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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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This year’s testing was done in partnership with farmers and retailers in those five states to test SIMPAS (Smart Integrated Multi-Product Prescription Application System), which can variably apply up to three in-furrow crop inputs during the planting pass.
Retail Industry
SIMPAS and AMVAC Expand On-Farm Testing To Five States
Participating retailers included: Asmus Farm Supply, Harvest Land Co-op, Helena Agri-Enterprises, Nutrien Ag Solutions, and Simplot Grower Solutions.
November 11, 2020 12:25 AM
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Via @MichligGrain "One last group picture of the Michlig crew! Thanks to everyone in our community and all of our customers for all of your support and business over the years. We couldn’t have done this without you"
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River Valley Cooperative Completes Acquisition of Michlig Grain
Michlig Grain includes seven grain elevator facilities in Illinois.
November 11, 2020 12:25 AM
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“I get the question a lot if there are differences in adjuvants, and yes, there are,” says Dr. Bryan Young of Purdue University. “But the problem is those differences don’t always come to light when you test or use commercially because adjuvants perform based on the environment.”
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3 Reasons Everyone Should Pay More Attention to Adjuvants
“I get the question a lot if there are differences in adjuvants, and yes, there are,” says Dr. Bryan Young of Purdue University.
November 11, 2020 12:24 AM
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Frozen 2 was projected onto the grain elevator at Landus Cooperative in Jefferson, Iowa, for 110 parked cars.
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Iowa Cooperative Hosts Drive-In Movie Night
Frozen 2 was projected onto the grain elevator at Landus Cooperative in Jefferson, Iowa, for 110 parked cars.
November 11, 2020 12:24 AM
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5 Technologies Displacing Traditional Stand Counts
Here’s a roundup of technologies aiming to improve on the process of traditional stand counts by layering algorithms, artificial intelligence and remote sensing.
November 11, 2020 12:24 AM
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Ag Retailer Offers COVID-19 Training For Farmer Customers
“This is about guiding the grower in the right direction,” says Worker Safety Lead, Lilly Reyes with GAR Bennett, LLC. “We want to reassure the grower and the employees that we will get through this together.”
November 11, 2020 12:24 AM
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The facility in Minden, Neb., added a 500,000 UAN tank and new loadout system.
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Aurora Cooperative Upgrades Two Fertilizer Facilities
Aurora Cooperative, which has 40 agronomy locations in central Nebraska, has made two upgrades to two of its fertilizer facilities this spring.
November 11, 2020 12:24 AM
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On May 1, ag retailers joined Clinton Griffiths on Farm Journals’ live daily webcast to discuss how the planting season of 2020 is progressing, particularly in light of doing business amid COVID-19.
Retail Business
Ag Retail and COVID-19: Unloading Seed Alone, Not Shaking Hands
On May 1, ag retailers joined Clinton Griffiths on Farm Journals’ live daily webcast to discuss how the planting season of 2020 is progressing, particularly in light of doing business amid COVID-19.
November 11, 2020 12:24 AM
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On Thursday's AgriTalk, John Raines shared how the timing of field work this spring coinciding with COVID-19’s spread has led to more farmers using more technology. 
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3 Tech Tools Solve 85% of Spring-Time Service Calls
On Thursday’s AgriTalk, John Raines shared how the timing of field work this spring coinciding with COVID-19’s spread has led to more farmers using more technology.
November 11, 2020 12:24 AM
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Retail Business
Wilbur-Ellis Donates $100,000 To Red Cross For Coronavirus Crisis
“As a global company, giving to the Red Cross is one of the best ways to reach people in need worldwide,” Wilbur-Ellis President and CEO John Buckley says.
November 11, 2020 12:24 AM
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