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Margy Eckelkamp

Margy Eckelkamp is the brand leader for Farm Journal’s Top Producer and The Daily Scoop, specializing in business reporting for CEO farmers and agricultural professionals. She provides actionable intelligence to help operations navigate farmland dynamics, diversified revenue streams and overall profitability. Margy’s expertise spans regulatory and EPA issues, ag retail trends and tech innovations – topics she explores in depth on The Scoop podcast. Her nuanced analysis of modern business management ensures agricultural leaders are equipped to make informed decisions in a rapidly changing economic landscape.

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Super Bowl Food Prices
Food Inflation Makes Your Super Bowl Party Cost More
“Food inflation is a hot topic,” Michael Swanson says noting that overall prices in the category are running at 6% higher than a year ago, whereas typically year-to-year food inflation is 1%.
September 23, 2022 04:14 PM
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carbon
Carbon Markets: A Low-Hanging Fruit or The Next Cash Crop?
To foster a strong agriculture carbon market, three “science gaps” need to be addressed
September 23, 2022 03:41 PM
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Supreme Court To Hear COVID Vaccine Mandate Arguments on January 7
The timeline on these actions are tight—while arguments are heard on January 7, that’s three days before the enforcement efforts by OSHA are scheduled to start
September 23, 2022 01:05 PM
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Omicron’s Effect on Food Demand and The Supply Chain
“I wouldn’t be surprised as we put Omicron behind us that we’re going to see a restaurant recovery in the summer. But right now the supermarket is still doing quite well on a historical basis,” says Michael Swanson.
September 23, 2022 01:05 PM
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"The early autonomy customers are helping us define the future and they are a key part of setting the direction for the product,” says Ben Voss, director of sales at Raven.
Manless Machines Make Moves
“The early autonomy customers are helping us define the future and they are a key part of setting the direction for the product,” says Ben Voss, director of sales at Raven.
September 23, 2022 07:51 AM
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“We know rural areas are different from urban areas, people are more spread out, it's not always as easy to travel to one location that's close to everyone to get a vaccine. So we've got to work through some of those logistical barriers," Dr. Murthy says.
FAQs on COVID-19 Vaccination with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
“We know rural areas are different from urban areas, people are more spread out, it’s not always as easy to travel to one location that’s close to everyone to get a vaccine,” Dr. Murthy says.
September 21, 2022 07:55 PM
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1982 John Deere 4640
Must-See Farm Equipment: This Auction Has Everything
68 items span a John Deere 4640 “one of the nicest I’ve seen,” tractors for every need, utility vehicles ready to run, and an announcement that “could very well change the farm equipment online auction market.”
September 20, 2022 11:13 PM
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Sustainability
Does Farm Tile Carry Nitrates?
Ken Ferrie answers a farmer’s question about nitrogen running off in his farm tile.
September 20, 2022 09:53 PM
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Heat stress
Heat Warnings Sweep Across U.S.: What You Should Know
This week, dangerous heat is sweeping across Texas to Wisconsin to Ohio to Georgia.
June 14, 2022 03:37 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.
You Can’t Product Your Way Into Good Soil Health
Adam Jones, a conservation agronomist at MFA Inc., came on The Scoop podcast to share how he helps farmers implement an entire system of soil health, conservation, and yield success on their farms.
May 13, 2022 12:26 PM
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