CropLife Retail Week: Coated Seed Update, Farmer Sentiment, and Biotech Crops

At the association’s annual meeting, President Johnson outlined some of the issues he expects to have to battle this year.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss this week’s Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association (IFCA) meeting and provide more updates from the Cotton Beltway meeting.

The fertilizer category is focused on the future of crop production as the global population keeps growing.

The most advanced in-plant equipment and systems deliver speed, reliability, and efficiency.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss updates from this week’s big cotton meeting, U.S. export numbers, and an uptick in corn futures.

As the changes tied to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) take hold, crop protection suppliers are planning how to deal with these for this year’s growing season.

What black swan events are coming into focus as we head into 2025 and beyond? And what can we do now to prepare and adjust?

The Byhalia, MS-based manufacturer has grown to help customers “find what they need” for their application needs by “filling gaps.” 

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the recent CropLife visit to the nation’s capital, an agreed for longshoremen, and a dismissal of glyphosate lawsuits down under.

The top 10 ag retailers had a combined total of 3,776 locations, which is 71% of all CropLife 100 facilities.

One of the nation’s largest ag retailers sees many positives – and a few worries – for crop nutrient demand this year.

As the industry marches toward a new crop season, the concerns in 2025 will be familiar to participants as the unease over supply restriction persists.

Overall, ag retailers are expecting the majority of categories to see sales flatness for 2025, with only a few segments seeing increases of more than 40%.

With informed decision-making and a focus on real-world impact, we can ensure a bright future for agtech, says Open Prairie CEO Jim Schultz.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the resolution to the U.S.-Mexico biotech corn issue, ethanol exports to Canada, and another extension for the Farm Bill.

These agricultural apps — many of which are AI-powered — will help you farm smarter and do your job more efficiently this year and beyond.

The late Al McQuinn believed tomorrow’s ag technology innovations would continue to to play loud and strong, for all to hear.

Here’s a look at the innovative fertilizer and blending systems that ag retailers are relying on for efficient and accurate operation.