The FieldLink Podcast

College Agriculture Enrollment, Career Advice & Sports Turf Management

Class is back in session. College classrooms are full once again with the return of students over the last few weeks. In this episode, we look at enrollment numbers in agriculture programs with Paula Beecher, Clemson University; and Mike Gaul, Iowa State University. We also discuss career fair and internship opportunities, today’s demand for agriculture students and the impact of COVID-19 on enrollment. Additionally, Jody Lawrence joins us for information on commodity markets, and we close out the episode with a chat on sports turf management with Helena’s Chris Williams.
 
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History of Pesticides, Impact of Formulation Technology & Commodity Markets

Trace the history of pesticides and the impact chemical compounds have had on plant nutrition over the years — you’ll be surprised how far these formulas date back in time, from ancient Egypt to the Roman Empire! We’ll also speak with Trey Baker, Manager of Technology and Manufacturing Support for Helena, and Jennifer Bear, Helena Manager of Formulation Technology, to explore agriculture formulation and the impact of this important and masterful craft. Plus, Jody Lawrence dives into the commodity markets, sharing the effects of recent weather and international instability. 
 
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The Helena Experience: Interns Share Insight

Internships provide valuable, hands-on experience for students while fueling recruitment programs with quality applicants that have already worked with your organization. For years, Helena has taken pride in helping young people in agriculture develop their skills. Many Helena employees were actually interns at one point. Hear from Wes Page, a sales manager in South Carolina who recruits and manages over 70 interns across the country — and learn about what they’ve been working on this summer from the interns themselves!
 
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Cracking the Farming Data Code & the Demand for Wine Grapes

You have all this farming data — now, what do you do with it? In this episode, we discuss how farmers can get the most out of their data as Gary Grimm, Helena AGRIntelligence services manager from Iowa, shares insight for evaluating the 2022 yields to prepare farmers for the 2023 growing season. Continue listening to learn all about the grape industry from Paul Crout, senior product manager in California. Discover how the demand of wine grapes has impacted growers in the region and how strategic partnerships and products from Helena have made the difference through our Grape Wise program.
 
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Behind the Scenes: Industries Beyond Agriculture

Did you know? In addition to being a well-known leader in providing crop inputs, Helena is also an industry leader in providing solutions for golf course superintendents, forestry companies, ornamental nurseries, sports turf managers and municipalities. In this special edition, learn about our non-agricultural customers that help beautify and maintain our infrastructure. Hear Jim Jahr, a Helena area manager based in the state of Washington, discuss unique services for the industrial and forestry industries, and stay tuned for your bi-weekly commodity market update. Finally, we travel to the east coast to dive into the world of turf, from golf courses and sports arenas to your own backyard, with Louis (Lou) Bettencourt, Helena product manager for the northeastern United States. 
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Dive into Protecta Technology & the Commodity Markets

With the growing season in full swing, it’s field day time for many suppliers across the country. This week, leaders within the Helena Products Group give you the inside scoop on the latest products and innovations from Helena — from the research lab to retail store shelves. You’ll hear more about our new Protecta technology method as Patrick Ewan and Greg Smith introduce the research behind this unique process for building fungicides and insecticides. Plus, we’ll share the latest details about what’s happening with the commodity markets, so you won’t miss a beat.
 
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Wheat Belt Wisdom & Technology’s Impact on Ranchers

In this episode, we travel to the Wheat Belt to visit with two of our Helena area managers, who will give us a look into the 2022 wheat crop and how they’re handling crop management. We’ll also hear the next commodity market update from Jody Lawrence, and finally, we’ll sit down with Jeff Gerhard, a range and pasture expert from Texas, who will share how technology from our AGRIntelligence team is helping ranchers in the southwest meet demands in the beef industry.
 
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Maximum Fertility, USDA Planting Insights & Adjuvant Applications

Learn what Coron Metra can bring to your crop this growing season in this episode of the FieldLink Podcast. Our host, Bill Smith, sits down with Josh Byford, Helena Brand Manager for Coron brands, as he shares how Metra can maximize your fertility program. Plus, we can’t forget to pick our favorite advisor’s brain as Jody Lawrence discusses more insider information from the USDA’s planting report, specifically how these insights can impact grain markets. Lastly, you’ll hear from Helena Adjuvant Brand Manager Katie Miesse as she talks all about adjuvants, a crop protection strategy that is often overlooked.
 
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Becoming Bean Wise in Soybean Production

Join us today to learn how you can become Bean Wise with Helena. Did you know the Chinese were the first to use domesticated soybeans in the 11th century? Now, the United States leads soybean production with 32% of the current global output. In this episode, we travel across the country to visit with Ryan Lee in Indiana as he shares insight into soybean production in the central U.S. Continue listening to hear from agronomists in North Carolina and Mississippi. And stay with us as we wrap up with Brad Hammes in Iowa, who will talk about Fullscale — a great addition to your soybean plan this season. 
 
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A Balancing Act: Nutritional Needs & Input Prices

Today, we have National Agronomist Derek Emerine with us as he highlights cost-effective recommendations for managing crop nutrition and fertilizer without negatively impacting yield. Jody Lawrence hits us with a commodity market update, and Steve Seamon, National Marketing Manager of AGRIntelligence, shares insight from our precision ag team on correcting nutrient deficiencies with Helena’s Extractor tissue sampling technology.
 
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