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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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“I’ve been thinking about something like this for years, because my employees are part of what has made my business successful,” Kimbrell says. “And I wanted to have them be able to share in the ownership of it.”
Succession Planning
Texas Farmer Forms Mentoring Partnership With Five Employees
“I’ve been thinking about something like this for years, because my employees are part of what has made my business successful,” Kimbrell says.
October 05, 2022 01:44 PM
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On the machine, nine sensors detect, target and spot spray weeds on the orchard floor. The GUSS system is engineered to use LIDAR technology to stay in the row. The GUSS system allows one operator to monitor up to eight GUSS sprayers from a laptop.
Technology
Herbicide GUSS Sprayer Now Available at Select John Deere Dealer Locations
More than three dozen U.S. John Deere dealerships will now sell the GUSS autonomous sprayer. The company says the Herbicide GUSS is the first and only autonomous orchard herbicide applicator.
September 28, 2022 09:56 AM
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The contest winners – Michael Douglas from Henry County, Kentucky, (right) and Jeremy Smart from Peebles, Ohio (left) – both own carts from that historic first run.
Used Machinery
It’s a Tie: Kinze Finds Not One But Two Historic Grain Carts In National Search
Of the eight grain carts built by Jon Kinzenbaw in 1971, two have been found still working on U.S. farms.
September 23, 2022 09:49 AM
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The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit takes place in San Francisco on March 20-21. The event brings together more 900 major global agribusinesses, investors and ag-tech start-ups.
Technology
World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit Kicks Off Fourth Annual Event
The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit takes place in San Francisco on March 20-21. The event brings together more 900 major global agribusinesses, investors and ag-tech start-ups.
September 21, 2022 11:17 PM
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In its annual contest, AgFunder received 5,000 votes for its Innovation Awards.
Technology
AgFunder Names 2018 Innovation Award Winners
13 startups recognized with AgFunder Innovation Awards
September 21, 2022 11:17 PM
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"Farmers have to have a laser focus on what will make them money in the coming year because we have really tight margins, and technologies should be looked at as what can help immediately.”
Technology
2019 Outlook: Ag Technology
“Farmers have to have a laser focus on what will make them money in the coming year because we have really tight margins, and technologies should be looked at as what can help immediately.”
September 21, 2022 11:17 PM
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Ten agtech startups will have a superb platform to springboard their innovations via the AgLaunch and Farm Journal Row Crop Challenge.
Business
AgTech Startups: Opportunity Unlike Any Other
Ten agtech startups will have a superb platform to springboard their innovations via the AgLaunch and Farm Journal Row Crop Challenge.
September 21, 2022 11:17 PM
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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.
Health
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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New Machinery
Ford Hitches a Ride on a Hay Rack
Auto manufacturer is separating the wheat from the chaff and utilizing straw to reinforce plastic in new cars.
September 20, 2022 11:14 PM
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$100 Ideas
Hot New Iron (2010)
A snapshot of the farm machines introduced in the past year.
September 20, 2022 11:14 PM
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