CropLife Retail Week

AI and the Future of Ag Retail, Biologicals, and the Power of Storytelling

In this episode of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj sits down with Mike Twining, Vice President of Innovation at Willard Agri-Service, to analyze the state of ag retail in 2026. From the staggering pace of AI adoption to the shift toward soil biologicals, Twining shares why the industry must ditch boring PowerPoint presentations and master the art of storytelling. Plus, learn how local advocacy can save your business from being left behind. 📍 Catch Mike Twining live at Tech Hub Live in Des Moines, IA (July 20-22, 2026)! http://www.TechHubLIVE.comStay 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

John Deere’s 2027 Tech Reveal with See & Scout, AI Cameras, and the Road to Autonomy

How is John Deere shaping the next decade of farming? In this special edition, Jenni Badding, Production Precision Ag Public Relations Manager at John Deere, joins CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj to discuss the cutting-edge developments hitting the field in 2026 and beyond. 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.com@JohnDeere Subscribe for more ag retail news and updates.#JohnDeere #AgTech #PrecisionAg #SeeAndSpray #FutureOfFarming #AutonomousTractor #SmartFarming

AI Revolution in Ag and Scaling Tech for the Next Gen of Farming

In this episode, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj sits down with Brian Henze, Agronomy Portfolio Technology Manager, a 36-year veteran of the GROWMARK system, to discuss the explosive growth of AI in ag retail. @GROWMARK 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.#AgTech #AIinAgriculture #GROWMARK #PrecisionAg #Farming2030 #CropLife #DigitalAg #AgRetail

CropLife Retail Week: Trump’s $160 Billion Tariff Refund and What Happens After July 24?

In this edition, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and special guest Jim DeLisi of Chief of Fanwood Chemicals break down the chaos of the tariff refund system and the looming July 24 window for importers.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.#Agriculture #TradeWar #TrumpTariffs #USMCA #Agribusiness #SupplyChain2026

CropLife Retail Week: 2026 Fertilizer Crisis/Iran Conflict and EPA Cuts

In this episode, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Jeff Pritchard, CEO of West Link Ag, break down the most pressing issues facing growers and retailers in 2026. From strategies for side-stepping fertilizer spikes caused by the Iranian conflict to proposed 54% budget cuts at the EPA that may boost biologicals, we explore how the industry is adapting.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 #fertilizercrisis #agtech #epa #croplife #farming2026 #biologicals #supplychaindisruptions

CropLife Retail Week: 2026 Planting Update, Fertilizer Stress, and the Paraquat Sunset

As the 2026 planting season kicks off, we’re seeing major shifts in acreage and economic strategy. Join CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply as they break down the USDA’s latest planting intentions. We also dive into the “economic crunch” hitting retailers and the news of Syngenta ending paraquat production.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 #soybeans #FarmingEconomy #Paraquat #Planting26 #CropLife #AgTechnology

CropLife Retail Week: Fertilizer Crisis & John Deere Settlement News

The 2026 growing season faces new challenges as conflict in the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global fertilizer transport. This week, we dive into the National Corn Growers Association's plea to rescind trade duties, John Deere’s $99 million "right to repair" settlement, and the state of AI adoption on the farm.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

The Future of Crop Nutrition: 2026 Fertilizer Trends & Biologicals with AgroLiquid

As the 2026 planting season ramps up, the fertilizer market is facing new supply chain challenges and shifting crop intentions. In this episode of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj sits down with Nick Bancroft, CEO of AgroLiquid to discuss the evolution of liquid fertilizer and why biologicals are being called the "next frontier" of agriculture.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.#Agriculture #AgTech #Fertilizer #Biologicals #PrecisionAg #AgroLiquid #Farming2026

CropLife Retail Week: Fertilizer Costs Influencing Crop Choice?

In this episode, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply, preview the upcoming 2026 USDA planting intentions — will high fertilizer costs push growers toward soybeans? Plus, we pay tribute to the legendary farm broadcaster Orion Samuelson.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

Farm Bill Updates, PRIA 6, Dicamba and the EPA

In this episode, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj sits down with Terry Kippley, President and CEO of the Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA), to discuss building on recent DC Fly-In and EPA and Dicamba updates.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.#Agriculture #AgRetail #FarmBill #EPA #Pesticides #CPDA #CropLife #AgPolicy #Dicamba