Paul Schrimpf
A Thousand Thank Yous
Your willingness to share your stories of fortitude and success are what made the job such a joy for CropLife Editor Paul Schrimpf.
CropLife Retail Week: Vision 2022, Retail Merger, and Fun with Numbers!
Editors Paul Schrimpf and Eric Sfiligoj discuss the upcoming Vision Conference, another pair of retailers combining, and a […]
CropLife Retail Week: ARA Hardware, Egyptian Exports, and Fun with Numbers!
Editors Paul Schrimpf and Eric Sfiligoj discuss the many awards handed out at last week’s Agricultural Retailers Association […]
CropLife Retail Week: Live From ARA Report
Editor Eric Sfiligoj dials in from San Antonio and the Ag Retailers Association Conference to share learnings from […]
CropLife Retail Week: Resistant Waterhemp, a Weed Zapper, and Fun with Numbers!
Editors Paul Schrimpf and Eric Sfiligoj discuss dicamba-resistant weeds, a new machine to zap weeds, and a fun […]
CropLife Retail Week: Precision Ag Alliance, Harvest Update, and Fun with Numbers!
Editors Paul Schrimpf and Eric Sfiligoj discuss this week’s Precision Ag Alliance meeting, how the harvest is coming […]
CropLife Retail Week: Infrastructure, Bayer Transition, PACE Executive Series Launches
Editors Paul Schrimpf and Eric Sfiligoj discuss the passing of the Infrastructure Bill, Bayer’s new Crop Division head, and the first installment of the PACE Executive Series.
Smart Approaches to Autonomous Farming Deliver Targeted Value
Rather than focusing on the big prize of “Level 5” full autonomy, manufacturers are tackling scalable issues that bring incremental efficiency.
CropLife Retail Week: EU Tariffs Lifting, an Un-Merger, and Fun with Numbers!
Editors Paul Schrimpf and Eric Sfiligoj discuss the recent agreement to end tariffs with the EU, a pair […]
CropLife Retail Week: Harvest Update, Magro Joins Corteva, and Fun with Numbers!
Editors Paul Schrimpf and Eric Sfiligoj discuss the nationwide harvest numbers, Chuck Magro joining Corteva, and an educational […]
The State of Technology and the Ag Retailer
How are retailers feeling about the opportunities and threats around the choices they have made — or soon will make — about their approach to technology?
CropLife Retail Week: NatureSweet, Glyphosate Court Win, and Fun with Numbers!
Editors Paul Schrimpf and Eric Sfiligoj discuss companies speaking at the upcoming Vision Conference, a court win for […]
CropLife Retail Week: Bushel Moves, John Deere Strike, and Fun with Numbers!
Editors Paul Schrimpf and Eric Sfiligoj discuss the latest acquisition by Bushel, a workers’ strike for John Deere, and a Fun with Numbers dealing with container ships.
CropLife Retail Week: Transportation Costs, Tar Spot, and Fun with Numbers!
Editors Paul Schrimpf and Eric Sfiligoj discuss the rising costs to ship anything, an outbreak of tar spot in corn, and a fun with numbers regarding corn stocks.
CropLife Retail Week: Fertilizer Prices, Dicamba News, and Fun with Numbers!
Editors Paul Schrimpf and Eric Sfiligoj discuss raising fertilizer prices, an update on dicamba use for 2022, and […]
Managing the Murky Waters in Ag Retail Software
We need to move forward, but we should also be engaging with our technology partners and making the best possible choices.
CropLife Retail Week: Ransomware Attacks on Ag Retailers, Product of the Year Voting Begins, and Fun with Numbers!
Editors Paul Schrimpf and Eric Sfiligoj discuss two recent attacks on cooperatives by hackers, the nominees for 2021 […]
Staying Grounded on Carbon Programs
Sustainability initiatives are a good proving ground for carbon programs in the future, at least from where retailers stand.
New Research Points to Ag Retail Challenges with Carbon Programs
Ag retail sits in a compelling place when it comes to participation in carbon sequestration programs.