CropLife Retail Week

Illinois ag retailers are celebrating a major milestone: new continuous education options for applicators! In this exclusive interview, Kevin “K.J.” Johnson of the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association shares what this means for the industry, plus a preview of the 2025 MAGIE Show, including awards, new tech, and what’s ahead for ag retail. Stay up to date with the latest insights in crop...

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss drought-tolerant “InVigor Gold” canola hybrid and join growers on Cotton Incorporated’s Women in Cotton Tour to see how cutting-edge research is redefining fiber. 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...

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss grain transportation for rail and barge, ethanol exports, Purdue’s Ag Economy survey of growers, and a possible comeback for U.S. cotton amid growing anti-fast fashion sentiment. 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 i...

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski break down the latest USDA planting report showing corn at 97% and soybeans at 90% — while cotton struggles at just 76% due to persistent wet weather in the South. Plus, The DeLong Co. breaks ground on a $26 million ag export facility in Virginia. The team also dives into major updates on U.S.-China trade talks involving rare earth minerals and jet engine tech. Stay...

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski reunite in the studio to discuss a national push for the Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act, strong crop progress numbers, and John Deere’s response to $100M in tariff costs. https://www.croplife.com #CropLifeRetailWeek #AgNews #SmartFarming #AgTech #Corn #Soybeans #USDA #FarmPolicy #Starlink #AgriTech #JohnDeere #PrecisionAg

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss ag’s reaction to the Make America Healthy Again report, John Deere acquring drone tech company Sentera, and big updates from Tech Hub LIVE 2025. https://www.croplife.com #AgNews #FarmPolicy #JohnDeere #DronesInAg #CropLifeRetailWeek #AgTech #SmartFarming #FarmBill #WomenInAg #PrecisionAg

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the latest planting progress report, ag groups anticipation of the Make America Healthy Again report, and May 29 as Mental Health Ag Day. https://www.croplife.com #CropProgress #AgNews #USDA #MentalHealthInAg #FertilizerTech #AgEconomy #Soybeans #Corn #FarmPolicy #ChronicDisease #Rhizolux #FeedingTheEconomy #FarmLife #AgUpdates

Glyphosate label laws heat up as Georgia joins North Dakota in supporting federal preemption. Iowa bans carbon capture, threatening ethanol markets. Meanwhile, U.S. ag exports to Mexico skyrocket. https://www.croplife.com

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the recent CPDA event in Florida, more market news from Bayer, and provide an update on crop plantings. https://www.croplife.com

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski delve new trade regulations impacting U.S. ag exports, the rise of digital wallets in farming, and the debut of Smart Tech. https://www.croplife.com 00:02:10 - Trade Fees Incoming 00:03:28 - Shipping Costs Threaten Ag 00:04:10 - Hidden Trade Barriers 00:05:03 - Why Advocacy Matters 00:06:23 - Label Law Reform 00:10:35 - Bushel Goes Digital 00:13:04 - Boost for AgFin...

Eric Sfiligoj invites Jon Leman to the program to talk about Hello Nature, the company, its products, and plans for the future. https://www.croplife.com @HelloNatureGroup

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss Bayer’s petition to the Supreme Court regarding Roundup, changes in the leadership at Landus Cooperative, and the Awards of Excellence for 2025. https://www.croplife.com

Corteva’s Eric Scherder joins Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski to talk company activities in 2025 and general market trends. Listen to the podcast version of CropLife Retail Week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/croplife-retail-week/id1673772807 https://open.spotify.com/show/29AXT563fOjKahs0wLPgZB https://www.croplife.com

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the Nutrien Innovation Farm, a presidential move to protect the potash supply, and top technology trends. https://www.croplife.com

Dave Swain, President & CEO of Vision Technology Management LLC and CropLife Advisory Council member, shares his insights on ag tech investments and what he sees for the remainder of 2025. https://www.croplife.com

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss Bayer’s recent look at the events in DC, the early outlook for planting, and the latest Precision Ag Adoption Survey effort. Take the Survey: https://precisionagsurvey.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=IZVDGrLA6M4ECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D&utm_medium=email&utm_source=omail&utm_campaign=2503 https://www.croplife.com

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski report on the highlights from this year’s big trade show in Denver, CO. https://www.croplife.com

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the recent fly-in event in the nation’s capital, a move against biotech corn by Mexico, and next week’s Commodity Classic show in Denver. https://www.croplife.com

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the latest earnings report from John Deere and present takeaways from the big farm show in Louisville, KY. https://www.croplife.com

Eric Sfiligoj talks with the head of ResponsibleAg about the organization and its goals. https://www.croplife.com

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski talk about the proposed trade tariffs, a round of layoffs at a leading cooperative, and the upcoming National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY. https://www.croplife.com

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the latest on coated seed lawsuits, farmer sentiment figures, and biotech crop percentages in the U.S. https://www.croplife.com

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss this week’s Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association (IFCA) meeting and provide more updates from the Cotton Beltway meeting. https://www.croplife.com

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss a hitch in the Russian-Ukraine grain deal, some company updates, and the ongoing adoption of artificial intelligence.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss global drought conditions, a new fertilizer offering, and more artificial intelligence news.