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Around The Farm
Around The Farm. The farming podcast that talks about all things ag. Industry experts share their first-hand knowledge about the seasonal topics that are on your mind - and have some fun along the way. Brought to you by Climate FieldView™
Episodes
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Beyond the Seed: Farming, Innovation & Channel Fest | Around the Farm Ep. 120
What makes a great farmer-Channel SeedPro partnership? Discover how relationships, innovation, and new farming practices are shaping agriculture at Channel…
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What's Next for Bayer Crop Science? | Around the Farm Ep. 119
What innovations are coming next from Bayer Crop Science? Explore advancements in short stature corn, digital farming, and AI-powered agriculture. In this…
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Strip Till, Cover Crops & Soil Health | Around the Farm Ep. 118
Can strip till and cover crops work better together? Chris Perkins shares what changed his mind and what he’s seeing in his soils. In this episode of Around…
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The Story of FieldView & Around the Farm | Around the Farm Ep. 117
Ever wonder how Around the Farm got started? Tom and Andy share the story behind the podcast, FieldView, and their careers at Bayer. In this special episode of…
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Fighting Corn Rootworm with Bayer Traits| Around the Farm Ep. 116
Could corn rootworm be costing you yield without you knowing? Learn about corn rootworm and the latest Bayer Corn Traits innovations for pest management. Corn…
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Bayer R&D: Agricultural & Healthcare Innovation | Around the Farm Ep. 115
How does Bayer R&D turn startup ideas into real-world impact? Learn how our research & development hubs drive future agricultural & healthcare innovations. In…
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Troubleshooting FieldView for Planting Season| Around the Farm Ep. 114
Need help with FieldView during planting season? Learn how to troubleshoot fast and keep your operation running with expert tips from the support team. In this…
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FieldView & DEKALB Corn Crop Planning
Using FieldView for corn planning helps farmers maximize their yield. Learn how one grower and his DEKALB agronomists use FieldView for his acres. In this…
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Bayer R&D - Plant Breeding Advancements
How is Bayer R&D rethinking plant breeding to put farmers first? JD Rossouw shares how genetics, innovation and FieldView are shaping the future of crops. In…
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How Bayer Is Accelerating R&D Innovation
What does the future of crop science look like? Bayer’s top R&D leaders share how FieldView™ and innovation pipelines are driving ag forward in 2026. In this…
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Bayer Crop Science: 2026 Plans & Progress
In this episode, Rodrigo Santos, President of the Crop Science Division at Bayer, joins Andy and Tom to reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Rodrigo shares…
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DEKALB® Seed Innovations, Performance & FieldView™
Learn how DEKALB Seed drives innovation & performance through precision breeding, Bayer Corn Trait technology, and Climate FieldView digital farming. DEKALB®…
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How 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…
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Bayer CEO Bill Anderson Discusses the Future of Farming
Bill Anderson joins Around the Farm to discuss all things Bayer including trust, innovation and how FieldView & Preceon are shaping agriculture's future. In…
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Farm Management with FieldView & Channel Seed
It’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…
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How Preceon and FieldView Work Together
Listen to how the Preceon Smart Corn System and FieldView are helping farmers drive ROI through digital farming and agricultural technology.
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Tales From Planting Season
It’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…
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ATF on the Farm Part 2
Tom 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…
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ATF on the Farm Part 1
In 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…
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Looking Back, Planting Ahead
We’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…
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Channel Seed Brand Merger
In this episode, Tom and Andy chat with Kyle Allen, a Channel Seed Pro with Gateway Precision Ag, about the recent regional seed brand merger at Channel and…
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Farmly Feud
This month, Andy and Tom catch-up with their siblings, Michelle Valentine, Transformation Inoculation Lead at Bayer Crop Science, and James Verseman, Product…
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Harvest Season 24'
In this episode, Andy and Tom meet with Chris Kallal, territory agronomist at DEKALB/Asgrow. Join them as they speak about challenges and trends in 2024…
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First Responders and Harvest Safety Preparation
In this episode, Andy and Tom meet with FieldView Product Manager, Lucas Buchmiller. Discussions span farm safety during harvest season and best practices to…
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Drive 2.0
Andy meets with Digital Enablement Leads Ryan Van Norden and Philip Larsen. They discuss Drive 2.0’s new features and benefits. You can find more information…
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Grain Marketing Update
In this episode, Tom and Julie are joined by Steve Nicholson, Senior Analyst - Grains & Oilseeds, Rabo AgriFinance. The three of them discuss the current grain…
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Stories from the Field
Tom, Andy, and Julie review some stories and videos sent from farmers. Tune in to hear these entertaining stories, perfect for when you're in the cab or out…
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FieldView Changes in 2024 Part 2
In 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…
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Cicada Season
In this episode, Tom and Julie meet with Dr. Eric Blinka, an entomologist and Technology Development Representative at Bayer. Listen to hear more about the…
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Addressing Carbon with ForGround
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…
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FieldView Changes in 2024 Part 1
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…
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Spring Weather Report 2024
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…
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Planting Checklist
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…
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Planning Innovation for Planting
In this episode, Tom Verseman and Julie Bonk discuss opportunities for exploring innovation ahead of the 2024 planting season. Tom recalls insights gleaned…
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Preceon Groundbreakers' Harvest Results with Erica Strittmatter
In this episode, Tom Verseman interviews Erica Strittmatter, Corn Traits Launch & Marketing Lead for Bayer. She promises a revolutionary solution for farming…
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Clint's Sign-off | Around the Farm
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…
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Year-in-Review 2023: Insights and Memorable Moments on Around the Farm
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…
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Succession Planning with Lance Woodbury
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…
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The Benefits of Using Traction Ag for Today’s Farmers with Bailey Brown, Sales and Success Account Manager at Traction Ag.
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…
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Combyne Ag’s Marketing Management with Alain Goubau
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…
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Channel Seed’s Brand Evolution with Shad Schenk
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…
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Introducing The Preceon™ Smart Corn System with Dr. Denise Bouvrette
In this episode, Clint Chaffer interviews Dr. Denise Bouvrette about the The Preceon™ Smart Corn System launch. Dr. Bouvrette shares insights into the…
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Water Utilization with Mark Reiman, Gothenburg Learning Center
In this episode, Clint Chaffer interviews Mark Reiman. Mark is a manager at the Bayer Water Utilization Learning Center in Gothenburg, Nebraska. Mark shares…
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Dr. Andrew Penney of A Penney For Your Thoughts on Planting 2023
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…
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Ag Tech Flashback with Ben Schroeder
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…
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The Science Behind TriVolt with Cody Evans
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…
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From Channel Grain to the Glass with Chris Fornstrom
Tom Verseman sits down with Chris Fornstrom, a Channel Seedsman, basketball coach, and bourbon producer from Pine Bluffs, WY. Chris studied at the University…
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Planting Forecast 2023 with Zach Hansen
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…
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The Best Moments Of 2022
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…
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What’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…
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What’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…
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Living The Farmer’s Life with Brian Scott
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…
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Our Friend at Farmers National Company
With guest Colin Hogrefe, Farm Manager | Farmers National Company On this episode, Clint's talking with Colin Hogrefe, a Farm Manager with Farmers National…
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September 2022 Grain Marketing Update
Guest 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…
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The 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…
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Entrepreneurship 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…
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Cattle, 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…
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Let’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…
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Nitrogen 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…