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Margy Eckelkamp

Margy Eckelkamp is an award-winning journalist who serves as the Editor of The Scoop magazine, Top Producer magazine, and The Daily Scoop newsletter. She also the host of The Scoop Podcast and is a key contributor to AgWeb and other Farm Journal publications.

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“PGRs act like a steroid for corn plants, helping increase yield and optimize ROI for growers by combatting the impact of adverse growing conditions,” said Jon Zuk, crop protection product manager, WinField United.
Retail Business
WinField United’s New Strategy: Economics In Addition to Agronomic Services
Brett Bruggeman says now is the time to view these trends as the future of serving “the grower of tomorrow.”
February 14, 2022 04:28 PM
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After serving in a corporate leadership role for the agriculture division of DowDuPont, CEO at Dow AgroSciences and CEO at Lindsay Corporation, Tim Hassinger joined Intelinair as CEO and president on Jan. 3, 2022. With his more than 37 years of agribusiness experience, Hassinger says momentum is in the favor of the tech company as it expands its footprint and capabilities.
Retail Industry
Q&A with Intelinair’s New CEO
With his more than 37 years of agribusiness experience, Tim Hassinger says momentum is in the favor of the tech company as it expands its footprint and capabilities.
February 11, 2022 03:08 PM
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Currently, Sackett-Waconia has 175 employees and four locations in the U.S. with a Brazilian joint venture employing 70 employees.
Retail Business
Serving The Fertilizer Business For 125 Years
From Gus Sackett’s pulverizer, to the “Star” granulator, to the “Bulk-Toter”, Sackett-Waconia is continues to provide design, engineering, fabrication, and customer support
February 07, 2022 07:48 PM
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Retail Training
The Scoop Podcast: Challenge the Status Quo on Wheat Acres
Matt Wehmeyer with AgriMaxx Wheat is encouraging farmers and their retailers to push for 100 bushel dryland wheat.
February 07, 2022 11:04 AM
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microSync Pro MINI is a combination nutrient formulation to provide a precise balance of critical nutrients formulated to prevent or correct deficiencies of boron, manganese, sulfur, and/or zinc.
New Products
SIMPAS Adds Two Products In Its Applied Solutions Portfolio
Multiple products (which currently spans insecticides, fungicides, nematicides, and micronutrients) can be applied simultaneously.
February 06, 2022 04:34 PM
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Thunder Seed of Dilworth, Minn. has selected Meristem Crop Performance to be their marketing partner for specialty crop input products, including the newly patented BioCapsule and Microbilze biological delivery systems.
Retail Industry
Meristem Announces Two New Partners
With new partners, Meristem has expanded its reach in Nebraska and Indiana.
February 03, 2022 12:42 PM
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Retail Industry
Policy Issues Being Watched by Ag Retailers Association in 2022
“Both the EPA and the Department of Labor have had a fairly active agenda,” ARA’s Richard Gupton says.
February 03, 2022 10:16 AM
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The dynamics of 2022 are shaping up to make this year a pivot point for ag retail says Brett Bruggeman, president of WinField United.
Retail Business
The Trends To Watch in Ag Retail In 2022
The dynamics of 2022 are shaping up to make this year a pivot point for ag retail says Brett Bruggeman, president of WinField United.
January 31, 2022 01:15 PM
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Industry News
Retail Industry
Viterra To Acquire Gavilon
Expected to close at the end of March 2022, Vittera has announced its plan to acquire Gravilon from Marubeni Corp for $1.125 billion plus working capital. Marubeni acquired Gavilon in 2013.
January 28, 2022 08:54 AM
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carbon
Retail Business
Carbon Forces A Y In the Road For Ag Retail
According to Brett Bruggeman, president of WinField United, the opportunities around carbon markets are bringing a stratification in the ag retail business.
January 27, 2022 01:27 PM
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