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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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Joyn Bio was a joint venture between Ginkgo Bioworks and Leaps by Bayer and has about 75 employees in California and Boston.
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Joyn Bio Eyes Nitrogen Fixation Product To Be a ‘Must Have’ For Farmers
“It’s early days for microbes to deliver on these promises, but we have set a product specification that we want to replace 40 to 50% of the nitrogen inputs,” says CEO Michael Miille.
August 23, 2021 10:04 AM
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For almost 10 years, Nutrien has provided the eKonomics tools to help retailers and growers have conversations around optimizing their agronomic decisions, and now the desktop tools are expanded to be available on a mobile app.
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App Aims to Add To Conversations Around Fertility Recommendations
For almost 10 years, Nutrien has provided the eKonomics tools to help retailers and growers have conversations around optimizing their agronomic decisions, and it’s now expanded to be available on a mobile app.
August 20, 2021 02:59 PM
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Dr. Jennifer Wells, Senior Agronomist and Account Manager at Truterra says the interest in stewarding resources, improving soil health, and adopting practices that could be beneficial for carbon market programs is on the rise.
Retail Business
How Soil Health Changes The Conversation
“There’s real science around soil health, and this is a way retailers can have meaningful impact without directly selling anything,” says Dr. Jennifer Wells, Senior Agronomist and Account Manager at Truterra.
August 13, 2021 10:51 AM
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The startup focuses in building retrofit systems to use its patented artificial intelligence for fully autonomous tractors. The company says its technology deploys 360° situational awareness as well as monitors implements, tractor health and the external environment.
John Deere To Acquire Bear Flag Robotics for $250 Million
The startup focuses in building retrofit systems to use its patented artificial intelligence for fully autonomous tractors. The company says its technology deploys 360° situational awareness.
August 06, 2021 10:35 AM
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“We’re proud to join America’s Conservation Ag Movement as a Founding Partner and support farmers across the U.S. on their sustainability journey while raising the profile of modern technologies and innovations like AGI’s Farmobile and SureTrack solutions that help producers and their trusted advisers quantify environmental stewardship and unlock new economic opportunities," says David Postill, senior vice president marketing and customer experience, AGI.
Retail Business
Data-Driven Collaboration Weaves Together Retailer, Farmers, and Ingredients Company
This is a three-year program through the corn/soybean rotation for farmers to adopt practice changes such as cover crops and more.
August 06, 2021 10:23 AM
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Carbon - ACAM
Iowa Farmer Shares Firsthand Experience with Carbon Markets
After participating in four carbon market pilot programs in the past two years, Kyle Mehmen has learned a lot about the opportunity, and perhaps even more about what not to do.
August 03, 2021 08:26 PM
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Sporando early alert system is helping farmers optimize their use of fungicides.
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Forecast Fungicide Needs
Sporando early alert system is helping farmers optimize their use of fungicides.
July 28, 2021 09:16 PM
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Hosted Aug. 3 and 4 in St. Louis, the event is organized by The Fertilizer Institute with partners including the Agricultural Retailers Association, The Scoop, and Trust in Food.
Retail Training
5 Reasons to Attend InfoAg 2021
Hosted Aug. 3 and 4 in St. Louis, the event is organized by The Fertilizer Institute with partners including the Agricultural Retailers Association, The Scoop, and Trust in Food.
July 28, 2021 12:36 PM
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This upcoming season will be the first for Novozymes BioAg to return to a direct-to-customer relationship with retailers. The North American business results in almost 1/3 of the company’s sales revenues.
Retail Business
Novozymes BioAg Ready For Next Chapter
This upcoming season will be the first for Novozymes BioAg to return to a direct-to-customer relationship with retailers. The North American business results in almost 1/3 of the company’s sales revenues.
July 28, 2021 12:36 PM
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Retail Industry
Corteva Showcases New Robotic Technology In The Field
Meet “Annie.” This robot being used by Corteva Agriscience is the result of a partnership with Boston Dynamics and Trimble.
July 28, 2021 12:36 PM
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