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The Helena FieldLink podcast is your resource for what’s going on in the field and the current events impacting your farming operation. Every other week, we’ll bring Helena and industry experts to you from around the country to discuss the world of ag. Wherever you farm, you’ll learn tricks to maximize your yield from true experts in the industry.


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The “Innovation Never Stops” video series explores product development, research and formulation by the Helena Products Group. In this “FieldLink Podcast” episode, meet the cast from episode 1 and learn more about the people and ideas shaping the future of agriculture. Plus, Jody Lawrence shares the latest news on the government shutdown and global trade talks and their impact on the commodity markets. Get more insight from Jody in the recently launched FieldLink Market Report. Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:   Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8 X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ
This week on the “FieldLink Podcast,” Helena seed experts Bob Milholland and Garth Jenkins discuss the evolution of the seed industry and why reserving your 2026 genetics package is more important than ever. (1:21) Helena Credit Manager Spencer Bakerink joins from Des Moines, Iowa, to share how third-party seed financing can help strengthen your bottom line. (32:39) Plus, Jody Lawrence provides the latest grain market update from Nashville. (46:21) Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:   Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8 X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ
Modern Ag Alliance Executive Director Elizabeth Burns-Thompson joins this episode to share how her coalition advocates for U.S. farmers. The Modern Ag Alliance represents more than 100 agricultural organizations and works to ensure growers have access to crop protection tools. (00:39) Plus, Jody Lawrence explains how the government shutdown is currently impacting commodity markets. (33:15) Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:   Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8 X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ
We’ve officially hit 100 episodes of the Helena “FieldLink Podcast”! Thank you to our loyal listeners for tuning in since the beginning and to our guests for insightful conversations in each episode. In this milestone episode, Andrew Walmsley, Vice President of Government Relations for the Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology, discusses how the Endangered Species Act, the Big Beautiful Bill and the restructuring of the Environmental Protection Agency will impact growers in 2026. (00:59) Jody Lawrences closes the episode with a Department of Agriculture quarterly stocks report update. (35:37)   Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:   Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8 X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ
In this Helena “FieldLink Podcast” episode, we introduce a new corn and soybean herbicide —Testament. This innovation provides lasting control of more than 75 annual broadleaf weeds and grasses in fields. Plus, Jody Lawrence shares a commodity market update. Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:   Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8 X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ
Commodity markets are always evolving, and it can be tricky to stay consistently informed. To keep you and your farming operation in the know, Jody Lawrence of Strategic Trading Advisors joins this “FieldLink Podcast” episode to discuss the current commodity markets as we approach harvest.   Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:   Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8 X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ
Summer is ending, and now’s the time to start developing your 2026 fertility plan. In this “FieldLink Podcast” episode, Helena Agronomist Shane Powers discusses strategies for creating a plan by evaluating crops and methods to combat nematodes, a yield-robbing pest. Also, Jody Lawrence provides insight into the upcoming Pro Farmer Crop Tour in the Midwest and how it may impact commodity markets.   Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:  Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8 X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ
This week on the “FieldLink Podcast,” Dr. Michael Cox explains how Trico Pro helps protect crops from deer while promoting better land stewardship. We also review herbicide performance and what it means for future weed control. Plus, Jody Lawrence shares a market update from Nashville. Don’t miss the details on the upcoming Farm Journal Yield Academy, hosted by Helena Aug. 21 in Rochester, Minnesota.   Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:   Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8 X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ  
Seed genetics and technology are advancing faster than ever. In this episode of the “FieldLink Podcast,” we connect with Helena experts to dive into the Future Plot system and how it helps Helena representatives position new seed genetics and technologies for customers across the U.S. Plus, Jody Lawrence joins from Nashville with the latest insights on the roller-coaster commodity markets.   Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:   Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8 X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ
It’s time to be BeanWise. To celebrate Bean Week, soybean professionals join the “FieldLink Podcast” to share how they’re helping customers maximize yields in Tennessee and Kentucky. We then discuss AGRIntelligence’s powerful tool for in-season plant nutrition before breaking down the benefits of ENC Formulation Technology and how Fullscale can tip the scale on your soybean crop. Helena is your partner this Bean Week and beyond.   Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:    Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ   Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8   X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG   LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh   YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ  
The U.S. runs on corn, including dairy cows in California. In this episode of the “FieldLink Podcast,” we hear from producers in the Golden State on the importance of this essential crop and how it supports their dairy cattle operations. We stay on the West Coast to discuss key production practices in the almond industry. (00:27) Jody Lawrence caps the show with updates on the commodity market and what’s occurring around the world. (27:18)   Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:    Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ   Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8   X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG   LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh   YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ  
A special edition of the “FieldLink Podcast” is here to celebrate Corn Week and help you become CornWise. We meet with two soybean experts from South Dakota and Wisconsin as they detail how customers are maximizing corn yield in their regions. Our discussion then moves to AGRIntelligence’s powerful tool for in-season plant nutrition before hitting on the benefits of Coron Metra and other products to achieve top corn yield. Helena is here to help you be CornWise.   Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:    Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ   Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8   X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG   LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh   YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ  
In this episode of the “FieldLink Podcast,” we highlight the next generation of ag leaders with two National FFA officers who recently visited Helena’s headquarters in Memphis. From meaningful conversations with President & CEO Eric Cowling to hands-on learning in the Helena Products Group R&D labs, they share key takeaways on the power of agricultural education and industry collaboration. (00:39) Then, we turn to global events as Jody Lawrence breaks down how recent U.S. military action in Iran is influencing commodity markets and what growers should be watching in the weeks ahead. (26:21)   Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:    Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ   Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8   X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG   LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh   YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ  
In this week’s episode of the “FieldLink Podcast”, we sit down with United Soybean Board members, and growers themselves, Mary Stewart and Patrick Giberson. They break down how soybean checkoff dollars are helping all U.S. growers by funding research and expanding markets. (00:44) We also catch up with Jody Lawrence for his expert take on the commodity markets and how upcoming Environmental Protection Agency decisions on renewable fuels could affect your bottom line. (41:18)   Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:    Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ   Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8   X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG   LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh   YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ  
Crops are planted, but the work is just beginning for farmers across the country. During this “FieldLink Podcast” episode, we explore the benefits of assisting crops with in-season nitrogen and other essential nutrients plants need at this stage of the growing cycle. (00:25) Jody Lawrence caps the show with updates on the commodity market and what’s occurring around the world. (25:57)   Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:   Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8 X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ
Recent announcements from leaders in Washington, D.C., hint at important changes coming in our industry. In this “FieldLink Podcast” episode, Helena Products Group General Manager and Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology Vice Chairman Patrick Ewan and Director of Government Affairs Sean McCarty break down comments from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins (00:56) and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin (26:56). Don’t miss Jody Lawrence’s discussion on tariffs, the recent WASDE Report and the impact that new Standard Aviation Fuel guidelines will have on soybean growers. (43:02)   Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:   Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8 X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ
There’s a lot to think about this spring, and next year’s genetic portfolio should be part of that list. Helena Seed Specialists Sean Jordal and Jeff Jensen join this “FieldLink Podcast” episode to explain how our Future Plots provide valuable insight to help growers determine their future germplasm needs. The duo will also share in-season tips to ensure your crop gets the right start for a successful year. Jody Lawrence returns with a commodity market update.   Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:   Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8 X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ
Financial decisions can bring extra stress to any farming operation. Knowing key strategies for making financially sound production decisions is a must. The Helena Credit Department and ProPartnersFinancial join this “FieldLink Podcast” episode to provide valuable insights to help your farming operation succeed. (00:49) Then, Jody Lawrence returns for another commodity market update. (29:28) Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:   Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8 X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ
Pests are a constant concern for growers, but with proper planning and the right products, their impact can be reduced. In this episode of the Helena “FieldLink Podcast,” four agronomy experts from across the country — Trey Curry (1:13), Paul Crout (20:12), Josh Gaddy (32:41) and Greg Clark (41:59) — provide insights on potential pest, disease and weed issues this year and how to prevent them. After, Jody Lawrence discusses the recent United States Department of Agriculture Prospective Plantings Report and how it may affect commodity prices. (51:37) Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:   Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8 X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ
Looking to get the most out of your herbicide investment this season? Tune in to this episode of the “FieldLink Podcast” as Helena Brand Manager Austin Anderson and Product Specialist Dr. Michael Kenty discuss how adding Grounded to your tank can help close the gap in herbicide performance. (00:50) Plus, Jody Lawrence joins us from Nashville to share his top three strategies to potentially secure $5 corn in 2025. (32:41) Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed: Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8 X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ
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