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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 Industry
Farm Bill Roadblocks & E15 Breakthroughs: What Ag Retailers Need to Know Now
ARA’s Hunter Carpenter breaks down the House-passed Farm Bill—and the critical pesticide labeling and permit reforms that got left behind. From the breakthrough on year-round E15 sales to the high-stakes battle over rail mergers, find out how these decisions impact your bottom line and license to operate.
May 19, 2026 08:40 AM
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Retail Training
Beyond The Buzzwords: WinField United Launches ‘Oz’ Artificial Intelligence, Expands BioVerified
These tools aim to help retailers manage their time, provide accuracy in recommendations and reduce risk in agronomic decisions.
May 18, 2026 05:04 PM
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New Products
Beyond the Surfactant: Product Focuses on Water Optimization
Huma expands Surf-Max access to California as western water pressures intensify
May 14, 2026 12:08 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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Retail Industry
Year-Round E15 Faces Vote In The House This Week
A first-ever focused vote on E15 has eyes on The Hill. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says, “There’s mounting pressure to get something done and take action.”
May 11, 2026 12:22 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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Retail Industry
The Only Thing That Lasts: How Ted Turner’s 2 Million Acres Redefined Land Ownership
Turner’s ability to ‘look around corners’ turned media profits into a masterclass in land accumulation and encouraged his network to see the value of land ownership.
May 07, 2026 11:05 AM
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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
50 Years of Trust: How Marion Ag Service Navigates the Future of Independent Ag Retail
“Simply Put, We Care,” says Marion Ag Service CEO John Hockett as he reflects on the milestone and looks ahead to how the business will continue to win.
May 05, 2026 10:35 AM
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Margy Eckelkamp
GreenPoint AG will stretch across 99 retail and wholesale agronomy locations, span 11 crops and 28 million acres and add up to more than $1 billion in sales.
Retail Business
GreenPoint Ag’s First CEO Departs
Jeff Blair announced on May 1 he’s no longer with the company
May 05, 2026 09:32 AM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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Retail Industry
Farmland Value Check: Midwest Class A Ground Sees Pullback, Water Security Redefines California’s Market
New research reveals two eye-catching farmland value takeaways and more shifts in the market.
May 03, 2026 10:06 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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Retail Industry
New Data: Is U.S. Agriculture Facing a Typical Cycle or a ‘Geopolitical Reset’?
Rising input costs and geopolitical tensions drive growing pessimism among ag economists, though views differ on how the industry is being reshaped, according to the latest Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor.
April 30, 2026 10:20 AM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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Retail Business
Farm Business In 2026: Relationship First, Digital Convenience Second
New data shows that winning in 2026 requires a ‘digital handshake'—using technology to remove friction while keeping the relationship front and center.
April 28, 2026 10:25 AM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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