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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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I remain intensively focused on the outlook for grain and fertilizer prices.
Gulf Of Mexico Barge Traffic: A Delicate Balance and The $1 Million Question
According to the Soy Transportation Coalition, the 256-mile stretch of the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to the Gulf of Mexico accounts for 60% of U.S. soybean exports, as well as 59% of corn exports
September 20, 2021 02:53 PM
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AccuField is the new precision platform from GreenPoint Ag
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GreenPoint Ag Rebrands Precision Platform As AccuField
The new AccuField puts a spotlight on the company’s three initiatives—innovate, grow, and sustain.
September 14, 2021 11:24 AM
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USDA announced details around what it's calling the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program, saying the funding is double what the agency originally set aside in March with $500 million now available in grants.
Retail Industry
Series of Black Swans Driving up Fertilizer Prices
“Through the end of 2020 and all of 2021, it just seems like it’s a perfect series of events—black swan events,” says Josh Linville with StoneX.
September 10, 2021 01:11 PM
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Reduced tillage supports carbon sequestration.
Retail Industry
Rabo Carbon Bank Takes Pilot Program to Three States, Partners with Continuum Ag
Cristian Barcan: “Feeding the world more sustainably is about continuous improvement. Every farm has a unique sustainability journey that has defined their success as a contributor to the food supply chain thus far”
September 02, 2021 11:23 AM
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"This acquisition will add strong innovation capabilities to accelerate our precision and digital strategy," said Scott Wine, Chief Executive Officer, CNH Industrial.
New Products
Raven Debuts OMNiDRIVE on Case IH Magnum
Raven is putting the spotlight on its autonomous product lineup and debuting the Omnidrive installed on a Case IH Magnum tractor. It was announced in June that CNH Industrial was acquiring Raven for $2.1 billion
September 01, 2021 08:31 AM
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Semios CEO Michael Gilbert says the company is aiming to deliver a single login for centralized crop management data into one, easy-to-use, end-to-end solution.
Retail Industry
Three Tech Acquisitions in Two Months, Semios Is In Building Mode
Semios CEO Michael Gilbert says the company is aiming to deliver a single login for centralized crop management data into one, easy-to-use, end-to-end solution.
August 30, 2021 02:20 PM
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Leaders say this partnership plays to both organizations’ strengths and the missions of the two family-owned companies. 
Retail Business
Helm And Alltech Target Growth In Biologicals, Form A Bridge to Traditional Crop Protection
In a partnership announced in mid-June, Alltech Crop Science and Helm Agro formed a new way to bring biologicals to market.
August 25, 2021 11:52 AM
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Vibhore Arora comes to Farmers Edge from Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services where he was president and involved in the past eight years in building that company’s fulfillment in Canada.
Retail Industry
How CommoditAg Will Help Build Out The Digital Ecosystem For Farmers Edge
A week after the acquisition was announced, Wade Barnes gave a one-on-one interview to provide further details. John Demerly also spoke to The Scoop.
August 23, 2021 01:45 PM
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Nitrogen dioxide is a potentially toxic gas produced during silo filling and ensiling.
Retail Business
Rob-See-Co Acquires Masters Choice Independent Seed Company
Two independent seed companies will join forces as Rob-See-Co announces it will acquire Masters Choice, which is based in Anna, Illinois.
August 23, 2021 01:39 PM
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“InfoAg focuses on innovations devoted to helping solve some of the greatest challenges facing retail agronomists and crop consultants today,” says Corey Rosenbusch, TFI President and CEO. “This year, the conference will focus on solving those challenges through precision agriculture, sustainability, and products innovation.”
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Industry Welcomes Back InfoAg 2021
“InfoAg is all about making sure that agriculture continues to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to innovative products and practices,” says The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch.
August 23, 2021 10:22 AM
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