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.

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.

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

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

Congratulations goes to Indigo Ag and its biotrinsic Nemora FP being named The Scoop’s new product of the year. PJ Smith, Senior Global Product Manager at Indigo Ag, gives insights on how biologicals have grown as a category and as a brand how “when people hear Nemora, they immediately think, no more nematodes.”

Congratulations goes to Indigo Ag and its biotrinsic Nemora FP being named The Scoop&rsquo;s new product of the year. PJ Smith, Senior Global Product Manager at Indigo Ag, gives insights on how biologicals have grown as a category and as a brand how &ldquo;when people hear Nemora, they immediately think, no more nematodes.&rdquo;

The Scoop’s 2025 New Product of the Year: Why Biologicals Are Making Waves

Laura Blome, owner and president of Hedlin Ag, works with agribusinesses and clients for leadership and executive searches and role placements. She shares two key skills needed in the industry right now are financial management and excellence in leadership.

Laura Blome, owner and president of Hedlin Ag, works with agribusinesses and clients for leadership and executive searches and role placements. She shares two key skills needed in the industry right now are financial management and excellence in leadership.

Episode 220: Trends In Ag Retail Executive Recruitment

The team at River Valley Cooperative shares the backstory and gives insights into their industry-leading programs and initiatives. With the mantra “On the ground all year round,” the co-op has integrated all four divisions—agronomy, grain, feed, energy—and invested in internal and customer-facing technologies.

The team at River Valley Cooperative shares the backstory and gives insights into their industry-leading programs and initiatives. With the mantra &ldquo;On the ground all year round,&rdquo; the co-op has integrated all four divisions&mdash;agronomy, grain, feed, energy&mdash;and invested in internal and customer-facing technologies.

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

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