The FieldLink Podcast

Impact of California Rainfall & Spikes in Diesel Prices

Rain, rain, go away? For a state plagued by extreme drought, California has received an astonishing amount of rainfall in the last two months — up to five times more than its annual amount. CJ Myers from the Alta Irrigation District in the San Joaquin Valley joins us to talk about water usage and the long-term impact of this excessive rain. We also talk with Matt Beene and Brian Gogue from Hanford, California, who discuss agronomic and consumer challenges. Lastly, Jody Lawrence talks about recent spikes in diesel prices.
 
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BONUS: USDA Grain Stocks Report

This special bonus episode features a deep dive into the USDA Grain Stocks Report to answer one question: How will supply impact growers this year? Jody Lawrence from Strategic Trading Advisors helps us understand what to expect for the 2023 growing season.
 
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Mental Health in Agriculture

How does mental health really affect us? In this episode, we invite visitors from the Northern Ag Network to discuss how mental health impacts agriculture. Don’t miss a special bonus episode that will come out Monday, January 16! It will focus on exclusive global market insights as we dive deep into ag production around the world and the supply issues we face.
 
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Maximizing Agricultural Inputs & the 2023 Commodity Market Forecast

Have you ever wondered what it takes to manage the equipment and technology used to transport and apply agricultural products each year? In this episode, we speak with Scott King, director of equipment and fleet services, to celebrate the people behind the scenes who work tirelessly to deliver the right product to the field on time. Later, we catch up with Jody Lawrence to discuss soybean supply and production in Brazil and Argentina and learn how these and other factors will impact the commodity market in 2023.
 
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Christmas Tree Production

Originating in Germany, the tradition of having a Christmas tree made its way across the pond in the 1800s, creating a whole new market in America. In this episode, we learn more about Christmas tree production from Helena team member Michael Grega as he shares how tree growers across Pennsylvania produce the perfect Christmas tree.
 
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Year in Review & 2023 Market Predictions

Review highlights of the 2022 growing season with us, and look ahead to 2023 as our guest analyst shares market predictions for next year. The agriculture community rallied to ensure crops were planted, protected and harvested, resulting in a profitable year despite many challenges. 
 
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Tapping into R&D & the Research Behind Resurge

Research and development (R&D) is critical to creating effective chemistries for ag inputs. Dr. Aaron Hert joins us to discuss how Helena approaches R&D for our new and unique products. Plus, Ben Wiggins, one of our Helena research and development specialists, shares how our featured product Resurge was developed and brought to ag producers, and the specialty marketplace for turf managers and ornamental growers.
 
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From FFA to the Field & What’s Happening with Wheat

We sit down with students at the 95th National Annual FFA Convention in Indianapolis along with former Helena interns who have received awards and honors from the FFA organization. Current Helena employees and former FFA members also tell us how they got their start in the industry as we learn how their journey translates from this professional organization to their career now. Plus, Jody Lawrence gives us another look at the commodity markets this week and what’s happening with wheat.
 
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Choosing the Best Corn Hybrids + Fruit & Veggie Industry Update

In this episode, we peel back the layers that impact corn seed purchase decisions as growers figure out which hybrid is best for their farm and how to manage them to maximize ROI. Matt Scuffham, Helena seed manager in Iowa, reveals exclusive tips about corn hybrids for 2023, while Danielle Oomen, a Helena crop adviser from Michigan, shares the latest news in the fruit and vegetable industry. Danielle was recently honored in the 40 Under 40 Awards, which recognizes outstanding young professionals.
 
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CCA, Commodity Markets & Making Informed Decisions with TruYield Data

Learn more about the Certified Crop Advisers program and what it means to growers and producers from Paul Crout, senior Helena product manager and AGRIntelligence agronomist. We congratulate Paul on being named the 2022 Western Region Certified Crop Adviser of the Year. Also in this episode, the founder of Strategic Trading Advisors, Jody Lawrence, discusses how low water levels in the Mississippi River impact the commodity markets and also gives an update on the planting progress in Brazil. Helena AGRIntelligence Manager Alan Melton shares how incorporating TruYield data can benefit growers, helping them make better production decisions for next year’s crop.
 
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