Trends in Automation and Predictive Data for Cost Savings

Trends in Automation and Predictive Data for Cost Savings

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 results from the annual precision ag adoption study conducted with Purdue University to uncover why cost and ease-of-use remain massive hurdles for ag retailers.  Also, a quick teaser for TechHubLive.com. https://techhublive.com/ [https://techhublive.com/] 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.com [https://www.croplife.com] Subscribe for more ag retail news and updates. #CropLife #AgRetail #Agribusiness #PrecisionAg #CropProtection #AgTech

2026 Farm Bill Update, Atrazine and Corteva’s New Spinoff Company

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 across the Corn Belt.  Catch the CropLife team in person at Tech Hub LIVE in Des Moines, IA (July 20-22, 2026)! https://techhublive.com/ [https://techhublive.com/] 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.com [https://www.croplife.com] Subscribe for more ag retail news and updates. #AgTech #FarmBill2026 #WeedControl #CropProtection #AgRetail

AI and the Future of Ag Retail, Biologicals, and the Power of Storytelling

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 business from being left behind. 📍 Catch Mike Twining live at Tech Hub Live in Des Moines, IA (July 20-22, 2026)! http://www.TechHubLIVE.com [http://www.TechHubLIVE.com] 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.com [https://www.croplife.com] Subscribe for more ag retail news and updates. #CropLife #AgRetail #Agribusiness #PrecisionAg #CropProtection #AgTech

John Deere’s 2027 Tech Reveal with See & Scout, AI Cameras, and the Road to Autonomy

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, product spotlights, and in-depth coverage of precision ag, sustainable farming, ag tech, and more. Visit our website: https://www.croplife.com [https://www.croplife.com] @JohnDeere Subscribe for more ag retail news and updates. #JohnDeere #AgTech #PrecisionAg #SeeAndSpray #FutureOfFarming #AutonomousTractor #SmartFarming

AI Revolution in Ag and Scaling Tech for the Next Gen of Farming

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.com [https://www.croplife.com] Subscribe for more ag retail news and updates. #AgTech #AIinAgriculture #GROWMARK #PrecisionAg #Farming2030 #CropLife #DigitalAg #AgRetail