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.

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

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.