The FieldLink Podcast

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)

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 mee...

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.

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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 detail...

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. (0...

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 tho...

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 o...

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...

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 th...

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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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 ye...

They say everything is bigger in Texas, and we agree, especially when it comes to cotton production. With the Lone Star State holding the nation’s title as top producer, we head there to begin our discussion on this fluffy commodity with an update from James Hill, cotton expert from West Texas. Afterward, we travel to Tennessee to talk with Helena Product Specialist Dr. Michael Kenty about our product Flash and how it’s designed to...

In this special FieldLink episode, we examine the August 2024 WASDE Report with Jody Lawrence from Strategic Trading Advisors. We also discuss the world agriculture supply and demand estimates that will impact your farming operation now and in the future.

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Growers can maximize their soybean yields by using timely applications of fungicides and nutritional products like Fullscale at this critical point during the reproductive stage. We talked with Helena Agronomist Branch and Product Managers from Minnesota, North Carolina and Virginia to learn how they’re helping customers boost their soybean production this season. Last month, Camp Helena took place to serve as a chance for children...

What did we unveil at this year’s Helena Evolve Innovation Expo? Cohort and Quickshot! In this episode, we talk with Brand Managers Austin Anderson and Jason Gregory to get their thoughts after introducing Cohort and Quickshot to attendees at the July 18 event. Those at the expo had a chance to see the performance of these new brands and meet those who developed the products. Then, we feature how growers got to talk with AgriTalk’s...

From concept to being applied to your fields, the process a product goes through from idea to container is no simple task. In this FieldLink Podcast episode, we visit with individuals from the Helena Products Group Innovation Lab to take a closer look at how products are developed and the formulations that impact how they work. To get a behind-the-scenes look at our Innovation Lab, join us July 18 in Memphis for the Evolve Innovati...

Did you know four states control nearly 75% of the watermelon production in the U.S.? Florida sits at the top with a stake of 30%, while Georgia, California and Texas make up the next 44%. Helena reps from South Texas join this FieldLink Podcast episode to detail how the Lone Star State feeds nearly the whole central part of the country this delicious fruit. To help make sure your Fourth of July fruit spread is top tier, we sit dow...

Agricultural Retailers Association Senior Director of Public Policy Hunter Carpenter and Helena General Manager of Government Affairs Sean McCarty break down what’s taking place in Washington, D.C., regarding the farm bill. Next, Senior Economist Veronica Nigh from The Fertilizer Institute provides insight on how fertilizer plays a key role in both food and global security. As a bonus in this episode, Helena Marketing Intern Jessie...

Have your crops been affected by too much moisture this year? Rain has been a necessity after a few years of dry conditions, but the excess has caused some issues for farmers across the nation. Hear from Helena Seed Managers Matt Scuffham (Iowa) and Curt Nienhueser (Nebraska) as they discuss topics from wet conditions to nitrogen loss to insects in this episode of the FieldLink Podcast. Jody Lawrence caps off the show with a commod...