Eric Sfiligoj

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Editor at CropLife Magazine

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Articles

Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Another Driver for Future Crop Use

1 week ago | croplife.com | Eric Sfiligoj

A few weeks ago, we presented a look at the future of renewable diesel and what this might mean for soybean demand. In addition, another alternative fuel that also promises to grow U.S.-grown crop demand as a feedstock source is sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). By its basic definition, SAF is a biofuel used to power aircraft. It is made from non-petroleum feedstocks (derived from such crops as corn and soybeans) and is a “drop-in” fuel.
In-Plant Equipment and Systems: Real-Time Data, Labor Challenges Among Leading Adoption Drivers for Latest Automation Technology

1 week ago | croplife.com | Dan Jacobs |Eric Sfiligoj |Lara Sowinski

As the understanding of a crop’s needs grows the importance of delivering the right mix of products becomes more critical. Combine that with worker shortages and rising costs means getting it wrong could lead to disaster. “Between industry consolidation, higher inventory costs, and labor shortages, in-plant systems have become a necessity for ag retailers and wholesalers who are looking to stay competitive,” says Todd Scobie, Director of Sales and Marketing, Murray Equipment Inc. (MEI).
Adding Adjuvants to the Mix: How Advanced Solutions Can Help Get the Most From Your Applications

1 week ago | croplife.com | Eric Sfiligoj

At the start of every growing season (actually months prior) growers have a variety of decisions to make. They must select the crops they’ll grow, the seeds, along with the traits they’ll plant, and myriad other issues before anything makes it into the ground. Included in those decisions are adjuvants, a sometimes overlooked (or neglected) product that can enhance success.
Could the Supreme Court Weaken FIFRA?

2 weeks ago | croplife.com | Eric Sfiligoj

For years now, glyphosate lawsuits have made their way through local and state court systems across the country. Now, the venue will shift to the national spotlight. But will the outcome end up being positive for agriculture? By now, you’ve probably aware that on April 4, Bayer has filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court in the Durnell case.
Blake Matthews: A Pioneer in Precision Farming

3 weeks ago | croplife.com | Eric Sfiligoj |Lara Sowinski

Editor’s Note: The annual CropLife Ag Tech Awards of Excellence are presented each year during the Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo. Over the next several months, CropLife® will profile each of the 2024 winners to see what they are working on currently and how being recognized as a CropLife Ag Tech Awards of Excellence winner has benefitted them personally and professionally.
How Digital Acres and Engaged Leadership Can Drive Ag Retail Success This Season

3 weeks ago | croplife.com | Lara Sowinski |Eric Sfiligoj |Matt Hopkins

By Tim Hassinger|April 2, 2025 Editor’s note: “Cultivating Tomorrow” is a special series that shares insights from C-suite executives at leading AgTech companies, presented by AgTech PR. Its aim is to highlight the experiences of AgTech leaders driving agricultural transformation today.
The Outlook for the Renewable Diesel Market

3 weeks ago | croplife.com | Eric Sfiligoj

By Eric Sfiligoj|April 2, 2025 Recently, the USDA released its planting intentions figures for 2025, showing that U.S. growers are planning to plant more corn and less soybeans this growing season. Longer term, however, energy market dynamics will likely favor more soybean acreage. At the 2025 Ohio Agribusiness Association annual meeting, Michael Reginelli, Risk Management Consultant at Advance Trading, Inc., gave a speech on the U.S. energy sector.
Setting Up Crops for Success Against Weed Resistance

3 weeks ago | croplife.com | Eric Sfiligoj |CropLife IRON

By CropLife Staff|April 1, 2025 According to the International Herbicide Resistant Weed Database, around the globe, there are 534 unique cases of herbicide-resistant weeds comprising 273 species. In addition, weeds have developed resistance to 21 of the 31 known herbicide sites of action and to 168 different herbicides. Herbicide resistant weeds have been reported in 101 crops in 75 countries.
Executing an Effective Nutrient Stewardship Strategy

3 weeks ago | croplife.com | Dan Jacobs |Eric Sfiligoj

By Lara Sowinski|April 1, 2025 Growers are exploring every option to trim costs in the current economy. However, building a strong fertility foundation is a critical first step that requires the right products and proper timing while avoiding cost cutting measures that can compromise yield. Tryston Beyrer, Crop Nutrition Lead with The Mosaic Co., emphasizes that starting with a strong foundation is essential to achieving healthy crops and high yields.
Additives and Enhancers: New Crop Nutrition Technologies Deliver Positive ROI for Growers, Retailers

3 weeks ago | croplife.com | Eric Sfiligoj |Lara Sowinski

By Dan Jacobs|April 1, 2025 Additives and enhancers are aptly named. They play an enormous role in improving agricultural crops and contributing to sustainability efforts — a pair of musts for today’s growers. Seed enhancements have a variety of benefits including improving yields, decreasing (not eliminating) the need for fertilizer, says Mary Kay Mower, Senior Product Manager, Koch Agronomic Services {KAS). And newer solutions offer additional value.