Lauren Milligan

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The Rise of Agentic Agriculture: AWS’ Karen Hildebrand on AI’s Growing Role in the Field
Tech Hub LIVE Keynote Karen Hildebrand explains how AI can connect farm data, improve ROI decisions, and empower agriculture’s future workforce.
Fertilizer Cost Pressures Shift from Logistics to Inputs as Agribusinesses Brace for Next Supply Chain Challenge
Rising fertilizer costs, supply disruptions, and geopolitical tensions are reshaping procurement strategies, challenging margins, and testing agribusiness resilience worldwide.
BASF Expert Jeff Mueller on Managing Marestail Resistance and the Future of Ag Retail Agronomy
Herbicide-resistant marestail is forcing soybean growers toward proactive weed management strategies built on residuals, stewardship, retailer expertise, and precision technology.
Why Ag Retailers Are Becoming the Gatekeepers of 45Z
Ag retailers are emerging as the vital bridge connecting growers, verified low-carbon grain, and expanding biofuel and sustainability market opportunities.
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AI Unfiltered: Ag Tech Leaders Talk Strategies for Results
AI is boosting efficiency in agriculture, but experts say data quality, ROI, and human judgment remain essential to success.
GROWMARK and Luckey Farmers: A Modular Model Reshaping Ag Retail
GROWMARK expands Eastern Corn Belt footprint via Luckey Farmers partnership, strengthening ties and improving farmer access to inputs, energy, expertise.
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Precision Agronomy Gets Smarter: Taranis and Syngenta Use AI-Powered Leaf Intelligence to Transform Crop Management
AI-powered Taranis-Syngenta partnership transforms agronomy with plant-level intelligence, helping retailers deliver faster, smarter, sustainable crop management decisions across growing seasons.
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Unified Farm Data Layer Brings AI-Ready Agronomy Analytics to Agriculture
Leaf Agriculture’s unified data platform connects fragmented farm systems, helping agronomists generate faster, AI-ready insights across operations and environments.
Breaking Biological Barriers: Industry Experts Share Practical Solutions to Boost Grower Adoption
Five experts give solutions for the top four challenges facing biological adoption.
From Data to Dirt: Bridging the Gap in Precision Nutrient Management
Learn how zone-based feeding, advanced equipment, and intelligent systems are driving efficiency, sustainability, and stronger returns across every acre.
Spray Smarter: The Evolving Role of Adjuvants in Modern Agriculture
Glenda Gehl of Land O’Lakes shares how WinField United refines spray performance through testing, formulation innovation, and agronomic expertise.
Fertilizer Price Volatility Drives Shift Toward Precision Ag and Smarter Input Use
Fertilizer prices surge amid uncertainty, pushing farmers toward precision tools, reduced inputs, and smarter strategies to manage volatility and risk.
Closing the Biological Gap: What Ag Retailers Need to Know
Biologicals offer growth opportunities for retailers — learn how education, integration, and demonstration help drive grower adoption.
Less Complexity, More Impact: What Growers Want Now in Crop Inputs
Tidal Grow’s Trey Cutts explains why growers want simpler programs, fewer inputs, and data-driven solutions that deliver measurable ROI and sustainability.
U.S. Department of Justice Opens Investigations Into U.S. Fertilizer Market
DOJ probes fertilizer price spikes and market concentration, as farmers raise concerns over competition, transparency, and rising input costs nationwide.
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Inside the Fireside Chats at Tech Hub LIVE
Go inside Tech Hub LIVE’s Fireside Chats as industry leaders share candid insights on ag tech innovation, sustainability, and agriculture’s future.
Middle East Tensions Add New Volatility to Global Fertilizer Markets
Middle East tensions threaten key shipping routes, adding uncertainty to global fertilizer supply and prices as growers enter spring buying season.
From the Show Floor: Commodity Classic 2026 Highlights
Get a quick look inside Commodity Classic 2026 with CropLife on the show floor.
AI in Farming and Fighting Weed Resistance
CropLife Retail Week explores AI in farming, HPPD resistance, and strategies shaping retailers’ 2026 growing season decisions.