Ag Retailers: The Fear Of 2015 By Eric Sfiligoj|December 6, 2014 I’m fearful 2015 could be a challenging year in agriculture because of the feedback I received from ag retailers in this year’s CropLife 100 survey.
CropLife Retail Week: Why Ag Retailers Must Fight Back Plus a MAGIE 2026 Preview By Eric Sfiligoj|June 19, 2026
Giving Thanks For Another Great Year By Eric Sfiligoj|November 24, 2014 As Thanksgiving Day 2014 arrives, agriculture has plenty to be thankful for.
McDonald’s Message: Biotech Crops Scarier Than Cancer By Eric Sfiligoj|November 17, 2014 Despite their potential health benefits, one of the world’s largest potato users will pass on a new biotech offering.
Communicating With Consumers By Eric Sfiligoj|November 10, 2014 Agriculture has been okay getting its message out to the public, but one trade group says more can be done on this front.
Early CropLife 100 Notes By Eric Sfiligoj|November 3, 2014 Here’s a sneak preview of some of the findings of our annual CropLife 100 ag retailers survey.
Big Brother Is Already Watching By Eric Sfiligoj|October 31, 2014 Opponents to UAVs seem to think they could be used to spy on other people. But spying is already taking place, through the Internet.
Entering Agriculture’s New Phase By Eric Sfiligoj|October 13, 2014 The market’s giddy ride the past few years might be coming to an end in 2015, warns one industry insider.
War And Green Peace By Eric Sfiligoj|October 11, 2014 A one-time member of Green Peace recently explained why he left the organization after 15 years.
The Challenges For Agriculture By Eric Sfiligoj|October 6, 2014 A panel of crop protection representatives at the MACA meeting offered insights into some of the key issues facing their companies, and the industry itself.
Hearing From Young Ag Voices By Eric Sfiligoj|September 30, 2014 Potential future leaders in ag retail had the chance to shine at the recent Mid America CropLife Association meeting.
It’s Product Of The Year Voting Season By Eric Sfiligoj|September 22, 2014 Readers of CropLife IRON will choose 2014’s best new product over the next month.
Industry Consolidation Set To Increase Going Forward By Eric Sfiligoj|September 8, 2014 As the agricultural marketplace moves into fall, one observer predicts the pace of consolidation will grow at all levels.
An Erie Feeling For Ag By Eric Sfiligoj|September 1, 2014 Plenty of water issues have been in the news lately, including the continuing drought in California.
Ag Science Rejection Carries Consequences By Eric Sfiligoj|August 25, 2014 As innuendo and fear dog the regulatory process, agriculture can’t get the new tools it needs to combat world hunger.
MAGIE 2014: A ShowStopping Event By Eric Sfiligoj|August 8, 2014 The kick-off to the summer show season, Midwest AG Industries Exposition (MAGIE), takes place next week in Bloomington, IL.
The Resurgence Of Crop Protection By Eric Sfiligoj|August 4, 2014 Plenty of new offerings over the next few years should see a rebirth for the crop protection products category in terms of market share.
Yuma Centennial Ag Supply Earns 2014 National Environmental Respect Award Honors By Eric Sfiligoj|July 28, 2014 Colorado-based ag retailer receives top trophy in 24th annual DuPont Crop Protection/CropLife ceremony.
Does Biotech Crop Labeling Really Matter? By Eric Sfiligoj|July 7, 2014 Initiatives to label products made with biotech crops are intensifying. But should the industry continue to fight them?
A Data-Sharing Quandary (OPINION) By Eric Sfiligoj|July 2, 2014 Editor Eric Sfiligoj looks at the parallels between agriculture’s Big Data Revolution and a similar initiative in another major industry.
