Around The Farm

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.

Bill 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. Whether you're a grower, advisor, or just curious about Bayer’s vision for the future, this episode offers direct insight from the top.

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 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.

Listen to how the Preceon Smart Corn System and FieldView are helping farmers drive ROI through digital farming and agricultural technology.

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 planter problems to tech surprises, they explore how FieldView™ helped turn challenges into wins—and built stronger grower relationships along the way.

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 on how FieldView is enhancing their research trials and strengthening relationships between seed dealers, agronomic advisors, and growers.

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 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.

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 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!

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 the latest innovations in digital agriculture that he’s leveraging with growers.

This month, Andy and Tom catch-up with their siblings, Michelle Valentine, Transformation Inoculation Lead at Bayer Crop Science, and James Verseman, Product Manager at SKF Group. Join them as they discuss their experiences working in agriculture and test their industry knowledge in a game of Farmly Feud.