Lara Sowinski

Automation, tele-remote mining, and sustainability initiatives at Nutrien’s Allan Potash Mine are reshaping worker safety and operational productivity underground.

Federal approval validates anionic polyacrylamide (PAM) to stabilize soil and reduce runoff, providing a tool to keep products on-target.

CPDA’s Adjuvant Certification Program delivers standards and performance validation that regulators, retailers, and growers have been waiting for. 

China quietly resumed purchases of U.S. soybeans while a major supplier consolidation takes shape. We also break down our Smart Tech survey: Interoperability tops the pain points.

In this week’s episode of CropLife Retail Week, Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski recap key takeaways from the CropLife Advisory Council meeting, a $3 billion federal aid package for farmers, and China’s trade outlook meeting.

CropLife’s Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss Nutrien’s Saskatchewan potash mine tour and major shake-ups at Corteva and FBN impacting ag retailers.

Land O’Lakes launches AgRogue Growth to revolutionize ag tech funding, aligning innovation with farmer needs and long-term retail success.

Lawsuit hits Enlist herbicide, Corteva split buzz, Land O’Lakes fund launch, and Lara’s upcoming Nutrien potash mine tour.

AI is moving from hype to impact across agriculture. In this episode, we recap MACA highlights, a co-op-led investment push into agtech, and industry reaction to the Make America Healthy Again Commission.

Digital finance is bringing consumer-grade experiences to agricultural retailers and their grower-customers. 

From drones to data, the new “Smart Tech Decoded” podcast dives into how AI and smart tech are transforming ag from intuition to intelligence.

Fendt/AGCO takes home the 2025 Showstopper Award for its AirMax Precision F1/F2 system and information on cooperative merger talks in Ohio and Indiana.

On-site highlights from MAGIE 2025 including attendance trends, air spreaders drawing crowds, and the latest equipment and smart technologies from See & Spray to drones and more.

The potential Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger could reshape U.S. grain shipping — but what does it mean for farmers, pricing, and service? We break down the latest on the merger, industry concerns, and key insights from the Purdue CME Ag Economy Barometer.

From AI-powered irrigation to scalable smart tech, Netafim’s Mike Hemman dives deep into how growers and retailers can make better decisions and boost ROI.

With deep learning, targeted spraying, and upgrade kits, tools like See & Spray are transforming crop protection practices across the industry.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski report from the show floor of the 2025 Tech Hub LIVE in Des Moines, and are joined by special guest Amy Asmus to discuss ag technology.

AI-powered agriculture and the pursuit of fully integrated systems is creating new revenue streams and opportunities for retailers in an increasingly connected industry.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski cover Corteva’s new fungicide, rural broadband legislation, and preview the 2025 Tech Hub LIVE.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the big shift for U.S. farmers this season, break down the latest farmer sentiment barometer, and key industry consolidations.