Farmer Kevin Poppel has loved farming as long as he can remember. So, when he got the opportunity to take over his uncle's farm and build a business of his own he jumped on the opportunity. In this episode of Channel Chat, Kevin talks about the relationships and advice that have helped him find success in farming.
28 Jul 2020
Flying Above the Competition
As technology in agriculture continues to evolve, Channel Seedsman Colby Woods wanted to get ahead of the pack and offer drone scouting to his farmers in Eastern Nebraska. We caught up with Colby in Wahoo, Nebraska, along with Sentera Sales and Training Specialist Jessica Grubbs. Colby has been working with Jessica to learn how to fly a drone and use Sentera software to scout his Channel farmers’ fields. The two discuss the place drones have in farming today and what the future could hold for the flying machines.
8 Jul 2020
It’s Never Too Late for Your Best Season
Dave Peters and his family used to be dairy farmers. Now, Channel Seedsman Brady Bishop and Technical Agronomist Whitney Monin work with crop consultant Chad Grote to help Dave’s grain operation. Each person provides Dave input from a different area of expertise, but they all share the same goal: help Dave have his best season yet.
10 Jan 2020
Bonus: Crop Production Annual Summary Featuring Matt Bennett
The USDA has kicked off 2020 with the release of its Crop Production Annual Summary on Friday, Jan. 10. The yearly report contains U.S. crop production data for the 2019 season. Listen as grain marketing expert Matt Bennett goes through the report’s numbers and potential implications in this bonus episode of Channel Chat.
10 Oct 2019
Bonus: October 2019 USDA Supply and Demand Report With Matt Bennett
The USDA has released the Supply and Demand Report for October 2019, which was highly anticipated after the release of a bullish Quarterly Grain Stocks Report at the end of September. Tune in as grain marketing expert Matt Bennett weighs in on the report’s numbers and farmers’ reactions in this bonus episode of Channel Chat.
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30 Sept 2019
Bonus: Quarterly Grain Stocks Report, Featuring Matt Bennett
The Quarterly Grain Stocks Report for September 2019 has been released by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Grain marketing expert Matt Bennett weighs in on the results, which reveal how much corn and soybeans were left at the end of the marketing year in August. Tune in to find out how markets and farmers reacted to the friendly report in this bonus episode of Channel Chat.
13 Aug 2019
Bonus: USDA August Supply and Demand Report, Featuring Matt Bennett
The USDA Supply and Demand Report has been released, and grain marketing expert Matt Bennett weighs in on the results. Tune in to find out how markets and farmers reacted to the August report and how the numbers could impact the rest of their season in this bonus episode of Channel Chat.
6 Aug 2019
FFA Sparks Agronomy Internship With Channel Seedsman
Channel Seedsman Matt Jones’ love of agriculture is being passed down to his daughter, Morgan, as she shares her excitement about interning with a Channel Seedsman this summer. Morgan’s friend, Megan Wollgast, had the same opportunity last summer when she interned for Matt. The two FFA students attend Elsberry High School in Missouri and are passionate about everything agriculture. Hear all about it in this episode of Channel Chat!
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16 Jul 2019
The Channel-Climate Corporation Partnership With Farmers
The partnership between Channel® Seed and The Climate Corporation gives farmers access to more experts, more technology and more knowledge, setting them up with a higher chance for success. In this episode, we learn how that dynamic comes into play in the case of Indiana farmer Andrew Hughes. Hear how Channel Seedsman Kevin Peterson and The Climate Corporation’s Seth Smoot have Andrew’s back when it comes to what’s best for his farm.
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2 Jul 2019
Farming Influencers and the Future of Agriculture
Channel Seedsman Andrew Phillips knew exactly who he wanted to have as a guest in this episode of Channel Chat. Mark Schleisman managed the popcorn division of Conagra Brands for over two decades before returning home to Iowa to take over his family’s farm about 10 years ago. Andrew calls Mark an “influencer” in his farming community for many reasons, one being his forward thinking about the future of ag. The two share a friendship, business relationship and high respect for one another in their respective fields. Learn how that relationship works for the benefit of Iowa farmers in this episode of Channel Chat.
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28 Jun 2019
Bonus: USDA Annual June Acreage Report, featuring Matt Bennett
The much anticipated USDA Annual Acreage Report has been released, and grain marketing expert Matt Bennett weighs in on the results. Tune in to find out what the June 2019 report means for farmers and the rest of their season in this bonus episode of Channel Chat.
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18 Jun 2019
A (Channel) Family Affair: Father, Sons Boast NCGA Win
The Greenwells represent Channel Seed well in Morganfield, KY. The dad, Jason, is an NCGA state and national winner growing Channel seed. His sons, Kirk and Drew, own and operate the Channel Seed dealer for the area. In this episode of Channel Chat, hear how Channel and the Greenwells’ father-son dynamic bring success to their family farm.
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12 Jun 2019
Coming Soon: Channel Chat Season 2
In this season of Channel Chat, you can expect to hear unique perspectives and personal stories in farming as we travel across the U.S., visiting the men and women working hard to make the most out of their acres.
Every year is unique, and with each year comes new challenges, new technologies and new opportunities.
Listen as we explore the relationship between a farmer and his most trusted business partners, learning how they work together to be successful within their slice of the agriculture business.
8 Feb 2019
USDA February Crop Production Report Analysis ft. Matt Bennett
The much-anticipated USDA Crop Production Report is out and grain marketing expert Matt Bennett is weighing in on the results on this episode of Channel Chat. Tune in to find out what the February Report means for farmers.
21 Nov 2018
Using Harvest Data to Prepare for the 2019 Growing Season
Lifelong farmer and Seedsman Dave Wallner stops by to talk about how using data and technology like Climate FieldView can help farmers make more informed decisions as they prepare for the 2019 growing season.
16 Oct 2018
Strategies for Success in the 2018 Harvest Season
On this episode of Channel Chat, we hear from three Channel Agronomists representing Minnesota, Nebraska and Ohio. Join in to hear them discuss the unique challenges their areas are facing this harvest and learn about their recommendations for farmers facing similar conditions. We'll also look ahead to the next growing season and discuss what farmers can be doing today to prepare for next year.
12 Sept 2018
USDA September Crop Production Report Analysis ft. Matt Bennett
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15 Aug 2018
Navigating Soybean Trade Tariffs ft. Matt Bennett
Grain marketing expert Matt Bennett talks strategy for navigating the recent increase in tariffs on U.S. soybean exports. Hear from Matt as he explains the current state of trade tariffs and his recommendations for remaining profitable.
7 Aug 2018
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