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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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The Scoop podcast hosts conversations with retailers and industry leaders on topics affecting ag retail today and in the future
Retail Business
The Scoop Podcast: How to Define ‘Value’ In The Seed Selection Process
“And when you’re in a tight (economic) year, that doesn’t mean just the cheapest overall genetics or cheapest price you can get. If you stub your toe in this kind of environment, it’s a rough thing,” Mark Menke says.
September 09, 2025 01:13 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
Air Max F1/F2 Precision Box
New Products
AGCO’s Next Generation of Air Max Spreaders
With a bigger capacity and a bigger boom these application machines are ready to serve the retail market.
September 05, 2025 01:10 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
Land O' Lakes
Retail Industry
Land O’Lakes, Inc. Champions Innovation in Agriculture with AgRogue Growth Partners
Land O’Lakes recently announced an investment of up to $7 million in each of 10 to 15 companies focused on innovations in crop inputs, ag data, supply chain processes, business models, and beyond.
September 04, 2025 01:28 PM
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Karen Bohnert
railroad train tracks sunset by Lindsey Pound
Retail Industry
Rail Industry Needs Collaboration, Not Consolidation, Says Industry Leader
Union Pacific is pursuing an acquisition of Northfolk Southern but will have to meet an elevated standard before being approved. The merger could be in opposition to President Trump’s executive order on monopolies.
September 03, 2025 03:37 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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Retail Industry
Landus Names Next CEO: Eric Heismeyer
Heismeyer joins the cooperative after leadership roles at Bunge and ADM.
September 02, 2025 04:29 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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Retail Industry
Eyes On Mississippi River Levels: A Developing Situation
Levels of concern could be elevated if the precipitation forecast doesn’t change.
August 29, 2025 03:46 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
Anhydrous Ammonia Application - Lindsey Pound - November 2022
Retail Industry
Illinois Ammonia Fertilizer Plant Closer to Construction
The new facility will produce 950,000 short tons of ammonia annually, and it’s been a project discussed for over a decade.
August 29, 2025 01:45 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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Retail Industry
Land O’ Lakes Restructures Truterra, Reduces Team
The company said the sustainability division would be embedded in its core businesses, rather than a stand alone unit.
August 28, 2025 05:17 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
Livestock trailer - pot-belly trailer - semi - livestock transportation - cattle trailer - semi truck - roadway - road - By Lindsey Pound
Retail Industry
Driving Change: The Future of CDL Programs For Ag Retailers
ARA’s Richard Gupton discusses the bill aiming to modernize the seasonal ag CDL used by many ag retailers and other industries. There are two key provisions: online renewal and a federal definition for implements of husbandry.
August 27, 2025 04:29 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
Growmark Farmers Cooperative
Retail Industry
Growmark Adds Virginia Co-op
Farmers Cooperative is the newest FS member of Growmark, Inc.
August 26, 2025 03:18 PM
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