IFCA 2022: Looking to the Future By Eric Sfiligoj|January 12, 2022 In mid-January, the annual Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association (IFCA) returns in-person with a jammed packed agenda.
CropLife Retail Week: Farm Bill Expired: ARA CEO Breaks Down What’s Next for Ag Retail By Eric Sfiligoj|October 9, 2026
CAST Names Former USDA Chief Economist Dr. Joseph Glauber 2026 Recipient of the CAST Lifetime Achievement Award By Council for Agricultural Science and Technology|October 8, 2026
Will Sustainable Aviation Fuel Have a Big Impact on Agriculture? By Eric Sfiligoj|January 5, 2022 United Airlines has just completed its first flight using a crop-based fuel. Is this a new opportunity for U.S. growers?
A Thousand Thank Yous By Paul Schrimpf|December 29, 2021 Your willingness to share your stories of fortitude and success are what made the job such a joy for CropLife Editor Paul Schrimpf.
The COVID Fallout Continues; 2022 Agritechnica Cancelled By Eric Sfiligoj|December 21, 2021 Organizers of show aren’t certain how the Omicron variant of COVID-19 will play out, but they are hedging their bets nonetheless.
Glyphosate Chalks Up Another Court Victory By Eric Sfiligoj|December 14, 2021 Another California jury has ruled the popular herbicide didn’t cause the plaintiff’s cancer. Next stop: The Supreme Court.
Some Observations from the 2021 ARA Conference By Eric Sfiligoj|December 7, 2021 There was plenty of optimism at this year’s Agricultural Retailers Association meeting – and just enough pessimism to be concerning.
The End of Another Odd Year in Agriculture By Eric Sfiligoj|December 6, 2021 Editor Eric Sfiligoj is slightly more hopeful that the ‘hangover’ 2021 experienced from the trials of 2020 will finally start lifting in ’22.
CropLife 100 Early Bird Special: How the Supply Crunch Is Impacting Ag Retailers By Eric Sfiligoj|November 22, 2021 In Part Four of a Four-Part Series, we give insight into how the nation’s top ag retailers were impacted by supply chain disruptions.
CropLife 100 Early Bird Special: What Role Do Ag Retailers Play in Carbon Credits? By Eric Sfiligoj|November 18, 2021 In Part Three of a Four-Part Series, we give insight into how the nation’s top ag retailers view their prospects for the carbon credits movement.
CropLife 100 Early Bird Special: A Whole (Lotta) Grain By Eric Sfiligoj|November 10, 2021 In Part Two of a Four-Part Series , we reveal how the grain category performed for the nation’s top ag retailers.
Smart Approaches to Autonomous Farming Deliver Targeted Value By Paul Schrimpf|November 8, 2021 Rather than focusing on the big prize of “Level 5” full autonomy, manufacturers are tackling scalable issues that bring incremental efficiency.
CropLife 100 Early Bird Special: Sprayer Manufacturer Service Rankings By Eric Sfiligoj|November 3, 2021 In part one of a four-part series, we reveal how sprayer manufacturers are perceived by CropLife 100 ag retailers when it comes to customer service.
Glyphosate Finally Notches a Court Win By Eric Sfiligoj|October 20, 2021 At least one jury in California was able to appreciate the facts and science behind glyphosate.
Is the ‘New Normal’ in Agriculture a Myth? By Eric Sfiligoj|October 11, 2021 The “new normal” doesn’t exist anymore, warns a Wells Fargo spokesperson.
Glyphosate, Dicamba, Chlorpyrifos and More: Plenty of Targets to Choose From for Crop Protection Industry Opponents By Eric Sfiligoj|October 6, 2021 The number of moving targets with bull’s-eyes on them seems to get larger each and every day as 2021 speeds to a close.
The Worrying State of the Supply Chain By Eric Sfiligoj|October 4, 2021 At the recent Mid America CropLife Association meeting, three industry suppliers discussed their concerns for the supply chain problem.
Ted McKinney to Agriculture: Get Ready for ‘Head Spinning’ Changes By Eric Sfiligoj|September 28, 2021 The former Under Secretary of Agriculture spoke to Mid America CropLife Association members about agriculture, today and into the near future.
Staying Grounded on Carbon Programs By Paul Schrimpf|September 22, 2021 Sustainability initiatives are a good proving ground for carbon programs in the future, at least from where retailers stand.
For Ag Retail, the Long and Shortage of It By Eric Sfiligoj|September 13, 2021 For ag retailers and their grower-customers, the supply disruptions of 2020-21 will continue to linger for at least a little while longer.
