Around The Farm

In this episode, Julie meets with Andrew Starr, Brand Marketing Lead with ForGround by Bayer. Andrew gives an overview of the Bayer Carbon Program and the resources growers and companies can benefit from. They also meet with Ben Runge, Sustainable Systems Agronomist at ForGround, who discusses how growers can evaluate various sustainability and carbon programs available to them. Listen to hear mor...

In this episode, Tom meets with Wyatt Jones, Climate FieldView Brand Manager, and Andy Folta, US Product Marketing Manager. Listen to hear about the newly launched FieldView tiers, the latest features, and offerings for the new the tiers. They also discuss the upcoming launch of Drive 2.0 and the improvements in data collection customers can expect. Stay tuned for part 2!

In this episode, Julie and Tom dig into 2024 weather patterns, looking back at the el niño that occurred in the last six months and the upcoming la niña. They meet with Zach Hansen, Climate Weather Science Team Manager, who discusses where to plant ahead of these future weather patterns and tools that can help you forecast. Brad Coleman, former President of the American Meteorological Society, als...

In this episode, Zach Kayser and Julie Bonk go through the planter’s checklist, identifying the key items growers need to take action on for this planting season. They meet with Brad Veale, Channel Seed Pro, who speaks about the importance of making machinery more efficient. Fabián G. Fernández, Professor & Extension Nutrient Management Specialist, also speaks about how farmers should set up t...

In this episode, Tom Verseman and Julie Bonk discuss opportunities for exploring innovation ahead of the 2024 planting season. Tom recalls insights gleaned from Brad Veale, a Channel Seed Pro from Missouri. Jerry Seuntjens from Kingsley, Iowa shares advice about developing and approaching field trials. Listen to hear more about deciding and implementing tests in the field!

In this episode, Tom Verseman interviews Erica Strittmatter, Corn Traits Launch & Marketing Lead for Bayer. She promises a revolutionary solution for farming methods based on the Preceon Short Corn product and trials that happened this last year. Tune in for this special interview live from Tucson, AZ! 

In this episode, Clint bids farewell. Watch for a selection of Clint's greatest clips. Join us as we relive some of the most captivating discussions from the show.

Welcome to a special New Year's episode of Around the Farm! Join hosts Clint Chaffer and Tom Versemen on a journey through the best moments and insights from 2023. Test your knowledge alongside Clint and Tom in their pop quiz questions. Get up to speed with the latest groundbreaking developments in the ag industry that caught their attention, from cutting-edge technologies to sustainable farming p...

In this episode, Clint Chaffer interviews Lance Woodbury, a Family Business Advisor for Pinion. Have you planned for what will happen to farm leadership when the previous generation leaves or a sibling returns? If not, take a listen as to why you should and how to start those tough conversations with your family. About the Series: Around the Farm is the podcast about all things ag. Industry expert...

In this episode, Clint Chaffer interviews Bailey Brown. Bailey is a Sales and Success Account Manager at Traction Ag. Traction Ag is a farm management software company that provides accounting, payroll, and other admin systems and field management software to farmers. Listen as we dive deep into how easy it is to do administrative tasks while still getting all your planting done, even when you are...

In this episode, Clint Chaffer interviews Combyne Ag CEO, Alain Goubau. Alain discusses his family farm in Canada and deep dives into how the Combyne Ag system works.

In this episode, hosted by Channel Seed's Tom Verseman, we interview Shad Schenk, Channel Seed Professional, and Dealer, about the changes coming to Channel Seed and subsequent evolution of products and benefits for growers. About the Series: Around the Farm is the podcast about all things ag. Industry experts share their first-hand knowledge about the seasonal topics on your mind - and have some...

In this episode, Clint Chaffer interviews Dr. Denise Bouvrette about the The Preceon™ Smart Corn System launch. Dr. Bouvrette shares insights into the development of the technology and benefits growers have experienced in trials. Listen to hear more about this groundbreaking innovation in corn short stature hybrids. About the Series: Around the Farm is the podcast about all things ag. Industry exp...

In this episode, Clint Chaffer interviews Mark Reiman. Mark is a manager at the Bayer Water Utilization Learning Center in Gothenburg, Nebraska. Mark shares insight on how the Water Learning Center takes input from farmers and university partners to ensure trials meet industry needs. Listen to hear more about current water utilization techniques at the center. About the Series: Around the Farm is...

In this episode of Around the Farm, host Clint Chaffer converses with Dr. Andrew Penney, a "Plant Doctor" and Technical Agronomist for Bayer Crop Science. Dr. Penney is not just an expert in the field, but also the host of the ag podcast, 'A Penney For Your Thoughts.' Dr. Penney shares insights from his career in agronomy, shares how his podcast came to life, reveals his dream guests and standout...

We've come a long way since storing field data on floppy disks. In this episode of Around the Farm, we're diving into the history of agricultural technology with Ben Schroeder, a Climate Enablement Manager for Climate FieldView.   Clint and Ben talk about the transformation of ag tech over the years, touching on the complexities of early data management processes and sharing his personal favorites...

In this exciting episode of Around the Farm, host Clint Chaffer sits down with Cody Evans, a crop science expert. Cody shares his insights and experiences working with TriVolt, a game-changing herbicide in the world of agriculture. Don't miss this informative episode as we dive into the world of TriVolt and explore how it's revolutionizing crop management. #AroundTheFarm #TriVolt #CropScience   AL...

Tom Verseman sits down with Chris Fornstrom, a Channel Seedsman, basketball coach, and bourbon producer from Pine Bluffs, WY. Chris studied at the University of Wyoming and is involved with the management of Pine Bluffs Distilling. Tom and Chris dive into the challenges of being a Channel Seedsman and the values of the Channel brand. Chris shares his experiences creating custom whiskey for his cus...

Join us for another exciting episode of Around the Farm, where host Clint Chaffer interviews Zach Hansen, the lead of the Weather Science Team at Climate FieldView. With a strong background in tropical thunderstorms, Zach shares his insights on the recent back-to-back La Niña years, weather conditions during the past winter, and the planting forecast for the upcoming season.

You can't move forward without knowing where you came from, so we're kicking off 2023 with a look back at some of the best bits on Around The Farm in 2022. We've rounded up memorable moments–whether they’re good information or just plain good times–and put them together in a special episode for you while Clint also teases the upcoming season. 

In this episode, Clint talks with Aaron Rahe who is one of the famous Rahe brothers that takes care of the farmland that surrounds that famous baseball diamond in the middle of Dyersville, Iowa. We'll hear about the challenges of farming with an annual professional sports game being held in the middle of your crop, brotherly farming competitions, and how FieldView has been a crucial tool in their...

In this episode, Clint talks with Colin Rogers and Tyler Williams who are sustainable systems agronomists with ForGround by Bayer, a new program that supports farmers in adopting regenerative agriculture practices that are right for their operations. This episode we'll hear about the potential benefits of things like no-till/strip till and cover crops--which help improve long-run soil health and p...

In this episode, Clint talks with Ag influencer and Purdue alum Brian Scott. His YouTube channel “The Farmer’s Life” has nearly 10k subscribers. With a Soil and Crop Management Degree, Brian currently grows corn, soybeans, popcorn, and wheat. Tune in as Clint and Brian chat about farm life, being a farmer influencer on social media, and all other things Ag!

With guest Colin Hogrefe, Farm Manager | Farmers National Company    On this episode, Clint's talking with Colin Hogrefe, a Farm Manager with Farmers National Company -- the nation's largest farm & management company that covers all sorts of business lines for farmers ranging across Farm Management, Real Estate, Oil & Gas, Forestry, Hunting and Leasing Permits.  The two chat about trends driving r...