Eric Sfiligoj

The Fertilizer Sales Rollercoaster: How Will Ag Retailers Manage the Ups and Downs in 2021?
If crop nutrients follow their usage/sales pattern of the past few seasons, 2021 should end up being an “up” year.
Evaluating COVID-19’s Impact Upon Agriculture
With some light at the end of the coronavirus tunnel, it’s interesting to see what effect the pandemic has had on ag.
What Product Categories Are Ag Retailers Betting on for 2021?
The seventh annual Buying Intention survey provides insight into where dealerships are planning to spend their money in 2021.
CropLife Retail Week: Corn surges, pandemic aid from the next administration, and the latest retail acquisition
Editors Eric Sfiligoj and Paul Schrimpf talk about the USDA report that propelled corn prices, USDA secretary nominee […]
Has Dicamba Use Reached Its Peak?
Despite regulatory certainty, most CropLife 100 retailers foresee no growth potential for dicamba applications in the future.
Fertilizer Revenues Decline 7% for Top 100 Ag Retailers in 2020
Unlike the other categories within the CropLife 100, crop nutrients ended up losing both sales and market share in 2020.
CropLife Retail Week: Dicamba, Tim McArdle, and TechHub Live News
Editors Paul Schrimpf and Eric Sfiligoj look at the new dicamba lawsuit, a retirement, and the upcoming trade […]
3 Predictions for 2021 and How They’ll Impact Agriculture
Editor Eric Sfiligoj offers insight into what ag retailers can expect this year, including glyphosate’s fate and the future of in-person events.
The Challenges Facing Agriculture, Going Into 2021
At the virtual Mid America CropLife Association (MACA) meeting, a pair of speakers warned the industry about what potentially lies ahead.
Auld Lang Syne, 2020-Style
This New Year’s Eve, perhaps the classic sing-along should feature some different lyrics.
Good-Bye 2020: A Year with No One Clear View for Ag Retailers
Unlike most years for agriculture, this year seemed to be one long, blurry nightmare, says Editor Eric Sfiligoj.
For Pesticides, 2020 Looked ‘Crystal Clear’ for Top Ag Retailers
Although 2020 wasn’t that in focus for many segments of agriculture, crop protection products found a clear path to market gains.
CropLife Retail Week: Box (Person) Day, 2020 Wrap-Up, and the 3rd Most Important Story of the Year
Editors Paul Schrimpf and Eric Sfiligoj discuss the December 26 holiday, dicamba, corn exports, and the key stories […]
‘Not the Clear View Expected’ for Seed Sales in 2020
Although anticipation was high for 2020, the seed category saw a very lackluster sales year for the CropLife 100 retailers.
Twas The Enewsletter Before Christmas
In honor of this week being the Christmas holiday, here’s a slightly altered version of a timeless classic, with a decidedly CropLife twist.
For Application Equipment in 2020, Bigger Was Better
Among ag retail machine manufacturers, you had to be larger to see your way to market share gains.
CropLife Retail Week: Pre-Christmas/300th Episode Special
Editors Paul Schrimpf and Eric Sfiligoj discuss the week’s news and look back to celebrate their 300th episode. […]
For Custom Application, 2020 Provided ‘Perfect Vision’
Following a challenging year in 2019, the category clearly gained ground this growing season.
Providing Some 20/20 Vision for Ag Retailers in 2020
Despite myriad cloud-filled challenges and plenty of market blurriness, the nation’s top retailers still brought many profits into focus this year.