CropLife Retail Week: New Podcast ‘Smart Tech Decoded’ Explores How AI and Smart Tech Are Transforming Ag

On-site highlights from MAGIE 2025 including attendance trends, air spreaders drawing crowds, and the latest equipment and smart technologies from See & Spray to drones and more.

The potential Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger could reshape U.S. grain shipping — but what does it mean for farmers, pricing, and service? We break down the latest on the merger, industry concerns, and key insights from the Purdue CME Ag Economy Barometer.

From AI-powered irrigation to scalable smart tech, Netafim’s Mike Hemman dives deep into how growers and retailers can make better decisions and boost ROI.

Brad Burkhart of Corteva joins CropLife Retail Week to break down what growers, retailers, and the ag industry can expect for 2025 and beyond.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski report from the show floor of the 2025 Tech Hub LIVE in Des Moines, and are joined by special guest Amy Asmus to discuss ag technology.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski cover Corteva’s new fungicide, rural broadband legislation, and preview the 2025 Tech Hub LIVE.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the big shift for U.S. farmers this season, break down the latest farmer sentiment barometer, and key industry consolidations.

Big news for Illinois ag retail: K.J. Johnson reveals new applicator training, 2025 MAGIE Show highlights, and industry trends!

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss drought-tolerant “InVigor Gold” canola hybrid and join growers on Cotton Incorporated’s Women in Cotton Tour to see how cutting-edge research is redefining fiber.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss grain transportation for rail and barge, ethanol exports, Purdue’s Ag Economy survey of growers, and a possible comeback for U.S. cotton amid growing anti-fast fashion sentiment.

USDA report shows strong corn, soybean progress—cotton lags. Plus, $26M export facility breaks ground and key U.S.-China trade updates.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski reunite in the studio to discuss a national push for the Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act, strong crop progress numbers, and John Deere’s response to $100M in tariff costs.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss ag’s reaction to the Make America Healthy Again report, John Deere acquring drone tech company Sentera, and big updates from Tech Hub LIVE 2025.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the latest planting progress report, ag groups anticipation of the Make America Healthy Again report, and May 29 as Mental Health Ag Day.

Glyphosate label laws heat up as Georgia joins North Dakota in supporting federal preemption. Iowa bans carbon capture, threatening ethanol markets. Meanwhile, U.S. ag exports to Mexico skyrocket.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the recent CPDA event in Florida, more market news from Bayer, and provide an update on crop plantings.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski delve new trade regulations impacting U.S. ag exports, the rise of digital wallets in farming, and the debut of Smart Tech.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the possible ending of glyphosate production by Bayer, global crop protection sales, and farmer sentiment.