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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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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: This Is Still A Face-To-Face Business
Joseph Rickard is a crop protection product manager at WinField United who shares the past three years have definitely taught us one thing about the ag retail industry—it’s still a face-to-face business.
July 19, 2023 11:59 AM
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The judge ruled based on the dialogue that the deal was “at least verbally struck.” The judge directed the Canadian farmer to pay the grain elevator $82,000 plus interest and costs for failing to deliver the flax.
Retail Business
Does an Emoji Equate to a Grain Contract Signature?
The judge ruled based on the dialogue that the deal was “at least verbally struck.” The judge directed the Canadian farmer to pay the grain elevator $82,000 plus interest and costs for failing to deliver the flax.
July 10, 2023 01:52 PM
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Ed Thomas, TFI vice president of government affairs, explains the goal of the program is to provide a single application for all 50 states’ registrations and demonstrate the manufacturers have gone the extra mile.
New Products
The Fertilizer Institute Launches Biostimulant Certification Applications and Program
Ed Thomas, TFI vice president of government affairs, explains the goal of the program is to provide a single application for all 50 states’ registrations and demonstrate the manufacturers have gone the extra mile.
July 07, 2023 10:25 AM
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Weather - storm clouds - rain clouds over corn field - Lindsey Pound
Retail Business
5 Insights on Ag Retail’s Biggest Challenges Right Now
The Scoop did an online poll of its ag retail audience in June. Via almost 100 responses, ag retailers said their No. 1 challenge was the following...
June 29, 2023 12:49 PM
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“Food inflation has definitely started to slow down, and this is good news for consumers. However, it still won’t be cheaper to celebrate the Fourth of July this year,” says Dr. Michael Swanson, Wells Fargo Chief Agricultural Economist.
Retail Industry
Best Buys for July 4th Cookouts Due to Food Inflation
“Food inflation has definitely started to slow down, and this is good news for consumers. However, it still won’t be cheaper to celebrate the Fourth of July,” says Dr. Michael Swanson, Wells Fargo Agricultural Economist
June 27, 2023 01:01 PM
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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 Co-Founder Steps Down, Plant Breeding Company Seeks New Permanent CEO
Founded in 2002, the company says its work is at the intersection of food science, data science and plant science.
June 19, 2023 11:03 AM
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The decision follows a two-month study in which the boards and leadership visited with employees and members, led focus groups, and toured each cooperative’s facilities in addition to conducting in-depth financial and governance reviews. 
Retail Business
Two Minnesota Co-ops Launch Unification Study
Farmward has 11 locations and 1,610 farmer members in southwest and west central Minnesota. New Vision has 19 locations and 2,200 member-owners in southwest Minnesota, northwest Iowa, and eastern South Dakota.
June 16, 2023 01:41 PM
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Railroad - Grain elevator - Lindsey Pound
Retail Business
Insurance Premiums Up 40% Or Higher For Ag Co-ops
The cause of the changes is being attributed to three years of more frequent, more costly floods, tornados, and severe weather events.
June 15, 2023 01:17 PM
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The Scoop wants to know: What’s your No. 1 Challenge? Answer our poll below.
Retail Business
Ag Retailers: What’s the Biggest Challenge to Your Business?
The Scoop wants to know: What’s your No. 1 Challenge? Answer our poll.
June 15, 2023 12:09 PM
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Earlier this year, the company announced it’s a $20 million fundraising round and a grant from the U.S. Air Force, and then in June the company announced the acquisition of IrriWatch, a Netherlands-based irrigation software company.
Geospatial Company Forecasts Yields, Announces Irrigation Software Acquisition
“We are working to democratize geospatial insights for farming everywhere,” says CEO Pieter Fossel.
June 15, 2023 08:22 AM
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