Opinion - CropLife https://www.croplife.com/editorial/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 22:20:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://www.croplife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cropped-cl-1-32x32.png Opinion - CropLife https://www.croplife.com/editorial/ 32 32 59950637 Betting the Farm on Relationships https://www.croplife.com/editorial/eric_sfiligoj/betting-the-farm-on-relationships/ https://www.croplife.com/editorial/eric_sfiligoj/betting-the-farm-on-relationships/#respond Mon, 09 Oct 2023 18:29:34 +0000 https://www.croplife.com/?p=96792 Sayre FarmInterpersonal relationships between growers and retailers continue to be the keys to the overall marketplace’s success and longevity.

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]]> https://www.croplife.com/editorial/eric_sfiligoj/betting-the-farm-on-relationships/feed/ 0 96792 Will AGCO-Trimble Deal Spark More Consolidation in Ag Tech and Equipment Sector? https://www.croplife.com/editorial/will-agco-trimble-deal-spark-more-consolidation-in-ag-tech-and-equipment-sector/ https://www.croplife.com/editorial/will-agco-trimble-deal-spark-more-consolidation-in-ag-tech-and-equipment-sector/#respond Sat, 07 Oct 2023 13:50:59 +0000 https://www.croplife.com/?p=96889 Going into 2024, ag retailers are concerned about consolidation. Could ag tech/equipment developments be fueling this?

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]]> https://www.croplife.com/editorial/will-agco-trimble-deal-spark-more-consolidation-in-ag-tech-and-equipment-sector/feed/ 0 96889 MACA Panel: Agriculture – Then and Now https://www.croplife.com/editorial/maca-panel-agriculture-then-and-now/ https://www.croplife.com/editorial/maca-panel-agriculture-then-and-now/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:50:46 +0000 https://www.croplife.com/?p=96764 Three industry experts shared their views on agriculture at the recent Mid America CropLife Association (MACA) annual meeting.

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]]> https://www.croplife.com/editorial/maca-panel-agriculture-then-and-now/feed/ 0 96764 Is the Drone Age Finally Upon Us? https://www.croplife.com/editorial/eric_sfiligoj/is-the-drone-age-finally-upon-us/ https://www.croplife.com/editorial/eric_sfiligoj/is-the-drone-age-finally-upon-us/#respond Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:20:48 +0000 https://www.croplife.com/?p=96368 The promise that drones hinted at when they first appeared on the ag technology scene may be finally coming to pass, says Editor Eric Sfiligoj.

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]]> https://www.croplife.com/editorial/eric_sfiligoj/is-the-drone-age-finally-upon-us/feed/ 0 96368 The New Threat to Fertilizer Coming from Neo-Malthusians? https://www.croplife.com/editorial/eric_sfiligoj/the-new-threat-to-fertilizer-coming-from-neo-malthusians/ https://www.croplife.com/editorial/eric_sfiligoj/the-new-threat-to-fertilizer-coming-from-neo-malthusians/#respond Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:42:48 +0000 https://www.croplife.com/?p=95226 Fertilizers are the latest target for those targeting the agriculture industry.

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]]> https://www.croplife.com/editorial/eric_sfiligoj/the-new-threat-to-fertilizer-coming-from-neo-malthusians/feed/ 0 95226 The Fertilizer Institute Introduces Certified Biostimulants Program https://www.croplife.com/editorial/the-fertilizer-institute-introduces-certified-biostimulants-program/ https://www.croplife.com/editorial/the-fertilizer-institute-introduces-certified-biostimulants-program/#respond Tue, 22 Aug 2023 08:08:34 +0000 https://www.croplife.com/?p=95625 The association is hoping to help ag retailers and growers better assess the effectiveness of biostimulants in the market.

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]]> https://www.croplife.com/editorial/the-fertilizer-institute-introduces-certified-biostimulants-program/feed/ 0 95625 Are Seed Treatments the Next Legal Target for Agriculture? https://www.croplife.com/editorial/are-seed-treatments-the-next-legal-target-for-agriculture/ https://www.croplife.com/editorial/are-seed-treatments-the-next-legal-target-for-agriculture/#respond Tue, 22 Aug 2023 06:39:35 +0000 https://www.croplife.com/?p=95502 A new lawsuit would force EPA to regulate seed treatments the same as crop protection products.

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]]> https://www.croplife.com/editorial/are-seed-treatments-the-next-legal-target-for-agriculture/feed/ 0 95502 5 Key Takeaways from Tech Hub LIVE 2023 https://www.croplife.com/tech-hub-live/5-key-takeaways-from-tech-hub-live-2023/ https://www.croplife.com/tech-hub-live/5-key-takeaways-from-tech-hub-live-2023/#respond Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:30:15 +0000 https://www.croplife.com/?p=96121 Fireside ChatsThe key buzzwords at this year’s show included women, NASA, fire, drones, and AI.

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]]> https://www.croplife.com/tech-hub-live/5-key-takeaways-from-tech-hub-live-2023/feed/ 0 96121 Best Agriculture Apps for 2023 (Updated) https://www.croplife.com/editorial/matt-hopkins/best-agriculture-apps/ https://www.croplife.com/editorial/matt-hopkins/best-agriculture-apps/#comments Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:07:55 +0000 https://www.croplife.com/?p=81611 These agricultural apps will help you farm smarter and do your job more efficiently this year and beyond.

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]]> https://www.croplife.com/editorial/matt-hopkins/best-agriculture-apps/feed/ 45 81611 Up Next for Seed Treatments: A New York State of Mind? https://www.croplife.com/editorial/up-next-for-seed-treatments-a-new-york-state-of-mind/ https://www.croplife.com/editorial/up-next-for-seed-treatments-a-new-york-state-of-mind/#comments Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:25:21 +0000 https://www.croplife.com/?p=95856 Treated SeedIn the latest move against treated seed, the Empire State has passed legislation prohibiting the sale of certain active ingredients in a few years’ time.

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