment features; how automation handles inventory trends and research analytics; and using predictive data to avoid high interest holding costs. They w...

In this episode, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply, tackle the House passage of the 2026 Farm Bill (H.R. 7567) and what it means for your regulatory safety nets. Other topics covered are the major storm brewing around atrazine following the latest IARC classification, look at the standalone push for year-round E15 ethanol, zapping weeds, and the break down...

In this episode of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj sits down with Mike Twining, Vice President of Innovation at Willard Agri-Service, to analyze the state of ag retail in 2026. From the staggering pace of AI adoption to the shift toward soil biologicals, Twining shares why the industry must ditch boring PowerPoint presentations and master the art of storytelling. Plus, learn ho...

How is John Deere shaping the next decade of farming? In this special edition, Jenni Badding, Production Precision Ag Public Relations Manager at John Deere, joins CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj to discuss the cutting-edge developments hitting the field in 2026 and beyond. Stay up to date with the latest insights in crop protection, ag retail, and agricultural innovation from CropLife Magazine. We...

In this episode, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj sits down with Brian Henze, Agronomy Portfolio Technology Manager, a 36-year veteran of the GROWMARK system, to discuss the explosive growth of AI in ag retail. @GROWMARK Stay up to date with the latest insights in crop protection, ag retail, and agricultural innovation from CropLife Magazine. We bring you expert interviews, product spotlights, and in...

In this edition, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and special guest Jim DeLisi of Chief of Fanwood Chemicals break down the chaos of the tariff refund system and the looming July 24 window for importers. Stay up to date with the latest insights in crop protection, ag retail, and agricultural innovation from CropLife Magazine. We bring you expert interviews, product spotlights, and in-depth coverage o...

In this episode, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Jeff Pritchard, CEO of West Link Ag, break down the most pressing issues facing growers and retailers in 2026. From strategies for side-stepping fertilizer spikes caused by the Iranian conflict to proposed 54% budget cuts at the EPA that may boost biologicals, we explore how the industry is adapting. Stay up to date with the latest insights in cro...

As the 2026 planting season kicks off, we’re seeing major shifts in acreage and economic strategy. Join CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply as they break down the USDA’s latest planting intentions. We also dive into the “economic crunch” hitting retailers and the news of Syngenta ending paraquat production. Stay up to date with the latest insights in crop pro...

The 2026 growing season faces new challenges as conflict in the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global fertilizer transport. This week, we dive into the National Corn Growers Association's plea to rescind trade duties, John Deere’s $99 million "right to repair" settlement, and the state of AI adoption on the farm. Stay up to date with the latest insights in crop protection, ag retail, and agricultural i...

As the 2026 planting season ramps up, the fertilizer market is facing new supply chain challenges and shifting crop intentions. In this episode of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj sits down with Nick Bancroft, CEO of AgroLiquid to discuss the evolution of liquid fertilizer and why biologicals are being called the "next frontier" of agriculture. Stay up to date with the latest in...

In this episode, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply, preview the upcoming 2026 USDA planting intentions — will high fertilizer costs push growers toward soybeans? Plus, we pay tribute to the legendary farm broadcaster Orion Samuelson. Stay up to date with the latest insights in crop protection, ag retail, and agricultural innovation from CropLife Magazine. W...

In this episode, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj sits down with Terry Kippley, President and CEO of the Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA), to discuss building on recent DC Fly-In and EPA and Dicamba updates. Stay up to date with the latest insights in crop protection, ag retail, and agricultural innovation from CropLife Magazine. We bring you expert interviews, product s...

Join CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply, as they report from their respective DC Fly-In events. In this episode, they break down the critical discussions happening on the Hill, including priorities for the new Farm Bill, EPA funding, and the push for science-based labeling. Take the 2026 Media Use Survey The survey only takes a few minutes to complete, and y...

The 2026 Commodity Classic in San Antonio, TX, brought record attendance and massive announcements for the agricultural community. In this episode of CropLife Retail Week, Eric Sfiligoj recaps the biggest highlights from the show floor that include the launch of new products, update from John Deere and insights into nitrogen fertilizers. Stay up to date with the latest insights in crop protection,...

In this episode, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Lauren Milligan, Content Specialist for AgriBusiness Global and the host for Ag Tech Talk podcast, discuss HPPD-resistance and explore the tech and strategies shaping the 2026 growing season. Stay up to date with the latest insights in crop protection, ag retail, and agricultural innovation from CropLife Magazine. We bring you expert interviews, p...

The 2026 growing season is officially shifting into high gear with plenty to watch going forward. In this episode, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Owner of Asmus Farm Supply break down the Farm Bill 2.0 in DC, the return of dicamba with new EPA labels, and why the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) renewal is the biggest trade story to watch this July. Stay up to date with...

Eric Sfiligoj, Editor for CropLife and Beck Barnes, Editor for Cotton Grower, break down what dicamba reauthorization might mean for farmers, present the latest 2026 cotton acreage projections, and preview the upcoming Commodity Classic and Mid-South Farm & Gin Show. Stay up to date with the latest insights in crop protection, ag retail, and agricultural innovation from CropLife Magazine. We b...

Join Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus (Asmus Farm Supply) for a deep dive into the biggest stories hitting the ag retail world this week. This includes new leadership at Nutrien, a dicamba update, and the fight over year-around E15. Stay up to date with the latest insights in crop protection, ag retail, and agricultural innovation from CropLife Magazine. We bring you expert interviews, product spotligh...

This week is a “clip show” from the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association (IFCA) Annual Meeting in Peoria, IL. Hear highlights on IFCA priorities for 2026, the ag industry conversation around the Make America Healthy Again movement, what the farm economy could look like heading into the season, and where AI may help (and where humans still have to own the decisions). Stay up to date with...

This episode, Editors Eric Sfiligoj and Beck Barnes dig into what’s happened at the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, cotton acreage projections and EPA’s move to reevaluate paraquat. Stay up to date with the latest insights in crop protection, ag retail, and agricultural innovation from CropLife Magazine. We bring you expert interviews, product spotlights, and in-depth coverage of precision ag, sustai...

Bridge payments are on the way. We break down what it could mean heading into the 2026 season. Also, CropLife provides an update on China’s promised U.S. soybean purchases in 2025. Stay up to date with the latest insights in crop protection, ag retail, and agricultural innovation from CropLife Magazine. We bring you expert interviews, product spotlights, and in-depth coverage of precision ag, sust...