CropLife Retail Week
A weekly video for members of the ag retail community to keep track of the news of the week and find out what happened at various in-person industry events.
Episodes

May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026
14 min
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

May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
29 min
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

Apr 24, 2026
Apr 24, 2026
16 min
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

Apr 17, 2026
Apr 17, 2026
25 min
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

Apr 10, 2026
Apr 10, 2026
17 min
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

Apr 3, 2026
Apr 3, 2026
9 min
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

Mar 27, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
8 min
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

Mar 18, 2026
Mar 18, 2026
17 min
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

Mar 13, 2026
Mar 13, 2026
11 min
Join CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply, as they report from their respective DC Fly-In events. In this episode, they break down the critical discussions happening on the Hill, including priorities for the new Farm Bill, EPA funding, and the push for science-based labeling.Take the 2026 Media Use SurveyThe survey only takes a few minutes to complete, and your perspective will help guide our editorial priorities for the coming year. TAKE THE SURVEY NOW: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MMW2026SurveyStay 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.#Agriculture2026 #FarmBill2.0 #AgRetail #Dicamba #AgTech #USMCA #PrecisionAg #WomenInAg

Mar 4, 2026
Mar 4, 2026
20 min
The 2026 Commodity Classic in San Antonio, TX, brought record attendance and massive announcements for the agricultural community. In this episode of CropLife Retail Week, Eric Sfiligoj recaps the biggest highlights from the show floor that include the launch of new products, update from John Deere and insights into nitrogen fertilizers.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.#CommodityClassic2026 #AgTech #JohnDeere #SustainableFarming #AgricultureNews #CropLife #FarmTech #WeedControl









