Eric Sfiligoj

Putting Micronutrients on the Grower’s Radar
Micronutrients can unlock added crop performance and retailer value, but success depends on education, localized recommendations, and consistent grower conversations.
CropLife Retail Week: Corn Prices Rally Over $5, Canadian Tariff Threats, and Equipment Market Outlook
Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus break down the sudden commodity price bump, the collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks, and whether potash and precision ag equipment could be caught in the retaliatory tariff crosshairs.
CropLife IRON on the Road: Amazone Wins Showstopper Award at 2026 MAGIE
The German-based ag equipment maker won the 2026 ShowStopper Award for its new AutoSpread unit.
Keystone Cooperative: The Right of Succession
Throughout its history, Keystone Cooperative considers the company’s present when planning for the future.
Fertilizer: Navigating a Volatile Phosphorus and Potassium Market in 2027
To properly manage phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) next spring, ag retailers need to plan ahead during the 2026 fall application season.
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I Need to Do More with Ag Technology . . . But I Just Don’t Have Time
Making time to implement new ag technologies is the key to making them work for you, says expert Dave Swain.
CropLife Retail Week: Inside MAGIE 2026: Big Sprayers, Smart Ag Tech and ShowStopper Winner
CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj covers the biggest machinery reveals, cutting-edge precision ag tech, and key industry insights from across the MAGIE showgrounds in Bloomington, IL.
Sumitomo Biorational: Integrated Programs and the Three Companies
Biologicals are booming. Discover how Sumitomo Biorational aims to accelerate innovation and drive wider adoption of sustainable crop solutions across agriculture.
CropLife on the Road: Corteva Field Day Highlights Weed Control, New Product Offering
At the company’s test field in Johnston, IA, attendees were given a preview of Corteva’s herbicides plans for 2027, including a new product for soybeans.
CropLife Retail Week: Bayer Distribution Changes, Generic Crop Protection Surge and Harvest Storage Concerns
Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus break down why the post-patent crop protection market is surging across the U.S., Bayer’s distribution shakeups, and the 2026 corn and soybean crop outlook.
CropLife Retail Week: AI Robotics, Drones, and 50 Years of Ag Retail Innovation
Explore how Marion Ag Service is leveraging innovation, navigating market challenges, and preparing for the future of agriculture and the 2027 growing season.
Emphasizing ROI on Fertilizer
Retailers push return-on-investment (ROI)-focused fertility strategies amid input cost pressure.
CropLife Retail Week: Farm Bill 2.0 Stall, Post-Patent Herbicide Shifts and New Ways of Doing Business
In this week’s episode, we explore legislative gridlock, crop conditions, generic herbicide trends, and how AI is helping independent ag retailers prepare for agriculture’s future.
Adjuvants Needed for Biological Adoption
As biological use becomes more widespread, the need for adjuvants to help them do their jobs is increasing.
For the Fertilizer Market, a Difficult Road Ahead
There are many challenges for ag retailers and growers looking to manage their fertilizer prices and supplies, in 2026 and beyond.
CropLife Retail Week: Tech Hub LIVE Covers How AI, Biologicals and Drones Are Transforming Ag Retail in 2026
Discover how AI, biologicals, drones, and policy insights are reshaping ag retail from the biggest takeaways at Tech Hub LIVE.
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Smart Technology, Smarter Fertility
AgroLiquid aims to maximize fertilizer dollars through improved precision practices.
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Ag Technology Adoption and Implementation
Technology investments deliver value only when retailers have a clear plan to sell, implement, and support them.
What’s the Future of Ag in the U.S.?
For crop protection producers, distributors, and ag retailers, the question is no longer whether to adapt, but whether to lead or fall behind.