Eric Sfiligoj
Sfiligoj is the Editor for both CropLife and CropLife IRON magazines. He travels regularly to cover industry events and has been dedicated to the ag retail industry since he joined the staff in 2000.
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U.S. Ag Secretary Expresses Disappointment in Vietnam Glyphosate Ban
The recent court battles over glyphosate’s safety in the U.S. have generated plenty of headlines around the globe. Now, however, one spot on the…
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The Corn/China Syndrome: Will Expected Acreage Shift from Soybeans Benefit Ag Retailers?
In terms of crop years, 2018 was something of an oddball. For the first time since the 1980s, soybean acreage outpaced corn to become…
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The Fertilizer Institute Honors 4R Advocates
During the February 28 opening evening of the 2019 Commodity Classic show in Orlando, FL, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) acknowledged five pairs of growers…
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Is ‘Shock and Char’ the Future for Resistant Weed Control?
In the April 2019 edition of CropLife magazine, we take our annual look at the ongoing problem of herbicide-resistant weeds. Since the first of…
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Agriculture’s European Front
For several weeks last fall I spent much of my time traveling across Europe, visiting with many of the representatives from the major players…
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Crop Protection Consolidation Pieces Finally Fall into Place
After almost three years of market maneuvering, divestitures, and reorganizations, the global crop protection/seed marketplace is finally beginning to form a completed picture, according…
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Bayer’s Glyphosate Lawsuit Headaches Promise to Linger
You’ll have to forgive the executives at Bayer if they have something of a headache these days. While the German-based company is well-known for…
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Ag Suppliers Aiming for 2020
As the unofficial end of the winter trade show season, the annual Commodity Classic show typically features a host of new products and releases…
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Sonny Perdue Talked E15, Trade, and ‘Food Fear’
Every year, the annual Commodity Classic show tends to mark the end of the winter show season and beginning of planting since it’s held…
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New Technology Highlights Agriculture’s Winter Trade Shows
As I write this column, I’ve just finished the annual winter trade show circuit. For those in the know, this involves numerous state association…
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