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

No matter what other trends we see emerge during 2024, everyone in agriculture should keep an eye on consolidation.

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.

The effort to make machinery bigger and faster has given way to making them smarter, more efficient, and more independent.   

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.

The top 10 companies in fertilizer sales generated $15.3 billion last year, which comprised 68% of total CropLife 100 fertilizer revenue.

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

AI dominates technology developments and conversations right now and not only in ag tech.

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.

The fight against weed resistance continues to ramp up as crop protection companies double up on their R&D efforts.

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.