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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
New Products
The Scoop Podcast: From Dairy Waste to Organic Gold, The Rise of BenVireo TerraLux
By capturing and distilling nitrogen from lagoon effluent, Wilbur-Ellis is providing organic growers with a 50/50 ammonium-nitrate tool that handles like a conventional fertilizer.
April 07, 2026 02:34 PM
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Retail Training
Grain Dust Explosions Declined in 2025, but Fatalities and Injuries Saw a Sharp Increase
Fewer explosions but higher fatalities: Here is what the latest Purdue report says you must keep top of mind to protect your team.
March 31, 2026 09:39 PM
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Retail Business
Growmark and Luckey Farmers Inc. Announce Strategic Associate Membership
Emphasizing partnership over consolidation, Growmark and Luckey Farmers Inc. announce an associate membership that provides the local cooperative with FS proprietary brands while maintaining its independent identity.
March 31, 2026 09:07 PM
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Retail Industry
The Shrinking Slice: Farmers Receive Less Than 6 Cents of Every Food Dollar
As the farm share of the food dollar hits historic lows, new USDA data reveals a widening gap between the grocery aisle and the farm gate.
March 31, 2026 03:05 PM
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Retail Business
Finding More Pennies Per Bushel: The Digital Transformation of Grain Origination
Discover how FS Grain and Growmark are replacing manual spreadsheets with a unified ‘Grain Stack’ to streamline operations, strengthen farmer relationships, and uncover hidden market opportunities
March 25, 2026 12:52 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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New Products
End the Software Shuffle: How Razor Tracking is Driving Retail Efficiency
An intentional integration strategy brings telematics into a clearer view for ag retailers.
March 25, 2026 11:44 AM
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New Products
Late Labels, Updated Restrictions, New Names: Navigate the 2026 Dicamba Landscape
With the EPA reinstating labels for three over-the-top products, Nate Eitzmann explains how this returning tool fits into 2026 weed control plans—and why stewardship is more critical than ever.
March 18, 2026 05:02 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: A Voice For the Industry
ARA took its priorities to Capitol Hill to push for a Farm Bill finish line and fixes that affect retailers’ day-to-day operations—especially transportation rules, trade uncertainty, and biofuels policy.
March 17, 2026 01:14 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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Retail Business
Iowa Farmland Values Rise 1.3% As Market Shows “A Little Bit Of Optimism”
The market appears to be firm, but high quality farm land sets itself apart from medium or low quality.
March 11, 2026 01:00 PM
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Retail Business
Beating Decision Fatigue: 3 Practical Applications for AI in Ag Retail
One industry pilot program illustrates how tech tools improve shrink and elevate inventory management.
March 11, 2026 10:11 AM
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