The FieldLink Podcast
The Helena FieldLink podcast is your resource for what’s going on in the field and the current events impacting your farming operation. Every other week, we’ll bring Helena and industry experts to you from around the country to discuss the world of ag. Wherever you farm, you’ll learn tricks to maximize your yield from true experts in the industry. Make sure you follow us on social media so you never miss an episode! Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh
Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
Crops are planted, but the work is just beginning for farmers across the country. During this “FieldLink Podcast” episode, we explore the benefits of assisting crops with in-season nitrogen and other essential nutrients plants need at this stage of the growing cycle. (00:25) Jody Lawrence caps the show with updates on the commodity market and what’s occurring around the world. (25:57)
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Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
Recent announcements from leaders in Washington, D.C., hint at important changes coming in our industry. In this “FieldLink Podcast” episode, Helena Products Group General Manager and Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology Vice Chairman Patrick Ewan and Director of Government Affairs Sean McCarty break down comments from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins (00:56) and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin (26:56). Don’t miss Jody Lawrence’s discussion on tariffs, the recent WASDE Report and the impact that new Standard Aviation Fuel guidelines will have on soybean growers. (43:02)
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Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
There’s a lot to think about this spring, and next year’s genetic portfolio should be part of that list. Helena Seed Specialists Sean Jordal and Jeff Jensen join this “FieldLink Podcast” episode to explain how our Future Plots provide valuable insight to help growers determine their future germplasm needs. The duo will also share in-season tips to ensure your crop gets the right start for a successful year. Jody Lawrence returns with a commodity market update.
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Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Financial decisions can bring extra stress to any farming operation. Knowing key strategies for making financially sound production decisions is a must. The Helena Credit Department and ProPartnersFinancial join this “FieldLink Podcast” episode to provide valuable insights to help your farming operation succeed. (00:49) Then, Jody Lawrence returns for another commodity market update. (29:28)
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Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Pests are a constant concern for growers, but with proper planning and the right products, their impact can be reduced. In this episode of the Helena “FieldLink Podcast,” four agronomy experts from across the country — Trey Curry (1:13), Paul Crout (20:12), Josh Gaddy (32:41) and Greg Clark (41:59) — provide insights on potential pest, disease and weed issues this year and how to prevent them. After, Jody Lawrence discusses the recent United States Department of Agriculture Prospective Plantings Report and how it may affect commodity prices. (51:37)
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Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Looking to get the most out of your herbicide investment this season? Tune in to this episode of the “FieldLink Podcast” as Helena Brand Manager Austin Anderson and Product Specialist Dr. Michael Kenty discuss how adding Grounded to your tank can help close the gap in herbicide performance. (00:50) Plus, Jody Lawrence joins us from Nashville to share his top three strategies to potentially secure $5 corn in 2025. (32:41)
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Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Recorded live at the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver, this special Helena “FieldLink Podcast” episode features Helena customer and Soybean Yield Contest champion Curtis Hobbs (01:13), Government Affairs Director Sean McCarty (10:19), and National FFA officers Jack Lingenfelter and Caroline Groth (21:20). Jody Lawrence caps off the show with a breakdown of the recent United States Department of Agriculture predicted acres report and more (35:46).
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Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Weeds are pests in fields and to wallets each year. To help growers navigate both concerns, Helena Product Specialist Brad Hammes and Agronomist Matt Boyer join the “FieldLink Podcast” to share strategies for the best weed control on a budget, including old-school tactics. (01:20) Jody Lawrence details the global soybean market after the South American harvest, then we discuss the beef industry’s record prices and how herd numbers may impact long-term supply. (40:09)
Helena will be in Denver next month for the 2025 Commodity Classic. Visit booth 3803 to meet with our team members and to catch a live recording of the “FieldLink Podcast.”
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Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
To get a deeper understanding of how President Donald Trump’s tariff policies with Canada, China and Mexico may impact U.S. farmers and the agriculture industry, Helena Director of Government Affairs Sean McCarty breaks down these proposed plans. (01:09) Jody Lawrence adds insight on how these tariffs may influence grain markets. (41:55)
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Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Mark Oppold, a National Association of Farm Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee, shares his journey from growing up as a farm kid in Iowa to building a broadcasting career that featured an interview with President Donald Trump in this Helena “FieldLink Podcast” episode. (00:52) Jody Lawrence caps off the show with information on the grain markets as the transition of power takes place in Washington, D.C. (26:01)
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