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
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 glo...
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 leve...
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...
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.
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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 floo...
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,...
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, s...
In this week's episode, CropLife Magazine Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Asmus Farm Supply’s Co-Owner Amy Asmus break down the historic pre-patent licensing agreement between FMC and Corteva,
the logistics of the global fertilizer supply chain following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the release of the Senate's 900-page Farm Bill 2.0 draft, and the future of the American corn acre leading up to 2050.
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In this episode of Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj is joined by Nate Pearce, Acting Chairman of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA), to break down the wins for ag retailers in 2026 — including defeating the school pesticide application buffer bill and blocking the state-level ban on paraquat. Plus, get a sneak peek at the 45th Annual Midwest Ag Industries Exposition (MAGIE) coming to Bloomington...
In this week's episode of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply, break down the highly anticipated U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Monsanto v. Durnell (glyphosate) case and what it means for FIFRA and state-level warning labels. Plus, we dive into the massive pushback regarding the proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern rail merger. Finally, Asmus Farm Supply’...
In what ways can ag tech be used to bring down costs for ag retailers and growers? In this segment, CropLife’s Eric Sfiligoj and Frenchman Valley Coop’s Jeff Wessels look at several topics including: balancing high input costs with underutilized equipment features; how automation handles inventory trends and research analytics; and using predictive data to avoid high interest holding costs. They will also explore r...
In this episode, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply, tackle the House passage of the 2026 Farm Bill (H.R. 7567) and what it means for your regulatory safety nets. Other topics covered are the major storm brewing around atrazine following the latest IARC classification, look at the standalone push for year-round E15 ethanol, zapping weeds, and the break down a chaotic spring weather season acr...
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 busi...
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, pr...
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.
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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...
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 farmi...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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