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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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"Yakima @WilburEllisCo taking their Christmas parades seriously ? #christmaslights #TruckingTuesday #farming #agribusiness"
Retail Industry
Does Santa Drive a John Deere, Case IH, or Peterbilt?
Here are some festive examples with enough horsepower to pull Santa’s sleigh!
November 11, 2020 12:21 AM
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Land O' Lakes demo'ed a 2,800 mile driverless freight delivery of 20 tons of butter.
Retail Business
Land O’ Lakes Pilots Autonomous Trucking, Delivers 20 Tons of Butter
Land O’ Lakes demo’ed a 2,800 mile driverless freight delivery and sees autonomous trucking as part of its future.
November 11, 2020 12:21 AM
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Technology is being applied in many ways by ag retailers and in the ag retail business.
Retail Business
Top AgPro Technology Stories from 2019
Here are the top 10 most viewed technology stories posted on AgPro’s website from the past year.
November 11, 2020 12:21 AM
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Margy Eckelkamp
From reduced production, logistical issues, to new ways farmers are buying fertilizer, the news surrounding this farm input was wide-ranging.
News
2019’s Top Fertilizer Stories From AgPro
Based on pageviews, here are the most viewed stories about fertilizer that were posted to AgPro’s website.
November 11, 2020 12:21 AM
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The brand-new, $20 million formulation plant will boost Nufarm's responsiveness to product needs in the U.S. and Canada as well.
Retail Industry
Top Ag Retail Industry Stories of 2019
Here are the top 10 most viewed stories on AgPro’s website about the ag retail industry in 2019.
November 11, 2020 12:21 AM
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John Buckley, CEO of Wilbur-Ellis
Retail Business
One-on-One With Wilbur-Ellis CEO John Buckley
Right after Wilbur-Ellis announced its biggest acquisition to-date – acquiring Nachurs Alpine Solutions CEO John Buckley gave AgPro a one-on-one interview.
November 11, 2020 12:21 AM
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As writer Chris Bennett said, “Hemp is the belle of the crop ball in 2019, with farmers lined up for a chance to dance—but desire does not necessarily translate to know-how.”
Retail Business
The Top Hemp Stories From 2019
As writer Chris Bennett said, “Hemp is the belle of the crop ball in 2019, with farmers lined up for a chance to dance—but desire does not necessarily translate to know-how.”
November 11, 2020 12:21 AM
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Margy Eckelkamp
Seed Advisor laid the groundwork for the current testing of outcome based pricing, and seed will be a focus of the pilots (primarily in the corn belt) this year.
Retail Business
Three Clarifications on Bayer’s Outcome Based Pricing
“We piloted outcome based pricing in 2019, and we will continue to pilot it in 2020,” Chad Bilby says. “In this we’ll continue to gain feedback on the value farmers see.”
November 11, 2020 12:21 AM
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Margy Eckelkamp
AgPro had the opportunity to ask Doug Stone, President of Simplot’s AgriBusiness Group, a series of questions after the acquisition was announced. 
Retail Business
Simplot To Acquire Pinnacle Ag: The Latest
AgPro had the opportunity to ask Doug Stone, President of Simplot’s AgriBusiness Group, a series of questions after the acquisition was announced.
November 11, 2020 12:21 AM
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Retail Industry
Shake Off Your Tech Skepticism
New seeds of change are being planted, and there’s no better time to embrace emerging technologies relevant in your business.
November 11, 2020 12:21 AM
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