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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 Training
6 Steps To Keep Ag Aviation Operators and Drones Safe
In a 2022 survey, the NAAA found 22% of manned aerial operators reported they or a pilot flying for them encountered a drone during a flight.
April 26, 2023 09:53 AM
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The Scoop wants to know: What’s your No. 1 Challenge? Answer our poll below.
Retail Training
Groups Work to Streamline Technical Service Provider Credentials with Other Accreditation
Those who are CCAs (for example) could apply their accreditation toward their TSP status. There’s word from Capitol Hill of two bills being introduced in the senate to provide for such reciprocity.
April 26, 2023 08:07 AM
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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
5 Farm Bill Provisions Being Watched By Ag Retailers
In addition to the timing of the Farm Bill, Hunter Carpenter says there are five provisions they are advocating for on behalf of ag retailers.
April 25, 2023 03:02 PM
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Via the Growers’ App, KAS will promote companion and alternative products, and farmers can research products as well as place order requests directly to their retail partner.
Retail Industry
Growers And Koch Agronomic Services Launch Platform Partnership
Via the Growers’ App, KAS will promote companion and alternative products, and farmers can research products as well as place order requests directly to their retail partner.
April 20, 2023 03:11 PM
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Ag retail’s footprint in seed sales has grown over the past four years.
Retail Business
8 Insights On Farmer Seed Purchase Behavior
Ag retail’s footprint in seed sales has grown over the past four years.
April 19, 2023 10:56 AM
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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
WOTUS, Rail Infrastructure and Regulatory Updates: What Ag Retailers Need to Know
Richard Gupton from the Ag Retailers Association came on The Scoop Podcast to detail what retailers needs to know about recent WOTUS, train safety discussions, non-compete agreements, and more.
April 19, 2023 09:00 AM
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This shows a series of weeds the Harpe Bioherbicide team is growing (and controlling) -- up front is a slat of morning glory weeds that were sprayed less than a week ago.
Retail Industry
ADM Invests In Harpe Bioherbicide
Led by ADM, Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, Inc., has closed a $10.5 million round of fundraising. This gives Harpe resources to continue its R&D through 2024.
April 18, 2023 02:19 PM
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Planting - planter - farmer checking seed depth - Lindsey Pound
Retail Industry
Retailers Are Gaining Traction With Seed Sales
It’s a full-year push for George Madison, an agronomy specialist with Co-Alliance based in west central Indiana.
April 17, 2023 12:37 PM
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“It’s easy to get distracted and forget to keep customers at the center of your business,” says Brad Oelmann, president of Farrell Growth Group. “But first, ensure your business has a coordinated customer experience.”
Retail Business
Keep Customers At The Center Of Your Business
As an exercise, Brad Oelmann suggests ag retailers go over their product and service offerings, and ask customers how did they feel about each product or service. Then, ask if and how a purchase brought them value.
April 13, 2023 01:25 PM
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Via a February email survey, The Scoop conducted its annual salary study, which asks for insights related to compensation for two key ag retail roles: sales agronomists and machine operators/applicators.
Retail Business
Ground Truth: Managers Report Entry-Level Ag Retailer Salaries
Via a February email survey, The Scoop conducted its annual salary study, which asks for insights related to compensation for two key ag retail roles: sales agronomists and machine operators/applicators.
April 13, 2023 01:25 PM
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