Episodes

Friday Aug 15, 2025
Friday Aug 15, 2025
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.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.#AgricultureNews #RailroadMerger #GrainShipping #AgEconomy #FarmingUpdates #CropPrices #USDA #MAGIEShow #Farmers #agtech 00:00 Welcome & Catch-Up00:48 Union Pacific + Norfolk Southern Merger Overview03:05 Agriculture Industry Concerns05:14 Drone Spraying Business Sale & Rebrand06:12 Ag Economy Barometer Key Takeaways10:50 Midwest Ag Industries Expo Preview12:27 Fun With Numbers

Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
In this special edition of CropLife Retail Week, we talk with Mike Hemman, President of Netafim North America, about the future of precision agriculture. From AI-powered irrigation to scalable smart tech, Mike dives deep into how growers and retailers can make better decisions and boost ROI.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

Friday Aug 01, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Brad Burkhart of Corteva joins CropLife Retail Week to break down what growers, retailers, and the ag industry can expect for 2025 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.comSubscribe for more ag retail news and updates.#CropLife #AgRetail #Agribusiness #PrecisionAg #CropProtection #AgTech

Friday Jul 18, 2025
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss Corteva’s new three-mode fungicide and seed treatment, plus the latest rural broadband legislation that could unlock smart ag tech for every farm. They also preview the upcoming 2025 Tech Hub LIVE show in Des Moines, IA.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.#CropLifeRetailWeek #AgTech #SmartFarming #TechHubLIVE #PrecisionAg #RuralBroadband #Fungicide #Corteva #SeedTreatment #Biofuel #SustainableAg #ForSivo #LumaAdaptVolta

Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
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.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 #FarmingNews #AgTech #CropLife #Farmers #SeedIndustry #AgRetail #RailLogistics #USDA #TechHubLive

Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
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.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 #FarmingNews #AgTech #CropLife #Farmers #SeedIndustry #AgRetail #RailLogistics #USDA #TechHubLive

Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Illinois ag retailers are celebrating a major milestone: new continuous education options for applicators! In this exclusive interview, Kevin “K.J.” Johnson of the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association shares what this means for the industry, plus a preview of the 2025 MAGIE Show, including awards, new tech, and what’s ahead for ag retail.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 #IllinoisFarming #MaggieShow2025 #AgTech #CropLife #IFCA #Fertilizer #Applicators #Agriculture #Farmers #AgNews

Friday Jun 27, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
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.
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.
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Subscribe for more ag retail news and updates.
#Agriculture #DroughtResilience #WomenInAg #SustainableFashion #AgTech

Friday Jun 20, 2025
Friday Jun 20, 2025
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.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.#AgNews #CropLifeRetailWeek #CornExports #Ethanol #Cotton #FastFashion #FarmEconomy #GrainTransport

Friday Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski break down the latest USDA planting report showing corn at 97% and soybeans at 90% — while cotton struggles at just 76% due to persistent wet weather in the South. Plus, The DeLong Co. breaks ground on a $26 million ag export facility in Virginia. The team also dives into major updates on U.S.-China trade talks involving rare earth minerals and jet engine tech.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.#CropLifeRetailWeek #AgNews #USDA #CornPlanting #Soybeans #Cotton #Corteva #GeneEditing #SmartFarming #TechHubLive #USChinaTrade









