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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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Retail Industry
Trump Claims Panama Canal Progress With BlackRock Port Deal
The deal includes two ports that have been under scrutiny as potential avenues for Chinese influence in the operation of the canal.
March 05, 2025 12:07 PM
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Retail Industry
Fertilizer Manufacturers and Retailers React To Trade Tariffs
In 2023, the U.S. imported nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizer products valued at more than $10 billion, and of that more than half came from Canada.
March 04, 2025 04:10 PM
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Retail Industry
C-Suite: Phosphorus Is The Next Nitrogen
With a career focusing in nutrient management, earlier this winter Tom Snipes became CEO of fertilizer breakout company Ostara as it continues to expand the footprint with its Crystal Green fertilizer.
March 04, 2025 11:17 AM
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Retail Business
Bushel Adds Four Financial Tools, Including Interest Bearing Accounts
With the goal to provide an all-in-one platform to manage farm operations and finance, Bushel Farm will include a digital wallet with the ability to enable an interest bearing account.
February 27, 2025 09:37 AM
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The Scoop podcast hosts conversations with retailers and industry leaders on topics affecting ag retail today and in the future
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The Scoop Podcast: Equip Ag Retailers To Deliver New Products and Services
Todd Robran, Chief Commercial Officer at Growers Edge says fintech, such as Growers Edge tools, can be used to help retailers interact with their farmer customers.
February 26, 2025 01:35 PM
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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: Get Ready For Instant, In-Season Decisions
Erich Eller and the Forefront Ag team work with growers to conquer legacy using technology, agronomic advising, and an openness to try new things.
February 25, 2025 02:47 PM
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New Products
“Too Big To Ignore:” Redox Launches Nitrogen Optimization Tool Opening the Door to Slash Rates
“When applied with synthetic nitrogen, it is optimized by 50%, so in other words rates can be reduced–dramatically,” Darin Moon says. “It’s a monstrous claim. We aren’t throwing that number out lightly.”
February 13, 2025 02:03 PM
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Heritable Agriculture
Retail Industry
Google Spin-Out Startup Uses Artificial Intelligence To Predict Plant Productivity
Heritable Ag aims to make food crops and tree crops up to 30% more productive.
February 12, 2025 04:46 PM
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New Products
AgVend Expands Partnership To Streamline Finance Tools and Save Time
AgVend continues to add to how its Nexus partner network adds to its portal features and functionality.
February 10, 2025 02:41 PM
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Retail Industry
EPA’s Final Herbicide Strategy Sets A New Trajectory For Applications
While the new parameters for herbicide application add complexity, Stanley Culpepper from the University of Georgia says it is a challenge ag retailers, distributors, Extension and crop consultants have an opportunity to help farmers rise to meet.
February 07, 2025 03:02 PM
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