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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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Paraquat is a non-selective weed control commonly used for burndown applications, and it’s effective on resistant weed species such as ragweed and Palmer Amaranth.
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EPA Issues Interim Decision on Paraquat, Comments Open Until December
Paraquat is a non-selective weed control commonly used for burndown applications, and it’s effective on resistant weed species such as ragweed and Palmer Amaranth.
September 19, 2022 09:32 PM
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On Thursday, October 29, EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced a finalized update to requirements for the pesticide application exclusion zone (AEZ.)
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EPA Finalizes Update to Pesticide Application Exclusion Zones
On Thursday, October 29, EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced a finalized update to requirements for the pesticide application exclusion zone (AEZ.)
September 19, 2022 09:32 PM
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After retiring, West could be found at industry events supporting the ResponsibleAg Program. During the 2016 ARA Conference and Expo in Orlando, he proudly donned a ResponsibleAg safety vest and stopped by to visit with Billy Pirkle, fellow Asmark Institute and ResponsibleAg board member, and Amber Duke, Asmark Institute president and CEO.
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Ag Retail Industry Remembers Ford B. West
“His leadership inspired leadership,” said Jean Payne, president of the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association as she reflected on working with Ford West on the Asmark board.
September 19, 2022 09:32 PM
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Top Regulatory and Policy Issues for Ag Retailers To Watch
ARA’s Richard Gupton joins the podcast to talk about how the Biden administration’s priorities are likely to develop in the coming year.
September 19, 2022 09:31 PM
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Tyson vaccinations
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Ag Businesses Promote COVID-19 Vaccination, But Not OSHA Mandate
Organizations representing rural businesses say the Biden Administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate is not the tool needed to promote more vaccinations and could be damaging to the ag supply chain.
September 19, 2022 09:31 PM
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New federal requirements for a commercial drivers license (CDL) take hold Monday, and it could have a major impact on anything from hauling grain to picking up a piece of equipment that's more than 150 miles from your farm. 
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7 Policies To Relieve Supply Chain Challenges In Agriculture
ARA chair Rod Wells: “I am confident that mitigating supply chain disruptions in our industry and working to lessen regulatory burdens that hinder production, will significantly contribute to a burgeoning economy.”
September 19, 2022 09:31 PM
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Back Together Again
ARA has put together an engaging agenda with very timely topics—for example, the workshop, “Ransom Attack: Could You Be Next?”
September 19, 2022 09:31 PM
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“We intend not to be back here between Christmas and New Year’s, and if we can’t meet that deadline, we would be happy to pass a short-term CR into early next year,” said McConnell.
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What Is the Legislative Focus Between July 4th and August Recess: Infrastructure
“Infrastructure has really taken the front burner here lately,” says Hunter Carpenter with Ag Retailers Association. “Infrastructure week has turned into the infrastructure quarter.”
September 19, 2022 09:31 PM
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Valley Ag has grown its footprint and influence in the Pacific Northwest
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Ag Retailer of the Year: Investing In Its Growers, Business & Communities
Valley Ag has grown its footprint and influence in the Pacific Northwest
September 19, 2022 09:31 PM
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Corn
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Ag Groups Rally Around “Science-Based Regulatory Process”
The ag groups are of a position such labeling and regulations should be: durable, predictable, science-based and not fluctuate between administrations.
September 19, 2022 09:31 PM
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