CropLife Retail Week

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

In this episode of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply, break down why the post-patent crop protection market is surging across the U.S., Bayer’s distribution shakeups, and the 2026 corn and soybean crop outlook. 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 #CropProtection #Bayer #Agriculture #Farming #GrainMarkets00:00 - Intro & Trade Summit 2026 Takeaways01:00 - The Rise of Post-Patent & Generic Chemistries06:18 - Multinationals Respond: Corteva’s Enclosure Herbicide07:49 - Bayer Drops Simplot & WinField Distribution10:45 - The Push Toward Agency Models & Exclusivity16:18 - 2026 Midwest Crop Outlook: Corn & Soy Potential20:15 - Pre-Harvest Storage Bottleneck & Grain Carryover24:00 - Previewing the 2026 MAGIE Show in Bloomington, IL

In this episode, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj talks with Jeff Freeman, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer for Marion Ag Service based in St. Paul, OR, to discuss how the company has grown into a unique, customer-focused independent retailer. Freeman shares key insights on how cutting-edge technologies such as AI spot-spraying, autonomous field robotics, and gene editing are changing the industry. He also discusses navigating global fertilizer supply disruptions, managing economic risks, and preparing internal teams for the 2027 growing season.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 #AgricultureTech #AIRobotics #MarionAgService #CropLife #PrecisionAg #Fertilizer #AgriBusiness00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Marion Ag Service Background & History 03:06 - Celebrating 50 Years in Business 04:27 - 10-Year Industry Shifts & OSU Breeding 05:42 - Ag Tech: AI Spot-Spraying & Field Robotics 08:09 - Market Opportunities & Specialty Crop Gene Editing 10:11 - Navigating Fertilizer Supply & Risk Management 12:40 - Crop Prices, Housing Impact & Farm Margins 14:29 - Strategic Roadmap & Team Focus for 2027

In this episode, hosts Eric Sfiligoj, Editor of CropLife and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply are joined by Griffin Evans, Director of Crop Protection, Seed, and Specialty Products for R.W. Griffin. Together, they break down the legislative standoff in Washington, current Midwest and Southern crop conditions, the impending market shift toward post-patent/generic herbicides (Group 15s), and how independent retailers are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to shape the future 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.#FarmBill #Agriculture #AgRetail #CropProtection #farmingnews 00:00 - Introduction & Guest Griffin Evans (R.W. Griffin)01:45 - Farm Bill 2.0 Fails in Senate Committee: What Happened?07:23 - The Great American Cotton Plan & Buy American Cotton Act10:00 - Midwest & Southern Crop Conditions Update15:32 - EPA Product Approvals & The Shift to Post-Patent/Generic Herbicides24:18 - The Retailer of the Future: Using AI & Data Dashboards in Ag28:37 - Wrap Up & How to Connect

In this special edition of Crop Life Retail Week recorded live at Tech Hub Live 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa, host CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj is joined by co-host Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply and special guest April Hemmes, Owner of Hemmes Farms. Together, they dive deep into the real-world adoption of ag technology—moving from office management to in-field efficiency. From the rapid shift to auto-steer technology to the rise of AI spreadsheets, targeted spraying, and data privacy concerns, Hemmes shares what growers actually need from their ag retailers. 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 #PrecisionAg #SmartFarming #Agriculture #farmtech 00:00 - Introduction & Tech Hub Live 202601:31 - AgTech Adoption: Office vs. In the Field03:36 - The "Auto-Steer Effect" & Tech Usability06:39 - Next-Gen AgTech: Sprayers & Farm Value09:06 - AI on the Farm & Data Privacy Concerns13:16 - How Ag Retailers Can Better Support Farmers14:23 - Collaboration Between Developers & Growers17:31 - Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks

In this special edition of CropLife Retail Week recorded live at Tech Hub Live 2026 in Des Moines, CropLife’s Eric Sfiligoj is joined by co-host Amy Asmus of Asmus Farm Supply and special guest April Hemmes from Hemmes Farms. Together, they dive deep into the real-world adoption of ag technology — moving from office management to in-field efficiency.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 #PrecisionAg #SmartFarming #Agriculture #farmtech 00:00 - Introduction & Tech Hub Live 202601:31 - AgTech Adoption: Office vs. In the Field03:36 - The "Auto-Steer Effect" & Tech Usability06:39 - Next-Gen AgTech: Sprayers & Farm Value09:06 - AI on the Farm & Data Privacy Concerns13:16 - How Ag Retailers Can Better Support Farmers14:23 - Collaboration Between Developers & Growers17:31 - Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks

In this episode, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj sits down with industry experts Jim Delisi, Chief of Fanwood Chemical and Jeff Pritchard, Chief Executive Officer for Westlink Ag Group, to outline what current volatile global market shifts mean for your ag retail operation's bottom line. Discover the hidden realities behind the $104 billion tariff refund bottleneck, the threat of retroactive generic glyphosate duties, and how a flood of post-patent generic entries is tanking chemical market value by 23%.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

In this episode, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj sits down with Nick Dame, Product Management Lead for  Innvictis, exploring the U.S. biologicals marketplace and what points to consider when engaging growers in integrated management programs.  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 #AgriculturalBiologicals #Farming #CropProtection #Agribusiness #bioscience 0:00 - Introduction & Meet Nick Dame (Invictus) 1:12 - Biological Market Growth Projections (Next 5 Years) 2:42 - Row Crop Adoption Rates: Bio-Control vs. Bio-Stimulants 5:15 - The Truth About Bio-Herbicides and Kill-Time Hurdles 6:19 - Spicing Up Bio-Herbicides: The Role of Adjuvants 7:52 - Shifting to a "Program Approach" (Synthetics + Biologicals) 9:26 - Pre-Harvest Windows: Where Biologicals Shine 12:55 - Overcoming the "Brewed in a Bathtub" Noise: Product Validation 16:10 - 3 Critical Inventory & Management Tips for Ag Retailers 20:00 - The Next Frontier: Biosynthetic Pairings

In this edition CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj sits down with Jim DeLisi, Chief from Fanwood Chemical to break down two massive industry updates that will directly impact ag retailers, custom applicators, and growers.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.#Glyphosate #AgRetail #AgricultureNews #CropProtection #Bayer #FarmingInputs00:00 - Introduction & The Supreme Court Glyphosate Ruling01:08 - Reaffirming EPA Label Supremacy02:10 - How the Precedent Impacts Paraquat & Dicamba02:57 - Future Legal Pressures & Potential Regulatory Backlash04:10 - Are Generic Glyphosate Distributors at Risk?06:09 - Bayer's Anti-Dumping Filing Against Chinese Producers07:25 - The "Critical Circumstances" Retroactive Tariff Trap09:16 - Why Grower Groups Oppose the Bayer Lawsuit12:24 - Marketplace Uncertainty & Price Volatility Projections14:25 - Production Scale: Bayer vs. International Competitors16:56 - Strategic Survival Advice for Ag Retailers