Episodes

  • Tariffs’ Impact on U.S. Ag Industry With Sean McCarty
    Feb 6 2025

    To get a deeper understanding of how President Donald Trump’s tariff policies with Canada, China and Mexico may impact U.S. farmers and the agriculture industry, Helena Director of Government Affairs Sean McCarty breaks down these proposed plans. (01:09) Jody Lawrence adds insight on how these tariffs may influence grain markets. (41:55)

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    55 mins
  • Mark Oppold Discusses Hall of Fame Broadcasting Career
    Jan 23 2025

    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)

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    46 mins
  • Aid Fertility Efficiency With Resurge and Ele-Max
    Jan 9 2025

    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 meetings. (18:30) Later, we head to Iowa to hear from an ENC product expert, Jamie Schechinger, on how Ele-Max can increase efficiency and profits for growers. (35:36)

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    55 mins
  • 2024 Commodity Market Recap With Jody Lawrence
    Dec 26 2024

    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.

    Thanks for tuning in to the “FieldLink Podcast” this year. We value our listeners and are excited to bring more industry experts to help you maximize your yield in 2025 and beyond.

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    28 mins
  • Grass Seed Discussion With Steve Salisbury
    Dec 12 2024

    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 details how oil prices have been impacted by the recent transition of power in Syria. (44:52)

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Dirt to Table: A Look Inside the Sweet Potato Industry
    Nov 28 2024

    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. (02:01) Then, Mississippi State University graduate student Alyssa Miller discusses her herbicide research on sweet potato production (15:22) before Jody Lawrence provides a commodity market update. (30:40)

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    41 mins
  • 2024 Election Results Impact on Farm Bill and Ag Policies
    Nov 14 2024

    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 thoughts on the commodity markets and how the election is already a factor in global trade. (27:05)

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    42 mins
  • Mint Production Industry, Oil Prices and the Election’s Impact on Ag
    Oct 31 2024

    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 on agriculture tariffs. (36:18)

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    48 mins