The FieldLink Podcast

Do you have a plan of attack against weeds this fall? Controlling and eliminating weed growth can increase your chances of having a successful crop next year. Helena Brand Manager Mark Wayland details the importance of incorporating a fall burndown in your plan of action against weeds. You’ll learn how Barrage HF and Latigo Bold are our recommendations to target and kill weeds during burndown befo...

Helena Branch Manager Dan Pianalto joins from Garden City, Kansas, to discuss the importance of growers incorporating Resurge into their winter wheat fertility programs. Then, Kody Blochowitz, Product Manager in Colorado, explains how strip-till farmers from the high plains are using Resurge. You’ll also hear insight into the latest WASDE report and how weather is impacting commodity prices from J...

Fore! Heads up as we speak with AGRIntelligence Technician Cody Morrow to take a closer look into the latest trends on NFL teams and golf courses better managing their playing turf through the Helena Rx360 program. Cody also details the future of Rx360 and how this technology can be used beyond athletic competition. Stay tuned to hear from Jody Lawrence for a special World Agricultural Supply and...

Did you know the U.S. produces nearly 125,000 acres of onions each year? In this episode, we’ll visit with Helena Sales Representative A.J. Castellini to learn more about onions, their many uses and how growers from the Lower Hudson Valley in New York produce nearly 292 million pounds of this vegetable. Jody Lawrence caps off the show with insight on how oil prices will impact growers this fall.  ...

With harvest taking shape for nut and grape producers on the West Coast of the United States, Paul Crout, Helena Senior Product Manager and Agronomist, joins to discuss the importance of post-harvest fertility plans for trees and vines and the impact potassium may have. There are also updates on the Pro Farmer Crop Tour across the Midwest and the Ukrainian crop deal with Romania from Jody Lawrence...

At this stage of the growing season, your soybean crops can be impacted by a duo of diseases that lead to reduced yields and financial losses for farmers — Phytophthora root rot and sudden death syndrome (SDS). Matt Boyer, Helena Agronomist, joins for the 40th episode to provide some insight on what’s causing the diseases to take hold of your soybean plants and ways to ward off the adversaries. Jo...

Has tar spot been impacting your crops this growing season? Brad Hammes, Helena Product Specialist, details strategies to help combat this nasty disease that’s been affecting corn yield and quality in many parts of the U.S. and even into Canada. Then, we talk with Jody Lawrence as he explains the influence the recent bombing on the port along Ukraine’s Danube River may have on agriculture imports...

Jason Gregory, Coron Brand Manager, shares the yield-enhancing benefits of Coron Metra foliar applications. Tony Lourens, Fungicide and Insecticide Brand Manager, discusses how growers can protect yield potential from unwanted diseases and insect pressure. Plus, we catch up with Jody Lawrence as he breaks down the latest crop progress report from the USDA. Don’t forget to contact your Helena repre...

We speak with Garrett Brewer and Brian Carroll in Georgia to discuss critical nutritional needs for cotton, the crop that clothes the world, and how a Cotton Wise plan from Helena experts can help growers across the U.S. Cotton Belt from Virginia to California. Jody Lawrence joins later to talk about the volatility of the commodity markets, the impact of dry weather across the Midwest, interest ra...

Hear from John Ivison, Helena Branch Manager from upstate New York, on insect control for apple growers. Keep listening as we catch up with Helena Professional turf customer Kelly McDowell at Fairway Lawns in Georgia, and Helena Professional Products Area Manager Dirk Doyle from Texas, who discuss the increased demand for professional grass turf services for homeowners. Don’t miss commodity news l...

Do you need better control of weedy grasses in your soybean fields? Senior Brand Manager Mark Wayland discusses the value of SolvX Formulation Technology from Helena and how it can help soybean herbicide applications. Our TapOut post-emergent grass herbicide offers rapid control in a variety of crops. Plus, Jody Lawrence gives an update on findings from the USDA’s latest report and how the preside...

How can testing spray water help improve pesticide performance and increase ROI? Dr. Michael Kenty, Helena Product Specialist in Tennessee, and Paul Crout, Senior Product Manager and Agronomist in California, explain the importance of testing water quality with AquaLenz water analysis, a precision ag tool from our AGRIntelligence team. You’ll also glean insight from the USDA’s latest planting repo...

Join us for this special bonus episode as we sit down with senators and representatives in our nation’s capital to discuss the farm bill and other major legislation that could impact farmers across the country. Sean McCarty, Helena Director of Government Affairs, helps us understand this commentary and more!   Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:  Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ I...

How can you tell if crops have nutrient deficiencies? Derek Emerine, Helena's National Agronomist, reveals crop nutrient deficiency trends from multiple crops across the nation and explains how our Extractor tissue sampling technology can help growers. Justin Mack, Helena Product Manager in North Dakota, shares a report from our Wheat Wise program in the northern Plains. Plus, don’t miss commodity...

Do you know how to prepare for spring planting? Judy Mohn, a seed specialist from Pennsylvania, shares tips to help growers be confident and ready to hit the fields. Sometimes it’s the little things that can really pay off. Don’t miss Jody Lawrence from Strategic Trading Advisors and his insight on the latest USDA planting intentions report and how decisions on oil production will impact growers t...

Do you know how to maximize water use efficiency in your fields? Learn more about managing water and hear about the biological buzz as we highlight two new Helena products that were introduced at the 2023 Commodity Classic. Helena Brand Manager Austin Anderson and Dr. Nick Hurdle discuss how the new Resgenix water management tool can make a difference this planting season. Plus, Helena Brand Manag...

We reveal the best of the 2023 Commodity Classic trade show in this bonus episode. Listen as we visit with yield winners, growers, agronomists and specialists from across the nation right from our booth. Celebrate one year of the FieldLink Podcast with us as you hear about our guests’ experiences growing yields for the 2023 season.   Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:  Facebook:...

How can stabilized enzymes improve soil quality? Join us as we dive into the world of microbials with Dr. Greg Willoughby from Indiana and Helena Product Manager Steve Bailey from Wisconsin. Learn more about our unique VersaShield technology found in Zypro, the success producers have had with improving yields and what sets Zypro apart from other products in the market. Keep listening to hear how s...

Are you wondering how President Joe Biden’s visit to the Ukraine may impact the global markets? Jody Lawrence, our go-to commodity trading advisor, shares data and insight in this episode. As growers prepare for herbicide applications, we also talk with Adjuvant Brand Manager Austin Anderson and Dr. Michael Kenty, Helena Product Specialist, about utilizing adjuvants to maximize your herbicide inve...

Become Bean Wise with us! Helena Product Specialist Brad Hammes joins us to discuss the importance of weed management in soybeans. We also sit down with Troy Bredenkamp, Senior Vice President of the Renewable Fuels Association in Washington, D.C. Catch his insight on piled fuels and how they impact our lives beyond the gas tank.   Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:  Facebook: htt...

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...

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.   Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:  Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8 Twitter: https://bi...

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.   Follow Helena Agri on social media...

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 a...

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.   Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:  Facebook:...