CropLife Retail Week

In this edition of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply are joined by Dan Bjorklund, Technical Agronomy Lead from Landus Cooperative to break down early harvest trends and critical fall agronomy decisions for ag retailers.

In this special edition of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj reports from the 2026 Syngenta Media Summit. Jeff Cecil, President, North American Crop Protection for Syngenta, addresses the critical headwinds facing agricultural retailers, distributors, and growers heading into 2027.

In this edition of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply honor two retiring cornerstones of the agriculture industry: Syngenta North America President Vern Hawkins and Syngenta Head of U.S. Crop Protection Stewardship Caydee Savinelli, while looking ahead to the new Syngenta North America President Jeff Cecil taking  leadership across the company’s seeds and crop protection. They also discuss the 2026 harvest and the EPA’s proposed 100% reallocation of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume obligations.

In this episode of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj sits down with Daren Coppock, President and CEO of the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA), to break down what the Farm Bill expiration means for retailers heading into the lame-duck session. Coppock provides an insider look at the ongoing SNAP battle between the House and Senate, the realistic odds of passing a new bill before year-end, and critical industry priorities — including year-round E15.#FarmBill #AgRetail #CropLife #Agriculture #AgPolicy
00:00 - Introduction & Policy Landscape 00:41 - Farm Bill Expiration & Funding in Limbo 02:42 - SNAP Stalemate & Odds of a 2026 Deal 05:22 - E15, Farm Aid & 500% Russia Tariff Threats 07:22 - Harvest Diesel Prices & Dyed Fuel Road Rules 09:42 - ARA Annual Conference Preview (Austin, TX) 13:35 - Opposing the UP–Norfolk Southern Rail Merger 19:22 - 2026 Elections: How Congress Reshapes Ag Policy 23:22 - Wrap-Up & Feedback

In this episode of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply break down diesel spikes and whether state fuel tax holidays deliver meaningful relief. Also, Asmus reports on the changing business model for ag retailers and increasing future value.

In this special edition of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj recaps key presentations and insights from the 2026 Mid America CropLife Association (MACA) Annual Meeting held in Omaha, NE, and looks at the five equipment and application finalists competing for this year's CropLife IRON Product of the Year award. 

On this edition of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply, break discuss Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail merger developments, experimenting with artificial intelligence, and the benefits of a peer group.

CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj breaks down the escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions following the missed September 8 deadline and examines status of Canadian potash and fertilizer imports. Plus, Sfiligoj presents an exclusive interview with Marc Heater, Head of Product and Marketing North America for Amazone, winner of the MAGIE 2026 Showstopper Award.Stay up to date with the latest insights in crop protection, ag retail, and agricultural innovation from CropLife Magazine. We bring you expert interviews, product spotlights, and in-depth coverage of precision ag, sustainable farming, ag tech, and more.Visit our website: https://www.croplife.comSubscribe for more ag retail news and updates.#CropLife #AgRetail #Agribusiness #PrecisionAg #CropProtection #agtech 00:00 - Intro & US-Canada Tariff Deadline Passes 01:18 - Canadian Potash: Is Fertilizer Supply Safe? 01:54 - Two New Louisiana Plants for Fertilizer Independence 02:54 - CHS & OCP Partner on $450M Phosphate Facility 04:37 - MAGIE 2026 Showstopper Award: Amazone AutoSpread 05:00 - Interview: Mark Heater on Winning Best in Show06:55 - How AutoSpread Radar Sensor Tech Prevents Streaking 08:32 - US Launch Timeline & Fall 2026 Field Demos10:20 - Winter Trade Shows: NFMS & Commodity Classic 11:58 - MACA Annual Meeting in Omaha 12:38 - Industry Tribute: Rodney Schmidt Retires

In this episode of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply break down the sudden commodity price bump, the collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks, and whether potash and precision ag equipment could be caught in the retaliatory tariff crosshairs.Stay up to date with the latest insights in crop protection, ag retail, and agricultural innovation from CropLife Magazine. We bring you expert interviews, product spotlights, and in-depth coverage of precision ag, sustainable farming, ag tech, and more.Visit our website: https://www.croplife.comSubscribe for more ag retail news and updates.#AgRetail #CornPrices #CropLife #FarmEconomy #Agriculture #AgTech0:00 - Introductions & CropLife 100 Survey 0:59 - Corn Rallies Past $5.30: Is $6 on the Horizon? 3:28 - Pioneer Field Checks: Yield Estimates Drop 4:52 - Midwest Storm Damage & USDA Drought Stress 6:34 - US-Canada Trade Talks Collapse: What’s at Risk? 8:23 - Fertilizer & Potash Tariff Exemption Status 9:36 - Precision Ag & Equipment Supply Chain Threats 10:05 - MAGIE 2026: Farm Equipment Optimism for 2027 11:44 - Diesel Jumps to $5.99: Harvest Cost Pressure

This special edition of CropLife Retail Week features highlights from the 45th Midwest AG Industry Expositions (MAGIE 2026) in Bloomington, IL! CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj covers the biggest machinery reveals, cutting-edge precision ag tech, and key industry insights from across the showgrounds. Stay up to date with the latest insights in crop protection, ag retail, and agricultural innovation from CropLife Magazine. We bring you expert interviews, product spotlights, and in-depth coverage of precision ag, sustainable farming, ag tech, and more.Visit our website: https://www.croplife.comSubscribe for more ag retail news and updates.#MAGIE2026 #AgTech #FarmMachinery #PrecisionAg #AgRetail00:00 - Welcome & MAGIE 2026 Overview01:54 - Interview: Jenny Webb, IFCA President & CEO03:22 - Legislative Advocacy & IFCA Industry Priorities05:00 - Exploring the Show: Vendors & The Ride and Drive Exhibit07:36 - Industry Shout-Outs & Catching Up at MAGIE08:45 - New Product Spotlights (Doyle, Praxidyn, RBR, AGI, Apache)11:23 - Smart Tech: AgZen Sensors & Autonomous Loader13:34 - 2026 ShowStopper Award: Amazone AutoSpread System15:18 - Wrap-Up & Upcoming CropLife IRON Coverage