The Scoop Podcast

ARA’s Richard Gupton discusses the bill aiming to modernize the seasonal ag CDL used by many ag retailers and other industries. There are two key provisions: online renewal and a federal definition for implements of husbandry.

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With decades of experience in agribusiness, Clayton Becker, Chief Operating Officer at Vane, says his company answers a question unlike anyone else—while farmers have crop insurance or other risk management tools, what’s available for ag retailers? For the past five years, Vane has been providing coverage policies for those who sell and service product to farmers. And he says there’s more to come.

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High input prices have escalated the scrutiny farmers are putting toward their fertilizer products, placements and rates. How can retailers navigate these challenges? And what does it take to bring new products in such a dynamic time? Greg Sanford, vice president of sales at Verdesian, leans on his own previous retail experience and shares what retailers expect from suppliers right now, the key points to scale up biostimulant use, and the next big trend in fertilizer products.

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With nearly three decades of experience in ag retail, Cory Wermert has started a consulting business focusing on helping businesses and potential employees find their best fit in roles in the industry. He shares insights in how to recruit and retain successful employees and leaders.

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ARA’s Richard Gupton and Hunter Carpenter share insights on the latest legislation and policy effecting the ag retail industry. This includes, the One Big Beautiful Bill, the future of a Farm Bill, DOT regulations and more.

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Heather Thompson, Executive Director of enterprise marketing at Growmark, shares the details behind the new campaign—Start to Finish. She explains how Growmark is investing in its retail footprint and optimizing farmer customer relationships.

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Thad England, director of U.S. strategic accounts with Groundwork BioAg, shares his experience in taking carbon market opportunities to farmers, and how those programs are changing.

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As director of R&D and Innovation at Forge Genetics International, Emily Meccage has a lot to share about the breeding work being done for alfalfa.

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From the west coast to Wisconsin and through the central corn belt, Cody Steinkamp with Doyle Manufacturing helps ag retailers outfit their dry fertilizer warehouses to serve customers today and into the future.

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Kyle Barton, procurement manager at Simplot Grower Solutions, manages 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.

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