After 23 years with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, Jean Payne has announced her retirement. She joins the podcast to reflect on some of the ‘wins’ for the industry she was able to be part of, and she discusses some of the challenges still facing the ag retail industry into the horizon.

After 23 years with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, Jean Payne has announced her retirement. She joins the podcast to reflect on some of the &lsquo;wins&rsquo; for the industry she was able to be part of, and she discusses some of the challenges still facing the ag retail industry into the horizon.

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 71: Jean Payne’s Farewell Tour

During its annual fly-in, more than 120 Agricultural Retailers Association members visited 130 congressional offices to promote ARA’s policy priorities. “Being engaged, having a voice for the industry is critically important,” says Richard Gupton, ARA’s senior vice president of public policy.

During its annual fly-in, more than 120 Agricultural Retailers Association members visited 130 congressional offices to promote ARA&rsquo;s policy priorities. &ldquo;Being engaged, having a voice for the industry is critically important,&rdquo; says Richard Gupton, ARA&rsquo;s senior vice president of public policy.

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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;

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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 71: Jean Payne’s Farewell Tour

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