Fontanelle Family Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Host Joe Gangwish, FSR in Central Nebraska, visits with Gothenburg Learning Center Manager Mark Reiman and Channel Technical Agronomist Trenton Houston about the research being done and how it impacts the Channel portfolio.
Host and FSR Joe Gangwish talks with Channel FSR Andrew Pearson who attended Commodity Classic representing Bayer. He talks about the big unveiling of Vyconic Soybeans from the show. And Technical Agronomist Trenton Houston reviews what to keep in mind as planting season approaches.
Host and FSR Joe Gangwish talks with Channel Technical Agronomist Andy Swanson about the upcoming Growing Smarter: Agronomy Insights meetings being held around the state. And we also meet new Channel TA for Southwest Nebraska Travis Edeal about what his area team is focusing on as we approach #plant25.
FSR Joe Gangwish visits with Channel Technical Agronomist Kristin Schiff about how our brand is helping growers in the Panhandle of Nebraska and beyond. They also discuss how Channel does extensive trials on crop diseases and silage on the front range.
Host Joe Gangwish visits with Bayer TDR Brett Lynn on the XtendFlex platform for 2025 and Channel Technical Agronomist Pat Koenig reviews the growing season and what to remember heading into harvest.
Host Joe Gangwish visits with Phil Larsen, Digital Engagement Lead for Climate FieldView on what’s new with Climate and Channel TA Chris Anderson has our agronomic update.
Tyler Williams with Bayer ForGround joins FSR Joe Gangwish to discuss the benefits of the program. Plus, Channel TA Andy Swanson has our latest agronomic update.
Joe Gangwish visits with Channel TA’s Doug Gloystein and Chris Anderson talking about the formation of Channel, bringing the Regional Brand Fontanelle into the fold, and some changes in the industry Doug has seen during his tenure. The guys also discuss some things to scout for as we get those planters rolling once again.
Joe Gangwish visits with Channel TA’s Doug Gloystein and Chris Anderson talking about the formation of Channel, bringing the Regional Brand Fontanelle into the fold, and some changes in the industry Doug has seen during his tenure. The guys also discuss some things to scout for as we get those planters rolling once again.
In our latest episode, should you switch up your spray program? We get a Bayer Crop Protection update from Tech Development Rep Jeremy Quist. In our Agronomy update, Channel TA Andrew Swanson shares some best practices as planters start to roll across the Central Plains.
In this episode, FSR Joe Gangwish visits with Technical Agronomists Pat Koenig and Austin Merz about the major things to consider as we roll into planting season. They discuss weather challenges, differences in corn hybrids, fertility, tillage, etc
In Episode 2 of the Channel NE -Rise to the Challenge Podcast, we talk the latest info surrounding the dicamba label for soybeans with Rob Nixon, Director of Stewardship for Bayer. In our agronomic segment, Tyler Vreugdenhil, Channel Technical Agronomist for South Central Nebraska updates us on what to look for heading into the growing season considering the warmer weather.
In our first edition of the new Channel Nebraska “Rise to the Challenge Podcast”, FSR Joe Gangwish visits with Channel Technical Agronomists from Central Nebraska Chris Anderson and Trenton Houston. We introduce you to Trenton and discuss the 2023 season, white mold, tar spot, and what to look for in 2024.
Fontanelle FSR Joe Gangwish visits with Jared Thomas, Marketing Lead for Channel and Regional Brands to discuss Bayer’s new U.S. Seed Professional Strategy combining Channel and the Regional Brands to create one new combined seed brand. We will take a closer look into why this was done and how the long-term strategy will position Bayer to become more competitive in the market.
FSR Joe Gangwish visits with Mark Reiman, the new manager for Bayer’s Gothenburg Water Utilization Center. They discuss the history of GLC, what’s new in Bayer’s pipeline of products and how the Center has been working to help Nebraska farmers.
In this edition of the Fontanelle Family Podcast FSR Joe Gangwish talks with Tyler Williams, Sustainable Systems Agronomist with Bayer discussing ForGround. It’s a new digital platform allowing growers to learn more about how they can make the transition to more sustainable methods of farming.
“Our latest Fontanelle Family Podcast features Wes Hays, North America Soybean Product Management Lead for Bayer Crop Science, discussing a whole host of topics including the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System and XtendFlex Soybeans. Also, the Spray Early with Confidence program along new soy and herbicide technologies in the Bayer pipeline.”
This edition features Fontanelle Technical Agronomist Chris Anderson talking about a challenging growing season and new products coming down the pike.
FSR Joe Gangwish visits with Fontanelle dealers Kevin Peterson, Kenton Peterson and Eric Wasenius of Peterson Livestock near Oxford, Nebraska.
Also part of the program is their district FSR Chase Kugler discussing their history with the brand and what makes them and Fontanelle so successful.”
Joe Gangwish visits with Lisa Granadino, Regional Business Lead for NE, KS, and CO for Bayer and Bob Sindelar, Area Business Manager with Fontanelle Hybrids on the future of the brand and the goals they have for Fontanelle moving forward.
The introductory episode of the Fontanelle Family Podcast.
Field Sales Representative Joe Gangwish visits with Jake Schlitt, Regional Brand Corn Product Manager with Bayer on the strength of Fontanelle’s corn offering, how hybrids are chosen and an update on research.