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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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LaunchPad for Drift Reduction Technology: InterLock Celebrates 20 Years
“Day in and day out, InterLock has performed,” says Eric Spandl, Senior Manager of Product Development, WinField United.
November 15, 2024 03:35 PM
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Retail Business
Ag Lenders: Just Over Half of Farmers Will Be Profitable in 2024
“The agricultural economy is inherently cyclical, and ag lenders are navigating the changing conditions across the sectors they serve,” said Jackson Takach, chief economist of Farmer Mac.
November 14, 2024 03:52 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: Could Tech Revolutionize Drift Damage Claims?
“We are offering coverages in a way that has never existed before,” Vishaal Bhuyan says.
November 13, 2024 10:29 AM
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Retail Industry
Co-Op Board Delays Merger Vote, Farmers Will Consider Two Offers
The vote was scheduled for Nov. 7 after West Central Ag members had an opportunity to review the offer from CHS for acquisition. However, earlier in the week The Arthur Companies resubmitted its offer and campaigned for a second look.
November 06, 2024 03:29 PM
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Retail Business
Can A Last-Minute Campaign Derail An Ag Retail Merger?
Three things make this outreach unique in the ag retail business.
November 05, 2024 12:38 PM
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Retail Industry
How To Elevate Agriculture: Ag Retailer Steps Up On The TEDx Stage
A man who is no stranger to advocacy was on a mission. Mike Twining has been working toward taking a fact-based appeal to the stage of TEDx—the primetime way of sharing big ideas with potentially a big audience for big impact.
October 31, 2024 04:04 PM
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Retail Industry
Will USDA Fumble The 45Z Football?
The latest efforts in Washington D.C. could change the size of opportunity for farmers who sell their grain with a carbon intensity score.
October 31, 2024 10:29 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 Industry
The Scoop Podcast: Bringing A Step Change Improvement In Retailer Efficiency
A recently announced partnership with Syngenta and Taranis will bring a proof of concept at scale.
October 23, 2024 09:13 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 To Serve Your Best And Biggest Customers
Co-founder and CEO of AgVend Alexander Reichert shares how ag retailers are looking to digitally enable not just the customer experience, but also have best in class tools for their sales, marketing, finance, and procurement.
October 16, 2024 03:11 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 Industry
The Scoop Podcast: Great Things Happen With Great Teams
When red lines are crossed, the deviance is normalized and the outcome becomes a predictable surprise.
October 09, 2024 01:29 PM
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