CropLife Retail Week: Dicamba Update and News from the National Farm Machinery Show and AAI Meeting

Retailers should not only explain the technology they are selling, but also help lay out a technology plan for the next five years.

The conversation has shifted from the necessity of fungicide use to exactly how they should be harnessed during a growing season.

The nation’s largest ag retailers have decided to take a more proactive approach to finding new hires.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski reflect on the life of Bill Northey, discuss the recent vacating of dicamba’s registration, and look at Winfield United new BioVerified Program.

The ruling that effectively bars over-the-top application of the popular herbicide for the 2024 season is met with extreme industry disappointment.

As the benefits of micronutrients become more well understood, they’ve moved from “nice-to-haves” to essential ammo in the crop input arsenal.

Most retailers believe 2024 has the potential to be a strong season for crop nutrients — providing a few “wild cards” don’t get played.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the latest planting data, what happened at the Women in Ag Tech meeting, and some news on soybean pests.

Researchers have found the lack of a single gene could protect soybeans against soybean cyst nematode (SCN).

Manufacturers share why listening to customers is key to innovating tender designs for the new year.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the recent tech arrangement between Deere and SpaceX, what was said at the 2024 VISION Conference, and how crop production did in 2023.

Instead of outright merging, some retailers have decided forming partnerships is the way to go into the upcoming season, and beyond.

With an ever-changing pest outlook, manufacturers express optimism heading into the growing season.

Without further insight on personality traits and drivers, it is difficult to reach, engage, nurture, and activate a target farmer.

Eric Sfiligoj was interviewed on ag technology at last year’s Raven Industries meeting in Sioux Falls, SD.

Seed choice remains the most important choice growers will make heading into the 2024 planting season.

Following its merger, the newly formed cooperative will surely be moving up the rankings of the CropLife 100.

We are now accepting presentation proposals for the 2024 Tech Hub LIVE Conference & Expo taking place July 29-31 in Des Moines, IA.