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.

Latest Stories

KC Fed: Credit Conditions For Livestock Producers To Improve, Deteriorate For Crop Farmers

Farm income is expected to drop notably from last year alongside lower revenues and higher expenses, but remain well above the historic average.

November 21, 2023 12:06 PM

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Thanksgiving Food Costs Reflect A Healed Supply Chain

A traditional Thanksgiving feast reflects two current trends in food-at-home economics: increased retail food costs vary by category and the supply chain is back to pre-COVID patterns.

November 20, 2023 02:44 PM

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What can organizations do to elevate their entire team’s performance? Dave Mitchell, Founder of The Leadership Difference, says the answer lies in your company’s culture.

Retail Industry

The Scoop Podcast: How One Ag Retailer Found Success with H2-A Workers

In 2023, The Equity brought on 20 seasonal H2-A workers. They’ve found such success that they are more than doubling that in 2024. Learn more from Human Resources Manager Robin Brown.

November 17, 2023 08:39 AM

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“Decarbonized fertilizer is the future of how we sustainably supply and produce the goods that humanity needs,” said Bert Frost, senior vice president, sales, supply chain and market development, CF Industries.

CF Industries Ready to Move Forward to Acquire Louisiana Ammonia Production Facility

CF Industries will purchase the ammonia plant and related assets for $1.675 billion.

November 16, 2023 04:36 PM

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Retail Industry

The Scoop Podcast: Certainty Is The Most Important Commodity In Ag

“One of the biggest commodities for the farm community is certainty or some semblance of understanding what is coming when,” says ARA’s Hunter Carpenter says.

November 15, 2023 09:29 AM

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The new ADM FarmView has been in development for over a year to integrate key features ADM customers currently use but introduce a refreshed, intuitive interface.

Bushel Receives Grant to Develop Carbon Intensity Score Tracking

“Most of the sustainability efforts have been focused on the farmers. But with opportunities such as the Section 45z tax credits, we believe we can support the “messy middle” of the supply chain,” says Brant Flint.

November 08, 2023 04:18 PM

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November Is The Busiest Month for Land Auctions

“We’re getting strong results. High interest rates and sub-$5 per bushel corn is not affecting land market conditions,” says Jim Rothermich from Iowa Appraisal.

November 07, 2023 03:07 PM

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Retail Industry

How Ag Retail Is Expanding Options For Farmers Through Technology

As farmers have grown more aware of expanded options for buying inputs, retailers have invested in how they are part of the party.

November 07, 2023 08:00 AM

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Founded in 2002, the company says its work is at the intersection of food science, data science and plant science.

Benson Hill’s Interim CEO Becomes Permanent, Updates Business Model

The company sees potential in focusing on animal feed and pet food via several non-GMO, Ultra-High Protein low oligosaccharide (“UHP-LO”) commercial soybean varieties.

October 31, 2023 03:49 PM

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Growers Double-Pronged App Approach: One Farmer Facing, One Ag Retail Facing

With the goal of updating and enhancing the farmer, retailer and manufacturer relationship, Growers unveils its latest apps.

October 30, 2023 10:31 AM

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