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Around The FarmDEKALB® Seed Innovations, Performance & FieldView™Learn how DEKALB Seed drives innovation & performance through precision breeding, Bayer Corn Trait technology, and Climate FieldView digital farming.
DEKALB® Seed is working hard to bring the latest innovations and performance improvements to your fields. In this episode, Jamie Horton and Alex Renaud join Tom and Andy to discuss DEKALB Seed Innovations, R&D, Preceon® short corn to scripting, standability, and what the next class of DEKALB products will deliver. Learn how DEKALB is using data, digital tools like Climate FieldView™, and decades of breeding expertise to meet grower needs across every acre.
2025-11-2151 minAround The FarmHow Channel SeedPro's Use FieldView™?What’s it like managing 70+ growers while staying ahead with FieldView™? This Channel Seed Dealer shares the tools, insights, and lessons from the field.
In this episode, we sit down with Kristy Lammers, Channel SeedPro, and Iowa growers Galen Mulder and Dalton Feckers to talk scouting, customer service, and digital tools like FieldView™. From managing dozens of growers to preparing for future Iowa growing seasons, they share how data and teamwork drive better outcomes. Plus, hear how Channel Fest celebrates growers and builds stronger community connections.
2025-10-1737 minAround The FarmBayer CEO Bill Anderson Discusses the Future of FarmingBill Anderson joins Around the Farm to discuss all things Bayer including trust, innovation and how FieldView & Preceon are shaping agriculture's future.
In this episode, Bill Anderson shares what he’s learned during his first year leading Bayer AG and how the company is evolving to meet the needs of today’s growers. From Dynamic Shared Ownership to the launch of Preceon Smart Corn System, he outlines how Bayer is creating value across the ag ecosystem. Bill also addresses topics like Roundup litigation, public perception of big ag, and the role of digital farming tools like FieldView. Whet...
2025-09-191h 05Around The FarmFarm Management with FieldView & Channel SeedIt’s time to talk chickens, crop scouting, and air compressors—in that order! In this episode of Around the Farm, Andy Folta heads to Kyle Allen’s seed shed for a lively conversation about early season decisions, spraying strategies, and the reality of managing fields across multiple farms. From unexpected detours to practical advice, it’s a look at how farmers are staying agile and connected during critical times in the season.
2025-07-1835 minAround The FarmHow Preceon and FieldView Work TogetherListen to how the Preceon Smart Corn System and FieldView are helping farmers drive ROI through digital farming and agricultural technology.
2025-06-2047 minAround The FarmTales From Planting SeasonIt’s planting season, and in this episode, Andy Folta sits down with Heather Freebairn and Lantz Cornett to share real-world stories from the field. From planter problems to tech surprises, they explore how FieldView™ helped turn challenges into wins—and built stronger grower relationships along the way.
2025-05-1635 min
Beyond The Crops101. The Power of Precision: How FieldView is Shaping Modern Farming with Tom Verseman (Sponsored by FieldView)This episode of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by Climate FieldView. Welcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, as they sit down with Tom Verseman, Digital Enablement Marketing Lead for Climate FieldView. They dive deep into the world of digital agriculture, how FieldView has evolved, and the practical ways it's helping farmers make better decisions.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ The FieldView Story✅ How Jena & Mary Pat Use FieldVie...
2025-05-1358 minAround The FarmATF on the Farm Part 2Tom is back in the shop at the Climate Research Farm with Josh Dukeman, Adam Bailey, and Lantz Cornett. In this second part, they continue their conversation on how FieldView is enhancing their research trials and strengthening relationships between seed dealers, agronomic advisors, and growers.
2025-04-1822 minAround The FarmATF on the Farm Part 1In this special episode of Around the Farm, Tom visits the Climate Research Farm in New Berlin, IL, where he sits down with Josh Dukeman, Adam Bailey, and Lantz Cornett. Together, they explore the exciting trials they have planned ahead and discuss how FieldView and Preceon are playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of their research.
2025-03-2136 minAround The FarmLooking Back, Planting AheadWe’re celebrating Episode 100 of Around the Farm! 🎉 Join Tom and Andy as they celebrate with cameos from past and special guests, a trip down memory lane with the FieldView Time Capsule, and bold predictions about the future of farming. From AI-powered tractors to wild ideas about the next century of ag, this episode is all about where we’ve been—and where we’re headed. Watch our latest YouTube episode for an exclusive unboxing of the original Drive kit!
2025-02-2129 minAround The FarmFirst Responders and Harvest Safety PreparationIn this episode, Andy and Tom meet with FieldView Product Manager, Lucas Buchmiller. Discussions span farm safety during harvest season and best practices to ensure first responders and your workers are prepared in case of an emergency on your farm.
2024-10-1135 minAround The FarmFieldView Changes in 2024 Part 2In this second part from Episode 89, Tom is back with Wyatt Jones, the Brand Manager for Climate FieldView, and Andy Folta, the US Product Marketing Manager. Wyatt continues his discussion with Tom about the recently introduced FieldView premium, highlighting its fresh features and benefits for farmers. Andy continues the conversation to discuss the imminent release of Drive 2.0 and the enhancements in data gathering that customers can anticipate with this updated technology. Tune in to learn more about the recent progressions from FieldView in the current year.
2024-06-1419 minAround The FarmFieldView Changes in 2024 Part 1In 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!
2024-04-1818 min
The FieldView PointSeason 1, Episode 3: Discovering Needs with FieldViewIn this episode, we identify best practices for using FieldView scouting tools, Field Health Imagery, and other types of FieldView data to discover customer needs or opportunities.
2023-10-1129 min
Agronomy on the GoFieldView™ New Functionalities for this YearScott Speck and Wyatt Jones talk through updates to FieldView™ and new functionalities within the FieldView Cab App. Scott speaks to how farmers will soon be able to utilize field region reports as not only away to analyze seed data but application data as well. Wyatt addresses how Digital Farming was able to use Farm Progress as a source of support for growers in not only the aspects of FieldView but Bayer PLUS and ForGround* as well.*This Bayer Carbon Program described in this material is subject to the current version of the Bayer Carbon-Smart Practices Master Ag...
2023-09-0515 min
Agronomy on the GoAmp Up Your Harvest Results with FieldView™ Climate Enablement Manager Kylie Ricke discusses some key features of FieldView™ as well as simple steps to make sure your customers are ready for harvesting with FieldView™.
2023-08-1421 minAround The FarmAg Tech Flashback with Ben SchroederWe'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 and not-so-favorite technologies. Hear about experimental tech that made unexpected turns and the revolutionary changes that FieldView brought to the agricultural landscape. Ben also unveils some of the creative ways farmers h...
2023-05-1529 minAround The FarmPlanting Forecast 2023 with Zach HansenJoin 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.
2023-04-0327 minAround The FarmWhat’s It Like To Farm Around A Professional Baseball Field?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 operation.
2022-12-0513 minAround The FarmWhat’s All The Fuss About Regenerative Ag and Carbon Credits?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 potentially open new revenue opportunities for farmers--and get some quick tips on how to start making small & easy changes toward sustainable farming.
2022-11-2126 minAround The FarmLiving The Farmer’s Life with Brian ScottIn 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!
2022-10-2720 minAround The FarmOur Friend at Farmers National CompanyWith 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 rising farmland values--plus, how you can learn from what Colin has seen how tenant farmers use FieldView to optimize their operations.
2022-09-2820 minAround The FarmSeptember 2022 Grain Marketing UpdateGuest host Tom Verseman fills in for Clint Chaffer in this grain marketing update. Tom speaks with Matt Bennett, a grain marketing consultant and a co-founder of AgMarket.net, about recent market changes, volatility, risk management tools and more. Listen in to peer into the near future of grain marketing.
2022-09-1224 minAround The FarmThe 411 on the Farm Progress Show 2022
With guest Matt Jungmann, National Events Manager, Farm Progress
The Farm Progress Show showrunner (and Clint’s neighbor), Matt Jungmann, talks about Farm Progress – THE industry trade show for the producers of our food, fiber, and fuel. The two chat about what to expect from the show (with a few exclusive sneak peeks), the new permanent sites, and how the community comes together to put on Farm Progress on August 30 - September 1!
2022-08-2235 min
Agriculture Technology PodcastEp 173 Fieldview And Slingshot ConnectionsLearn more about two new John Deere Operations Center connections: Climate FieldView Raven Slingshot.
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2022-08-0412 minAround The FarmEntrepreneurship with the Heart of the Midwest
With guest Erin Holbert, Heart of the Midwest and @ernholbert on Instagram
Agronomist and Indiana farmer Erin Holbert doesn’t just run equipment on her family farm, she also runs the Heart of the Midwest boutique and social media. Clint talks to Erin about working with family, self-teaching technology, and raising raccoons. Listen along to hear more about Erin’s entrepreneurship.
2022-07-2923 minAround The FarmCattle, Corn, and Digital Agriculture with a 4th Generation Farmer
With guest Jacquelyne Leffler, Leffler Farms and Leffler Prime Performance
Clint meets with a Jacquelyne of all trades, a Kansas farmer who raises cattle and grows wheat, corn, and soybeans. Jacquelyne discusses the challenges and benefits of introducing digital solutions as a fourth generation farmer and the tumultuous 2022 planting season. Tune in to get the scoop from the star of A Farmer’s Journey Season 2.
2022-07-0125 minAround The FarmLet’s Talk Cotton
With guests Fran Deville & Brandon Cavins, Climate Activation Managers
What sort of optimizations are successful cotton farmers making? Where can you focus efforts in reducing costs? Climate Activation Managers Fran Deville and Brandon Cavins join Clint to share their insights on the cotton industry, price changes, and impacts on demand and planting.
2022-06-1735 minAround The FarmNitrogen and Irrigation Management
With guest Holly Thrasher, Technical Agronomist, Dekalb Asgrow
The right inputs at the right time can change everything. Holly Thrasher joins Clint to dig into best practices for managing nitrogen inputs. When should you hold back? When should you invest more? Holly shares her advice on making in-season decisions.
2022-06-0633 minAround The FarmGetting Involved With The FFA
With guest Mindy McDermott, Learning and Development Specialist, Climate FieldView
In this episode, we’re talking about all things FFA. Mindy McDermott joins Clint to discuss the benefits of getting involved with a local FFA chapter, the skills students develop, and the role the organization plays in its communities.
2022-05-2028 minAround The FarmSpring 2022 Grain Marketing Update
With guest Stephen Nicholson, EVP Global Sector Strategist-Grains and Oilseeds, Rabo AgriFinance
How are global markets reacting to ongoing conditions? What does that mean for your bottom line? In this episode, we get the inside scoop from grain marketing expert Stephen Nicholson. Tune in to hear his take on market trends.
2022-05-0229 minAround The FarmWheat Agronomy 101
With guests Dr. Cody Creech and Dr. Amanda Easterly, University of Nebraska
Did you know that wheat is competitive with weeds? Have you heard about wheat hybrids? In this episode, Dr. Cody Creech and Dr. Amanda Easterly from the University of Nebraska shed some light on wheat agronomy. Tune in to hear about their trials and the advantages of exploring wheat in your field.
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2022-04-1539 min
Energy CrueMike Umbro | FieldView CapitalSend us a text Mike Umbro (FieldView Capital) a San Diego native, and an Operator in California joined me to have a conversation about what it’s like as an operator trying to operate in California. Recently Mike has been very active on social media as an energy, environment, and oil & gas advocate. Showcasing the realities of when poor policy leads to higher cost, more pollution, more dependance, and a disadvantage to people in lower income households. We discussed what we have to do as an industry to have real energy conversations with people outside our industry. Fi...
2022-03-251h 43Around The FarmPlanting 2022 Checklist
With guest Krista Russell, Customer Experience Advisor, Climate FieldView
Planting season is around the corner and it’s time to make sure your equipment is ready to roll. In this episode, we’re joined by Krista Russell from the Customer Experience team at Climate FieldView. Listen for Krista’s tips and tricks for ensuring a seamless planting season.
2022-03-2319 minAround The FarmPlanting Prep with Jerry
In this episode, we’re looking ahead to planting ‘22 with Jerry Seuntjens from Kingsley, Iowa. You’ll hear about planning ahead and future-proofing farming operations, as well as the digital tools that tie it all together.
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Around the Farm is brought to you by Climate FieldView™. Go to Climate.com/bayer-PLUS to find out how to get a year of FieldView Plus free.
2022-03-0726 minAround The FarmDigging Into Soil Health
Soil health is everything from cover crops to no-till to measuring microbial health. Is there an accessible way to approach soil health without rolling out farm-wide changes? We spoke with Dr. Dianna Bagnall of the Soil Health Institute about the nickels and dimes of incremental change.
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Around the Farm is brought to you by Climate FieldView™. Go to Climate.com/bayer-PLUS to find out how to get a year of FieldView Plus free.
2022-01-2829 minAround The FarmA La Niña & El Niño Crash Course
The forecasts predict another La Niña year. What does that mean for the weather this winter and spring across the country? Weather expert Brad Coleman explains the implications and fundamentals of a La Niña or El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO).
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Around the Farm is brought to you by Climate FieldView™. Go to Climate.com/bayer-PLUS to find out how to get a year of FieldView Plus free.
2022-01-1440 minAround The FarmOur Best Guest Advice from 2021
We’re closing the book on 2021. Before the final chapter ends, we want to share the best advice our guests have passed along this year. We’ve rounded up all of those pearls of wisdom into a single episode. Tune in to hear what they had to tell us, and hear Clint’s final thoughts on the year.
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Around the Farm is brought to you by Climate FieldView™. Go to Climate.com/bayer-PLUS to find out how to get a year of FieldView Plus free.
2021-12-2715 minAround The FarmHow Precision Data Makes Your Insurance Claims Easier
With guest Dan Meyer, Farmer and Claims Adjuster for Farmers Mutual Hail
When yield or commodity prices fall short, insurance enters the picture. Using precision data from your fields can take the insurance claims filing process from days to hours. In this episode, Dan Meyer of Farmers Mutual Hail briefs Clint on using precision data for insurance claims as well as the sorts of claims he’s anticipating from Harvest 2021.
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2021-12-0317 minAround The FarmThanksgiving Traditions on the Farm
With guest Tanner Dunn, Illinois Farmer and Product Manager of Machine Compatibility at The Climate Corporation
It’s turkey time again! Clint Chaffer and Tanner Dunn share the Thanksgiving festivities at their family celebrations. What’s the best side? Do side-by-side rides fight off the tryptophan? And is anyone bringing a turducken? From our FieldView families to yours, have a happy and safe Thanksgiving season.
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Around the Farm is brought to you by Climate FieldView™. Go to Climate.com/bayer-PLUS to find out how to get a year of FieldView Plus free.
2021-11-2215 minAround The FarmShedding Light on Farm Mental Health
With guest Alecia Stuann of @raisingprincesswarriors
No one farms alone. In this episode, mental wellness advocate Alecia Stuann and Clint have a conversation about mental health in the farming community. What do you do when you see someone having a rough time? Listen along for advice on supporting your neighbors.
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Around the Farm is brought to you by Climate FieldView™. Go to Climate.com/bayer-PLUS to find out how to get a year of FieldView Plus free.
2021-11-1527 minAround The FarmWhen Things Go Wrong at HarvestWith guest Tanner Dunn, Illinois Farmer and Product Manager of Machine Compatibility
In this episode, we’re sharing our stories of when things didn't go as we planned during the harvest season. You might relate to a few of the mis-adventures on Dunn Farms and Chaffer Farms when the hustle and bustle of harvesting leads to a few funny mishaps.
Sponsored by: Around the Farm is brought to you by Climate FieldView™. Go to Climate.com/bayer-PLUS to find out how to get a year of FieldView Plus free.
2021-10-2922 minAround The FarmHarvest Weather Outlook 2021
What does the rest of autumn have in store for us? Weather expert Brad Colman shares what to expect for the weeks ahead as we push further into harvest season. Plus, we’ll learn more about the upcoming La Nina.
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Around the Farm is brought to you by Climate FieldView™. Go to Climate.com/bayer-PLUS to find out how to get a year of FieldView Plus free.
2021-10-0821 minAround The FarmGetting Harvest Prepped with FieldView™At harvest time, there’s no shortage of things on your to-do list. In this episode, we’re helping you check off the digital farming prep. Greg Deim, Iowa farmer and product manager for the FieldView Cab app, joins the show to share quick tips to make sure your harvest data collection is seamless and accurate.
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2021-08-2739 minAround The FarmWomen in Agribusiness RoundtableWomen have always played a vital role in agriculture, and that continues to expand each year. In this episode, Clint welcomes Kate Danner of Longley Farms, Tara Schrock, director of sales at Trelleborg, and Anita Chaffer of Chaffer Farms to share perspective from their decades of ag experience. Plus, hear their advice for women considering a career in ag.
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2021-08-0623 minAround The FarmCrop Scouting: Troubleshooting Growing ChallengesGrab your tape measure and buckle into your side-by-side, scouting season is here. Shawn Kand, a Crop Consultant in Kentucky, shares tips from his 21 years in the field. Follow along for advice on how to tackle growing challenges this year.
With guest Shawn Kand, Crop Consultant, Backroads Consulting
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2021-07-1324 minAround The FarmA Clear View on Stand Counts and ReplantingDoing accurate stand counts and making replant decisions can be tough. In this episode, host Clint Chaffer welcomes Chad Weeks with Sentera to chat about new drone and sensor technology that improves accuracy and saves time -- plus makes it all a little more fun.
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Around the Farm is brought to you by Climate FieldView™. Go to Climate.com/bayer-PLUS to find out how to get a year of FieldView Plus free.
2021-06-2126 min
Field Trials UnleashedSn 1. Ep. 11 Andy Folta with Climate FieldviewBuckle in for a little longer of an episode because it's worth listening to Craig & Eric discuss everything Climate Fieldview with Andy Folta. From the latest updates to map anything kits on plow pulling donkeys. Andy is very consistent with the theme of compatibility and the ability of Climate Fieldview to fit every operation, every age of equipment, and every color. Craig & Eric tried to view into the crystal ball for future plans and it sounds like a lot of things in the developmental stage, but growers will have to wait to see what makes it to final production.
2021-05-1932 minAround The FarmThe Best (and Worst) of Eating in the CabIt’s planting season, and that means three square meals a day in the cab. What’s your favorite cab meal? What didn’t work so well? Tanner Dunn, Illinois farmer, joins host Clint Chaffer to debate cab cuisine and the best snack options while on the move.
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2021-05-1413 minAround The FarmWhen Things Don’t Go as Planned at PlantingIn this episode, Illinois farmer Tanner Dunn joins host Clint Chaffer to share real-life stories of when things don’t go as planned during planting season. You may be able to relate to a few of the adventures on Dunn Farms and Chaffer Farms when the hustle and bustle of planting leads to a few funny mishaps.
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Around the Farm is brought to you by Climate FieldView™. Go to Climate.com/bayer-PLUS to find out how to get a year of FieldView Plus free.
2021-05-1241 minAround The FarmLate Spring Weather OutlookWhat does the rest of spring have in store for us? Weather expert Brad Colman shares what to expect for the weeks ahead as we push further into planting season. Plus, we’ll learn what’s really going on when you hear about El Nino and La Nina.
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Around the Farm is brought to you by Climate FieldView™. Go to Climate.com/bayer-PLUS to find out how to get a year of FieldView Plus free.
2021-04-2325 minAround The FarmBetter Understanding Your ROIHow much time are you spending in spreadsheets trying to understand costs and revenues? In this episode, we’re chatting about tools to help you more easily understand your ROI for each field and management practice to help grow your bottom line. You’ll hear from Jeff Nazuka with Ag-Analytics and Chad Groenhagen, a farmer in northern Illinois who is putting these tools to work for his family’s operation.
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2021-04-0926 min
FMH InsureCastPrep for Planting 2021 with Climate FieldView GuestMake sure you are set up for success this planting season to experience easier acreage reporting. Listen as FMH’s Ryan Benes discusses tips and best practices with Evan Harbert, FMH PTS, and special guest from one of our industry partners, Tonia Cantwell, Climate FieldView CAM.
2021-04-0923 minAround The FarmMarch Grain Marketing UpdateHow should you be approaching your marketing plans in the current conditions? In this episode, we get the inside scoop from grain marketing expert Stephen Nicholson with Rabo AgriFinance. Tune in to hear his perspective on the short and long run trends that could impact your bottom line.
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2021-03-1230 minAround The FarmPrepping for Planting 2021In this episode, we’re looking ahead to planting ‘21 with Jeff Samuelson, Iowa Farmer, and Phil Petersen, Seed Department Manager at Cedar County Cooperative. You’ll hear about variable rate seeding strategies and digital tools that are making it easier to maximize the return of every seed.
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Around the Farm is brought to you by Climate FieldView™. Go to Climate.com/bayer-PLUS to find out how to get a year of FieldView Plus free.
2021-03-0520 minAround The FarmThe Best Farming Advice From Our GuestsOver the past year, we’ve asked our guests to share the best pieces of advice about farming they’ve received. Now we’ve rounded up all of those pearls of wisdom into a single episode. Tune in to hear what they had to tell us, plus a special announcement from our host Rick.
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2021-02-0512 minAround The FarmA Special 2020 Season Finale (Part 2)2020 is drawing to a close, but we have one more special episode to take you into the holidays. On Part 2 of our season finale, we sit down again with former host and current Asgrow Brand Manager at Bayer Crop Science Clint Chaffer to chat about the unexpected year, plus have some fun as Clint and Rick look back at their adventures in podcasting.
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2020-12-1437 minAround The FarmA Special 2020 Season Finale (Part 1)Welcome to Part 1 of a special two-part season finale of Around the Farm. For the first time in the show’s history, we’re going literally around the farm! Former host and current Bayer Crop Science Asgrow Brand Manager Clint Chaffer returns to give you an inside look at his family’s northern Illinois operation. Plus, you’ll hear about harvest results and what strategies won out at Chaffer Farms this year.
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2020-12-0317 minAround The FarmHow Farmers Can Link Profitability and SustainabilityEarn an additional $10 per acre? Sounds good to us! In this episode, we’re chatting with Jay Lay, a corn and soybean farmer, and Jeff Seale, the director of climate policy and strategy with Bayer Crop Science, to learn about a new carbon capture pilot program that helps improve farmers’ bottom lines and their long-term soil health. Tune in to find out if this is an opportunity for your operation.
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2020-10-1518 minAround The FarmEvaluating Your Grain Marketing PlansIn a turbulent year with plenty of uncertainty ahead, how should growers be approaching their marketing plans? Stephen Nicholson, a grain and oilseed market analyst with Rabo AgriFinance, joins this episode of Around the Farm to offer his perspective on the market and share key things you should be thinking about now.
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2020-10-0919 minAround The FarmFall Season Outlook with Weatherman JohnAutumn is finally here and the harvest season is upon us across the Midwest. On this episode, we’re joined by our resident weather expert, John Mioduszewski, to get the latest fall forecast to help you prepare for harvesting your fields. Plus, hear how the derecho that impacted parts of the Midwest in August reached its historic proportions.
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2020-09-2424 minAround The FarmTips to Prep for Harvest with FieldViewAt harvest, accurately collecting yield data joins a large list of things farmers need to be thinking about. In this episode, we’re joined by Greg Deim, FieldView Cab app product manager, to share quick tips on getting the Cab app connected and running seamlessly. Plus, you’ll hear more about the latest 10.0 version of the Cab app.
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Around the Farm is brought to you by Climate FieldView™. Go to Climate.com/bayer-PLUS to find out how to get a year of FieldView Plus free.
2020-09-1018 minAround The FarmScouting from a New Vantage PointSeeing something before it’s visible to the human eye. It seems like science fiction, but it’s happening today across the countryside. In this episode, we’re discussing using aerial tools to improve crop monitoring and scouting. We’re joined by Greg Rose and Conner Schmidt from Intelinair, a leader in field imagery and analysis, to learn how digital services are helping farmers identify issues and opportunities from emergence to harvest.
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2020-08-2433 minAround The FarmCrop Scouting Strategies: Boots on the Ground to New Tech ToolsRight now, farmers, dealers and crop scouts are working hard to monitor field conditions. In this episode, we’re joined by Charlie Beeler, a Research Farm Lead with The Climate Corporation, to explore top strategies to help your scouting efforts. Plus, you’ll hear how digital farming tools are being ground-truthed across the Midwest.
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2020-08-0520 minAround The FarmStrategies to Defend Your Yield from ThreatsIt’s growing season, and that means defending your yield against threats. In this episode, three crop protection experts from Bayer Crop Science -- Eric Riley, North America Selective Herbicides Technical Manager; Mercedes Diaz, North America Broadacre Fungicide Technical Manager; and Ross Recker, US Soy Agronomic Systems Manager -- share the insights you need to help you make decisions when it comes to chemistry and protecting your crops.
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2020-06-2638 minAround The FarmSummer Forecast: What You Can Expect for Growing SeasonWhat are the effects of the late spring cold snap, above average soil moisture, and El Niño? Get the latest growing season forecast to help you prepare for summer. John Mioduszewski, Environmental Data Scientist at Bayer, shares what the weather data is pointing toward for the weeks and months ahead, along with possible impacts on Midwest farmers.
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2020-06-1122 min
PrecisionAg Global VISIONaries SeriesGlobal FieldView Lead Sees Heightened Adoption of New Technology Amid DisruptionListen The Climate Corporation Chief Commercial Officer John Raines discuss growing up in an ag community, the evolution of FieldView, data privacy, and how ag technology could be deployed to help growers manage ongoing disruption.
2020-05-2836 minAround The FarmStaying Connected When You Can’t Meet In PersonCoronavirus has changed the way many farmers work with their dealers and advisors. In this episode, we’re joined by Aly White, Bayer field sales representative, and Lindsey Friel, precision ag specialist at Nutrien, who share how they’re navigating social distancing to work with their farmer customers and how digital tools are filling the gap. Tune in to get the full story on how you can keep your team connected this season.
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2020-05-2140 minAround The FarmHow to Make Seed Scripting and Test Plots EasierWhat farmer would want to have to stay up late writing scripts before planting, or repeatedly jump out of the cab to place marker flags for test plots? In this episode, Iowa corn and soybean farmer Jerry Seuntjens tells us how he has used digital tools to improve scripting and more easily execute test plots. He also shares his perspective about the need to improve rural broadband access.
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2020-03-3017 minAround The FarmPlanting Forecast: What Does Mother Nature Have in Store for Us?Coming out of a rain-soaked 2019 planting season, what do the skies have in store for us this year? Bayer Crop Science weather expert John Mioduszewski joins the show to tell us what to expect for planting in the weeks and months ahead, and he shares his top tools for keeping tabs on the weather.
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2020-03-2317 minAround The FarmPrecision Planting and FieldView: Paving the Way for PlantingOnsite at Precision Planting, Rick talks with two members of their team - Emil Bandy, product support software lead, and Bryce Baker, marketing communications manager - to give you an inside look at the latest precision ag innovations. FieldView Cab app Product Manager Greg Deim is also on board for a discussion on how the two teams are working more closely together than ever to help set you up for success during planting season.
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2020-03-1627 min
Around The FarmWhere Will Digitization Take Farming?It seems like data is top of mind throughout every industry these days. Mark Young, CTO and head of product at The Climate Corporation, grew up on a farm, so he understands the potential of ag data from both a tech and real-farm perspective. Farming data collection is expanding faster each year, and more data opens the door to better, faster insights. Listen in as Mark “takes the governor off” to share his thoughts on where digitization is taking us. Plus, hear what he says is the one thing you should be doing even if digital tools are not yet...
2020-02-1334 minAround The FarmGaining Control of Farm ManagementYou didn’t get into farming to spend all day looking at spreadsheets. Guests Pat Christie, Founder at Conservis and Chris Olson, General Manager at Rabo AgriFinance, discuss how farm management software helps you gain control over multiple aspects of your operation. They explain how digital tools make organizing and analyzing farm management data faster, easier and more effective and help you home in on your cost of production, sharpen your approach to grain marketing and streamline preparation for effective discussions with your lender.
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2019-12-1927 minAround The FarmThe New Way to Optimize Grain MarketingGrain marketing is one of the more challenging aspects of farming. Brennan Turner explains how a digital grain marketplace makes it easier to make a deal on your terms. You’ll hear how Brennan combined experience from his family farm, his career in professional hockey and his time on Wall Street to develop a new grain trading technology. Find out how digital trading tools can make it easier to manage your current grain buying relationships as well as find new ones, and learn Brennan’s three rules for building a solid grain marketing plan.
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2019-12-1240 minAround The FarmThe Problem with Benchmarking for Seed SelectionDo you use benchmarking to help inform seed decisions? Sam Eathington explains why when it comes to accurately evaluating seed performance and selection, benchmarking falls short. The broad approach of benchmarking misses a host of variables - from weather to interdependent agronomic factors to human bias. Sam provides advice on when to use benchmarking vs. when to run your own experiments, and he shares the experiments he and his brothers have conducted on their own family farm.
Read more about Sam’s insights on benchmarking in his article that appeared on precisionag.com.
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2019-11-1225 minAround The FarmMaximizing Yield in a Lengthy HarvestFor many farmers, this harvest season is going to be a long one. Brent Sharff, a farmer from Maynard, Iowa and Chris Souder, Midwest regional agronomy lead at Bayer Crop Science, discuss handling a harvest that could go all the way into December, sharing their tips on how to get as much grain into the bin as possible. You’ll want to hear about Brent’s experiences with his June-planted corn and Chris’ advice on evaluating crop performance in order to select seed in such an unusual year.
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2019-10-2426 minAround The FarmHarvest Planning in a Challenging YearIn a season in which the new normal is abnormal, Greg Kneubuhler, president and CEO, G&K Concepts Independent Crop Consulting, draws on his expertise as as agronomy consultant to walk through what farmers should be mindful of as they navigate the uncharted territory of this harvest as well as the preparation for the 2020 season. From machine calibration to account for excessive moisture to figuring out fertility, Greg’s insights will help you prepare your path.
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2019-10-1430 minAround The FarmHow Digital Ag is Increasing Transparency and Reducing AmbiguityIt’s an understatement to say that this year hasn’t been an easy one. When conditions are so far from typical, it can be hard to know if you’re making the best decisions. Sam Eathington and Mark Young, both pioneers of digital farming innovation, talk about how digital tools are increasing the transparency of the performance of seed and other inputs.
They explain how this type of year widens the FieldViewTM data set, ultimately resulting in more effective tools and analytics, and they look down the road at the scientific advancements and product features farmers can ex...
2019-08-2748 min
Around The FarmTeaming Up: What’s Different About a Channel Ⓡ SeedsmanA key part of a successful season is a farmer’s team. Clint talks to Farmer Tony Stierwalt from Champaign County, Ill. about what sets his ChannelⓇ seed team apart. Chris Kamienski, Channel technical agronomist, and Jason Watson, Channel Seedsman, describe Channel’s unique approach and how they provide customized insights all year long to Tony and other Channel customers.
Hear about the in-depth agronomic expertise, regular field evaluations and decision recommendations that make Chris and Jason MVPs for Tony’s operation.
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2019-07-1755 minAround The FarmFieldView Behind the Scenes: Setting Customers up for SuccessWhat does it take to serve up excellent support to customers? Stephanie Lynch and Juan Mayta, customer success managers at Climate FieldViewTM, give a look behind the scenes with their team.
They describe how diverse expertise and cross-team collaboration create a combination that sets their customers up for success. Learn their method for keeping wait times short - even during peak times like planting. And find out why the support team has the coolest wall in the Climate office.
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2019-06-2518 minAround The FarmLeveraging Your Retailer RelationshipIf the many challenges of this difficult planting season have left you with decision fatigue, your retailer may be able to help. Kayla Bennett, Climate FieldViewTM Sales and Seed Support Specialist at Ag View FS, talks about what customers in her area (Princeton, Ill.) are experiencing as well as how her team helps them navigate to their best harvest.
Regular scouting, expertise from crop specialists, satellite imagery assessment, and customized crop protection and fertilization recommendations are all in the arsenal.
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2019-06-1724 minAround The FarmA Look at How Far Farming Technology Has ComeIn honor of Father’s Day, Clint talks with his dad Doug Chaffer, who farms in Seaton Ill.
Doug reminisces about how far ag technology has come in the 46 seasons he’s been farming. Find out how a rag served as Doug’s first planter monitor, how he evolved his technology over time, and why today he considers FieldViewTM the “pièce de résistance” of farming technology.
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2019-06-1215 minAround The FarmUsing Drone Imagery to Make In-Season DecisionsComing out of the cold, wet Spring and the planting delays it brought, Kris Poulson, co-founder at Sentera, talks about how high-resolution drone imagery helps farmers assess field conditions.
From emergence and throughout the growing season, drone imagery helps complete the picture of field conditions. Hear from an expert on when to collect drone images, how to look at image data alongside other key data, and how to use imagery to make important decisions such as whether to replant and if your potential yield warrants investing in input applications.
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2019-05-2936 minAround The FarmTurning Moonshots into Real-Farm InnovationsLive from the recent World Agri-Tech Summit in San Francisco, Clint talks with David Macmillan, CEO of Deveron UAS Corp. Deveron is a partner with Climate FieldViewTM and provides farmers with aerial imagery that’s valuable for things like evaluating stand and crop scouting.
David shares his perspective on what it takes to bring moonshots (or big, crazy ideas) to life and how Deveron approaches innovations that deliver real, individualized value to farmers.
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2019-05-0507 min
Digital Ag Expert ConnectionsThe New Precision of In-Season Scouting with Bret SitzmannSpotting issues early and protecting yield are always top of mind when approaching harvest. But how do you manage in-season threats in the face of volatile weather patterns, spreading disease and insect
pressure? Bret Sitzmann, Director of Product Marketing at the Climate Corporation explains how Climate FieldView™ can help you optimize your inputs by making in-season scouting more efficient.
2018-08-2200 min
Iowa Agronomy UpdateEpisode 6 - Climate Fieldview Tips and Nitrogen LossClimate Fieldview Tips and Nitrogen Loss
2018-06-0627 min
Digital Ag Expert ConnectionsHow Remote Sensing Connects To Field Health With Keely RothEarly detection is an essential aspect of field health. But even the most experienced crop scout can only be in one place at a time. Remote sensing expert Keely Roth shares how advances in image analysis can provide farmers with both a broader and more detailed perspective of their fields. Learn how Climate FieldView™ is making crop scouting, monitoring vegetative growth and other areas of field health more detailed and efficient.
2018-05-0200 min
Digital Ag Expert ConnectionsStart Your Planting Season on the Right Foot with Luke SamuelWith crop production margins seeming to narrow year after year, farmers are looking for more opportunities to help them maximize profitability. On this episode, Commercial Product Director for The Climate Corporation Luke Samuel talks about how Climate FieldView™ can help farmers dig into their data to build a planting plan that optimizes the variability in their fields. To find out how FieldView™ can help start your season off right, review their planting checklist at support.climate.com.
2018-04-0200 min
Digital Ag Expert ConnectionsExpanding FieldView™ Compatibility with Cory SpaettiNo matter how valuable a new innovation might be, if it isn’t compatible with your equipment, it doesn’t do you much good. On this episode, Cory Spaetti, Senior Product Manager of Equipment Compatibility for The Climate Corporation, details the efforts to expand compatibility for the FieldView™ Drive. To find out more about compatible equipment, visit climate.com/support.
2018-03-1600 min
Digital Ag Expert ConnectionsSetting the Standard for Service with Jeff HamlinFrom webinars to support hotlines, The Climate Corporation continues to lead the industry when it comes to assisting farmers in this new digital age. On this episode, Jeff Hamlin, the Director of Learning and Development at The Climate Corporation discusses webinars and other ways the company is helping farmers stay informed and up-to-date on the latest improvements to their digital ag platform, Climate FieldView™.
2018-03-0700 min
Digital Ag Expert ConnectionsThe Advantages of Advanced Seed Scripting with Susan MacIsaacDetermining the optimal seeding density is among the most important decisions a farmer can make this time of year. In every field, there are consistently low and high yielding areas. How farmers manage those zones can drastically impact profitability. In 2017, farmers using advanced seed scripting in Climate FieldView™ saw an average increase of 5 bu/ac compared to users who wrote their own scripts*. On this episode, Susan MacIsaac, Discovery Science Lead for The Climate Corporation, talks about how this tool can turn variability into an opportunity.
*Assumptions:
Comparing 281,000 ac in 4,179 fields
More than 25% of field had script
Products maturity ranges be...
2018-02-0800 min
Digital Ag Expert ConnectionsThe Importance of Research Partnerships with Frank DohlemanResearch partnerships, both private and public, are a crucial component to help farmers sustainably maximize their productivity. On this episode, Frank Dohleman of The Climate Corporation explains how these partnerships drive innovation and improve the science behind digital agriculture tools like Climate FieldView.
2018-01-1600 min
Digital Ag Expert ConnectionsClimate FieldView Pipeline with Sam EathingtonIn January 2017, The Climate Corporation publicly announced their innovation pipeline, a robust plan to develop cutting-edge technology tools within Climate FieldView to help farmers be more profitable. A year later, we caught up with Chief Science Officer Sam Eathington to talk about the 2018 features he’s most excited about and how farmers will be able to use them to make better decisions.
2018-01-0400 min
Digital Ag Expert ConnectionsLooking Back to Look Ahead With Luke SamuelAfter the dust has settled from what was hopefully a successful harvest, now is a great time to start learning from the field data you collected this fall. In this episode, we’re joined by Luke Samuel, Commercial Product Director for The Climate Corporation. We talk about how Climate FieldView can turn any field into a test plot and help farmers better understand the factors driving yield.
2017-12-2100 min
Digital Ag Expert ConnectionsTake Advantage of Variability with Andrew KnackAs a Climate Business Manager, or CBM, Andrew Knaack has extensive experience in helping farmers use their data in Climate FieldView to make better management decisions. With 2018 on the horizon and seed selection for next year already underway, Andrew talks about how the scripting tools in FieldView can help farmers reach their yield and profitability goals.
2017-12-1500 min
Digital Ag Expert ConnectionsFarming On The Cutting Edge With Greg DeimFarming in north central Iowa with his father and brother for over 20 years, Greg Deim is known for his willingness to invest in the latest farm technology. While initially drawn to the data management features of Climate FieldView, Greg quickly saw how the tool could significantly improve profitability. Hear how FieldView helps him evaluate hybrid performance across every acre and plan for next year.
2017-11-2900 min
Digital Ag Expert ConnectionsFall Fertility Management With Nick KoshnickWhen it comes to fertility management, the days of a one-size-fits-all approach are long gone. Nick Koshnick, Vice President of Soil Science for The Climate Corporation, talks about how a better understanding of field variability can help farmers see nutrient deficiencies before they impact their bottom line. With nitrogen management tools in Climate FieldView, farmers can use their yield maps and soil tests to create a customized fertility plan to help maximize their profitability.
2017-11-0100 min
Digital Ag Expert ConnectionsDigital Harvest Tools With Josh MerrymanWith the right analysis tools, harvest data isn’t just a record of the season’s performance—it’s an opportunity to make decisions for next year. Climate Business Manager Josh Merryman explains how yield analysis and field region reports in Climate FieldView can help farmers select inputs and maximize their return on investment. With an easy-to-use interface and expanded compatibility, Climate FieldView can help more farmers make the most of their harvest.
2017-10-2000 min
Digital Ag Expert ConnectionsAnalyzing Weather Data With Brad ColmanWeather impacts as many as half the decisions a farmer makes, so it’s no secret that reliable information is a crucial component to any operation. Hear Brad Coleman, Director of Weather Science for The Climate Corporation, discuss how Climate FieldView provides rainfall estimates for midwestern farmers. Learn how The Climate Corporation is using its research farms to deliver more accurate rainfall information and discover the new features FieldView users can expect from their weather notifications. Read more from Brad on his recent blog post, Measuring Up: Enhancements for Analyzing Weather Data in Climate FieldView.
2017-10-1000 min
Digital Ag Expert ConnectionsHarvest Analysis Tips With Luke SamuelWelcome to the first episode of Expert Connections, a digital ag podcast presented by Climate FieldView™. Join host Meghan Grebner as she talks to Luke Samuel, Commercial Product Director for The Climate Corporation. Hear how Climate FieldView can help farmers bring their field data together seamlessly and use it to make important decisions. Listen to Luke’s tips on how to best prepare for harvest and about new innovations coming soon for FieldView™ users.
To learn more, contact your local FieldView dealer or visit Climate.com
2017-09-1900 min