Around The Farm

Do 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. Guest: Sam Eathington - Chief Science Officer, The Climate Corporation 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.

For 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. 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.

In 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. 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.

It’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 expect. 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.

A 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. 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.

What 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. 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.