The Scoop Podcast

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100

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Aug 2026

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The Scoop podcast hosts conversations with retailers and industry leaders on top-of-mind topics affecting ag retail today and in the future

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August 25, 202624 min

The Scoop Podcast: Growing Demand, Growing Clutter: Navigating Biologicals in 2026

Biologicals are no longer a curiosity. As adoption grows and claims multiply, ag retailers are being asked to evaluate more products, respond faster to growers, and help connect biological inputs to real system outcomes. In our recent conversation with Rick Melnick, COO and Managing Partner of DunhamTrimmer, we broke down the biggest market shifts—and what retailers should do to stay confident in a rapidly evolving category. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 11, 202634 min

The Scoop Podcast: 40 Under 40 Nominees - Nathan Joraanstad & Tommy Setterdahl

In todays episode of The Scoop Podcast, Margy Ecklecamp sits down with two of The Scoop’s 40 Under 40 recipients. Margy talks with Tommy Setterdahl Preconstruction Manager at Stueve Construction and Nathan Joraanstad, Product Manager at Bushel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 28, 202619 min

The Scoop Podcast: Ag Retail’s Washington Watch: Labor, EPA and Rail

On this episode of The Scoop , Hunter Carpenter offers insight into the policy and regulatory issues dominating the conversation in Washington, including the push for ag labor reform, support for voluntary regenerative agriculture, new pesticide registrations, and transportation concerns tied to rail consolidation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 14, 202619 min

The Scoop Podcast: Nutrien’s New SVP of Retail: Nathan Packer on AI, Reliability, and the Future of Nutrien Ag Solutions

Nathan Packer was recently named Senior Vice President of Retail Across North America for Nutrien Ag Solutions. In his first media interview, Packer talks about industry trends and how Nutrien is planning to grow its business. Packer has a career history working for legacy companies in the Nutrien timeline including Crop Production Services. He says Nutrien is staying focused by remaining close to its customers and being ready to adopt technology to reliably serve their needs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 30, 202626 min

The Scoop Podcast: The Future of Ag Sales - Why Tools Built FOR Agriculture Matter

Corbett Kull takes us through his journey from building Tillable's farmland marketplace to pivoting into Camo Ag, a map-first platform designed specifically for ag salespeople. We dive into why generic tools fail in agriculture and how data-driven, agriculture-built solutions are professionalizing the way companies sell to farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 16, 202620 min

The Scoop Podcast: From Data Fatigue to Actionable Insights: The Future of AI in Ag

Syngenta’s Jeremy Groeteke joins Margy Eckelkamp to discuss the shift from collecting data to taking action. Explore the three buckets of AI, the future of autonomous farming, and how retailers can overcome "data fatigue" to deliver real-world ROI and profitability to their grower customers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 2, 202627 min

The Scoop Podcast: Unlocking Retail Growth: The Evolving Value and Opportunities of CCA Certification

In this episode of The Scoop Podcast, host Margy Eckelkamp speaks with Isaac Wolford, the Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) Representative to the Ag Retailers Association (ARA) Board, about the vital role of CCA accreditation in the ag retail industry. Isaac outlines the program's 30-year history as a "boots-on-the-ground" certification that validates expertise in pest, nutrient, crop, and soil management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 202621 min

The Scoop Podcast Farm Bill Roadblocks & E15 Breakthroughs -- What Ag Retailers Need to Know Now

In this episode of The Scoop , Margy Eckelkamp sits down with Hunter Carpenter from the Agricultural Retailers Association to break down the critical policy shifts currently moving through Washington, D.C. The conversation centers on the House-passed Farm Bill, highlighting key wins like the TSP Access Act and the new plant biostimulant definition. However, Hunter also addresses the "hiccups" in the House version, specifically the removal of language regarding uniform labeling and NPDES permit reforms—issues the ARA hopes to revive in the Senate. The episode further explores the House's recent passage of year-round E15 sales. Beyond legislation, Hunter discusses the ARA’s cautious stance on the proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern rail merger, emphasizing that maintaining competition is vital for keeping freight rates manageable for retailers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 5, 202623 min

The Scoop Podcast: Trust-Driven Service Propels Independent Ag Retailer To Major Milestone

John Hockett, CEO of Marion Ag Service, is the second-generation leader for this family-run ag retailer located in Oregon. As a previous recipient of ARA’s Retailer of the Year, Marion Ag Service exemplifies excellence in its business in many ways, which Hockett boils down to “little things matter.” This year marks 50 years of business, and Hockett shares a bit on their vision for the next 50. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 21, 202624 min

The Scoop Podcast: Why Traceability is Table Stakes in the Grain Business

With recently announced guidance from the Department of the Treasury, to support the documentation of agricultural production required to participate for Section 45Z tax credits, Bushel and Verity have integrated their on-farm data, sustainability modeling and compliance platform. Kimberly Bowron, president of Verity, and Jake Joraanstad, CEO of Bushel, explain what’s next for traceability in the grain business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.