Bayer Distribution Changes, Generic Crop Protection Surge and Harvest Storage Concerns

In this episode of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply, break down why the post-patent crop protection market is surging across the U.S., Bayer’s distribution shakeups, and the 2026 corn and soybean crop outlook. 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.comSubscribe for more ag retail news and updates.#AgRetail #CropProtection #Bayer #Agriculture #Farming #GrainMarkets00:00 - Intro & Trade Summit 2026 Takeaways01:00 - The Rise of Post-Patent & Generic Chemistries06:18 - Multinationals Respond: Corteva’s Enclosure Herbicide07:49 - Bayer Drops Simplot & WinField Distribution10:45 - The Push Toward Agency Models & Exclusivity16:18 - 2026 Midwest Crop Outlook: Corn & Soy Potential20:15 - Pre-Harvest Storage Bottleneck & Grain Carryover24:00 - Previewing the 2026 MAGIE Show in Bloomington, IL