The FieldLink Podcast

FFA’s Plans for the Future and the Importance of Protecting Resources

As the nation’s largest youth organization, the National FFA Organization is on a mission to change lives and prepare members for leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Secretary Grant Norfleet (Missouri) and Southern Region Vice President Carter Howell (Florida) visit to detail their plans for strengthening the technical and vocational skills needed for the next generation of ag professionals. Then, we discuss the importance of protecting soil and water resources for the future with fourth- and fifth-generation farmers Steve and Billy Baulder from Guthrie Center, Iowa. Spring planting season is here, and being safe should be at the top of your priority list. Agricenter International’s John Butler joins to explain their safety program, which all producers can use this season. Jody Lawrence ends the show with another commodity market update.
 
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Spring Fertility Programs & Navigating Data Through AGRIntelligence

Are you prepared for planting season with a solid fertility program? Helena Product Specialist Brad Hammes and Product Manager Adam Bush give their insights into the fundamentals of what goes into a good fertility program and the importance of incorporating the 4Rs — right source, right rate, right time and right place — this spring. Then, AGRIntelligence’s Joel McCormick and Brad Dressler give their tips on navigating all the data farmers can now receive through the advancement of technology. Jody Lawrence ends the show with his thoughts on the latest USDA Prospective Plantings.
 
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Benefits of Using Grounded & AGRIntelligence Discussion

With so many adjuvants to choose from — and not all are created equal — it can be tough to know which is best. Helena Adjuvant Brand Manager Austin Anderson and Product Specialist Brooks Barefoot discuss how Grounded can maximize your herbicide program in 2024. Branch Manager Reuben Koehler and Illinois farmer Tim Miles share how Tim overcame weather challenges and how implementing the AGRIntelligence Whole Farm program boosted his yield in 2023. Then, Jody Lawrence closes the episode with the latest news that can impact your farm.  
 
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Helena Introduces Quickshot at Commodity Classic

Recorded live at the 2024 Commodity Classic to celebrate the FieldLink Podcast’s second anniversary, we sit down with Helena Products Brand Manager Jason Gregory to discuss the company’s brand-new seed treatment and nutritional for corn, soybean and wheat growers — Quickshot. Also joining us from Commodity in Houston is United Sorghum Checkoff Program Treasurer Kim Baldwin and Agronomy Director Dr. Brent Bean as they examine technology advancements for new markets for grain sorghum. We finish off the episode with a Brazilian soybean harvest update from Jody Lawrence.
 
As mentioned in the podcast, here's the link from the US Sorghum Checkoff on sorghum: https://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/sustainability/.
 
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Tennessee State Officers Highlight National FFA Week Conversations

With many FFA alumni working throughout our company, we’re excited to celebrate National FFA Week as members of the Tennessee state officer team visit our studio to share their stories during this FieldLink Podcast episode. Afterwards, we move our discussion to south Florida to talk with Todd Batchelder of Rentokill as he details how his business helps customers with insects, rodent control, and tree and landscape management services in Delray Beach. Jody and Brady Lawrence break down a few tips for cotton producers to take advantage of an uptick in the cotton market and what a Cotton Wise plan can do for you.
 
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Behind the Scenes With the Helena Products Group

Do you have questions on how products come to be that you use to help your farm thrive? We have those answers and more as Patrick Ewan and Greg Smith of the Helena Products Group provide insight on what makes our products different from competitors. Their discussion covers product concept, formulation technologies and what the future holds for the Helena Products Group. Don’t miss Jody Lawrence’s commodity update as he joins us from the Music City.
 
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U.S. Wine Grape Production With Fritz Westover

A leading expert in viticulture education and host of the popular Vineyard Underground podcast, Fritz Westover joins Paul Crout, AGRIntelligence & Agronomy Manager for the Western US, to discuss wine grape production in the U.S. The USDA Grain Supply Report surprised traders and growers after its recent release, so Jody Lawrence visits to detail what that report means to producers before ending the show with tips for marketing your crop in 2024.
 
To learn more about fertility management, listen to episode 16 the Vineyard Underground podcast with Paul Crout: VineyardUndergroundPodcast.com/vu016/.
 
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Discussions Ramp Up Over Farm Bill

With discussions ramping up in Washington, D.C., over the Farm Bill, Sean McCarty, Helena Director of Government Affairs, returns to share valuable insight about the bill and other leading issues being debated by Congress. Tune in to our first episode of 2024 to see how your farm may be impacted by what’s happening on Capitol Hill.
 
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Year in Review & Marketing Tips with Jody Lawrence

What a year 2023 has been for the FieldLink Podcast! Not only did we celebrate our 50th episode, we also discussed important topics along the way, such as the impact of mental health in agriculture and new products like Resgenix and Trico Pro. We also took a deep dive into the creation and history of beer in the “Beer, Barley and Hops” episode. Join us as we review 2023 and discover what impacted the grain markets and your farm’s profitability. We close out the episode and year with three tips on marketing your crops in 2024 from Jody Lawrence.
 
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The Big 5-0: Phil Hollis Joins To Celebrate Milestone Episode

Welcome to the 50th episode of the FieldLink Podcast! Since our first episode was released on March 3, 2022, we’ve covered a multitude of topics with industry professionals to help growers across the nation gain valuable insight and knowledge. In this special episode, we discuss the changing landscape of ag retail with Helena Executive Vice President Phill Hollis. Listen to learn how our company is working to meet the demands of growers in the ever-evolving marketplace. To cap off this special episode, Jody Lawrence breaks down the details of the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) Report.
 
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