Jackie Pucci

Retail Remedies: The Biostimulant Boom of ’22
Though North America lags behind much of the world, high fertilizer prices, rapid uptake, and a shifting regulatory landscape all point to a golden opportunity.
How Ag Retailers and Growers Are Working Together to Manage Soaring Crop Input Costs
Through deep relationships formed along the value chain, never doubt that good things are coming out of these tough times.
Retail Remedies: How Adjuvants Are the ‘Heavy-Lifters’ of Weed Control in 2022
Supply shortages push adjuvants into the limelight, as retailers and growers sharpen focus on making every ounce of herbicide count.
No Room for Error in Weed Control Programs for ’22
Strong agronomics in weed control was the take-home message from industry experts at this year’s Commodity Classic.
Global Factors, Prices Push Fertilizer Efficiency to the Forefront
Even with global factors impacting market dynamics, the core principles behind nutrient management remain consistent.
CropLife Retail Week: Glyphosate and Ukraine Updates, and Fun with Numbers!
Eric Sfiligoj and special guest Jackie Pucci discuss the latest glyphosate news from Bayer, the potential impact of the Russian/Ukraine conflict upon agriculture, and a fun with numbers tied to the annual Commodity Classic show.
Biopesticides Rebound in a Post-COVID World
Improved formulations, compatibility, and awareness throughout the value chain drive higher adoption even as the segment battles through supply chain issues.
Fungicides: Plan for Tar Spot and Cascading Supply Effects in ’22
Agronomists highlight the three Ps of 2022 to date: Prevent, plan, proactive.
UPDATE 4: Bayer Declares Force Majeure, Deepening Glyphosate Crisis
Bayer expects repairs of the production line to take around three months.
Insecticide Segment Battles Supply Chain, Chlorpyrifos Loss
If there’s any year to lean more heavily on your agronomist and retailer it’s this one.
Crop Protection Fares Well in ’21, with a Caveat
The first half of 2021 benefited from an improvement in crop protection product price at farmgate level, but the supply situation simmered in the second half.
The Hidden Danger of Historic U.S. Herbicide Shortages
As the supply situation simmers, agronomists and other experts warn about unintended effects.
Tenuous Future for Dicamba, Input Costs Weigh on ’22 Seed Decisions
Heavy corn rootworm pressure is also expected to push more acres to soybeans next season.
Strong Crop Prices, Booming Seed Treatment Business Among Key Factors Boosting Seed Care Equipment Sales
Seed treatment equipment enjoyed a rebound in ’21 after years of wavering sales.
U.S. Agriculture: An Industry Built on Hustle Adapts to the New Supply Reality
U.S. ag players open up about how they’re approaching the crunch.
A Lesson from ’21: Plan Your Herbicides Early, or Be Out of Luck
Industry experts discuss how to steward dicamba and 2,4-D — and warn that supply chain delays didn’t happen overnight.
BASF: Stewardship Critical for Dicamba Applications
Checklist of the “dos” and “don’ts” for dicamba application in 2021.
In Challenging Crop Seasons, Guidance Systems a Bedrock
There is no time for downtime or failure, particularly with the rising cost of inputs.
Tools Expand for Keeping Dicamba on Target in ’21
VRAs, mobile apps, and adjuvants aim to ease volatility and/or physical drift.