The U.S.-Mexico Biotech Corn Dispute: A Fractured Fairy Tale By Eric Sfiligoj|April 19, 2023 The debate regarding U.S.-grown biotech corn being exported to Mexico remains a story looking for a “happy ending.”
H To Go: The Future for Hydrogen Power in Agricultural Equipment By Eric Sfiligoj|April 12, 2023 As equipment makers look to alternative fuels, many predict hydrogen will be the “next big thing” for the industry.
Four Key Takeaways from the USDA Plantings Report By Eric Sfiligoj|April 11, 2023 Crop projections for the 2023 growing season are out. Editor Eric Sfiligoj offers observations on the report’s findings for corn, soybean, wheat, and cotton.
How Will New AI Systems Impact Agriculture? By Eric Sfiligoj|March 29, 2023 More “intelligent” systems to help ag retailers and their grower-customers manage operations are on the way.
Effectively Managing Tar Spot in Corn By Eric Sfiligoj|March 22, 2023 Ag retailers and their grower-customers should be on the lookout for this potentially devastating disease in 2023.
What Will Renewable Diesel Mean for the Future of Soybean Production? By Eric Sfiligoj|March 1, 2023 As energy companies now become involved in this market, keep an eye on soybeans.
Sprayer Loading Times in Focus By Eric Sfiligoj|February 22, 2023 Praxidyn’s Doug Applegate shared some findings regarding sprayer efficiency with National Farm Machinery Show attendees.
Fertilizer Predictions for 2023: Will Nitrogen Prices Drop? By Eric Sfiligoj|January 25, 2023 CRU Group’s BK Morris offered up some insights into crop nutrition at the IFCA Annual Meeting.
Agricultural Outlook for 2023: Here’s What Industry Experts Are Saying By Eric Sfiligoj|January 4, 2023 What kind of year will it be for agriculture? The answer could be complicated.
U.S. Rail Strike Averted for a Second Time By Eric Sfiligoj|December 7, 2022 For the second time in the past four months, the federal government has stepped in to prevent a rail strike from happening.
2022 CropLife 100: 3 Key Challenges Facing Ag Retailers Today By Eric Sfiligoj|November 21, 2022 According to this year’s survey, there are three big market issues worrying today’s largest ag retailers.
Still Working on the Railroad Unions: Strike Would Be ‘Devastating to Fertilizer Distribution’ By Eric Sfiligoj|November 16, 2022 Despite months of talks, three rail unions have rejected proposed agreements, setting the stage for a possible strike.
Making Sense of the Carbon Credits Conundrum By Eric Sfiligoj|November 9, 2022 Plenty of folks are talking about carbon credits, but action is still lacking.
Transportation Troubles for Agriculture, Times Three By Eric Sfiligoj|November 2, 2022 Agriculture continues to stress over barge, rail, and shipping traffic as the fall season moves forward, says CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj.
Why Ag Retailers Are Laboring Over Future Labor By Eric Sfiligoj|October 25, 2022 Ag retailers continue to worry about the changing workforce demographics.
Carbon Credits, Renewable Diesel Among Key Topics Discussed at Annual IAP Meeting By Eric Sfiligoj|October 5, 2022 The regular gathering of members of Integrated Agribusiness Professionals (IAP) featured plenty of speculation on agriculture’s future.