The FieldLink Podcast

Aid Fertility Efficiency With Resurge and Ele-Max

Knowing what products to include in a fertility efficiency plan is vital for growers to maximize yields. In this “FieldLink Podcast” episode, we meet with Helena team members and Dave Juelf, a producer from Great Falls, Montana, to receive insight into how Resurge is assisting with fertility. (01:08) Then, Jody Lawrence returns to highlight the topics he will discuss with ag professionals at several Helena grower meetings. (18:30) Later, we head to Iowa to hear from an ENC product expert, Jamie Schechinger, on how Ele-Max can increase efficiency and profits for growers. (35:36)
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2024 Commodity Market Recap With Jody Lawrence

To put a bookend on 2024, reoccurring guest Jody Lawrence joins this special year-end report of the Helena “FieldLink Podcast” to recap the highlights of this year’s commodity market. Jody will also share tips for growers as the calendar flips to 2025.
Thanks for tuning in to the “FieldLink Podcast” this year. We value our listeners and are excited to bring more industry experts to help you maximize your yield in 2025 and beyond.
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Grass Seed Discussion With Steve Salisbury

Grass serves many purposes at homes and farms across the world. It provides food for livestock, protects soil from erosion and is a playing surface for many recreational activities. With roughly 1,400 species of grass, we take a closer look at this crop with one of the nation’s foremost grass seed researchers, Steve Salisbury of Oregon. (01:13) Hear from Jody Lawrence as he dives into the recent corn rally and details how oil prices have been impacted by the recent transition of power in Syria. (44:52)
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Dirt to Table: A Look Inside the Sweet Potato Industry

The holidays are finally here, and our taste buds are watering thinking about the delicious foods and desserts about to be spread across the table. One food that may not be talked about enough is sweet potatoes, a superfood packed with nutrients and vitamins. We visit with Helena representatives James DeMoss, Blade Hodges and Madison Lachney from Louisiana to learn how these edible roots are grown in their region. (02:01) Then, Mississippi State University graduate student Alyssa Miller discusses her herbicide research on sweet potato production (15:22) before Jody Lawrence provides a commodity market update. (30:40)
 
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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)
Learn more about the I-LEAD Program here: IowaCorn.org/leadership-programs/i-lead/
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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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