Andrew Lambert, technology services manager at Centra Sota Cooperative, shares how his team is structured to help farmers advance their yields and return on investment. He says technology can be overwhelming because of how everything intertwines like a cobweb. But as a baseline: the exponential benefits will come when they are able to get a majority of their farmers optimizing soil sampling, variable rate fertilizer, and yield mapping.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Lambert, technology services manager at Centra Sota Cooperative, shares how his team is structured to help farmers advance their yields and return on investment. He says technology can be overwhelming because of how everything intertwines like a cobweb. But as a baseline: the exponential benefits will come when they are able to get a majority of their farmers optimizing soil sampling, variable rate fertilizer, and yield mapping.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 136: The Three Agronomy Tools Every Farm Should Be Optimizing

Even with a footprint across 10 states, the team at GreenPoint Ag is focusing on the local communities they are part of. Shannon Fortenberry, Community investment manager at GreenPoint Ag, shares more about the programs the company has stood up in the past couple of years, which now boast giving matches up to $1,000 per employee and two days for volunteering which have already totaled 2,000 hours this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even with a footprint across 10 states, the team at GreenPoint Ag is focusing on the local communities they are part of. Shannon Fortenberry, Community investment manager at GreenPoint Ag, shares more about the programs the company has stood up in the past couple of years, which now boast giving matches up to $1,000 per employee and two days for volunteering which have already totaled 2,000 hours this year.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 135: The Triple Bottom Line and Supporting Local Communities

Matt Dolch is the corn product manager for NK Brand at Syngenta, and he says he’s a bit of an outlier for his generation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Dolch is the corn product manager for NK Brand at Syngenta, and he says he’s a bit of an outlier for his generation.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 134: Follow Your Passion, Set Your Trajectory

Joseph Rickard is a crop protection product manager at WinField United who shares the past three years have definitely taught us one thing about the ag retail industry—it’s still a face-to-face business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joseph Rickard is a crop protection product manager at WinField United who shares the past three years have definitely taught us one thing about the ag retail industry—it’s still a face-to-face business.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

This Is Still A Face-To-Face Business

Amy Asmus from Asmus Farm Supply didn’t have a linear path to being in ag retail–from a graphic designer, to a county correctional officer, she found agronomy via the Certified Crop Advisor program. Asmus  shares the value of coming together with peers across the industry as part of the Agricultural Retailers Association and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Asmus from Asmus Farm Supply didn’t have a linear path to being in ag retail–from a graphic designer, to a county correctional officer, she found agronomy via the Certified Crop Advisor program. Asmus  shares the value of coming together with peers across the industry as part of the Agricultural Retailers Association and more.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 132: Compete On The Acre, But Partner In The Field

Blake Gates, national accounts manager at Morral Companies, shares how the company serves the industry as a fertilizer manufacturer and retailer. He brings to life the importance of stewardship, advocacy, and in particular what has benefited him and his company in being a member of ARA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blake Gates, national accounts manager at Morral Companies, shares how the company serves the industry as a fertilizer manufacturer and retailer. He brings to life the importance of stewardship, advocacy, and in particular what has benefited him and his company in being a member of ARA.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 131: Take One Thing Off Your Plate

Richard Gupton from the Ag Retailers Association comes on The Scoop Podcast to detail what retailers needs to know about recent WOTUS news, train safety discussions, non-compete agreements, and EPA’s action on diesel trucks in California, plus more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Gupton from the Ag Retailers Association comes on The Scoop Podcast to detail what retailers needs to know about recent WOTUS news, train safety discussions, non-compete agreements, and EPA’s action on diesel trucks in California, plus more!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 130: WOTUS, Train Infrastructure and More: What Ag Retailers Need to Know

Hunter Carpenter with the Ag Retailers Association is cautiously optimistic the Farm Bill will get done this year. But he says right now, everything hinges on the ongoing debt ceiling discussions. In addition to the timing of the Farm Bill, Carpenters says there are five provisions they are advocating for on behalf of ag retailers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hunter Carpenter with the Ag Retailers Association is cautiously optimistic the Farm Bill will get done this year. But he says right now, everything hinges on the ongoing debt ceiling discussions. In addition to the timing of the Farm Bill, Carpenters says there are five provisions they are advocating for on behalf of ag retailers.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 129: 5 Farm Bill Provisions Being Watched By Ag Retailers

It’s a full year push for George Madison, an agronomy specialist with Co-Alliance based in west central Indiana.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a full year push for George Madison, an agronomy specialist with Co-Alliance based in west central Indiana.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 128: There Is No Seed Selling “Season”

Tim McArdle is working as the ResponsibleAg Industry Ambassador. He highlights how ResponsbileAg is an industry program for the industry that “lights the way for you to be in compliance.” And he shares how being a member of ResponsibleAg can improve an ag retailer’s bottom line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim McArdle is working as the ResponsibleAg Industry Ambassador. He highlights how ResponsbileAg is an industry program for the industry that “lights the way for you to be in compliance.” And he shares how being a member of ResponsibleAg can improve an ag retailer’s bottom line.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 127 :Overcome Barriers, Instill Confidence, and Improve Performance

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Hunter Carpenter has been on the policy team at ARA for nine years, and currently works as Senior Director of Public Policy. He’s been advocating for the ag retail industry, and says while his focus is on building relationships, it’s also part of the job to witness some of the theatrics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hunter Carpenter has been on the policy team at ARA for nine years, and currently works as Senior Director of Public Policy. He’s been advocating for the ag retail industry, and says while his focus is on building relationships, it’s also part of the job to witness some of the theatrics.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 126: Working In DC Is Less Like The West Wing, More Like Veep

Tyler Bottoms, Commercial Director at AgVision Software, says if he could solve one problem with a magic wand, it would be to reduce the ag retail industry’s technical debt. As he explains in the podcast, there are questions every ag retailer can ask themselves as they seek out new technologies. And with ongoing labor shortages, it’s important to be taking on more efficient ways of doing business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Bottoms, Commercial Director at AgVision Software, says if he could solve one problem with a magic wand, it would be to reduce the ag retail industry’s technical debt. As he explains in the podcast, there are questions every ag retailer can ask themselves as they seek out new technologies. And with ongoing labor shortages, it’s important to be taking on more efficient ways of doing business.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 125: Avoid Technology Sinkholes: Questions Ag Retailers Should Ask

Karl Wyant, director of agronomy at Nutrien, says the past 18 months have particularly put into focus the decisions growers are making about fertilizer. Int his episode he talks about how his team is working to help farmers evaluate all the tools in the toolbox, and at times, do more with less while place an intense scrutiny on fertilizer use efficiency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl Wyant, director of agronomy at Nutrien, says the past 18 months have particularly put into focus the decisions growers are making about fertilizer. Int his episode he talks about how his team is working to help farmers evaluate all the tools in the toolbox, and at times, do more with less while place an intense scrutiny on fertilizer use efficiency.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 124: When Farmers Think Differently About Fertilizer

Grant Mason, sales manager for Wheeler Brothers Grain in western Oklahoma, shares how the team doubled their agronomy business in just a few years. Mason shares how the business is getting bigger—both retailers and manufacturers are consolidating—and it required the team at Wheeler Brothers Grain to take a new approach to the market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant Mason, sales manager for Wheeler Brothers Grain in western Oklahoma, shares how the team doubled their agronomy business in just a few years. Mason shares how the business is getting bigger—both retailers and manufacturers are consolidating—and it required the team at Wheeler Brothers Grain to take a new approach to the market.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 123: How One Ag Retailer Doubled Their Agronomy Business

As one of the first retailers to commercial selective spraying in their agronomic offering, Jeff Crissinger, VP of Agronomy Sales/Marketing at NuWay-K&amp;H Cooperative shares how they are positioning this technology with growers in 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As one of the first retailers to commercial selective spraying in their agronomic offering, Jeff Crissinger, VP of Agronomy Sales/Marketing at NuWay-K&amp;H Cooperative shares how they are positioning this technology with growers in 2023.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 122: Retailer Takes Selective Spraying To The Field

Court White manages the ag sales team at Logan AgriService. When he joined as a sales team member he says it was like jumping on the bullet train. But he shares what helps his team stay focused, set goals, and reach success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Court White manages the ag sales team at Logan AgriService. When he joined as a sales team member he says it was like jumping on the bullet train. But he shares what helps his team stay focused, set goals, and reach success.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 121: Jumping On The Bullet Train

Brice Bonin is Sales/E-Business Support Administrator at Nu-Way K&amp;H Cooperative. She details what their team has learned with two years of hosting a digital portal for their agronomy and energy business. Early successes were getting 80% of key accounts active within three months. A longer-term lesson has been realizing patience pays with the backend complexity inherent in ag retail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brice Bonin is Sales/E-Business Support Administrator at Nu-Way K&amp;H Cooperative. She details what their team has learned with two years of hosting a digital portal for their agronomy and energy business. Early successes were getting 80% of key accounts active within three months. A longer-term lesson has been realizing patience pays with the backend complexity inherent in ag retail.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 120: 100% Digital Contracts Saves Co-Op a Whole Position

Matt Comrey, a technical nutrition agronomist with Wilbur-Ellis, is based in Yuma City, California. He shares the challenges northern California growers are facing across the variety of crops he helps consultant on. Specific to the drought conditions, he highlights 3 tools growers can use to manage water to the best of their ability. Also, as a 40 Under 40 awardee, he shares for those in the early chapters of their career in ag retail to “stick it out” and find an ag retailer who will invest in their career and potential.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Comrey, a technical nutrition agronomist with Wilbur-Ellis, is based in Yuma City, California. He shares the challenges northern California growers are facing across the variety of crops he helps consultant on. Specific to the drought conditions, he highlights 3 tools growers can use to manage water to the best of their ability. Also, as a 40 Under 40 awardee, he shares for those in the early chapters of their career in ag retail to “stick it out” and find an ag retailer who will invest in their career and potential.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 119: California Drought: Looks Promising, But the Jury is Still Out

Clayton Cunningham, Seed Hub manager at Crops 63 for Ceres Solutions, shares the main driver in farmers picking their seed choices. And Clayton gives insights in how selling and delivering seed is changing, per farmers’ preferences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clayton Cunningham, Seed Hub manager at Crops 63 for Ceres Solutions, shares the main driver in farmers picking their seed choices. And Clayton gives insights in how selling and delivering seed is changing, per farmers’ preferences.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 118: Behind The Business In Selling Seed

The 2022 Winner of Business Innovation Award details the 10-year journey which has been a springboard for improved efficiency, business growth, and happier teams at Ceres Solutions. Uriah Paddock shares how success with digitization makes it easy to be hungry to make all of your business activities electronic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2022 Winner of Business Innovation Award details the 10-year journey which has been a springboard for improved efficiency, business growth, and happier teams at Ceres Solutions. Uriah Paddock shares how success with digitization makes it easy to be hungry to make all of your business activities electronic.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 117: Change Is Hard, But the Benefits Are Huge

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

The Scoop Podcast

In this episode, Steve Cubbage, AgPro columnist and founder of Record Harvest, shares the key steps in using data for agronomic decisions. He shares how he defines "good data." And Steve will share more at the upcoming AgTech Expo, Dec. 16 and 17 in Indianapolis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Steve Cubbage, AgPro columnist and founder of Record Harvest, shares the key steps in using data for agronomic decisions. He shares how he defines "good data." And Steve will share more at the upcoming AgTech Expo, Dec. 16 and 17 in Indianapolis.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep 48: Good Data Is the Foundation

Late in 2018, the SPARC initiative was launched at the ARA annual meeting. Field to Market’s Kelly Murray Young shares how the initiative is going so far and all of the ways retailers can get the conversation started with their farmer customers about sustainability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Late in 2018, the SPARC initiative was launched at the ARA annual meeting. Field to Market’s Kelly Murray Young shares how the initiative is going so far and all of the ways retailers can get the conversation started with their farmer customers about sustainability.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep 44: Start Talking Sustainability

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AgPro Podcast: Episode 49: Technology Has Changed Farm Management

In this episode we’re featuring a conversation with Dick Isaacson from the end of 2019. The past year saw his firm expand with a merger and an acquisition. Dick is a past recipient of the Farm Manager of the Year award. And as we look ahead into 2020, he shares the biggest thing in agriculture is change…..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we’re featuring a conversation with Dick Isaacson from the end of 2019. The past year saw his firm expand with a merger and an acquisition. Dick is a past recipient of the Farm Manager of the Year award. And as we look ahead into 2020, he shares the biggest thing in agriculture is change…..See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

AgPro Podcast Episode: 51 How To Learn From 2019

Mike Manning at Premier Crop Systems is a presenter at the upcoming AgTech Expo, Dec. 16 to 17 in Indianapolis, and he shares some ways farmers and their trusted advisers can optimize technology today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Manning at Premier Crop Systems is a presenter at the upcoming AgTech Expo, Dec. 16 to 17 in Indianapolis, and he shares some ways farmers and their trusted advisers can optimize technology today.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 45: What Can We Learn From 2019

Allen Hatley shares experiences and insights from his decades in being a professional farm manager. A recipient of the Farm Manager of the Year Award, Hatley says his focus has been “working on behalf of the owner.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allen Hatley shares experiences and insights from his decades in being a professional farm manager. A recipient of the Farm Manager of the Year Award, Hatley says his focus has been “working on behalf of the owner.”See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

AgPro Podcast Episode 53: Four Decades As Farm Manager

ARA's Richard Gupton joins the podcast to give a bit of a preview for priorities in policy and regulation for the year ahead. Our discussion includes USMCA, trade with China, Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill and call for comments, and the ARA Winter Board Meeting &amp; Fly-In Feb. 10-12 in Washington, D.C.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ARA's Richard Gupton joins the podcast to give a bit of a preview for priorities in policy and regulation for the year ahead. Our discussion includes USMCA, trade with China, Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill and call for comments, and the ARA Winter Board Meeting &amp; Fly-In Feb. 10-12 in Washington, D.C.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

AgPro Podcast Episode 50 DC Help Desk What To Expect in 2020

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