Margy Eckelkamp

St. Louis

Editor at The Daily Scoop.com

Editor at Farm Journal

Host at The Scoop Podcast

Brand Leader at Top Producer

Midwesterner by choice but southerner at heart. #MIZ I work @farmjournal leading @topproducermag and @farmersadviser

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Articles

ADM Nears Completion of Major Investment in St. Louis Grain Facility

1 day ago | thedailyscoop.com | Margy Eckelkamp

ADM St. Louis will soon complete a project doubling the capacity of its rail and barge systems. This is biggest investment ADM regional manager Travis Sayers has seen ADM make in St. Louis. Announced two years ago, this project aims to help the site stay competitive and continue to supply the demand in the grain market.
Industry Moves: 3 Leadership Updates From 3 Input Companies

3 days ago | thedailyscoop.com | Margy Eckelkamp

Custom Agronomics named Scott Addy CEO. “Retailers are looking for solutions that deliver real value, and the private label products developed by Custom Agronomics are second to none,” Addy said. “The science is incredibly strong, and the company’s advanced technology and manufacturing capabilities set it apart.
Illinois Legislature Passes Bill to Improve Pesticide Applicator Process

3 days ago | thedailyscoop.com | Margy Eckelkamp

Illinois lawmakers have passed a bill to amend the pesticide applicator licensing process. In what’s expected to be in place by 2027, the current exam renewal required every three years will be replaced instead with continuing education requirements. “It’s finally good to be on offense down at the Illinois State Capitol rather than being on defense,” says Kevin Johnson, president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, the organization which initiated the legislation.
Aerial Application Field Trial: Fungicide Protected 20 bu. of Corn Yield

4 days ago | thedailyscoop.com | Margy Eckelkamp

In 2024, a Wisconsin corn grower found a tar spot infestation in their corn field and called Dairyland Aviation to make a fungicide application. The timing was tricky—already late August—and the applicator expressed skepticism over the control such an application would provide nearly two weeks after the R4 growth stage. The farmer and the applicator agreed to roll the dice, make the application with a control strip in the field to analyze its effectiveness.
High Stakes and False Claims: Understanding the MAHA Report's Impact

5 days ago | thedailyscoop.com | Michelle Rook |Margy Eckelkamp

While the first aftershocks of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) report were assessing the public perception of the claims made against current production agriculture, very quickly those claims could be used in tangible policy change recommendations. This has agricultural leaders and groups sounding the alarm to bring forward the false claims before Aug. 12, which is when the MAHA commission will announce its policy recommendations.
Heads Up: Space Weather Could Disrupt GPS Signal This Week

6 days ago | thedailyscoop.com | Margy Eckelkamp

The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration has updated its expected arrival of a G4 severe geomagnetic storm. Initially expected to be observed June 2 to June 3, it’s now potentially ending earlier by June 2.
Game-Changer in Fertilizer Pricing: Explore the New Urea Futures Tool

1 week ago | thedailyscoop.com | Margy Eckelkamp

Starting Monday, CME will introduce a smaller contract size for urea out of the U.S. Gulf. What was once in increments of a full barge—100 ton, will now be available in 10 ton contracts. “We are pleased to introduce 10-Ton Urea U.S. Gulf futures on June 2,” says John Ricci, Managing Director and Global Head of Agricultural Products at CME Group.
Inside Ag Retail’s Supply Chain: How This Industry’s Distribution is Unique

2 weeks ago | thedailyscoop.com | Margy Eckelkamp

Kyle Barton, procurement manager at Simplot Grower Solutions, along with his team manage the supply chain of crop protection, adjuvants, micronutrients, and biologicals for the company’s retail locations west of the Rocky Mountains. In total, that’s over 100 supplier relationships. Barton explains managing existing suppliers and entering distribution agreements with new suppliers presents unique challenges. How does an ag retailer onboard a new product?
Decode MAHA's Potential Effect on the Agriculture Sector

2 weeks ago | thedailyscoop.com | Margy Eckelkamp

Three months ago, President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission. Later this week, the group’s first report is scheduled to be released. Farmers were directly mentioned in the president’s February order, “agencies shall work with farmers to ensure that United States food is the healthiest, most abundant, and most affordable in the world.” Members of the commission include Human Health Secretary Robert F.
Demonstrating Value Is a Mandate: Fun, Shiny Objects Don’t Do the Job

2 weeks ago | thedailyscoop.com | Margy Eckelkamp

Benny Andres, who oversees the product management team at Bushel, shares how technology—and specifically software—can be used to strengthen the relationship between farmers and their trusted advisers. Specifically, he says agribusinesses are looking for three things in technology:AutomationWorkflow improvementFewer systems to work in“We’re not here to take away that relationship the agribusiness has to have with their farmers. We think of it more as strengthening that relationship.