Extreme Weather Issues Now Plaguing Agriculture By Eric Sfiligoj|June 30, 2021 Excessive heat in many parts of the country is now taking a toll on many of the nation’s growers.
CropLife Retail Week: Why Ag Retailers Must Fight Back Plus a MAGIE 2026 Preview By Eric Sfiligoj|June 19, 2026
Several EU Members Reaffirm Glyphosate Safety By Eric Sfiligoj|June 21, 2021 A panel of countries has determined the science saying the popular herbicide is “safe” is “sound.”
The Quest to Find Scale, Stay Local Is Paramount in Ag Retail Mergers By Paul Schrimpf|June 16, 2021 Creating a “try before you buy” scenario reduces pressure on cooperative managers to merge if cultural differences stymie progress, or previously unseen roadblocks emerge.
MAGIE Is Turning 40! By Eric Sfiligoj|June 9, 2021 Following a virtual event in 2020, the Midwest AG Industries Exposition (MAGIE) will be back in-person for its anniversary show.
The Carbon Credits Game: What Role Do Ag Retailers Play? By Eric Sfiligoj|June 2, 2021 There is plenty of interest in carbon credits, but many questions for ag retailers remain.
The Prospect for Summer Shows in Agriculture Just Got Brighter By Eric Sfiligoj|May 18, 2021 Multiple states have now dropped or loosened mask/social distancing restrictions, which should mean in-person events can finally take place.
Speculating on the 2025 CropLife 100: 3 Bold Predictions for the Top U.S. Ag Retailers By Eric Sfiligoj|May 17, 2021 Editor Eric Sfiligoj offers his insight into what the U.S. ag retail landscape will look like in four years.
Will Steel Price Hike Impact Ag Equipment Sales in 2021? By Eric Sfiligoj|May 10, 2021 Strong demand has pushed steel prices to record highs, worrying equipment makers in the process.
Court Ruling Starts Clock Ticking for Chlorpyrifos By Eric Sfiligoj|May 5, 2021 Ninth Court of Appeals tells EPA to decide on active ingredient’s market status within the next two months.
Ag Retailers, Growers Could Face Crop Protection Product Shortage This Growing Season By Eric Sfiligoj|April 27, 2021 Some ag retailers are warning grower-customers that the products they want for the 2021 growing season might be unavailable.
Ag Retail Consolidation Expected to Continue in 2021 By Eric Sfiligoj|April 21, 2021 Dealerships and cooperative keep looking at combining forces to stay profitable in today’s agriculture marketplace.
Corteva Exits Dicamba Market Even Further By Eric Sfiligoj|April 13, 2021 After dropping FeXapan, the company has now nixed its pending in-development product as well.
Shifting Our Thinking From Silos to Systems By Paul Schrimpf|April 12, 2021 Editor Paul Schrimpf says we have a tendency to take a narrow focus on the issues we face, and it’s time to embrace a more systemic approach.
For the Love of the Gamechangers in Agriculture By Eric Sfiligoj|April 7, 2021 The next game-changer is probably already on its way, says Editor Eric Sfiligoj, who provides insight into what area of ag it could impact.
Who Will Be the Next Monsanto-Like Villain in Agriculture? By Eric Sfiligoj|April 1, 2021 It appears the Villain Quest will continue without a clear candidate as the next “kingpin of bad agriculture.”
Is Glyphosate Going to Disappear? By Eric Sfiligoj|April 1, 2021 Some are wondering if the world’s most popular herbicide will survive much longer.
IFCA’s Jean Payne Retires By Eric Sfiligoj|March 31, 2021 Long-time President of the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association (IFCA) officially retired on March 31.
The Glyphosate Settlement Objection: Trying to Keep a Cash Cow Flowing By Eric Sfiligoj|March 24, 2021 Despite many plaintiffs and lawyers signing on, at least one law firm is opposed to the Bayer agreement.
Looking to County Fairs as Guideposts for In-Person Events By Eric Sfiligoj|March 17, 2021 If events resume in 2021, state and local fairs could offer some clues as to the timing.
