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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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A Trio of CEO Announcements From Across Ag Retail Cooperatives
Here’s a recap on the latest leadership at the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, CVA in Nebraska, and Landus in Iowa.
June 26, 2025 04:24 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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Retail Industry
Is Food Inflation Heating Up July 4th Grills?
Two studies illuminate food prices for the holiday barbecue season.
June 25, 2025 11:28 AM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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Retail Industry
In Today’s Ag Economy, What’s Supporting Land Values?
Farmland experts say it’s a story of supply and demand, but increasing farmer debt level adds to the bigger picture.
June 23, 2025 01:51 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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Retail Business
Lift the Fog: 4 Drivers of Farm Profitability To Watch in 2025
On the surface, strong livestock prices and government payments are painting a rosy picture for the farm sector. A closer look at input costs, commodity prices and interest rates says otherwise.
June 20, 2025 12:06 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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Retail Business
Fertilizer Prices and Farmer Profitability: Best Case Scenario Prices Flatten, But Won’t Go Down
Fertilizer prices have been on a steady climb, despite grain prices continuing to lag. Josh Linville with Stone X points to the driving force: Global production is lagging behind demand.
June 19, 2025 03:10 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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Retail Industry
Pivot Bio Closes California Offices, Consolidates To Midwest
The biofertilizer company is consolidating its research and development to St. Louis and opening headquarters in a yet to be announced Midwest location.
June 19, 2025 11:15 AM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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Retail Industry
There’s a Gen X Sized Hole In Agribusiness Leadership
“The 1980s farm crisis didn’t just damage balance sheets. It’s changed the interest of being involved in agriculture. That gap is being realized today in board rooms, field offices, agronomy teams and more,” said Aaron Locker, Managing Director, Kincannon & Reed.
June 18, 2025 01:51 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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Retail Industry
Ag Retail Business Insights: Entry-Level Salaries and Benefits for Key Roles
Uncover industry trends with the results of The Scoop’s annual salary survey.
June 18, 2025 01:00 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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 Carbon Markets Have Changed
“The carbon markets are maturing. The next phase is product-based carbon programs,” says Thad England, director of U.S. strategic accounts with Groundwork BioAg.
June 18, 2025 12:23 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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Retail Business
Meet Buddy: Bushel Announces AI Assistant within Its CRM
Bushel has created its own chat bot using large language models and APIs to its platform data including CRM data, interactions, calls, and transactional data from the ERP.
June 17, 2025 02:44 PM
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