CropLife Retail Week

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.

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August 28, 2025 17 mins

Fendt/AGCO takes home the 2025 Showstopper Award for its AirMax Precision F1/F2 system and information on cooperative merger talks in Ohio and Indiana.

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On-site highlights from MAGIE 2025 (Bloomington, IL): attendance trends, air spreaders drawing crowds, and the latest equipment and smart technologies from See & Spray to drones and more

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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.

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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.

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Brad Burkhart of Corteva joins CropLife Retail Week to break down what growers, retailers, and the ag industry can expect for 2025 and beyond.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski reunite in the studio to discuss a national push for the Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act, strong crop progress numbers, and John Deere’s response to $100M in tariff costs.

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Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss ag’s reaction to the Make America Healthy Again report, John Deere acquring drone tech company Sentera, and big updates from Tech Hub LIVE 2025.

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Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the latest planting progress report, ag groups anticipation of the Make America Healthy Again report, and May 29 as Mental Health Ag Day.

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Glyphosate label laws heat up as Georgia joins North Dakota in supporting federal preemption. Iowa bans carbon capture, threatening ethanol markets. Meanwhile, U.S. ag exports to Mexico skyrocket.

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Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the recent CPDA event in Florida, more market news from Bayer, and provide an update on crop plantings.

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Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski delve new trade regulations impacting U.S. ag exports, the rise of digital wallets in farming, and the debut of Smart Tech.

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00:02:10 - Trade Fees Incoming

00:03:28 - Shipping Costs Threaten Ag

00:04:10 - Hidden Trade Barriers

00:05:03 - Why Advocacy Matters

00:06:23 - Label Law Reform

00:10:35 - Bushel Goes Digital

00:13:04 - Boost for AgFinTech

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Eric Sfiligoj invites Jon Leman to the program to talk about Hello Nature, the company, its products, and plans for the future.

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Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss Bayer’s petition to the Supreme Court regarding Roundup, changes in the leadership at Landus Cooperative, and the Awards of Excellence for 2025.

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