The FieldLink Podcast

2024 Election Results Impact on Farm Bill and Ag Policies

The votes are in! The long-awaited presidential election is complete with Donald Trump being elected to a second term along with a majority Republican Senate and, quite possibly, a Republican-controlled Congress. Helena Director of Government Affairs Sean McCarty joins us to discuss how the election results will impact the upcoming farm bill and other agriculture policies. (00:46) Plus, Jody Lawrence provides his thoughts on the commodity markets and how the election is already a factor in global trade. (27:05)
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Mint Production Industry, Oil Prices and the Election’s Impact on Ag

From essential oils to medicines to insect repellents, mint has a broad range of uses in everyday productsat home and in the field. Mint Industry Research Council member Steve Salisbury joins us from Oregon to share how this herb is produced for more than just toothpaste. (00:46) With the recent bombings in Iran, Jody Lawrence details how this affects oil prices before discussing the upcoming U.S. election’s impact on agriculture tariffs. (36:18)
Learn more about the Mint Industry Research Council here: USMintIndustry.com.
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New Innovations for Corn and Iowa Corn I-LEAD Program Discussion

One of the most versatile crops in the world, corn is being pushed beyond its typical uses of food, feed and fuel. In this episode, Iowa Corn Director of Industrial Innovation Dr. Alex Buck shares insight into the new areas where corn is being used, including fabric for big brands like Lululemon. Helena Branch Manager and Iowa Corn Promotion Board member Ryan Steffensen from Guthrie Center, Iowa, joins to discuss his involvement with Iowa Corn through the I-LEAD Program, a resource for talented people who want to contribute to a better future for Iowa’s communities and the long-term profitability of Iowa agriculture. (01:19) Stay tuned for a commodity market update from Jody Lawrence with harvest coming to an end. (30:53)
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Tips for Financing Your Crop in 2025

Have you developed your 2025 financial plan yet? Before you do, listen to this Helena FieldLink episode where we sit down with Helena Chief Financial Officer Byron Phillips and Director of Credit Wes Belleville as they provide their top tips for financing next year’s crop. (00:50) The USDA just released its quarterly Grain Stocks report, so Jody Lawrence visits to provide his insights on the results before closing the episode with strategies for growers to consider with harvest ending. (31:40)
 
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Top Adjuvants for Fall Burndown Application

To set your fields up for success in 2025, it’s important to have a fall burndown program in place to eliminate weeds and other unwanted growth from your fields. Helena Brand Manager Austin Anderson provides his top three products to include in a fall burndown program to maximize the performance of herbicides. (00:40)  Later, Jody Lawrence provides an update on the newest commodity report. (12:48)
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Seed Selection Importance & Grain Market Update

Fall brings many things: the changing of leaves, cooler weather, football and, most importantly, harvest. With harvest occurring for growers in the southern U.S. and on the doorstep for those in the North, now’s a great time to evaluate genetic performance to help determine your 2025 crop. We sit down with Helena Director of Seed Josh Byford to find out why seed selection should be top of mind for growers when preparing for next year. Corn and soybeans were on the upswing in the market this week, so we chat with Jody Lawrence to find out what happened.
 
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Cotton Growing Update & Enhance Crop Production With Flash

They say everything is bigger in Texas, and we agree, especially when it comes to cotton production. With the Lone Star State holding the nation’s title as top producer, we head there to begin our discussion on this fluffy commodity with an update from James Hill, cotton expert from West Texas. Afterward, we travel to Tennessee to talk with Helena Product Specialist Dr. Michael Kenty about our product Flash and how it’s designed to enhance both performance and application for cotton growers. Stay tuned for a commodity update from Jody Lawrence.
 
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BONUS: August WASDE Report Discussion

In this special FieldLink episode, we examine the August 2024 WASDE Report with Jody Lawrence from Strategic Trading Advisors. We also discuss the world agriculture supply and demand estimates that will impact your farming operation now and in the future.
 
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Maximize Soybean Yield With Fullscale and Fungicide Applications

Growers can maximize their soybean yields by using timely applications of fungicides and nutritional products like Fullscale at this critical point during the reproductive stage. We talked with Helena Agronomist Branch and Product Managers from Minnesota, North Carolina and Virginia to learn how they’re helping customers boost their soybean production this season. Last month, Camp Helena took place to serve as a chance for children to discover more about where their food comes through chemistry, drone technology, plant science and much more. We hear from a few campers who detail their experiences from this fun event. Stay with us as we wrap up the episode with a commodity update from Jody Lawrence.
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Cohort, Quickshot Unveiled at Helena Evolve Innovation Expo

What did we unveil at this year’s Helena Evolve Innovation Expo? Cohort and Quickshot! In this episode, we talk with Brand Managers Austin Anderson and Jason Gregory to get their thoughts after introducing Cohort and Quickshot to attendees at the July 18 event. Those at the expo had a chance to see the performance of these new brands and meet those who developed the products. Then, we feature how growers got to talk with AgriTalk’s Chip Flory, Shaun Haney from RealAg Radio out of Canada and our Market Analyst Jody Lawrence. We close out the episode as Jody explains the current market trends.
 
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