Eric Sfiligoj
The Big Seven of the CropLife 100: The Evolution of America’s Largest Ag Retailers
From Nutrien to GreenPoint Ag, the top seven retailers all boast hundreds of outlets and annual sales in excess of $1 billion each. This is their story over the past 40 years.
Biologicals in Row Crops: Building Towards a Brighter Future
Experts expect big things for biologicals in row crops — once the product choices are perfected.
CropLife Retail Week: BASF, AgroLiquid Highlight Road Trip; Bayer’s Substitute for Glyphosate
Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss their recent journeys through the states of Michigan and North Carolina, as well as Bayer’s alternative AI for glyphosate.
The Significance of AgroLiquid’s C-Tech Being the First to Attain TFI’s Biostimulant Certification
The program was created to give ag retailers and growers confidence when choosing which product they use, said TFI CEO Corey Rosenbusch at a recent ceremony.
CropLife Retail Week: Drought and Fertilizer Costs Updates
Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski look at weather conditions and input costs in this week’s episode.
The Perils of Planting Projections
The latest USDA report on grower planting intentions don’t match with what the nation’s top ag retailers believed only a few short months ago.
CropLife Retail Week: 2024 Planting Projections Report, AGCO-Trimble Joint Venture, and MOVE Act Details
Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the outlook for row crop plantings this year, the finalizing of the AGCO and Trimble technology partnership, and the proposed MOVE Act.
Paraquat Goes to Court
The latest crop protection legal fight involves the herbicide in Illinois.
The State of U.S. Agriculture, According to the Secretary of Ag
Secretary of Ag Tom Vilsack focused on fertilizer prices and Climate Smart Agriculture during his address at the recent Commodity Classic.
The Continuing Importance of Crop Nutrition
Crop nutrients provide the blood that powers the heart of agricultural decisions each year, the seed in the ground.
CropLife Retail Week: 2024 Easter Edition
Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss Iowa lawsuit protection bill, the Baltimore bridge collapse, and plans for TechHub Live 2024.
Law and Disorder: The State of Crop Protection in the Courtroom
It seems like today’s crop protection suppliers are spending more time in the nation’s courtrooms than in customer fields.
Nitrogen Stabilizers Continue to Hold Their Own
During 2023, the segment performed well for agriculture. Suppliers are equally hopeful for a positive 2024 as well.
CropLife Retail Week: Acquisitions and Grain Updates
Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss a pair of industry acquisitions, Ukrainian grain, and ag exports.
Biologicals Market in 2024: Now Entering the Third Stage
This category is about to see the market strengthen through company consolidation, product acquisitions, and formal partnerships.
CropLife Retail Week: Old News, New News Edition
Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss Bayer, AM radio, rail, and John Deere.
The Pest Pressure Question for 2024: Whether the Weather Will Have an Impact
A milder than normal winter across much of the U.S. has experts worried about an increase in field pests this growing season.
CropLife Retail Week: 2024 Commodity Classic Recap
Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss their thoughts from last week’s big ag trade show in Houston, TX.
5 Key Takeaways from the 2024 Commodity Classic
From AI innovations to soybean seed developments, the CropLife staff share five key developments at this year’s show in Houston.