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CropLife Retail Week: Daily Summaries Delivered
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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.
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- 5 days ago16 min
Dealing with Grower Decision Paralysis, 2027 Fertilizer Sale Strategies, and Making Data Work for You
In this edition of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj sits down with Ben Hushon, Certified Crop Advisor from The Mill to unpack dealing with growers who won’t make purchase decisions, strategizing for fertilizer sales, and how to get growers to use Smart Tech.
- 1 weeks ago0
Fall Anhydrous Truths, Drone Scouting, and Iowa Harvest
In this edition of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply are joined by Dan Bjorklund, Technical Agronomy Lead from Landus Cooperative to break down early harvest trends and critical fall agronomy decisions for ag retailers.
- 2 weeks ago19 min
Jeff Cecil, President of North American Crop Protection for Syngenta talks about 2027 Market Pressures
In this special edition of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj reports from the 2026 Syngenta Media Summit. Jeff Cecil, President, North American Crop Protection for Syngenta, addresses the critical headwinds facing agricultural retailers, distributors, and growers heading into 2027.
- 3 weeks ago20 min
Syngenta President Retires, Corn and Soybean Harvest Delays, and EPA Biofuel Shift
In this edition of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply honor two retiring cornerstones of the agriculture industry: Syngenta North America President Vern Hawkins and Syngenta Head of U.S. Crop Protection Stewardship Caydee Savinelli, while looking ahead to the new Syngenta North America President Jeff Cecil taking leadership across the company’s seeds and crop protection. They also discuss the 2026 harvest and the EPA’s proposed 100% reallocation of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume obligations.
- Oct 8, 202624 min
Farm Bill Expired: ARA CEO Breaks Down What’s Next for Ag Retail
In this episode of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj sits down with Daren Coppock, President and CEO of the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA), to break down what the Farm Bill expiration means for retailers heading into the lame-duck session. Coppock provides an insider look at the ongoing SNAP battle between the House and Senate, the realistic odds of passing a new bill before year-end, and critical industry priorities — including year-round E15. #FarmBill #AgRetail #CropLife #Agriculture #AgPolicy 00:00 - Introduction & Policy Landscape 00:41 - Farm Bill Expiration & Funding in Limbo 02:42 - SNAP Stalemate & Odds of a 2026 Deal 05:22 - E15, Farm Aid & 500% Russia Tariff Threats 07:22 - Harvest Diesel Prices & Dyed Fuel Road Rules 09:42 - ARA Annual Conference Preview (Austin, TX) 13:35 - Opposing the UP–Norfolk Southern Rail Merger 19:22 - 2026 Elections: How Congress Reshapes Ag Policy 23:22 - Wrap-Up & Feedback
- Oct 2, 202625 min
Diesel Shock, Wet Grain Costs, and the Shifting Ag Retail Value Proposition
In this episode of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply break down diesel spikes and whether state fuel tax holidays deliver meaningful relief. Also, Asmus reports on the changing business model for ag retailers and increasing future value.
- Sep 25, 202615 min
MACA 2026 Covers Farm Loss Crisis, Preparing Your Team for Change and 2026 IRON Award Finalists
In this special edition of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj recaps key presentations and insights from the 2026 Mid America CropLife Association (MACA) Annual Meeting held in Omaha, NE, and looks at the five equipment and application finalists competing for this year's CropLife IRON Product of the Year award.
- Sep 18, 202616 min
AI in Ag Retail, Benefits of Peer Groups, and Rail Merger Developments
On this edition of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply, break discuss Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail merger developments, experimenting with artificial intelligence, and the benefits of a peer group.
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