Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/linder-farm-network-field-talk The LFN Field Talk podcast addresses a wide range of agriculture and rural lifestyle topics. Field Talk will take a deeper dive into the issues confronting farming and agriculture today. Linder Farm Network c0dffbaf-7f26-5262-932f-74082479bca4 yes en Mon, 11 May 2026 13:56:50 -0500 Mon, 11 May 2026 13:57:25 -0500 https://img.transistorcdn.com/2qL2zm0JDB5eh80VTd_OrSjFfrufio89dM516ejp5fE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI2OTk3LzE2NDAy/NzgyODctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg episodic Dan Lemke The LFN Field Talk podcast addresses a wide range of agriculture and rural lifestyle topics. Field Talk will take a deeper dive into the issues confronting farming and agriculture today. The LFN Field Talk podcast addresses a wide range of agriculture and rural lifestyle topics. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy Linder Farm Network No No 250 250 LFN Field Talk Podcast #235 CFS Green Ammonia full 62b6f066-dd10-4a64-ab89-e36a58257c7d https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d30c196 Farmers nationwide have watched as already high fertilizer prices spiked even higher following the start of the conflict between the U.S. and Iran and the subsequent bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz. A project in Blue Earth could lead to a local supply of renewable ammonia. Central Farm Service CEO KC Graner joined the LFN with details on the project. 

]]> Farmers nationwide have watched as already high fertilizer prices spiked even higher following the start of the conflict between the U.S. and Iran and the subsequent bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz. A project in Blue Earth could lead to a local supply of renewable ammonia. Central Farm Service CEO KC Graner joined the LFN with details on the project. 

]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 13:56:19 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 608 Farmers nationwide have watched as already high fertilizer prices spiked even higher following the start of the conflict between the U.S. and Iran and the subsequent bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz. A project in Blue Earth could lead to a local supply of renewable ammonia. Central Farm Service CEO KC Graner joined the LFN with details on the project. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 249 249 LFN Field Talk Podcast #234 USMCA Review full 8753fd71-109a-4f99-82dc-bf49a5b5704c https://share.transistor.fm/s/afcaa374 Trade and export markets for U.S. commodities are vital for farm profitability. One of the most important trade agreements is being reviewed. Brian Kuehl, executive director of Farmers for Free Trade joins this podcast for an update on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. 

]]> Trade and export markets for U.S. commodities are vital for farm profitability. One of the most important trade agreements is being reviewed. Brian Kuehl, executive director of Farmers for Free Trade joins this podcast for an update on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. 

]]> Tue, 05 May 2026 15:25:54 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 422 Trade and export markets for U.S. commodities are vital for farm profitability. One of the most important trade agreements is being reviewed. Brian Kuehl, executive director of Farmers for Free Trade joins this podcast for an update on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 248 248 LFN Field Talk Podcast #233 Building Trust full 80c425db-c292-4db4-8617-36c0dca5c677 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69c4f1f9 Many consumers care about how crops and livestock are raised, which is also a priority for farmers. In this Field Talk Podcast, North Carolina pork producer Chad Herring and National Pork Board Director of Animal Welfare Stephanie Wetter highlight some of the ways the pork industry is working to build trust. 

]]> Many consumers care about how crops and livestock are raised, which is also a priority for farmers. In this Field Talk Podcast, North Carolina pork producer Chad Herring and National Pork Board Director of Animal Welfare Stephanie Wetter highlight some of the ways the pork industry is working to build trust. 

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:55:29 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 698 Many consumers care about how crops and livestock are raised, which is also a priority for farmers. In this Field Talk Podcast, North Carolina pork producer Chad Herring and National Pork Board Director of Animal Welfare Stephanie Wetter highlight some of the ways the pork industry is working to build trust. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 247 247 LFN Field Talk Podcast #232 Fieldwork Roundup UPDATED full 82a42165-1e57-478e-95bb-ec38f02cbe22 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a7336d3 Conditions vary across Minnesota but the desire to get into the fields to start planting the 2026 crop is universal. In this Field Talk Podcast, we connect with farmers and ag professionals scattered throughout the region for an update on activity. 

]]> Conditions vary across Minnesota but the desire to get into the fields to start planting the 2026 crop is universal. In this Field Talk Podcast, we connect with farmers and ag professionals scattered throughout the region for an update on activity. 

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:03:05 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 537 Conditions vary across Minnesota but the desire to get into the fields to start planting the 2026 crop is universal. In this Field Talk Podcast, we connect with farmers and ag professionals scattered throughout the region for an update on activity. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 246 246 LFN Field Talk Podcast #231 Ag Retailers Association full c7e900a8-5ca6-47de-9424-4f6a2ecd7ea0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf95d7e2 Ag retailers provide farmers and ranchers with many of the products they need to raise crops and livestock. Hunter Carpenter, senior director of government affairs for the Agricultural Retailers Association explains some of the recent government actions that could affect producers. 

]]> Ag retailers provide farmers and ranchers with many of the products they need to raise crops and livestock. Hunter Carpenter, senior director of government affairs for the Agricultural Retailers Association explains some of the recent government actions that could affect producers. 

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:25:30 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 542 Ag retailers provide farmers and ranchers with many of the products they need to raise crops and livestock. Hunter Carpenter, senior director of government affairs for the Agricultural Retailers Association explains some of the recent government actions that could affect producers. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 245 245 LFN Field Talk Podcast #230 Easter Week Weather Concerns full 631d5f00-f834-4a61-9aaf-4f962deaa174 https://share.transistor.fm/s/37d3dba4 After several spring "false starts," winter could be making a comeback this week in Minnesota. DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joined Linda Brekke to talk about the week ahead, South American weather and if any relief is on the way for devastating wildfires. 

]]> After several spring "false starts," winter could be making a comeback this week in Minnesota. DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joined Linda Brekke to talk about the week ahead, South American weather and if any relief is on the way for devastating wildfires. 

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:34:55 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 616 After several spring "false starts," winter could be making a comeback this week in Minnesota. DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joined Linda Brekke to talk about the week ahead, South American weather and if any relief is on the way for devastating wildfires. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 244 244 LFN Field Talk Podcast # 229 Minnesota Pork Connections full 020195e3-ac8f-420b-9d00-3d407cc951f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9587f7e2 Pork production plays a huge role in Minnesota' ag economy while supporting and strengthening many rural communities. In this Field Talk Podcast, you'll hear from the Minnesota farmer leading the National Pork Board and two Univerisity of Minnesota graduates who dedicated 70 years to the swine industry. 

]]> Pork production plays a huge role in Minnesota' ag economy while supporting and strengthening many rural communities. In this Field Talk Podcast, you'll hear from the Minnesota farmer leading the National Pork Board and two Univerisity of Minnesota graduates who dedicated 70 years to the swine industry. 

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:52:03 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 627 Pork production plays a huge role in Minnesota' ag economy while supporting and strengthening many rural communities. In this Field Talk Podcast, you'll hear from the Minnesota farmer leading the National Pork Board and two Univerisity of Minnesota graduates who dedicated 70 years to the swine industry. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 243 243 LFN Field Talk Podcast #228 Land in Farms full a6e7bcdb-e794-4bea-8ec9-f3652039ab68 https://share.transistor.fm/s/113a0b30 The farming landscape is constantly changing. One of the ways USDA works to track those changes is through the Farms and Land in Farms summary report. Bryan Combs with the National Ag Statistics Service joined the LFN's Linda Brekke to discuss their latest summary for the U.S. and Minnesota. 

]]> The farming landscape is constantly changing. One of the ways USDA works to track those changes is through the Farms and Land in Farms summary report. Bryan Combs with the National Ag Statistics Service joined the LFN's Linda Brekke to discuss their latest summary for the U.S. and Minnesota. 

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:15:32 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 494 The farming landscape is constantly changing. One of the ways USDA works to track those changes is through the Farms and Land in Farms summary report. Bryan Combs with the National Ag Statistics Service joined the LFN's Linda Brekke to discuss their latest summary for the U.S. and Minnesota. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 242 242 LFN Field Talk Podcast #227 The Future of Corn and Family Farms full ee7099ca-f88a-4561-a9b5-26d5ac49dbde https://share.transistor.fm/s/18c438d6 Tne National Corn Growers Association has released a new report warning that U.S. agriculture is at a pivotal moment as the nation approaches its 250th birthday. NCGA Economist Gretchen Kuch joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke to discuss the report.

]]> Tne National Corn Growers Association has released a new report warning that U.S. agriculture is at a pivotal moment as the nation approaches its 250th birthday. NCGA Economist Gretchen Kuch joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke to discuss the report.

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:35:15 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 484 Tne National Corn Growers Association has released a new report warning that U.S. agriculture is at a pivotal moment as the nation approaches its 250th birthday. NCGA Economist Gretchen Kuch joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke to discuss the report.

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 241 241 LFN Field Talk Podcast #226 Animal Agriculture Alliance full 8e943ed5-c5e7-49ed-9044-502ba942e6fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0882421 Livestock production is a vital sector of the U.S. agriculture economy. The Animal Agriculture Alliance has worked for nearly 4 decades to promote and protect the animal agriculture in the U.S. Animal Agriculture Alliance Director of Communications Emily Ellis is our guest on this week's podcast. 

]]> Livestock production is a vital sector of the U.S. agriculture economy. The Animal Agriculture Alliance has worked for nearly 4 decades to promote and protect the animal agriculture in the U.S. Animal Agriculture Alliance Director of Communications Emily Ellis is our guest on this week's podcast. 

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:29:33 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 449 Livestock production is a vital sector of the U.S. agriculture economy. The Animal Agriculture Alliance has worked for nearly 4 decades to promote and protect the animal agriculture in the U.S. Animal Agriculture Alliance Director of Communications Emily Ellis is our guest on this week's podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 240 240 LFN Field Talk Podcast #225 Pork Industry Conversations full f1b5009b-9f54-4020-9d68-216037e0981e https://share.transistor.fm/s/4dc436dc Pork industry leaders gathered in Mankato for the Minnesota Pork Congress and had plenty to talk about in terms of markets and a new consumer-facing campaign. Learn more about those topics in this week's LFN Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Pork industry leaders gathered in Mankato for the Minnesota Pork Congress and had plenty to talk about in terms of markets and a new consumer-facing campaign. Learn more about those topics in this week's LFN Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:30:51 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 766 Pork industry leaders gathered in Mankato for the Minnesota Pork Congress and had plenty to talk about in terms of markets and a new consumer-facing campaign. Learn more about those topics in this week's LFN Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 239 239 LFN Field Talk Podcast #224 Farm Transitions with Jim Molenaar full 54725596-34ce-4211-aae3-91d013310849 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f288250 Transitioning a farm from one generation to the next can be a complex process, but conversations about that process should start sooner than later. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Farm Transition Teams Coordinator Jim Molenaar is our guest on this field talk podcast.  

]]> Transitioning a farm from one generation to the next can be a complex process, but conversations about that process should start sooner than later. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Farm Transition Teams Coordinator Jim Molenaar is our guest on this field talk podcast.  

]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:19:04 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 524 Transitioning a farm from one generation to the next can be a complex process, but conversations about that process should start sooner than later. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Farm Transition Teams Coordinator Jim Molenaar is our guest on this field talk podcast.  

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 238 238 LFN Field Talk Podcast #223 WOTUS and Nutrient Managment Conference full e2ebe100-2b97-4773-9e83-1ffccc2c7094 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dee84b8b The EPA is expected to make a ruling in the weeks ahead on their final Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) definition. The WOTUS definition has been a moving target, often changing with presidential administrations. Minnesota Ag Water Resource Center Executive Director Warren Formo joins this Field Talk podcast to discuss the latest proposed definition and to address the upcoming Nutrient Management Conference. 

]]> The EPA is expected to make a ruling in the weeks ahead on their final Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) definition. The WOTUS definition has been a moving target, often changing with presidential administrations. Minnesota Ag Water Resource Center Executive Director Warren Formo joins this Field Talk podcast to discuss the latest proposed definition and to address the upcoming Nutrient Management Conference. 

]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:14:17 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 477 The EPA is expected to make a ruling in the weeks ahead on their final Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) definition. The WOTUS definition has been a moving target, often changing with presidential administrations. Minnesota Ag Water Resource Center Executive Director Warren Formo joins this Field Talk podcast to discuss the latest proposed definition and to address the upcoming Nutrient Management Conference. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 237 237 LFN Field Talk Podcast #222 NGFA Mike Seyfert full ba603531-2e6b-4d2f-ba2a-6602c39029d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/786312d3 The National Grain and Feed Association represents more than 700 entities across the U.S. on issues from transportation to trade. NGFA President and CEO Mike Seyfert joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke for a conversation about issues the organization is addressing. 

]]> The National Grain and Feed Association represents more than 700 entities across the U.S. on issues from transportation to trade. NGFA President and CEO Mike Seyfert joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke for a conversation about issues the organization is addressing. 

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:48:35 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 704 The National Grain and Feed Association represents more than 700 entities across the U.S. on issues from transportation to trade. NGFA President and CEO Mike Seyfert joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke for a conversation about issues the organization is addressing. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 236 236 LFN Field Talk Podcast #221 Soil Compaction with Jodi DeJong-Hughes full 34e7e2b6-6e4a-42bc-915a-b3706c3df14d https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8a8bfd2 Soil compaction can rob yield and reduce productivity for years to come. University of Minnesota Extension Educator Jodi DeJong-Hughes joins this podcast to talk about compaction causes and their effects. 

]]> Soil compaction can rob yield and reduce productivity for years to come. University of Minnesota Extension Educator Jodi DeJong-Hughes joins this podcast to talk about compaction causes and their effects. 

]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:54:47 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 902 Soil compaction can rob yield and reduce productivity for years to come. University of Minnesota Extension Educator Jodi DeJong-Hughes joins this podcast to talk about compaction causes and their effects. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 235 235 LFN Field Talk Podcast #220 Maddie Hokanson COP30 full 3a82bcdf-645a-4230-8cb9-270aeecb35bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e75509a So why was a Minnesota pork producer in Brazil at a global conference on the environment and sustainability? Maddie Hokanson of Canon Falls is our guest on the Field Talk Podcast to address her participation in COP30. 

]]> So why was a Minnesota pork producer in Brazil at a global conference on the environment and sustainability? Maddie Hokanson of Canon Falls is our guest on the Field Talk Podcast to address her participation in COP30. 

]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:56:42 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 534 So why was a Minnesota pork producer in Brazil at a global conference on the environment and sustainability? Maddie Hokanson of Canon Falls is our guest on the Field Talk Podcast to address her participation in COP30. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 234 234 LFN Field Talk Podcast #219 Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act full 9111ca49-0c84-45f8-a388-41453d65bb6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/33cac2db The dairy industry received a welcomed boost recently with Congress' passage of the Whole MIlk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025. Now headed to the president for his signature, the bill opens options for school lunches to include whole and 2% milk. Karen Gefvert is Edge Dairy Farmers Cooperative director of government affairs and out guest on this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> The dairy industry received a welcomed boost recently with Congress' passage of the Whole MIlk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025. Now headed to the president for his signature, the bill opens options for school lunches to include whole and 2% milk. Karen Gefvert is Edge Dairy Farmers Cooperative director of government affairs and out guest on this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:40:29 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 561 The dairy industry received a welcomed boost recently with Congress' passage of the Whole MIlk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025. Now headed to the president for his signature, the bill opens options for school lunches to include whole and 2% milk. Karen Gefvert is Edge Dairy Farmers Cooperative director of government affairs and out guest on this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 233 233 LFN Field Talk Podcast #218 Biogas Opportunities full 7cff0df9-e566-4af7-8c82-86bbf1e473a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78f01be8 Minnesota is a leader in renewable energy production and advancement with important products like ethanol and biodiesel already in the state's portfolio. Biogas production is also happening in the state with the opportunity for much more. Brad Matuska with AURI joins this Field Talk Podcast to highlight biogas and its potential. 

]]> Minnesota is a leader in renewable energy production and advancement with important products like ethanol and biodiesel already in the state's portfolio. Biogas production is also happening in the state with the opportunity for much more. Brad Matuska with AURI joins this Field Talk Podcast to highlight biogas and its potential. 

]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:25:54 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 459 Minnesota is a leader in renewable energy production and advancement with important products like ethanol and biodiesel already in the state's portfolio. Biogas production is also happening in the state with the opportunity for much more. Brad Matuska with AURI joins this Field Talk Podcast to highlight biogas and its potential. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 232 232 LFN Field Talk Podcast #217 Minnesota Biofuels Association full 666f8907-2f8f-46c1-99ad-f543160f0d54 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cab5cf7 The Minnesota Biofuels Association has released its 2025 annual report which highlights the positives for the past year and outlines goals for biofuels advocacy in the year ahead. MBA Executive Director Brian Werner is our guest in this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> The Minnesota Biofuels Association has released its 2025 annual report which highlights the positives for the past year and outlines goals for biofuels advocacy in the year ahead. MBA Executive Director Brian Werner is our guest in this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:36:00 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 757 The Minnesota Biofuels Association has released its 2025 annual report which highlights the positives for the past year and outlines goals for biofuels advocacy in the year ahead. MBA Executive Director Brian Werner is our guest in this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 231 231 LFN Field Talk Podcast #216 Talking Turkey with Ashley Kohls full 1baa4cb7-8074-451c-a06b-bb4832b26c9a https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f191686 Minnesota leads the nation in turkey production and that activity has a ripple effect on the state's economy and local communities. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls is our guest on this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Minnesota leads the nation in turkey production and that activity has a ripple effect on the state's economy and local communities. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls is our guest on this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:53:37 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 408 Minnesota leads the nation in turkey production and that activity has a ripple effect on the state's economy and local communities. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls is our guest on this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 230 230 LFN Field Talk Podcast #215 Farm Mental Health full dfbab216-1acb-4c83-8e2f-78dd3558a966 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e233c30 Farming is inherently stressful with so many things outside of farmers' control. Dr. Jeff Bender is Director of the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center and he's also our guest on this Field Talk Podcast discussing rural mental health. 

]]> Farming is inherently stressful with so many things outside of farmers' control. Dr. Jeff Bender is Director of the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center and he's also our guest on this Field Talk Podcast discussing rural mental health. 

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:33:41 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 583 Farming is inherently stressful with so many things outside of farmers' control. Dr. Jeff Bender is Director of the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center and he's also our guest on this Field Talk Podcast discussing rural mental health. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 229 229 LFN Field Talk Podcast #214 Ag Retailers Association full 78711c36-6121-4d67-bf80-066ff3a60753 https://share.transistor.fm/s/83e94c54 Two important items have been added to the list of critical minerals by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Potash and phosphate are key nutrients for agriculture. Hunter Carpenter with the Ag Retailers Association joins Linda Brekke to discuss what the designation means. 

]]> Two important items have been added to the list of critical minerals by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Potash and phosphate are key nutrients for agriculture. Hunter Carpenter with the Ag Retailers Association joins Linda Brekke to discuss what the designation means. 

]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:18:35 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 471 Two important items have been added to the list of critical minerals by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Potash and phosphate are key nutrients for agriculture. Hunter Carpenter with the Ag Retailers Association joins Linda Brekke to discuss what the designation means. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 228 228 LFN Field Talk Podcast #213 Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan full e026e872-3af5-4be1-a88b-39895c8d8216 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c020092 Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan has served in that role since 2019, but she now has higher aspirations. She joins Lynn Ketelsen for this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan has served in that role since 2019, but she now has higher aspirations. She joins Lynn Ketelsen for this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:26:32 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 802 Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan has served in that role since 2019, but she now has higher aspirations. She joins Lynn Ketelsen for this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 227 227 LFN Field Talk Podcast #212 Green Solutions Group full 879ad53f-5d04-4983-afb0-7c386c5636d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2bb13d49 Farmers have plenty on their minds right now as harvest wraps up and issues such as trade disruptions and high input costs cloud the outlook for agriculture. Green Solutions Group Farm Management Analyst Kent Thiesse talks with Lynn Ketelsen about current issues.

]]> Farmers have plenty on their minds right now as harvest wraps up and issues such as trade disruptions and high input costs cloud the outlook for agriculture. Green Solutions Group Farm Management Analyst Kent Thiesse talks with Lynn Ketelsen about current issues.

]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:41:24 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 611 Farmers have plenty on their minds right now as harvest wraps up and issues such as trade disruptions and high input costs cloud the outlook for agriculture. Green Solutions Group Farm Management Analyst Kent Thiesse talks with Lynn Ketelsen about current issues.

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 226 226 LFN Field Talk Podcast #211 Motorcade for Trade full d8595ab3-3bd0-4d7d-8bb0-0d5d430295ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7a2f183 The Motorcade for Trade from Farmers for Free Trade is making its way across the country this fall, highlighting the importance of trade to the nation's farmers. The Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke was at a recent stop in Lakeville. 

]]> The Motorcade for Trade from Farmers for Free Trade is making its way across the country this fall, highlighting the importance of trade to the nation's farmers. The Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke was at a recent stop in Lakeville. 

]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:01:49 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 711 The Motorcade for Trade from Farmers for Free Trade is making its way across the country this fall, highlighting the importance of trade to the nation's farmers. The Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke was at a recent stop in Lakeville. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 225 225 LFN Field Talk Podcast #210 Section 301 Maritime Tariffs full d80af50b-3f6a-4796-92bd-e324990c0a0b https://share.transistor.fm/s/45206145 Section 301 tariffs are now in effect as the U.S. Trade Representative has used the process to try to counter China's dominance in shipbuilding and maritime equipment. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition joins this podcast to discuss the impacts on agriculture. 

]]> Section 301 tariffs are now in effect as the U.S. Trade Representative has used the process to try to counter China's dominance in shipbuilding and maritime equipment. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition joins this podcast to discuss the impacts on agriculture. 

]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:56:26 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 693 Section 301 tariffs are now in effect as the U.S. Trade Representative has used the process to try to counter China's dominance in shipbuilding and maritime equipment. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition joins this podcast to discuss the impacts on agriculture. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 224 224 LFN Field Talk Podcast #209 California E15 full 1ffab875-1f49-4cb8-9095-aad143258c11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da0a4f3c The nation's most populous state, California, recently approved the use of E15. California is the last state to allow E15, plus it needs no further waivers to use the fuel year-round. Troy Bredenkamp, senior vice president for the Renewable Fuels Association joins this Field Talk Podcast to talk about the impacts of the California legislation. 

]]> The nation's most populous state, California, recently approved the use of E15. California is the last state to allow E15, plus it needs no further waivers to use the fuel year-round. Troy Bredenkamp, senior vice president for the Renewable Fuels Association joins this Field Talk Podcast to talk about the impacts of the California legislation. 

]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:39:25 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 335 The nation's most populous state, California, recently approved the use of E15. California is the last state to allow E15, plus it needs no further waivers to use the fuel year-round. Troy Bredenkamp, senior vice president for the Renewable Fuels Association joins this Field Talk Podcast to talk about the impacts of the California legislation. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 223 223 LFN Field Talk Podcast #208 Hemp Building Symposium full 121709c7-e997-4304-bb7d-d9ea48481e3f https://share.transistor.fm/s/14bc78d8 The Lower Sioux Indian Community near Morton will host the International Hemp Building Symposium which is coming to the U.S. for the first time. The Lower Sioux Community is a leader in hemp-based building materials, using hempcrete to build and reconstruct homes in the community. Danny Desjarlais is our guest on this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> The Lower Sioux Indian Community near Morton will host the International Hemp Building Symposium which is coming to the U.S. for the first time. The Lower Sioux Community is a leader in hemp-based building materials, using hempcrete to build and reconstruct homes in the community. Danny Desjarlais is our guest on this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:49:02 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 481 The Lower Sioux Indian Community near Morton will host the International Hemp Building Symposium which is coming to the U.S. for the first time. The Lower Sioux Community is a leader in hemp-based building materials, using hempcrete to build and reconstruct homes in the community. Danny Desjarlais is our guest on this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 222 222 LFN Field Talk Podcast #207 The Fertilizer Institute full c0f966d9-235e-4207-8847-d7176275d9dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e22cb0f Farmers face rising input costs, especially for nutrients. Efforts are underway to ensure greater access to one critical ingredient. The Fertilizer Institute's Ed Thomas joins this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Farmers face rising input costs, especially for nutrients. Efforts are underway to ensure greater access to one critical ingredient. The Fertilizer Institute's Ed Thomas joins this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:23:32 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 344 Farmers face rising input costs, especially for nutrients. Efforts are underway to ensure greater access to one critical ingredient. The Fertilizer Institute's Ed Thomas joins this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 221 221 LFN Field Talk Podcast #206 Farm Safety Week full be6acd5a-1f7a-4a16-93c9-931f04547691 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d14f62a Farmers are gearing up for long hours as harvest nears. As the hectic harvest season approaches, safety needs to remain front of mind. University of Minnesota Extension Farm Safety and Health Educator Emily Krekelberg joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Farmers are gearing up for long hours as harvest nears. As the hectic harvest season approaches, safety needs to remain front of mind. University of Minnesota Extension Farm Safety and Health Educator Emily Krekelberg joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:22:52 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 351 Farmers are gearing up for long hours as harvest nears. As the hectic harvest season approaches, safety needs to remain front of mind. University of Minnesota Extension Farm Safety and Health Educator Emily Krekelberg joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 220 220 LFN Field Talk Podcast #205 Randy Koenen full 64f5bb17-22af-41ae-af23-363ce1ade485 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f773d32f Long time farm broadcaster and Clara City native Randy Koenen has retired from the radio world but he still has his hands in farming with another new venture in the works. Lynn Ketelsen catches up with Koenen in this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Long time farm broadcaster and Clara City native Randy Koenen has retired from the radio world but he still has his hands in farming with another new venture in the works. Lynn Ketelsen catches up with Koenen in this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:43:55 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 460 Long time farm broadcaster and Clara City native Randy Koenen has retired from the radio world but he still has his hands in farming with another new venture in the works. Lynn Ketelsen catches up with Koenen in this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 219 219 LFN Field Talk Podcast #204 Farmers for Free Trade full 6e466dab-2cea-46c6-871a-9b309ae9ec05 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c497e40 Depressed export markets for agricultural products are weighing heavily on the agriculture economy and on farmers themselves. Brian Kuehl, executive director of Farmers for Free Trade is our guest to talk about his organization's efforts to press Congress and the administration to build and maintain market access. 

]]> Depressed export markets for agricultural products are weighing heavily on the agriculture economy and on farmers themselves. Brian Kuehl, executive director of Farmers for Free Trade is our guest to talk about his organization's efforts to press Congress and the administration to build and maintain market access. 

]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:41:47 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 460 Depressed export markets for agricultural products are weighing heavily on the agriculture economy and on farmers themselves. Brian Kuehl, executive director of Farmers for Free Trade is our guest to talk about his organization's efforts to press Congress and the administration to build and maintain market access. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 218 218 LFN Field Talk Podcast #203 Beef Market Insights full 4411292d-ae09-416c-aedf-c9e9c1984a25 https://share.transistor.fm/s/37e42f06 Cattle markets and beef prices have been on a steady uphill climb in recent months. Cattle industry expert Paul Dykstra and economist Dan Basse provide insights into current and future trends. 

]]> Cattle markets and beef prices have been on a steady uphill climb in recent months. Cattle industry expert Paul Dykstra and economist Dan Basse provide insights into current and future trends. 

]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:42:18 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 387 Cattle markets and beef prices have been on a steady uphill climb in recent months. Cattle industry expert Paul Dykstra and economist Dan Basse provide insights into current and future trends. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 217 217 LFN Field Talk Podcast #202 Artificial Intelligence in Ag full f2f9488b-ee25-4d0a-b28f-9806105a2249 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f7c419e As an industry, agriculture has been quick to adopt technology as a tool to help farmers become more efficient and more profitable. Artificial intelligence is among the emerging technologies that will undoubtedly have a place in agricultre. AI was the focus of a forum held at Farmfest. 

]]> As an industry, agriculture has been quick to adopt technology as a tool to help farmers become more efficient and more profitable. Artificial intelligence is among the emerging technologies that will undoubtedly have a place in agricultre. AI was the focus of a forum held at Farmfest. 

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:05:12 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1539 As an industry, agriculture has been quick to adopt technology as a tool to help farmers become more efficient and more profitable. Artificial intelligence is among the emerging technologies that will undoubtedly have a place in agricultre. AI was the focus of a forum held at Farmfest. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 216 216 LFN Field Talk Podcast #201 Farmfest Recognition full 22517e21-502f-45fb-a0a8-d04bd4fbc4a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e007a1be In addition to showcasing the newest ag technology and offering timely, topical forums, Farmfest also presents an opportunity to recognize people who are making valuable contributions to Minnesota agriculture. Niki Jones, Farmfest marketing director joins this Field Talk podcast to highlight some of those recognition opportunities. 

]]> In addition to showcasing the newest ag technology and offering timely, topical forums, Farmfest also presents an opportunity to recognize people who are making valuable contributions to Minnesota agriculture. Niki Jones, Farmfest marketing director joins this Field Talk podcast to highlight some of those recognition opportunities. 

]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:27:09 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 268 In addition to showcasing the newest ag technology and offering timely, topical forums, Farmfest also presents an opportunity to recognize people who are making valuable contributions to Minnesota agriculture. Niki Jones, Farmfest marketing director joins this Field Talk podcast to highlight some of those recognition opportunities. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 215 215 LFN Field Talk Podcast #200 New at Farmfest full 3fd0415b-afc8-486f-92f4-0ccb8d988469 https://share.transistor.fm/s/872bdd48 Agriculture is constantly changing and so is the offering of programs and events at Farmfest 2025. Marketing Director Niki Jones joins this Field Talk podcast to highlight some of the new things attendees can see at this year's event Aug. 5-7 near Redwood Falls. 

]]> Agriculture is constantly changing and so is the offering of programs and events at Farmfest 2025. Marketing Director Niki Jones joins this Field Talk podcast to highlight some of the new things attendees can see at this year's event Aug. 5-7 near Redwood Falls. 

]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:31:25 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 385 Agriculture is constantly changing and so is the offering of programs and events at Farmfest 2025. Marketing Director Niki Jones joins this Field Talk podcast to highlight some of the new things attendees can see at this year's event Aug. 5-7 near Redwood Falls. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 214 214 LFN Field Talk Podcast #199 Farmfest Forums full f61b935b-6269-462a-a651-6401c7c45b1e https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0de733e Forums at the 2025 Minnesota Farmfest will tackle some interesting issues ranging from artificial intelligence in ag to farm policy, market opportunities and workforce development. Forum coordinator Kent Thiesse joins this podcast to detail the forums, including what's happening in the livestock venue. 

]]> Forums at the 2025 Minnesota Farmfest will tackle some interesting issues ranging from artificial intelligence in ag to farm policy, market opportunities and workforce development. Forum coordinator Kent Thiesse joins this podcast to detail the forums, including what's happening in the livestock venue. 

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:00:44 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 884 Forums at the 2025 Minnesota Farmfest will tackle some interesting issues ranging from artificial intelligence in ag to farm policy, market opportunities and workforce development. Forum coordinator Kent Thiesse joins this podcast to detail the forums, including what's happening in the livestock venue. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 213 213 LFN Field Talk Podcast #198 SE MN Nitrate Working Group full f061e2fa-10e5-4c19-9b76-56b6b1d1304c https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b90e78d The Southeast Minnesota Nitrate Strategies Collaborative Working Group has released recommendations for addressing nitrate in ground water in the region. Warren Formo is executive director of the Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center. He was part of the working group and he joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> The Southeast Minnesota Nitrate Strategies Collaborative Working Group has released recommendations for addressing nitrate in ground water in the region. Warren Formo is executive director of the Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center. He was part of the working group and he joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:56:33 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 469 The Southeast Minnesota Nitrate Strategies Collaborative Working Group has released recommendations for addressing nitrate in ground water in the region. Warren Formo is executive director of the Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center. He was part of the working group and he joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 212 212 Field Talk Podcast #197 Ag In OBBBA full 90c27fce-a846-4e5d-8d6d-4880791f9ddd https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd829358 The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) included a wide range of provisions affecting agriculture. While it's not a farm bill, the OBBBA has a lot in it that would typically be found in farm bill legislation. American Soybean Association Chair Josh Gackle from North Dakota joins this podcast to highlight what's in the bill and what's left to be done. 

]]> The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) included a wide range of provisions affecting agriculture. While it's not a farm bill, the OBBBA has a lot in it that would typically be found in farm bill legislation. American Soybean Association Chair Josh Gackle from North Dakota joins this podcast to highlight what's in the bill and what's left to be done. 

]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:13:53 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 411 The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) included a wide range of provisions affecting agriculture. While it's not a farm bill, the OBBBA has a lot in it that would typically be found in farm bill legislation. American Soybean Association Chair Josh Gackle from North Dakota joins this podcast to highlight what's in the bill and what's left to be done. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 211 211 LFN Field Talk Podcast #196 Reconciliation Update full f8a36e3c-e77e-4dee-869b-5c0113233cd4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0bf771cd The U.S. House is now reviewing and debating the budget reconciliation bill recently passed by the U.S. Senate. Compeer Financial Vice President for Legislative Affairs Perry Aasness joins this podcast for an upate and information on key provisions within the bill. 

]]> The U.S. House is now reviewing and debating the budget reconciliation bill recently passed by the U.S. Senate. Compeer Financial Vice President for Legislative Affairs Perry Aasness joins this podcast for an upate and information on key provisions within the bill. 

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:48:56 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 347 The U.S. House is now reviewing and debating the budget reconciliation bill recently passed by the U.S. Senate. Compeer Financial Vice President for Legislative Affairs Perry Aasness joins this podcast for an upate and information on key provisions within the bill. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 210 210 LFN Field Talk Podcast #195 Aphid Awareness full 94c2e75e-83e4-46c1-b79a-a51aa7d839d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/85dfe96c Soybean aphids are a common pest in Minnesota that can rob yield if populations climb high enough. That's not the case yet, but University of Minnesota Entomologist Dr. Robert Koch says it's not too early to scout for aphids before they become a problem. 

]]> Soybean aphids are a common pest in Minnesota that can rob yield if populations climb high enough. That's not the case yet, but University of Minnesota Entomologist Dr. Robert Koch says it's not too early to scout for aphids before they become a problem. 

]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:22:40 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 918 Soybean aphids are a common pest in Minnesota that can rob yield if populations climb high enough. That's not the case yet, but University of Minnesota Entomologist Dr. Robert Koch says it's not too early to scout for aphids before they become a problem. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 209 209 LFN Field Talk Podcast #194 Biofuels RVO Reaction full 97aaeffd-0395-495d-a50a-bc02439e0ce0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d555205d The Environmental Protection Agency provided the ethanol and biodiesel industries with some positive news through increased blending requirements through the Renewable Fuel Standard. Industry leaders Brian Werner, Troy Bredenkamp and Paul Winters give their perspectives on the development. 

]]> The Environmental Protection Agency provided the ethanol and biodiesel industries with some positive news through increased blending requirements through the Renewable Fuel Standard. Industry leaders Brian Werner, Troy Bredenkamp and Paul Winters give their perspectives on the development. 

]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:25:06 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 575 The Environmental Protection Agency provided the ethanol and biodiesel industries with some positive news through increased blending requirements through the Renewable Fuel Standard. Industry leaders Brian Werner, Troy Bredenkamp and Paul Winters give their perspectives on the development. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 208 208 LFN Field Talk Podcast #193 Pork Industry Outlook full 7eeea02d-5e1c-44c6-87b3-faa851d70672 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ecdd5d24 Between difficult economics, Proposition 12 housing requirements and now the Make America Healthy Again report, there has been no shortage of challenges facing the pork industry in recent years. However, Bryan Humpreys, National Pork Producers Council CEO says the industry remains strong. He joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Between difficult economics, Proposition 12 housing requirements and now the Make America Healthy Again report, there has been no shortage of challenges facing the pork industry in recent years. However, Bryan Humpreys, National Pork Producers Council CEO says the industry remains strong. He joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:37:28 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 640 Between difficult economics, Proposition 12 housing requirements and now the Make America Healthy Again report, there has been no shortage of challenges facing the pork industry in recent years. However, Bryan Humpreys, National Pork Producers Council CEO says the industry remains strong. He joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 207 207 LFN Field Talk Podcast #192 Seed Oils full 1e87a948-1464-43f1-9379-8ca633ee9b37 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fe63d5e Seed oils are a staple food product in diets around the world. Oils like sunflower, canola and soybean oil are widely used. Seed oils have recently come under scrutiny, including by the Make American Healthy Again commission. Dr. Mark Messina is the Director of Nutrition Science and Research for Soy Nutrition Institute Global. He joined the Linder Farm Network to talk seed oil. 

]]> Seed oils are a staple food product in diets around the world. Oils like sunflower, canola and soybean oil are widely used. Seed oils have recently come under scrutiny, including by the Make American Healthy Again commission. Dr. Mark Messina is the Director of Nutrition Science and Research for Soy Nutrition Institute Global. He joined the Linder Farm Network to talk seed oil. 

]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:51:45 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 367 Seed oils are a staple food product in diets around the world. Oils like sunflower, canola and soybean oil are widely used. Seed oils have recently come under scrutiny, including by the Make American Healthy Again commission. Dr. Mark Messina is the Director of Nutrition Science and Research for Soy Nutrition Institute Global. He joined the Linder Farm Network to talk seed oil. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 206 206 LFN Field Talk Podcast #191 Precision Agriculture full e9ddf16c-415a-4f7a-a82a-315df22066b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f1905a9 Precision agriculture already has changed the landscape of farming in many ways. The advent of artificial intelligence and machine learning promises to take the technology to the next level. Yuxin Miao is director of the University of Minnesota Center for Precision Agriculture. He's also our guest on this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Precision agriculture already has changed the landscape of farming in many ways. The advent of artificial intelligence and machine learning promises to take the technology to the next level. Yuxin Miao is director of the University of Minnesota Center for Precision Agriculture. He's also our guest on this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 09:51:11 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 697 Precision agriculture already has changed the landscape of farming in many ways. The advent of artificial intelligence and machine learning promises to take the technology to the next level. Yuxin Miao is director of the University of Minnesota Center for Precision Agriculture. He's also our guest on this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 205 205 LFN Field Talk Podcast #190 Make America Healthy Again Report full 5cd4f8e0-c9d2-4358-89a1-1ebe58d5d20d https://share.transistor.fm/s/65b30268 The Make America Healthy Again commission is expected to release a report on May 22. While Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. has testified that farmers shouldn't be worried about the contents, ag groups are concerned the report could unfairly target agriculture. American Soybean Association Director Alan Meadows joins this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> The Make America Healthy Again commission is expected to release a report on May 22. While Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. has testified that farmers shouldn't be worried about the contents, ag groups are concerned the report could unfairly target agriculture. American Soybean Association Director Alan Meadows joins this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 10:59:35 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 459 The Make America Healthy Again commission is expected to release a report on May 22. While Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. has testified that farmers shouldn't be worried about the contents, ag groups are concerned the report could unfairly target agriculture. American Soybean Association Director Alan Meadows joins this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 204 204 LFN Field Talk Podcast #189 Agritourism full f66489f5-e566-4c9a-bc20-3df417b4c156 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2aeb4214 On-farm income can come from an assortment of sources. For some farms and rural operations, agritourism provides an opportunity for education and income. University of Minnesota Extension Educator DeeDee LeMier joins this Field Talk podcast to talk agritourism. 

]]> On-farm income can come from an assortment of sources. For some farms and rural operations, agritourism provides an opportunity for education and income. University of Minnesota Extension Educator DeeDee LeMier joins this Field Talk podcast to talk agritourism. 

]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 14:28:48 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 742 On-farm income can come from an assortment of sources. For some farms and rural operations, agritourism provides an opportunity for education and income. University of Minnesota Extension Educator DeeDee LeMier joins this Field Talk podcast to talk agritourism. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 203 203 LFN Field Talk Podcast #188 U.S. Grains Council full 1a7e880b-72f2-45e8-8eb7-8f9ac39c63b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95862ee9 Trade has always been important for U.S. farmers because the nation's growers produce more than can be consumed here. Many of those export markets have been built by farmers and farmer-supported organizations like the U.S. Grains Council. USGC Vice President Cary Sifferath is our guest on this week's Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Trade has always been important for U.S. farmers because the nation's growers produce more than can be consumed here. Many of those export markets have been built by farmers and farmer-supported organizations like the U.S. Grains Council. USGC Vice President Cary Sifferath is our guest on this week's Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Wed, 07 May 2025 14:07:01 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 858 Trade has always been important for U.S. farmers because the nation's growers produce more than can be consumed here. Many of those export markets have been built by farmers and farmer-supported organizations like the U.S. Grains Council. USGC Vice President Cary Sifferath is our guest on this week's Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 202 202 LFN Field Talk Podcast #187 International Dairy Foods Association full 189243a7-2cea-41b3-9d24-c54fe9b9581f https://share.transistor.fm/s/d78861a4 The International Dairy Foods Association recently announced it would eliminate certified artificial colors from products sold into the national school lunch and breakfast program. Matt Herrick, Executive Vice President and Chief Impact Officer for the IDFA is our guest to explain the move. 

]]> The International Dairy Foods Association recently announced it would eliminate certified artificial colors from products sold into the national school lunch and breakfast program. Matt Herrick, Executive Vice President and Chief Impact Officer for the IDFA is our guest to explain the move. 

]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:31:59 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 440 The International Dairy Foods Association recently announced it would eliminate certified artificial colors from products sold into the national school lunch and breakfast program. Matt Herrick, Executive Vice President and Chief Impact Officer for the IDFA is our guest to explain the move. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 201 201 LFN Field Talk Podcast #186 Clean Fuels Alliance RVO Concerns full 5c45de74-80b4-4aa1-b741-09ffcb4831b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7c4f6c8 Renewable Volume Obligations through the Renewable Fuel Standard specify the amount of renewable fuel that refiners, importers, and blenders of gasoline and diesel must blend into their fuel supply each year. Those RVOs are overdue and that's having a negative impact on the biofuels industry. Paul Winters with Clean Fuels Alliance America joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Renewable Volume Obligations through the Renewable Fuel Standard specify the amount of renewable fuel that refiners, importers, and blenders of gasoline and diesel must blend into their fuel supply each year. Those RVOs are overdue and that's having a negative impact on the biofuels industry. Paul Winters with Clean Fuels Alliance America joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:47:11 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 414 Renewable Volume Obligations through the Renewable Fuel Standard specify the amount of renewable fuel that refiners, importers, and blenders of gasoline and diesel must blend into their fuel supply each year. Those RVOs are overdue and that's having a negative impact on the biofuels industry. Paul Winters with Clean Fuels Alliance America joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 200 200 LFN Field Talk Podcast #185 Maritime Concerns full 7381222a-fd6a-4656-8901-89de834ed6f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f1f5cc8 Tariff threats and trade war concerns aren't the only issues looming over agriculture. The threat of fees being placed on cargo ships connectd to China is adding another layer of concern. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition helps us sort out the issue.

]]> Tariff threats and trade war concerns aren't the only issues looming over agriculture. The threat of fees being placed on cargo ships connectd to China is adding another layer of concern. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition helps us sort out the issue.

]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:36:12 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 722 Tariff threats and trade war concerns aren't the only issues looming over agriculture. The threat of fees being placed on cargo ships connectd to China is adding another layer of concern. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition helps us sort out the issue.

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 199 199 LFN Field Talk Podcast #184 Doug Magnus on Soy Exports full 22e181f6-2753-45c5-a23f-9f4c9c5834a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4e731c6 Tariff turmoil has roiled markets and caused serious concern among ag leaders over the impact those tariffs will have in both the long and short term. Doug Magnus from Slayton is a former chair of the United Soybean Board who worked to help develop overseas markets for U.S. soybean products. He joins this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Tariff turmoil has roiled markets and caused serious concern among ag leaders over the impact those tariffs will have in both the long and short term. Doug Magnus from Slayton is a former chair of the United Soybean Board who worked to help develop overseas markets for U.S. soybean products. He joins this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:04:17 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 468 Tariff turmoil has roiled markets and caused serious concern among ag leaders over the impact those tariffs will have in both the long and short term. Doug Magnus from Slayton is a former chair of the United Soybean Board who worked to help develop overseas markets for U.S. soybean products. He joins this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 198 198 LFN Field Talk Podcast #183 Darrick Moe MN Rural Electric Association full 66d72fbc-7dfc-41bb-8639-d75f27fa25f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2e0b26e Energy demand keeps growing while the push for carbon-free energy is shaping the conversation about power sources. The Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) is pushing for Minnesota officials to lift a moratorium on the construction of one type of power plant in the state. Darrick Moe, MREA President and CEO details the group's position. 

]]> Energy demand keeps growing while the push for carbon-free energy is shaping the conversation about power sources. The Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) is pushing for Minnesota officials to lift a moratorium on the construction of one type of power plant in the state. Darrick Moe, MREA President and CEO details the group's position. 

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:17:07 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 376 Energy demand keeps growing while the push for carbon-free energy is shaping the conversation about power sources. The Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) is pushing for Minnesota officials to lift a moratorium on the construction of one type of power plant in the state. Darrick Moe, MREA President and CEO details the group's position. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 197 197 LFN Field Talk Podcast #183 The Seed Care Institute full 3bbbb10d-832b-449e-b1fc-640d489f69e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b3b9506 Farmers increasingly rely on seed treatments to protect their crop seed and get the plants off to a good start. The Seed Care Institute near Stanton is a unique facility that is used for the development of new seed treatments and the training of applicators. 

]]> Farmers increasingly rely on seed treatments to protect their crop seed and get the plants off to a good start. The Seed Care Institute near Stanton is a unique facility that is used for the development of new seed treatments and the training of applicators. 

]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:25:18 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1037 Farmers increasingly rely on seed treatments to protect their crop seed and get the plants off to a good start. The Seed Care Institute near Stanton is a unique facility that is used for the development of new seed treatments and the training of applicators. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 196 196 LFN Field Talk Podcast #182 NASA full d866c479-36b1-4e33-9bc2-98d95e436740 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e84fd4a Commodity Classic is one of the nation's largest agricultural events, including a large trade show with hundreds of exhibitors. Some of the exhibitors may not be what you'd expect to see at a farm show. Corey Harguth caught up with one of those unexpected participants. 

]]> Commodity Classic is one of the nation's largest agricultural events, including a large trade show with hundreds of exhibitors. Some of the exhibitors may not be what you'd expect to see at a farm show. Corey Harguth caught up with one of those unexpected participants. 

]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:27:41 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 407 Commodity Classic is one of the nation's largest agricultural events, including a large trade show with hundreds of exhibitors. Some of the exhibitors may not be what you'd expect to see at a farm show. Corey Harguth caught up with one of those unexpected participants. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 195 195 LFN Field Talk Podcast #181 USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins full c9ee3f0b-d982-4b39-9c07-8d4120f28dba https://share.transistor.fm/s/86ab87bd One of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins first addresses took place at Commodity Classic, giving farmers from across the country their first opportunity to hear from the new USDA chief. 

]]> One of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins first addresses took place at Commodity Classic, giving farmers from across the country their first opportunity to hear from the new USDA chief. 

]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:55:29 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1483 One of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins first addresses took place at Commodity Classic, giving farmers from across the country their first opportunity to hear from the new USDA chief. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 194 194 LFN Field Talk Podcast #180 Ed Usset on Grain Markets full e43e833e-1019-4bcd-acb0-57c81c07f009 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d54ca41a Influences such as South American weather, tariff talk and some upcoming USDA reports are all having an impact on U.S. grain markets. Ed Usset, Grain Marketing Economist for the Center for Farm Financial Management at the University of Minnesota joins this podcast to help make sense of it all. 

]]> Influences such as South American weather, tariff talk and some upcoming USDA reports are all having an impact on U.S. grain markets. Ed Usset, Grain Marketing Economist for the Center for Farm Financial Management at the University of Minnesota joins this podcast to help make sense of it all. 

]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:41:09 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 482 Influences such as South American weather, tariff talk and some upcoming USDA reports are all having an impact on U.S. grain markets. Ed Usset, Grain Marketing Economist for the Center for Farm Financial Management at the University of Minnesota joins this podcast to help make sense of it all. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 193 193 LFN Field Talk Podcast #179 Cattle Industry Update full 57c15990-2582-4829-9a1c-ff1df4c3f2c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/79ae6830 Beef and dairy producers have seen some positive movement in markets in recent months, but there are still plenty of challenges. In this Field Talk Podcast we'll hear from beef and dairy marketing experts as well as get an update on the H5N1 virus. 

]]> Beef and dairy producers have seen some positive movement in markets in recent months, but there are still plenty of challenges. In this Field Talk Podcast we'll hear from beef and dairy marketing experts as well as get an update on the H5N1 virus. 

]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:24:49 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 558 Beef and dairy producers have seen some positive movement in markets in recent months, but there are still plenty of challenges. In this Field Talk Podcast we'll hear from beef and dairy marketing experts as well as get an update on the H5N1 virus. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 192 192 LFN Field Talk Podcast #178 Pork Outlook full f89c1258-8b0c-444f-a10a-e3c271dc9355 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cdaf402e Minnesota's pork producers have faced some economic headwinds in recent years, but better economics and market opportunities are leading to increased optimism in the industry. National Pork Board CEO Bill Even and Vice President of Market Growth Dr. David Newman join this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Minnesota's pork producers have faced some economic headwinds in recent years, but better economics and market opportunities are leading to increased optimism in the industry. National Pork Board CEO Bill Even and Vice President of Market Growth Dr. David Newman join this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:10:50 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 860 Minnesota's pork producers have faced some economic headwinds in recent years, but better economics and market opportunities are leading to increased optimism in the industry. National Pork Board CEO Bill Even and Vice President of Market Growth Dr. David Newman join this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 191 191 LFN Field Talk Podcast #177 Sustainable Aviation Fuel full ffa1e8ba-385d-4dbc-884f-80ab403bfdc0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/22d0ca96 As airlines work to reduce their carbon footprint, the interest in and demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) continues to grow. SAF can be made from a variety of feedstocks, many of which are ag-based. Jeff Davidman of Delta Airlines and farmer Richard Syverson give their perspectives on the potential for SAF to be a game changer. 

]]> As airlines work to reduce their carbon footprint, the interest in and demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) continues to grow. SAF can be made from a variety of feedstocks, many of which are ag-based. Jeff Davidman of Delta Airlines and farmer Richard Syverson give their perspectives on the potential for SAF to be a game changer. 

]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:38:46 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 658 As airlines work to reduce their carbon footprint, the interest in and demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) continues to grow. SAF can be made from a variety of feedstocks, many of which are ag-based. Jeff Davidman of Delta Airlines and farmer Richard Syverson give their perspectives on the potential for SAF to be a game changer. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 190 190 LFN Field Talk Podcast #176 Naeve Revisits Brazil full eb17fab9-0723-4b62-9eb2-b1b5e2cf6a30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e22f0ad8 Brazil is the largest producer of soybeans in the world, growing almost 40% of all soybeans. University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist Dr. Seth Naeve returned to Brazil after being away for about two decades. Naeve talks about what he saw in this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Brazil is the largest producer of soybeans in the world, growing almost 40% of all soybeans. University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist Dr. Seth Naeve returned to Brazil after being away for about two decades. Naeve talks about what he saw in this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:26:45 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 862 Brazil is the largest producer of soybeans in the world, growing almost 40% of all soybeans. University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist Dr. Seth Naeve returned to Brazil after being away for about two decades. Naeve talks about what he saw in this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 189 189 LFN Field Talk Podcast #175 Robert Koch Soybean Insects full 78f0afc3-f00f-409a-bce7-7135a73c6cce https://share.transistor.fm/s/d912b71a Research from the University of Minnesota shows that insects like soybean aphids remain problematic in many areas of the state. However, aphids aren't the only yield-robbing insects infesting Minnesota fields. UMN Extension Entomologist Robert Koch explains in this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Research from the University of Minnesota shows that insects like soybean aphids remain problematic in many areas of the state. However, aphids aren't the only yield-robbing insects infesting Minnesota fields. UMN Extension Entomologist Robert Koch explains in this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:06:58 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 522 Research from the University of Minnesota shows that insects like soybean aphids remain problematic in many areas of the state. However, aphids aren't the only yield-robbing insects infesting Minnesota fields. UMN Extension Entomologist Robert Koch explains in this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 188 188 LFN Field Talk Podcast #174 Lori Stevermer NPPC full c1254332-1488-4ab9-a90e-fa1d0aa7badb https://share.transistor.fm/s/d33f3c4e National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer of Easton, Minnesota, joins this podcast to highlight some of the issues and opportunities in the pork industry. 

]]> National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer of Easton, Minnesota, joins this podcast to highlight some of the issues and opportunities in the pork industry. 

]]> Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:44:22 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 504 National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer of Easton, Minnesota, joins this podcast to highlight some of the issues and opportunities in the pork industry. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 187 187 LFN Field Talk Podcast #173 Land Values full 6cea9cdc-3518-4e28-a920-69cd7bd6cb0c https://share.transistor.fm/s/85e0ca56 Despite a difficult ag economy and low commodity prices, farmland values across Minnesota remain quite strong. Chuck Wingert with Wingert Land Services is our guest on this podcast. Chuck reviews 2024 and looks ahead to factors that could influence farmland values and rental rates in 2025. 

]]> Despite a difficult ag economy and low commodity prices, farmland values across Minnesota remain quite strong. Chuck Wingert with Wingert Land Services is our guest on this podcast. Chuck reviews 2024 and looks ahead to factors that could influence farmland values and rental rates in 2025. 

]]> Wed, 01 Jan 2025 09:33:23 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 552 Despite a difficult ag economy and low commodity prices, farmland values across Minnesota remain quite strong. Chuck Wingert with Wingert Land Services is our guest on this podcast. Chuck reviews 2024 and looks ahead to factors that could influence farmland values and rental rates in 2025. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 186 186 LFN Field Talk Podcast #172 Farm Stress and Mental Health full fb19318b-f638-437d-a7f0-875dac3cb954 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57fc73d1 Farming is already a stressful lifestyle and difficult economic conditions and the approaching winter can all weigh on farmers and their familiies. Rural Behavioral Health Counselor & Consultant Monica McConkey joins this Field Talk Podcast to assess the current environment and how we  care for ourselves and others. 

]]> Farming is already a stressful lifestyle and difficult economic conditions and the approaching winter can all weigh on farmers and their familiies. Rural Behavioral Health Counselor & Consultant Monica McConkey joins this Field Talk Podcast to assess the current environment and how we  care for ourselves and others. 

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:04:19 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1157 Farming is already a stressful lifestyle and difficult economic conditions and the approaching winter can all weigh on farmers and their familiies. Rural Behavioral Health Counselor & Consultant Monica McConkey joins this Field Talk Podcast to assess the current environment and how we  care for ourselves and others. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 185 185 LFN Field Talk Podcast #171 Ed Usset on Market Influences full f7ba9566-893d-4c52-985b-266b8e1ff28e https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d564ae2 Grain markets have faced headwinds for much of the year. With the threat of potential tariffs and other market influences looming, University of Minnesota Grain Marketing Specialist Ed Usset joins this Field Talk podcast to provide some insights. 

]]> Grain markets have faced headwinds for much of the year. With the threat of potential tariffs and other market influences looming, University of Minnesota Grain Marketing Specialist Ed Usset joins this Field Talk podcast to provide some insights. 

]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:19:07 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 524 Grain markets have faced headwinds for much of the year. With the threat of potential tariffs and other market influences looming, University of Minnesota Grain Marketing Specialist Ed Usset joins this Field Talk podcast to provide some insights. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 184 184 LFN Field Talk Podcast #170 Leopold Conservation Award Winners full e4c83e9b-bcde-4e21-957a-4ef24d533221 https://share.transistor.fm/s/716034b9 Dawn and Grant Breitkreutz of Redwood Falls have been selected as the recipients of the inaugural Minnesota Leopold Conservation Award.  The award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land. Grant Breitkreutz joins this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Dawn and Grant Breitkreutz of Redwood Falls have been selected as the recipients of the inaugural Minnesota Leopold Conservation Award.  The award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land. Grant Breitkreutz joins this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:09:54 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 403 Dawn and Grant Breitkreutz of Redwood Falls have been selected as the recipients of the inaugural Minnesota Leopold Conservation Award.  The award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land. Grant Breitkreutz joins this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 183 183 LFN Field Talk #169 Tariff Concerns full 03b4ad8d-a3a0-4d13-b690-e39e987bb230 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1b29f42 President-elect Trump has vowed to impose 25% import tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico, and a 10% tariff on top of existing tariffs on products from China. The news is concerning for agriculture leaders as those three countries are among the top destinations for U.S. commodities. In this Field Talk Podcast we have response from some ag leaders and a perspective from north of the border. 

]]> President-elect Trump has vowed to impose 25% import tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico, and a 10% tariff on top of existing tariffs on products from China. The news is concerning for agriculture leaders as those three countries are among the top destinations for U.S. commodities. In this Field Talk Podcast we have response from some ag leaders and a perspective from north of the border. 

]]> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:13:31 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 520 President-elect Trump has vowed to impose 25% import tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico, and a 10% tariff on top of existing tariffs on products from China. The news is concerning for agriculture leaders as those three countries are among the top destinations for U.S. commodities. In this Field Talk Podcast we have response from some ag leaders and a perspective from north of the border. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 182 182 LFN Field Talk Podcast #168 StableFeed full d07e11ea-7730-4c09-9179-5480f7166a26 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc8256c3 As is the case with other farm animals, horse owners are concerned with animal health. A Kasson, Minnesota company has developed a line of feed ingredients and supplements that support horse health. One of the unique ingredients is sainfoin. What is sainfoin, you ask? Check out the Field Talk Podcast with Mary Hartman from StableFeed to find out. 

]]> As is the case with other farm animals, horse owners are concerned with animal health. A Kasson, Minnesota company has developed a line of feed ingredients and supplements that support horse health. One of the unique ingredients is sainfoin. What is sainfoin, you ask? Check out the Field Talk Podcast with Mary Hartman from StableFeed to find out. 

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:39:56 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1331 As is the case with other farm animals, horse owners are concerned with animal health. A Kasson, Minnesota company has developed a line of feed ingredients and supplements that support horse health. One of the unique ingredients is sainfoin. What is sainfoin, you ask? Check out the Field Talk Podcast with Mary Hartman from StableFeed to find out. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 181 181 LFN Field Talk Podcast #167 Split Minnesota House full 1a0a002d-9819-476e-a524-a48a84ee8192 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c5210ff The Minnesota House of Representatives looks like it will go into the 2025 legislative session with 67 Republicans and 67 Democrats seated. That divide will likely present some interesting challenges in the session ahead. Rep. Paul Anderson joins to give us his perspective on the unique circumstances lawmakers will face.

]]> The Minnesota House of Representatives looks like it will go into the 2025 legislative session with 67 Republicans and 67 Democrats seated. That divide will likely present some interesting challenges in the session ahead. Rep. Paul Anderson joins to give us his perspective on the unique circumstances lawmakers will face.

]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:37:29 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 342 The Minnesota House of Representatives looks like it will go into the 2025 legislative session with 67 Republicans and 67 Democrats seated. That divide will likely present some interesting challenges in the session ahead. Rep. Paul Anderson joins to give us his perspective on the unique circumstances lawmakers will face.

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 180 180 LFN Field Talk Podcast #166 John Monson on Election full 84bd9cef-4fc3-4da8-bfcb-4c9a66cbed49 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a404596 Changes are ahead following the November 6 election and agriculture will undoubtedly be affected. John Monson, Chief Mission Officer for Compeer Financial joins the Linder Farm Network's Lynn Ketelsen to assess the results and what lies ahead. 

]]> Changes are ahead following the November 6 election and agriculture will undoubtedly be affected. John Monson, Chief Mission Officer for Compeer Financial joins the Linder Farm Network's Lynn Ketelsen to assess the results and what lies ahead. 

]]> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:13:15 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 534 Changes are ahead following the November 6 election and agriculture will undoubtedly be affected. John Monson, Chief Mission Officer for Compeer Financial joins the Linder Farm Network's Lynn Ketelsen to assess the results and what lies ahead. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 179 179 LFN Field Talk Podcast #165 Senior Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld full dcc6920b-78c9-40f1-a158-96bf87d8b93e https://share.transistor.fm/s/39d673f1 Dry fall conditions are being eased by recent rains, but not everyone is getting in on the action. Also, is warm fall weather a sign of a mild winter? Senior DNR Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld fills us in in this Field Talk Podcast.

]]> Dry fall conditions are being eased by recent rains, but not everyone is getting in on the action. Also, is warm fall weather a sign of a mild winter? Senior DNR Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld fills us in in this Field Talk Podcast.

]]> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:07:15 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 469 Dry fall conditions are being eased by recent rains, but not everyone is getting in on the action. Also, is warm fall weather a sign of a mild winter? Senior DNR Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld fills us in in this Field Talk Podcast.

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 178 178 LFN Field Talk Podcast #164 Weed Seed Destructors full 3f12c735-4192-42dd-95e5-3be1ed1a9428 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d9da405 Herbicide resistant weeds are a growing problem for the nation's farmers. Tough to control weeds like waterhemp, giant ragweed and kochia are becoming increasingly difficult to control using just herbicides. Research at the University of Minnesota into combine-mounted seed pulverizers may give growers another non-chemical option. University of MInnesota Assistant Professor and Extension Weed Scientist Dr. Debalin Sarangi joins the podcast to highlight the project. 

]]> Herbicide resistant weeds are a growing problem for the nation's farmers. Tough to control weeds like waterhemp, giant ragweed and kochia are becoming increasingly difficult to control using just herbicides. Research at the University of Minnesota into combine-mounted seed pulverizers may give growers another non-chemical option. University of MInnesota Assistant Professor and Extension Weed Scientist Dr. Debalin Sarangi joins the podcast to highlight the project. 

]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:03:56 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1094 Herbicide resistant weeds are a growing problem for the nation's farmers. Tough to control weeds like waterhemp, giant ragweed and kochia are becoming increasingly difficult to control using just herbicides. Research at the University of Minnesota into combine-mounted seed pulverizers may give growers another non-chemical option. University of MInnesota Assistant Professor and Extension Weed Scientist Dr. Debalin Sarangi joins the podcast to highlight the project. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 177 177 LFN Field Talk Podcast #163 Trade War Impacts full 590896c0-9d80-4993-8b8c-1c0b29eab53c https://share.transistor.fm/s/17cebb89 Corn and soybean farmers would pay a heavy price if a trade war with China were to escalate. The National Corn Growers Association and the American Soybean Association commissioned a study to find out how impactful a renewed trade war would be. ASA Economist Scott Gerlt joins this Field Talk Podcast to explain. 

]]> Corn and soybean farmers would pay a heavy price if a trade war with China were to escalate. The National Corn Growers Association and the American Soybean Association commissioned a study to find out how impactful a renewed trade war would be. ASA Economist Scott Gerlt joins this Field Talk Podcast to explain. 

]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:19:03 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 484 Corn and soybean farmers would pay a heavy price if a trade war with China were to escalate. The National Corn Growers Association and the American Soybean Association commissioned a study to find out how impactful a renewed trade war would be. ASA Economist Scott Gerlt joins this Field Talk Podcast to explain. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 176 176 LFN Field Talk Podcast #162 Green Acres Milling full 52d2bd12-18ac-4ff4-8538-ae37495c931b https://share.transistor.fm/s/103c6f5f Oats could see a resurgence if a new oat processing plant planned for Albert Lea comes to fruition. The plant would process oats from about 30,000 acres in Southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. Landon Plagge with Green Acres Milling joins this field talk podcast.

]]> Oats could see a resurgence if a new oat processing plant planned for Albert Lea comes to fruition. The plant would process oats from about 30,000 acres in Southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. Landon Plagge with Green Acres Milling joins this field talk podcast.

]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:35:11 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 329 Oats could see a resurgence if a new oat processing plant planned for Albert Lea comes to fruition. The plant would process oats from about 30,000 acres in Southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. Landon Plagge with Green Acres Milling joins this field talk podcast.

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 175 175 LFN Field Talk Podcast #161 Fall Fire Safety full f2fb7ee2-6cdc-46f1-8760-d80560caebd8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a97f9229 After a wet early season across Minnesota, conditions have turned very dry, increasing the risk of fires across the state. With harvest picking up speed, University of Minnesota Extension Farm Safety & Health Educator joins this Field Talk conversation to highlight some harvest fire safety reminders. 

]]> After a wet early season across Minnesota, conditions have turned very dry, increasing the risk of fires across the state. With harvest picking up speed, University of Minnesota Extension Farm Safety & Health Educator joins this Field Talk conversation to highlight some harvest fire safety reminders. 

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:57:27 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 306 After a wet early season across Minnesota, conditions have turned very dry, increasing the risk of fires across the state. With harvest picking up speed, University of Minnesota Extension Farm Safety & Health Educator joins this Field Talk conversation to highlight some harvest fire safety reminders. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 174 174 LFN Field Talk Podcast #160 Farm Safety and Health Week full c2b8ac97-6332-426c-860b-426f3be6db1f https://share.transistor.fm/s/6090ee94 With harvest activity ramping up across Minnesota, farm safety and health needs to remain front of mind, especially during this hectic time of year. University of Minnesota Extension Educator for Farm Safety and Health Emily Krekelberg joins this episode of Field Talk. 

]]> With harvest activity ramping up across Minnesota, farm safety and health needs to remain front of mind, especially during this hectic time of year. University of Minnesota Extension Educator for Farm Safety and Health Emily Krekelberg joins this episode of Field Talk. 

]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:58:29 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 449 With harvest activity ramping up across Minnesota, farm safety and health needs to remain front of mind, especially during this hectic time of year. University of Minnesota Extension Educator for Farm Safety and Health Emily Krekelberg joins this episode of Field Talk. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 173 173 LFN Field Talk Podcast #159 Soy Mission to Rotterdam full 74e1688b-3398-4905-a694-a94a998269f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b312d64c Soy industry leaders recently travelled to The Netherlands to promote the St. Lawrence Seaway as an alternative route for shipping to and from Europe. Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council Director and Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance representative Gail Donkers from Faribault was on the mission and she joins this podcast. 

]]> Soy industry leaders recently travelled to The Netherlands to promote the St. Lawrence Seaway as an alternative route for shipping to and from Europe. Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council Director and Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance representative Gail Donkers from Faribault was on the mission and she joins this podcast. 

]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:21:00 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 386 Soy industry leaders recently travelled to The Netherlands to promote the St. Lawrence Seaway as an alternative route for shipping to and from Europe. Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council Director and Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance representative Gail Donkers from Faribault was on the mission and she joins this podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 172 172 LFN Field Talk Podcast #158 Agrivoltaics at Morris full 331bff90-9681-4fea-8160-61a028ae21b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/31eb08a7 Innovative research in Morris is showing how solar energy and agriculture can coexist. Michael Reese, Director of Operations at the University of MInnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center is our guest. 

]]> Innovative research in Morris is showing how solar energy and agriculture can coexist. Michael Reese, Director of Operations at the University of MInnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center is our guest. 

]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:21:47 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 653 Innovative research in Morris is showing how solar energy and agriculture can coexist. Michael Reese, Director of Operations at the University of MInnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center is our guest. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 171 171 LFN Field Talk Podcast #157 Dairy Trends with Jim Salfer full 8d235a84-34ff-4b18-81a7-c1044417b0cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/737af659 Dairy prices have trended higher in recent months with many factors at play. University of Minnesota Extension Dairy Educator Jim Salfer joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke to highlight some of those factors. 

]]> Dairy prices have trended higher in recent months with many factors at play. University of Minnesota Extension Dairy Educator Jim Salfer joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke to highlight some of those factors. 

]]> Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:38:50 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 645 Dairy prices have trended higher in recent months with many factors at play. University of Minnesota Extension Dairy Educator Jim Salfer joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke to highlight some of those factors. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 170 170 TransFARMation Podcast full da910e03-e6a5-4b55-bb73-7a2f4eef4100 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3fd84e8 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the Red River Farm Network and Linder Farm Network have joined forces to create the radio and podcast series called TransFARMation. Fran and Mary Ann Miron are in the process of transitioning their Hugo, Minnesota dairy farm to two of their sons. Fran shares his family’s experience in this conversation. 

]]> The Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the Red River Farm Network and Linder Farm Network have joined forces to create the radio and podcast series called TransFARMation. Fran and Mary Ann Miron are in the process of transitioning their Hugo, Minnesota dairy farm to two of their sons. Fran shares his family’s experience in this conversation. 

]]> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:26:43 -0500 Don Wick Don Wick 1519 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the Red River Farm Network and Linder Farm Network have joined forces to create the radio and podcast series called TransFARMation. Fran and Mary Ann Miron are in the process of transitioning their Hugo, Minnesota dairy farm to two of their sons. Fran shares his family’s experience in this conversation. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 169 169 LFN Field Talk Podcast #156 Carl Peterson full 4a751b95-ed6e-4fda-a2e4-6bdab747c9d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4837175 Nearly 30 years ago, Carl and Julie Peterson founded a seed company near Fargo, North Dakota that has grown into one of the most recognizable brands in the region. Carl Peterson joins this Field Talk podcast to describe how Peterson Farms Seed has worked to set itself apart from the competition. 

]]> Nearly 30 years ago, Carl and Julie Peterson founded a seed company near Fargo, North Dakota that has grown into one of the most recognizable brands in the region. Carl Peterson joins this Field Talk podcast to describe how Peterson Farms Seed has worked to set itself apart from the competition. 

]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:07:04 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 379 Nearly 30 years ago, Carl and Julie Peterson founded a seed company near Fargo, North Dakota that has grown into one of the most recognizable brands in the region. Carl Peterson joins this Field Talk podcast to describe how Peterson Farms Seed has worked to set itself apart from the competition. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 168 168 LFN Field Talk Podcast #155 Surviving in a Down Economy Forum full 23280d3f-2910-4660-a42c-f663e49f2112 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c6c48e3 Many sectors of the agriculture economy are facing strong economic headwinds. The ag economy was the focus of a forum at Farmfest and features Robert Craven from the University of Minnesota Center for Farm Financial Management, Bernt Nelson, economist for the American Farm Bureau and Todd Stencel, farm business management instructor from South Central College. 

]]> Many sectors of the agriculture economy are facing strong economic headwinds. The ag economy was the focus of a forum at Farmfest and features Robert Craven from the University of Minnesota Center for Farm Financial Management, Bernt Nelson, economist for the American Farm Bureau and Todd Stencel, farm business management instructor from South Central College. 

]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2024 16:29:39 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 2928 Many sectors of the agriculture economy are facing strong economic headwinds. The ag economy was the focus of a forum at Farmfest and features Robert Craven from the University of Minnesota Center for Farm Financial Management, Bernt Nelson, economist for the American Farm Bureau and Todd Stencel, farm business management instructor from South Central College. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 167 167 LFN Field Talk Podcast #154 Farmfest Forums full 461ccbec-cc50-4b54-b7f3-6abcc61aaa05 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf615fcb Farmfest 2024 offers a look at some of the latest ag technologies, but it also offers some diverse forums with experts addressing issues ranging from the farm bill to the ag economy and issues related to animal agriculture. There's also several candidate forums scheduled. Farmfest Forum Coordinator Kent Thiesse joins this Field Talk Podcast with details on the forums. 

]]> Farmfest 2024 offers a look at some of the latest ag technologies, but it also offers some diverse forums with experts addressing issues ranging from the farm bill to the ag economy and issues related to animal agriculture. There's also several candidate forums scheduled. Farmfest Forum Coordinator Kent Thiesse joins this Field Talk Podcast with details on the forums. 

]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:43:34 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 800 Farmfest 2024 offers a look at some of the latest ag technologies, but it also offers some diverse forums with experts addressing issues ranging from the farm bill to the ag economy and issues related to animal agriculture. There's also several candidate forums scheduled. Farmfest Forum Coordinator Kent Thiesse joins this Field Talk Podcast with details on the forums. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 166 166 LFN Field Talk #153 Whitney Place USDA FSA full ac5bdf07-7ef5-42d6-95ab-63710dda865a https://share.transistor.fm/s/7bd3c7e7 Farmers affected by storms and flooding may have some options through the USDA. Minnesota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Whitney Place joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke to highlight some of the key programs farmers may have at their disposal. 

]]> Farmers affected by storms and flooding may have some options through the USDA. Minnesota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Whitney Place joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke to highlight some of the key programs farmers may have at their disposal. 

]]> Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:24:23 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 352 Farmers affected by storms and flooding may have some options through the USDA. Minnesota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Whitney Place joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke to highlight some of the key programs farmers may have at their disposal. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 165 165 LFN Field Talk Podcast #152 full 48622c2e-1492-451d-a311-f2191925b47b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b57dedaa South Dakota is one of the top vacation destinations for traveling Minnesotans. Lynn Ketelsen caught up with author Paul Horsted who has written books about some of the historical events in and around the Black Hills. 

]]> South Dakota is one of the top vacation destinations for traveling Minnesotans. Lynn Ketelsen caught up with author Paul Horsted who has written books about some of the historical events in and around the Black Hills. 

]]> Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:54:43 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 489 South Dakota is one of the top vacation destinations for traveling Minnesotans. Lynn Ketelsen caught up with author Paul Horsted who has written books about some of the historical events in and around the Black Hills. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 164 164 LFN Field Talk Podcast #151 RFA Flex Fuel Hybrid Research full 85015416-825b-4c4e-a054-f3358d4dd101 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb5d0ccd The Renewable Fuels Association has released a study documenting the economic and environmental benefits of the world’s first plug-in electric hybrid flex fuel vehicle. Robert White with the RFA is our guest on the Field Talk Podcast to explain the project and the findings. 

]]> The Renewable Fuels Association has released a study documenting the economic and environmental benefits of the world’s first plug-in electric hybrid flex fuel vehicle. Robert White with the RFA is our guest on the Field Talk Podcast to explain the project and the findings. 

]]> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:49:37 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 680 The Renewable Fuels Association has released a study documenting the economic and environmental benefits of the world’s first plug-in electric hybrid flex fuel vehicle. Robert White with the RFA is our guest on the Field Talk Podcast to explain the project and the findings. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 163 163 LFN Field Talk Podcast #150 Weather Influences full 37955ee3-b1c8-4384-b9c2-f3313e62cb32 https://share.transistor.fm/s/429c51cb Much of Minnesota is experiencing very wet conditions following several rounds of heavy rain. DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke to explain why we're at risk for more heavy rains and what will be influencing our weather in the weeks ahead. 

]]> Much of Minnesota is experiencing very wet conditions following several rounds of heavy rain. DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke to explain why we're at risk for more heavy rains and what will be influencing our weather in the weeks ahead. 

]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:45:17 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 447 Much of Minnesota is experiencing very wet conditions following several rounds of heavy rain. DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke to explain why we're at risk for more heavy rains and what will be influencing our weather in the weeks ahead. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 162 162 LFN Field Talk Podcast #149 Ethanol Policy Update full 95d2d2af-702f-4d8f-9e43-7321293b517e https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e1999e8 Ethanol industry leaders came to Minneapolis this week for the Fuel Ethanol Workshop. Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association and Chris Bliley with Growth Energy provide updates on some of the key policy issues and growth areas for ethanol and other biofuels. 

]]> Ethanol industry leaders came to Minneapolis this week for the Fuel Ethanol Workshop. Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association and Chris Bliley with Growth Energy provide updates on some of the key policy issues and growth areas for ethanol and other biofuels. 

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 16:22:14 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 653 Ethanol industry leaders came to Minneapolis this week for the Fuel Ethanol Workshop. Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association and Chris Bliley with Growth Energy provide updates on some of the key policy issues and growth areas for ethanol and other biofuels. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 161 161 LFN Field Talk Podcast #148 Late and Replanted Soybeans full 686c2452-a5db-40cf-946f-0e2bb01ce2e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/175f8d95 Wet weather is keeping some Minnesota farmers out of the field while drowned out areas will likely send other growers back into the field to replant. University of Minnesota Extension Soybean Agronomist Seth Naeve joins Linda Brekke to talk late and replanted soybeans. 

]]> Wet weather is keeping some Minnesota farmers out of the field while drowned out areas will likely send other growers back into the field to replant. University of Minnesota Extension Soybean Agronomist Seth Naeve joins Linda Brekke to talk late and replanted soybeans. 

]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:22:33 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 489 Wet weather is keeping some Minnesota farmers out of the field while drowned out areas will likely send other growers back into the field to replant. University of Minnesota Extension Soybean Agronomist Seth Naeve joins Linda Brekke to talk late and replanted soybeans. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 160 160 LFN Field Talk Podcast #147 CannonBelles full f6b1ce45-ad0b-4404-9abd-c1a76b7c94aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5fc9a2b Three southeastern Minnesota women have turned a hobby into thriving cheese making business in Cannon Falls. Jackie Ohmann, Deeann Lufkin and Kathy Hupf each bring unique backgrounds and skills to CannonBelles. 

]]> Three southeastern Minnesota women have turned a hobby into thriving cheese making business in Cannon Falls. Jackie Ohmann, Deeann Lufkin and Kathy Hupf each bring unique backgrounds and skills to CannonBelles. 

]]> Tue, 28 May 2024 13:54:11 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 950 Three southeastern Minnesota women have turned a hobby into thriving cheese making business in Cannon Falls. Jackie Ohmann, Deeann Lufkin and Kathy Hupf each bring unique backgrounds and skills to CannonBelles. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 159 159 LFN Field Talk Podcast #146 Session Wrap full 49274e17-b285-456c-a36f-04b03066fc38 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e734df11 Minnesota farm organizations spent months monitoring activity at in St. Paul during the recently completed legislative session. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek and Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Policy Director Amanda Bilek joined the Linder Farm Network to give their assessment of actions affecting agriculture. 

]]> Minnesota farm organizations spent months monitoring activity at in St. Paul during the recently completed legislative session. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek and Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Policy Director Amanda Bilek joined the Linder Farm Network to give their assessment of actions affecting agriculture. 

]]> Mon, 20 May 2024 16:09:05 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 982 Minnesota farm organizations spent months monitoring activity at in St. Paul during the recently completed legislative session. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek and Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Policy Director Amanda Bilek joined the Linder Farm Network to give their assessment of actions affecting agriculture. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 158 158 LFN Field Talk Podcast #145 Bovine Influenza Update full da314f9d-3eed-40b5-82c3-020ba0b2bf5e https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9d4764c Bovine influenza remains a concern among dairy producers even though the number of new confirmed cases has slowed in recent weeks. Dr. Joe Armstrong with the University of Minnesota joins this podcast to explain why the illness is still causing concern. 

]]> Bovine influenza remains a concern among dairy producers even though the number of new confirmed cases has slowed in recent weeks. Dr. Joe Armstrong with the University of Minnesota joins this podcast to explain why the illness is still causing concern. 

]]> Mon, 13 May 2024 13:37:45 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 408 Bovine influenza remains a concern among dairy producers even though the number of new confirmed cases has slowed in recent weeks. Dr. Joe Armstrong with the University of Minnesota joins this podcast to explain why the illness is still causing concern. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 157 157 LFN Field Talk Podcast #144 Soybean Planting Considerations full 5968dd9f-268d-412e-af33-ed0240d0403b https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d5362a3 USDA estimates about 17% of Minnesota's soybean crop is planted. With wet conditions keeping many farmers stuck on the sidelines, U of M Extension Soybean Agronomist Seth Naeve joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke to address early season concerns.

]]> USDA estimates about 17% of Minnesota's soybean crop is planted. With wet conditions keeping many farmers stuck on the sidelines, U of M Extension Soybean Agronomist Seth Naeve joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke to address early season concerns.

]]> Tue, 07 May 2024 14:26:48 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 628 USDA estimates about 17% of Minnesota's soybean crop is planted. With wet conditions keeping many farmers stuck on the sidelines, U of M Extension Soybean Agronomist Seth Naeve joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke to address early season concerns.

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 156 156 LFN Field Talk Podcast #143 Pork Positivity full fe468218-babc-466e-8e7c-3aac3c2aa416 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5510491d Pork demand is on the increase both globally and domestically, which is playing a key role in pork profitability. Dr. David Newman is the senior vice president of market growth for the National Pork Board. He joined the Linder Farm Network's Dan Lemke to highlight current trends and what the Pork Board is doing to build demand. 

]]> Pork demand is on the increase both globally and domestically, which is playing a key role in pork profitability. Dr. David Newman is the senior vice president of market growth for the National Pork Board. He joined the Linder Farm Network's Dan Lemke to highlight current trends and what the Pork Board is doing to build demand. 

]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:37:20 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 602 Pork demand is on the increase both globally and domestically, which is playing a key role in pork profitability. Dr. David Newman is the senior vice president of market growth for the National Pork Board. He joined the Linder Farm Network's Dan Lemke to highlight current trends and what the Pork Board is doing to build demand. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 155 155 LFN Field Talk #142 NCBA on NASS Report full 8988df72-4b4f-4133-a611-794a134063bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/48823ade USDA announced it is cutting a major cattle inventory report. The July Cattle Inventory report, which is  one of two inventory reports released each year, will no longer be provided. Tanner Beymer, Senior Director of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association joined the LFN to explain by the NCBA is opposed to the action. 

]]> USDA announced it is cutting a major cattle inventory report. The July Cattle Inventory report, which is  one of two inventory reports released each year, will no longer be provided. Tanner Beymer, Senior Director of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association joined the LFN to explain by the NCBA is opposed to the action. 

]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:17:28 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 478 USDA announced it is cutting a major cattle inventory report. The July Cattle Inventory report, which is  one of two inventory reports released each year, will no longer be provided. Tanner Beymer, Senior Director of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association joined the LFN to explain by the NCBA is opposed to the action. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 154 154 LFN Field Talk Podcast #141 Brian Jennings full c29631e9-813f-4870-8801-76ba58f0f868 https://share.transistor.fm/s/32ac2638 Ethanol proponents are waiting for the final word on several key issues that will impact the opportunity for the industry. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings joined Linda Brekke to give an update on several issues including year-round E15 and adoption of the GREET model. 

]]> Ethanol proponents are waiting for the final word on several key issues that will impact the opportunity for the industry. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings joined Linda Brekke to give an update on several issues including year-round E15 and adoption of the GREET model. 

]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:01:05 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 574 Ethanol proponents are waiting for the final word on several key issues that will impact the opportunity for the industry. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings joined Linda Brekke to give an update on several issues including year-round E15 and adoption of the GREET model. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 153 153 LFN Field Talk Podcast #140 HPAI in Cattle full ccb16637-2195-43f4-9a74-bfdfeea07d88 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65ac61ee Highly pathogenic avian influenza cases have been confirmed in cattle herds in 7 states. While no cases have been confirmed in dairy cows in Minnesota, HPAI was detected in a Minnesota goat herd several weeks ago. University of MInnesota Extension Livestock Educator Dr. Joe Armstrong addresses the situation. 

]]> Highly pathogenic avian influenza cases have been confirmed in cattle herds in 7 states. While no cases have been confirmed in dairy cows in Minnesota, HPAI was detected in a Minnesota goat herd several weeks ago. University of MInnesota Extension Livestock Educator Dr. Joe Armstrong addresses the situation. 

]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:16:53 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 472 Highly pathogenic avian influenza cases have been confirmed in cattle herds in 7 states. While no cases have been confirmed in dairy cows in Minnesota, HPAI was detected in a Minnesota goat herd several weeks ago. University of MInnesota Extension Livestock Educator Dr. Joe Armstrong addresses the situation. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 152 152 LFN Field Talk Podcast #139 Women’s Agricultural Leadership Conference full 7bc399b8-4ff6-4eca-9ed0-32cbd7e767c4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6fd6896 More than one-third of the nation's farmers are women. For 26 years, the Women’s Agricultural Leadership Conference has helped to empower women in agriculture. The 2024 Conference is coming up in April. Co-founder Doris Mold describes what this year's event is all about. 

]]> More than one-third of the nation's farmers are women. For 26 years, the Women’s Agricultural Leadership Conference has helped to empower women in agriculture. The 2024 Conference is coming up in April. Co-founder Doris Mold describes what this year's event is all about. 

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:11:14 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 671 More than one-third of the nation's farmers are women. For 26 years, the Women’s Agricultural Leadership Conference has helped to empower women in agriculture. The 2024 Conference is coming up in April. Co-founder Doris Mold describes what this year's event is all about. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 151 151 Field Talk Podcast #138 Early Planted Soybeans full d1b70f62-ae7d-4de5-8357-ff130c4a7294 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e879499 Winter 2023-2024 has been one for the record books which has allowed farmers to do some things they've never done before--including planting soybeans in February and March. With cold weather ahead, University of Minnesota Extension Soybean Agronomist Seth Naeve gives his insights on the potential for those soybeans. 

]]> Winter 2023-2024 has been one for the record books which has allowed farmers to do some things they've never done before--including planting soybeans in February and March. With cold weather ahead, University of Minnesota Extension Soybean Agronomist Seth Naeve gives his insights on the potential for those soybeans. 

]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:16:32 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 379 Winter 2023-2024 has been one for the record books which has allowed farmers to do some things they've never done before--including planting soybeans in February and March. With cold weather ahead, University of Minnesota Extension Soybean Agronomist Seth Naeve gives his insights on the potential for those soybeans. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 150 150 Planting Soybeans in February in Minnesota? full d672d8c8-9c2b-4bd9-8a16-f64f8ed2a3cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d33bfc2 Lynn Ketelsen is joined by Dairlyand Seed District Sales Manager Karl Steckelberg who talks about soybeans being planted in Minnesota in February and March. 

]]> Lynn Ketelsen is joined by Dairlyand Seed District Sales Manager Karl Steckelberg who talks about soybeans being planted in Minnesota in February and March. 

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:29:01 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 109 Lynn Ketelsen is joined by Dairlyand Seed District Sales Manager Karl Steckelberg who talks about soybeans being planted in Minnesota in February and March. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 149 149 LFN Field Talk Podcast #137 NPPC President Lori Stevermer full 00788d45-cb4e-412c-8f71-507919b20e03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/986a784b Minnesota farmer Lori Stevermer has ascended to the role of National Pork Producers Council president. Stevermer has a long history of leadership within the pork industry. She is our guest on this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Minnesota farmer Lori Stevermer has ascended to the role of National Pork Producers Council president. Stevermer has a long history of leadership within the pork industry. She is our guest on this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:43:34 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 655 Minnesota farmer Lori Stevermer has ascended to the role of National Pork Producers Council president. Stevermer has a long history of leadership within the pork industry. She is our guest on this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 148 148 LFN Field Talk Podcast #136 Early Fertilizer Applications full f8a0191a-a8dc-4834-ad23-452ef88ed6d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c7fcd4c Warm weather is making many farmers anxious to get into the fields. University of Minnesota Associate Professor Dan Kaiser works in the area of crops and nutrient management. He discusses some of the considerations for early fertilizer applications. 

]]> Warm weather is making many farmers anxious to get into the fields. University of Minnesota Associate Professor Dan Kaiser works in the area of crops and nutrient management. He discusses some of the considerations for early fertilizer applications. 

]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:18:31 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 430 Warm weather is making many farmers anxious to get into the fields. University of Minnesota Associate Professor Dan Kaiser works in the area of crops and nutrient management. He discusses some of the considerations for early fertilizer applications. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 147 147 LFN Field Talk Podcast #135 Syverson Corn Congress full 17475e15-3efb-4abf-9732-70ffe4676f7f https://share.transistor.fm/s/7743acb6 Farmers from across Minnesota took part in the annual Corn Congress, held in conjunction with Commodity Classic. Farmer and former Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Richard Syverson joins this Field Talk podcast to address some of the topics that were addressed at this year's event. 

]]> Farmers from across Minnesota took part in the annual Corn Congress, held in conjunction with Commodity Classic. Farmer and former Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Richard Syverson joins this Field Talk podcast to address some of the topics that were addressed at this year's event. 

]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:24:05 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 381 Farmers from across Minnesota took part in the annual Corn Congress, held in conjunction with Commodity Classic. Farmer and former Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Richard Syverson joins this Field Talk podcast to address some of the topics that were addressed at this year's event. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 146 146 LFN Field Talk Podcast #134 PRRS Research full b8fcf2a9-580d-4b2c-b400-f8c5b96613ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb393f1f Hog farmers have dealt with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) for more than 3 decades. On-farm research from Pipestone has narrowed the focus on ways pork producers can reduce instances of the deadly and costly disease. Dr. Scott Dee and Dr. Rachel Stika Jensen from Pipestone explain their work and some of the results. 

]]> Hog farmers have dealt with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) for more than 3 decades. On-farm research from Pipestone has narrowed the focus on ways pork producers can reduce instances of the deadly and costly disease. Dr. Scott Dee and Dr. Rachel Stika Jensen from Pipestone explain their work and some of the results. 

]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:02:23 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 467 Hog farmers have dealt with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) for more than 3 decades. On-farm research from Pipestone has narrowed the focus on ways pork producers can reduce instances of the deadly and costly disease. Dr. Scott Dee and Dr. Rachel Stika Jensen from Pipestone explain their work and some of the results. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 145 145 LFN Field Talk Podcast #133 GUS Farming full 094d023b-ceb3-4fe7-9b19-d8eaee270907 https://share.transistor.fm/s/72fb532a Two southeastern Minnesota men are combining their passion to help others with their knowledge of agriculture to benefit farmers and rural communities half a world away. Farmer Andy Hart and agronomist Van Larson established GUS Farming several years ago. They join this podcast to share what the mission is all about. 

]]> Two southeastern Minnesota men are combining their passion to help others with their knowledge of agriculture to benefit farmers and rural communities half a world away. Farmer Andy Hart and agronomist Van Larson established GUS Farming several years ago. They join this podcast to share what the mission is all about. 

]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:30:38 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1152 Two southeastern Minnesota men are combining their passion to help others with their knowledge of agriculture to benefit farmers and rural communities half a world away. Farmer Andy Hart and agronomist Van Larson established GUS Farming several years ago. They join this podcast to share what the mission is all about. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 144 144 LFN Field Talk Podcast #132 Minnesota Ag Weather Network full fee95afd-ed39-445a-a3b7-9251b0b11c88 https://share.transistor.fm/s/266442a5 Weather information is vital to farmers. Minnesota is in process of building its data-gathering capacity with help from our neighbors to the northwest. Daryl Ritchison, director of the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network joins this episode to talk about the connection and what Minnesota's network will offer. 

]]> Weather information is vital to farmers. Minnesota is in process of building its data-gathering capacity with help from our neighbors to the northwest. Daryl Ritchison, director of the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network joins this episode to talk about the connection and what Minnesota's network will offer. 

]]> Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:01:53 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 688 Weather information is vital to farmers. Minnesota is in process of building its data-gathering capacity with help from our neighbors to the northwest. Daryl Ritchison, director of the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network joins this episode to talk about the connection and what Minnesota's network will offer. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 143 143 LFN Field Talk Podcast #131 UMN Dean of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Laura Molgaard full 8da0e3ac-6c08-4685-9a92-3f212aa5f722 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56e5943c There remains a shortage of veterinarians and veterinary workers across Minnesota, especially in rural areas. Dr. Laura Molgaard is dean of the University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine. She joins this episode to discuss the current circumstances. 

]]> There remains a shortage of veterinarians and veterinary workers across Minnesota, especially in rural areas. Dr. Laura Molgaard is dean of the University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine. She joins this episode to discuss the current circumstances. 

]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:30:50 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 529 There remains a shortage of veterinarians and veterinary workers across Minnesota, especially in rural areas. Dr. Laura Molgaard is dean of the University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine. She joins this episode to discuss the current circumstances. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 142 142 LFN Field Talk Podcast #130 Soybean Tentiform Leafminer full b3347cb6-fde9-4f4f-b2ab-596bb2b5f263 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1b0743c An emerging soybean pest discovered in increasing numbers across Minnesota and the Dakotas has attracted the attention of researchers. The soybean tentiform leafminer has gone from an obscure pest to one that has the potential to reduce soybean yields. University of Minnesota Entomologist Dr. Robert Koch joins this Field Talk podcast to describe the threat from this pest. 

]]> An emerging soybean pest discovered in increasing numbers across Minnesota and the Dakotas has attracted the attention of researchers. The soybean tentiform leafminer has gone from an obscure pest to one that has the potential to reduce soybean yields. University of Minnesota Entomologist Dr. Robert Koch joins this Field Talk podcast to describe the threat from this pest. 

]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2024 08:34:46 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 513 An emerging soybean pest discovered in increasing numbers across Minnesota and the Dakotas has attracted the attention of researchers. The soybean tentiform leafminer has gone from an obscure pest to one that has the potential to reduce soybean yields. University of Minnesota Entomologist Dr. Robert Koch joins this Field Talk podcast to describe the threat from this pest. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 141 141 LFN Field Talk Podcast #129 Pork Markets full d37f55ad-fc10-4491-8fa6-9594b0851fde https://share.transistor.fm/s/316ca198 It's no secret that the nation's pork producers have faced some serious economic challenges in recent months. The latest export report is a bright spot for the industry that is working to build both domestic and export demand. National Pork Board Senior Vice President for Market Growth David Newman is our guest.

]]> It's no secret that the nation's pork producers have faced some serious economic challenges in recent months. The latest export report is a bright spot for the industry that is working to build both domestic and export demand. National Pork Board Senior Vice President for Market Growth David Newman is our guest.

]]> Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:09:24 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 469 It's no secret that the nation's pork producers have faced some serious economic challenges in recent months. The latest export report is a bright spot for the industry that is working to build both domestic and export demand. National Pork Board Senior Vice President for Market Growth David Newman is our guest.

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 140 140 LFN Field Talk Podcast-Urban Agriculture full 781218b4-7995-4d66-892e-02986345bbd1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ff31c75 Agriculture is a very diverse industry in Minnesota. The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation will be holding a conference to address the unique needs and opportunities urban agriculture presents. MFBF Communications Director Rachel Reisig joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Agriculture is a very diverse industry in Minnesota. The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation will be holding a conference to address the unique needs and opportunities urban agriculture presents. MFBF Communications Director Rachel Reisig joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2024 14:49:34 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 414 Agriculture is a very diverse industry in Minnesota. The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation will be holding a conference to address the unique needs and opportunities urban agriculture presents. MFBF Communications Director Rachel Reisig joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 139 139 LFN Field Talk Podcast #127 Fertilizer Outlook full 94f9d1d1-9cc1-40de-a5b8-f5074b4c1e75 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63ccef7e Fertilizer is one of a farmer's biggest input casts. In recent years, nutrient prices have taken an even bigger bite out of the farm budget. Josh Linville with StoneX joined the Linder Farm Network to outline the current situation with fertilizer prices and availability. 

]]> Fertilizer is one of a farmer's biggest input casts. In recent years, nutrient prices have taken an even bigger bite out of the farm budget. Josh Linville with StoneX joined the Linder Farm Network to outline the current situation with fertilizer prices and availability. 

]]> Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:49:08 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 559 Fertilizer is one of a farmer's biggest input casts. In recent years, nutrient prices have taken an even bigger bite out of the farm budget. Josh Linville with StoneX joined the Linder Farm Network to outline the current situation with fertilizer prices and availability. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 138 138 LFN Field Talk Markets in Review full 2ae8c07f-2779-42e8-a652-fc342c3d51d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2b9054b Farm markets showed typical volatility in 2023. Mark Schultz with Northstar Commodity joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke to take a look back at factors influencing markets. 

]]> Farm markets showed typical volatility in 2023. Mark Schultz with Northstar Commodity joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke to take a look back at factors influencing markets. 

]]> Thu, 28 Dec 2023 07:50:28 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 514 Farm markets showed typical volatility in 2023. Mark Schultz with Northstar Commodity joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke to take a look back at factors influencing markets. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 137 137 LFN Field Talk Podcast #125 USMEF Export Update full 33360b30-919b-4745-a075-e9781a78f76f https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f8cc3d5 Pork, beef and lamb exports add to the bottom line of farmers whether they raise livestock or not. Finding success marketing U.S. meat products is an important factor in farm profitability. US Meat Export Federation Vice President of Industry Relations joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Pork, beef and lamb exports add to the bottom line of farmers whether they raise livestock or not. Finding success marketing U.S. meat products is an important factor in farm profitability. US Meat Export Federation Vice President of Industry Relations joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:22:00 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 498 Pork, beef and lamb exports add to the bottom line of farmers whether they raise livestock or not. Finding success marketing U.S. meat products is an important factor in farm profitability. US Meat Export Federation Vice President of Industry Relations joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 136 136 LFN Field Talk Podcast #124 Conservation Funding full aa8cc80c-0641-478c-8982-9d5e7f3de129 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5c4b889 Minnesota is receiving $25 million to accelerate soil health practices through voluntary partnerships. The funds were awarded by the USDA through the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Board of Water and Soil Resources Executive Director John Jaschke and NRCS State Conservationist Troy Daniell join this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Minnesota is receiving $25 million to accelerate soil health practices through voluntary partnerships. The funds were awarded by the USDA through the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Board of Water and Soil Resources Executive Director John Jaschke and NRCS State Conservationist Troy Daniell join this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:42:17 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 647 Minnesota is receiving $25 million to accelerate soil health practices through voluntary partnerships. The funds were awarded by the USDA through the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Board of Water and Soil Resources Executive Director John Jaschke and NRCS State Conservationist Troy Daniell join this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 135 135 LFN Field Talk #123 Industrial Hemp in Minnesota full de800516-0063-4a90-9e56-39571c65dc95 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57192a3f Applications are now open for permits to grow and process industrial hemp in Minnesota. The industry has seen acreage fluctuate in recent years, but program proponents say there are still opportunities. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Hemp Program Coordinator Katy Mutschler joins this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Applications are now open for permits to grow and process industrial hemp in Minnesota. The industry has seen acreage fluctuate in recent years, but program proponents say there are still opportunities. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Hemp Program Coordinator Katy Mutschler joins this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 08:57:32 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 760 Applications are now open for permits to grow and process industrial hemp in Minnesota. The industry has seen acreage fluctuate in recent years, but program proponents say there are still opportunities. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Hemp Program Coordinator Katy Mutschler joins this Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 134 134 LFN Field Talk Podcast #122 Christmas Trees with John Krueger full 188220cc-e906-43ab-bc7a-e04682b58ad6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e70c6db Christmas trees are a focal point in many holiday displays. Minnesota Christmas tree farms play an integral part of many family's holiday traditions. John Krueger, president of the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association joins the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke in this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Christmas trees are a focal point in many holiday displays. Minnesota Christmas tree farms play an integral part of many family's holiday traditions. John Krueger, president of the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association joins the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke in this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 15:35:10 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 463 Christmas trees are a focal point in many holiday displays. Minnesota Christmas tree farms play an integral part of many family's holiday traditions. John Krueger, president of the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association joins the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke in this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 133 133 LFN Field Talk Podcast # 121 Ethan Lane NCBA full 50800070-22a1-4b67-9485-056c2147e68d https://share.transistor.fm/s/d271887f Congress is back in session following the Thanksgiving break with plenty left to accomplish. Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Ethan Lane joined Lynn Ketelsen to address some of the work happening in Washington D.C. 

]]> Congress is back in session following the Thanksgiving break with plenty left to accomplish. Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Ethan Lane joined Lynn Ketelsen to address some of the work happening in Washington D.C. 

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:57:46 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 586 Congress is back in session following the Thanksgiving break with plenty left to accomplish. Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Ethan Lane joined Lynn Ketelsen to address some of the work happening in Washington D.C. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 132 132 LFN Field Talk Podcast #120 Talking Turkey with Ashley Kohls full ea22d778-286d-459f-9ad3-bc8bb96457e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a06e4b94 Turkey may get the spotlight during the Thanksgiving holiday, but for Minnesota, turkey production means more than a tasty holiday meal. Minnesota Turkey Growers Executive Director Ashley Kohls joins the Linder Farm Network to talk turkey in this episode of the Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Turkey may get the spotlight during the Thanksgiving holiday, but for Minnesota, turkey production means more than a tasty holiday meal. Minnesota Turkey Growers Executive Director Ashley Kohls joins the Linder Farm Network to talk turkey in this episode of the Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:43:55 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 531 Turkey may get the spotlight during the Thanksgiving holiday, but for Minnesota, turkey production means more than a tasty holiday meal. Minnesota Turkey Growers Executive Director Ashley Kohls joins the Linder Farm Network to talk turkey in this episode of the Field Talk Podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 131 131 LFN Field Talk Podcast #119 U of M FAARM full fb180afc-b8ac-42f2-ae88-5e5f13dce114 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca84b3c0 The University of Minnesota is undertaking an innovative approach to farm research with the establishment of the Future of Advanced Agricultural Research in Minnesota, or FAARM. University of Minnesota College of Food Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences Dean Brian Buhr explains what the effort is about in this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> The University of Minnesota is undertaking an innovative approach to farm research with the establishment of the Future of Advanced Agricultural Research in Minnesota, or FAARM. University of Minnesota College of Food Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences Dean Brian Buhr explains what the effort is about in this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:52:23 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 559 The University of Minnesota is undertaking an innovative approach to farm research with the establishment of the Future of Advanced Agricultural Research in Minnesota, or FAARM. University of Minnesota College of Food Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences Dean Brian Buhr explains what the effort is about in this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 130 130 Commissioner Petersen State of Ag Address full f91c6d58-8983-4dfd-95bd-ab1f95d325e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/67f9d3b4 Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture Thom Petersen delivered his state of agriculture address at the recent AgriGrowth Food and Ag Summit in Minneapolis. Commissioner Petersen's address is available here. 

]]> Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture Thom Petersen delivered his state of agriculture address at the recent AgriGrowth Food and Ag Summit in Minneapolis. Commissioner Petersen's address is available here. 

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:13:05 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 995 Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture Thom Petersen delivered his state of agriculture address at the recent AgriGrowth Food and Ag Summit in Minneapolis. Commissioner Petersen's address is available here. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 129 129 LFN Field Talk Podcast #118 EPA Herbicide Strategy full 95e2d531-3d82-467a-a414-ad9b55b75fc4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6c7897f More than 200 agricultural groups have signed on to a letter opposing the EPA's proposed Herbicide Strategy. EPA has developed the strategy as a means to fulfill it's obligations through the Endangered Species Act. American Soybean Association Director of Government Affairs Kyle Kunkler joins the Field Talk podcast to explain concerns with the proposal. 

]]> More than 200 agricultural groups have signed on to a letter opposing the EPA's proposed Herbicide Strategy. EPA has developed the strategy as a means to fulfill it's obligations through the Endangered Species Act. American Soybean Association Director of Government Affairs Kyle Kunkler joins the Field Talk podcast to explain concerns with the proposal. 

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 09:12:23 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1001 More than 200 agricultural groups have signed on to a letter opposing the EPA's proposed Herbicide Strategy. EPA has developed the strategy as a means to fulfill it's obligations through the Endangered Species Act. American Soybean Association Director of Government Affairs Kyle Kunkler joins the Field Talk podcast to explain concerns with the proposal. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 128 128 President Biden Ag Address in Northfield full 7f937bcf-05a7-468a-8cf3-bfd5f7d84d80 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd3b5e71 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 19:04:56 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1098 ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 127 127 LFN Field Talk Podcast #117 Pierce Bennett MFBF full e003429c-99ca-4895-b6bf-cc0633164a3d https://share.transistor.fm/s/414a9ed6 With a new Speaker of the House in place, agricultural groups are again turning their attention to getting a 2023 Farm Bill written. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett joined the Linder Farm Network to discuss the current situation.

]]> With a new Speaker of the House in place, agricultural groups are again turning their attention to getting a 2023 Farm Bill written. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett joined the Linder Farm Network to discuss the current situation.

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:25:41 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 578 With a new Speaker of the House in place, agricultural groups are again turning their attention to getting a 2023 Farm Bill written. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett joined the Linder Farm Network to discuss the current situation.

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 126 126 LFN Field Talk Podcast #116 Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing full 1cb45457-4a2c-4a24-af13-bc9b1471c7f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c086d901 It's not only what happens on the farm that can affect dairy farmers, actions in the hearing room have an impact as well. The federal government established the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system in the 1930s. The FMMO system saw its last comprehensive revision in 2000. The structure of the U.S. dairy industry has shifted significantly since then so a new FMMO hearing is underway, although it is in recess until November. Minnesota Milk Producers Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom joined the LFN to discuss the hearing and its implications. 

]]> It's not only what happens on the farm that can affect dairy farmers, actions in the hearing room have an impact as well. The federal government established the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system in the 1930s. The FMMO system saw its last comprehensive revision in 2000. The structure of the U.S. dairy industry has shifted significantly since then so a new FMMO hearing is underway, although it is in recess until November. Minnesota Milk Producers Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom joined the LFN to discuss the hearing and its implications. 

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:11:09 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 741 It's not only what happens on the farm that can affect dairy farmers, actions in the hearing room have an impact as well. The federal government established the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system in the 1930s. The FMMO system saw its last comprehensive revision in 2000. The structure of the U.S. dairy industry has shifted significantly since then so a new FMMO hearing is underway, although it is in recess until November. Minnesota Milk Producers Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom joined the LFN to discuss the hearing and its implications. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 125 125 LFN Field Talk Podcast #115 Compeer Fund for Rural America Grants full b3dbba3b-f706-408e-9f0d-85567faf83e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dffde5df The Fund for Rural America, Compeer Financial's corporate giving program, recently awarded more than 170 grants to rural emergency response organizations that support rural communities. Compeer Financial's Senior Corporate Giving Specialist Karen Schieler joined the Linder Farm Network to discuss the importance of the awards. 

]]> The Fund for Rural America, Compeer Financial's corporate giving program, recently awarded more than 170 grants to rural emergency response organizations that support rural communities. Compeer Financial's Senior Corporate Giving Specialist Karen Schieler joined the Linder Farm Network to discuss the importance of the awards. 

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:04:29 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 474 The Fund for Rural America, Compeer Financial's corporate giving program, recently awarded more than 170 grants to rural emergency response organizations that support rural communities. Compeer Financial's Senior Corporate Giving Specialist Karen Schieler joined the Linder Farm Network to discuss the importance of the awards. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 124 124 Field Talk Podcast #114 MAELC full 4457a770-2c1e-49ef-bdb3-96a253d51786 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9f04338 School agriculture programs are growing in the state and the Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC) is helping support those programs in a variety of ways. MAELC Executive Director Sarah Dornink joins this Field Talk podcast to discuss the organization's contributions and the opportunities in ag. 

]]> School agriculture programs are growing in the state and the Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC) is helping support those programs in a variety of ways. MAELC Executive Director Sarah Dornink joins this Field Talk podcast to discuss the organization's contributions and the opportunities in ag. 

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:06:22 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 487 School agriculture programs are growing in the state and the Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC) is helping support those programs in a variety of ways. MAELC Executive Director Sarah Dornink joins this Field Talk podcast to discuss the organization's contributions and the opportunities in ag. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 123 123 LFN Field Talk podcast #113 Congressman Brad Finstad full 9d554eb9-5518-4779-ba9c-ae02afce82cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/86de6b43 Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown over the weekend, but many agriculture issues remain unresolved, including the writing of a new farm bill. First District Congressman Brad Finstad joined the Linder Farm Network to discuss ag issues that are still unresolved. 

]]> Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown over the weekend, but many agriculture issues remain unresolved, including the writing of a new farm bill. First District Congressman Brad Finstad joined the Linder Farm Network to discuss ag issues that are still unresolved. 

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:05:48 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 609 Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown over the weekend, but many agriculture issues remain unresolved, including the writing of a new farm bill. First District Congressman Brad Finstad joined the Linder Farm Network to discuss ag issues that are still unresolved. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 122 122 LFN Field Talk podcast #112 Propane Availability full c0f88225-43d4-4b44-9ecb-e5a13e31815f https://share.transistor.fm/s/a109bc77 Propane powers a lot of grain dryers across Minnesota, making it a hot commodity during the fall. Some years, tight supplies have caused headaches for farmers who need the fuel to dry corn. Mike Newland of the Petroleum Education & Research Council joins Linda Brekke to discuss availability and what it takes to get fuel to the farm. 

]]> Propane powers a lot of grain dryers across Minnesota, making it a hot commodity during the fall. Some years, tight supplies have caused headaches for farmers who need the fuel to dry corn. Mike Newland of the Petroleum Education & Research Council joins Linda Brekke to discuss availability and what it takes to get fuel to the farm. 

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:17:47 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 541 Propane powers a lot of grain dryers across Minnesota, making it a hot commodity during the fall. Some years, tight supplies have caused headaches for farmers who need the fuel to dry corn. Mike Newland of the Petroleum Education & Research Council joins Linda Brekke to discuss availability and what it takes to get fuel to the farm. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 121 121 LFN Field Talk Podcast #111 Farm Safety and Health Week full e0063c0d-5208-414c-ab1c-accd108c30a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/381390ea With harvest activity ramping up across Minnesota, the potential for farm safety incidents increases. This is National Farm Safety and Health Week, which draws attention to the need for farmers and others to emphasize safety. In this Field Talk podcast, Extension safety experts Emily Krekelberg from the University of Minnesota and Angie Johnson from North Dakota State join to highlight farm safety and health week. 

]]> With harvest activity ramping up across Minnesota, the potential for farm safety incidents increases. This is National Farm Safety and Health Week, which draws attention to the need for farmers and others to emphasize safety. In this Field Talk podcast, Extension safety experts Emily Krekelberg from the University of Minnesota and Angie Johnson from North Dakota State join to highlight farm safety and health week. 

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:35:25 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 639 With harvest activity ramping up across Minnesota, the potential for farm safety incidents increases. This is National Farm Safety and Health Week, which draws attention to the need for farmers and others to emphasize safety. In this Field Talk podcast, Extension safety experts Emily Krekelberg from the University of Minnesota and Angie Johnson from North Dakota State join to highlight farm safety and health week. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 120 120 LFN Field Talk Podcast #110 Pork Industry Update full 49bd5102-6563-443a-b3c6-1427c045f6dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/67a58d3e The nation's pork producers have dealt with significant economic and market challenges so far in 2023. Industry leaders are in Washington D.C. this week to talk with lawmakers and others about important policy issues including the 2023 Farm Bill, the EATS Act and more. 

]]> The nation's pork producers have dealt with significant economic and market challenges so far in 2023. Industry leaders are in Washington D.C. this week to talk with lawmakers and others about important policy issues including the 2023 Farm Bill, the EATS Act and more. 

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:01:32 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 711 The nation's pork producers have dealt with significant economic and market challenges so far in 2023. Industry leaders are in Washington D.C. this week to talk with lawmakers and others about important policy issues including the 2023 Farm Bill, the EATS Act and more. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 119 119 LFN Field Talk Podcast #109 River Issues full 2654b4a9-3479-4600-a950-e8294bd01c34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/014b3328 Drought conditions are likely to cost farmers more than yield this fall. River levels are dropping, meaning barge movement of grain could be hampered, potentially costing farmers money. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Drought conditions are likely to cost farmers more than yield this fall. River levels are dropping, meaning barge movement of grain could be hampered, potentially costing farmers money. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:13:38 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 452 Drought conditions are likely to cost farmers more than yield this fall. River levels are dropping, meaning barge movement of grain could be hampered, potentially costing farmers money. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 118 118 LFN Field Talk Podcast #108 Irrigation Issues full 34814661-cedf-4985-8727-f06eb63f5bea https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5132f36 In portions of Minnesota, irrigation is necessary for growers to produce a crop. In 2023, the Minnesota state legislature made some changes to laws affecting irrigation, including toughening penalties and fines for irrigation permit violations. Irrigators Association of Minnesota President Jake Wildman and Tom Heyn from RD Offutt join this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> In portions of Minnesota, irrigation is necessary for growers to produce a crop. In 2023, the Minnesota state legislature made some changes to laws affecting irrigation, including toughening penalties and fines for irrigation permit violations. Irrigators Association of Minnesota President Jake Wildman and Tom Heyn from RD Offutt join this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:35:44 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 905 In portions of Minnesota, irrigation is necessary for growers to produce a crop. In 2023, the Minnesota state legislature made some changes to laws affecting irrigation, including toughening penalties and fines for irrigation permit violations. Irrigators Association of Minnesota President Jake Wildman and Tom Heyn from RD Offutt join this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 117 117 LFN Field Talk podcast #107 Farmers for Soil Health full ba8f664f-3a45-42e8-9506-8ab1a7516434 https://share.transistor.fm/s/42525184 A new technical service and cost share initiative is now available to help provide assistance to farmers interested in including cover crops on their farm. The effort is jointly supported by the National Corn Growers Association, United Soybean Board and the National Pork Board. Easton farmer and National Pork Board director Dale Stevermer joins this podcast. 

]]> A new technical service and cost share initiative is now available to help provide assistance to farmers interested in including cover crops on their farm. The effort is jointly supported by the National Corn Growers Association, United Soybean Board and the National Pork Board. Easton farmer and National Pork Board director Dale Stevermer joins this podcast. 

]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:26:24 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 515 A new technical service and cost share initiative is now available to help provide assistance to farmers interested in including cover crops on their farm. The effort is jointly supported by the National Corn Growers Association, United Soybean Board and the National Pork Board. Easton farmer and National Pork Board director Dale Stevermer joins this podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 116 116 University of Minnesota Field Notes full 60838c24-d7e0-456f-a33f-e5af76e01441 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0338afa This Field Notes podcast from the University of Minnesota features Extension agronomists Dr. Jeff Coulter addressing corn issues and Dr. Seth Naeve addressing challenges with this year's soybean crop. 

]]> This Field Notes podcast from the University of Minnesota features Extension agronomists Dr. Jeff Coulter addressing corn issues and Dr. Seth Naeve addressing challenges with this year's soybean crop. 

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:13:51 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1706 This Field Notes podcast from the University of Minnesota features Extension agronomists Dr. Jeff Coulter addressing corn issues and Dr. Seth Naeve addressing challenges with this year's soybean crop. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 115 115 LFN Field Talk Podcast #106 Cindy Durheim full 0d6f3f9c-674d-4d97-a78f-8425b45f2986 https://share.transistor.fm/s/94647182 Outreach and education have become important features of today's agriculture. With fewer Minnesotan's directly tied to farming, the need to connect with people outside of agriculture has never been greater. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Promotion & Education Committee Chair Cindy Durheim discusses what MFBF is doing to foster connections. 

]]> Outreach and education have become important features of today's agriculture. With fewer Minnesotan's directly tied to farming, the need to connect with people outside of agriculture has never been greater. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Promotion & Education Committee Chair Cindy Durheim discusses what MFBF is doing to foster connections. 

]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:31:40 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 741 Outreach and education have become important features of today's agriculture. With fewer Minnesotan's directly tied to farming, the need to connect with people outside of agriculture has never been greater. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Promotion & Education Committee Chair Cindy Durheim discusses what MFBF is doing to foster connections. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 114 114 LFN Field Talk Podcast #105 Troy Bredenkamp full cef23042-098a-48f6-9793-aba0bd099f97 https://share.transistor.fm/s/123b7359 Biofuel proponents are pushing for E15 inclusion year-round. While temporary waivers have been granted in recent years, ethanol advocates and others are hoping for a more permanent solution. Troy Bredenkamp of the Renewable Fuels Association joins this LFN Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Biofuel proponents are pushing for E15 inclusion year-round. While temporary waivers have been granted in recent years, ethanol advocates and others are hoping for a more permanent solution. Troy Bredenkamp of the Renewable Fuels Association joins this LFN Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:27:37 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 380 Biofuel proponents are pushing for E15 inclusion year-round. While temporary waivers have been granted in recent years, ethanol advocates and others are hoping for a more permanent solution. Troy Bredenkamp of the Renewable Fuels Association joins this LFN Field Talk podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 113 113 Glenn "GT" Thompson closing comments full 4985eb2b-2db5-4c25-9399-cd79f8be7f19 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6c89baa More than 40 people provided testimony at the Farm Bill listening session held during Day 2 of Farmfest 2023. House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn "GT" Thompson of Pennsylvania provided some closing remarks following the listening session. 

]]> More than 40 people provided testimony at the Farm Bill listening session held during Day 2 of Farmfest 2023. House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn "GT" Thompson of Pennsylvania provided some closing remarks following the listening session. 

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:59:18 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 611 More than 40 people provided testimony at the Farm Bill listening session held during Day 2 of Farmfest 2023. House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn "GT" Thompson of Pennsylvania provided some closing remarks following the listening session. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 112 112 LFN Field Talk Podcast #104 Doug McKalip full 291a8c6c-6751-4f9f-93bd-19447d8de2f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/20ac904c Few industries are more affected by trade than agriculture. Doug McKalip,  Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative was a featured speaker at Farmfest where he addressed the current situation on trade.

]]> Few industries are more affected by trade than agriculture. Doug McKalip,  Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative was a featured speaker at Farmfest where he addressed the current situation on trade.

]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:29:47 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1046 Few industries are more affected by trade than agriculture. Doug McKalip,  Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative was a featured speaker at Farmfest where he addressed the current situation on trade.

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 111 111 LFN Field Talk Podcast #103 Waterways Update full b9f0d058-4606-4635-8bd3-47a3fa4b747a https://share.transistor.fm/s/79a80ed0 Inland waterways are an important artery for moving agricultural products. Once again, dry conditions are causing some disruptions to the supply chain, and not just in the U.S. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek is this weeks Field Talk Podcast guest. 

]]> Inland waterways are an important artery for moving agricultural products. Once again, dry conditions are causing some disruptions to the supply chain, and not just in the U.S. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek is this weeks Field Talk Podcast guest. 

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:25:59 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 951 Inland waterways are an important artery for moving agricultural products. Once again, dry conditions are causing some disruptions to the supply chain, and not just in the U.S. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek is this weeks Field Talk Podcast guest. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 110 110 UMN CropCast full afc3ebba-753e-4071-aeec-cb758f1da421 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f411db8 Dr. Kevin Smith is this week's guest on the MN CropCast podcast from the University of Minnesota Extension. Dr. Smith is a barley breeder, but is also working on oats and other emerging crops. 

]]> Dr. Kevin Smith is this week's guest on the MN CropCast podcast from the University of Minnesota Extension. Dr. Smith is a barley breeder, but is also working on oats and other emerging crops. 

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 09:19:51 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 2441 Dr. Kevin Smith is this week's guest on the MN CropCast podcast from the University of Minnesota Extension. Dr. Smith is a barley breeder, but is also working on oats and other emerging crops. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 109 109 LFN Field Talk Podcast #102 Investing in Rural America Act full cd1388e3-c7c8-4925-9d73-f7cb1f2c606f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8aff1fb Rep. Michelle Fischbach and Rep. Brad  Finstad have introduced an important piece of legislation for Farm Bill consideration called the Investing in Rural America Act. Compeer Financial Chief Mission Office John Monson joined the LFN to explain why this is needed. 

]]> Rep. Michelle Fischbach and Rep. Brad  Finstad have introduced an important piece of legislation for Farm Bill consideration called the Investing in Rural America Act. Compeer Financial Chief Mission Office John Monson joined the LFN to explain why this is needed. 

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:12:04 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 426 Rep. Michelle Fischbach and Rep. Brad  Finstad have introduced an important piece of legislation for Farm Bill consideration called the Investing in Rural America Act. Compeer Financial Chief Mission Office John Monson joined the LFN to explain why this is needed. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 108 108 LFN Field Talk Podcast #101 full 3d317112-f385-45d8-a6af-2f3fdf44a9b4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/33a6fc0a The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation's Young Farmers and Ranchers program provides leadership development, educational training and networking opportunities for young producers. Cass County rancher Katie Wiese is on the YF&R committee and she joins this Field Talk podcast.

]]> The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation's Young Farmers and Ranchers program provides leadership development, educational training and networking opportunities for young producers. Cass County rancher Katie Wiese is on the YF&R committee and she joins this Field Talk podcast.

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 10:30:40 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 886 The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation's Young Farmers and Ranchers program provides leadership development, educational training and networking opportunities for young producers. Cass County rancher Katie Wiese is on the YF&R committee and she joins this Field Talk podcast.

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 107 107 LFN Field Talk Podcast #100 Nitrogen Research full 49f45c00-7dbb-4f7e-b66f-b6d51983b770 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8de597b1 A multi-year study is underway in Lamberton to evaluate where nitrogen goes once it’s placed in the ground. The comprehensive project is examining how much of the fertilizer plants use and how much is lost to the atmosphere or ground water. Dr. Fabian Fernandez from the U of M and graduate student/researcher Zac Aanerud detail the study in this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> A multi-year study is underway in Lamberton to evaluate where nitrogen goes once it’s placed in the ground. The comprehensive project is examining how much of the fertilizer plants use and how much is lost to the atmosphere or ground water. Dr. Fabian Fernandez from the U of M and graduate student/researcher Zac Aanerud detail the study in this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:35:47 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 903 A multi-year study is underway in Lamberton to evaluate where nitrogen goes once it’s placed in the ground. The comprehensive project is examining how much of the fertilizer plants use and how much is lost to the atmosphere or ground water. Dr. Fabian Fernandez from the U of M and graduate student/researcher Zac Aanerud detail the study in this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 106 106 LFN Field Talk Podcast #99 Con. Tom Emmer full bee39ad7-a784-400b-af9d-720ddecce3c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac9452b6 Mental health is a serious issue in all parts of the country, including agriculture and rural communities. Minnesota Con. Tom Emmer joined the Linder Farm Network Field Talk podcast to talk about an effort he is leading to allocate more resources to the issue. 

]]> Mental health is a serious issue in all parts of the country, including agriculture and rural communities. Minnesota Con. Tom Emmer joined the Linder Farm Network Field Talk podcast to talk about an effort he is leading to allocate more resources to the issue. 

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 18:44:57 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 574 Mental health is a serious issue in all parts of the country, including agriculture and rural communities. Minnesota Con. Tom Emmer joined the Linder Farm Network Field Talk podcast to talk about an effort he is leading to allocate more resources to the issue. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 105 105 LFN Field Talk podcast #98 State Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld full 0db4d5af-1c50-4b2f-8610-00de167b9da0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/44f09d89 Dry conditions are worsening across much of Minnesota as rainfall remains in short supply. Minnesota State Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld joins this Field Talk podcast to shed more light on the conditions and the hope for improvement. 

]]> Dry conditions are worsening across much of Minnesota as rainfall remains in short supply. Minnesota State Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld joins this Field Talk podcast to shed more light on the conditions and the hope for improvement. 

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:56:09 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 586 Dry conditions are worsening across much of Minnesota as rainfall remains in short supply. Minnesota State Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld joins this Field Talk podcast to shed more light on the conditions and the hope for improvement. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 104 104 U of M CropCast full d5a882a5-738f-441d-b2bc-a8b6b39b2376 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6baa577f This University of Minnesota CropCast features Soybean Agronomist Dr. Seth Naeve who talks about why he traveled to Indonesia last week and what makes Indonesia relevant to farmers from the upper Midwest.  

]]> This University of Minnesota CropCast features Soybean Agronomist Dr. Seth Naeve who talks about why he traveled to Indonesia last week and what makes Indonesia relevant to farmers from the upper Midwest.  

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:17:34 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1955 This University of Minnesota CropCast features Soybean Agronomist Dr. Seth Naeve who talks about why he traveled to Indonesia last week and what makes Indonesia relevant to farmers from the upper Midwest.  

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 103 103 LFN Field Talk Podcast #97 Pork Industry Insights full 7017df87-882b-46f9-b29a-e730a6e9fe81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab5510b2 Minnesota is one of the nation's top pork producing states, so it stands to reason that Minnesota farmers hold key leadership roles within the industry. In this Field Talk podcast, we talk with Minnesota farmers Terry Wolters, past president of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and Lori Stevermer, NPPC president elect. National Pork Board member Dale Stevermer also provides input on the state of the pork industry. 

]]> Minnesota is one of the nation's top pork producing states, so it stands to reason that Minnesota farmers hold key leadership roles within the industry. In this Field Talk podcast, we talk with Minnesota farmers Terry Wolters, past president of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and Lori Stevermer, NPPC president elect. National Pork Board member Dale Stevermer also provides input on the state of the pork industry. 

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:49:16 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1079 Minnesota is one of the nation's top pork producing states, so it stands to reason that Minnesota farmers hold key leadership roles within the industry. In this Field Talk podcast, we talk with Minnesota farmers Terry Wolters, past president of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and Lori Stevermer, NPPC president elect. National Pork Board member Dale Stevermer also provides input on the state of the pork industry. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 102 102 University of Minnesota CropCast full 02df85a8-c025-4e40-b9f4-403b1063e129 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd08b1df This week’s University of Minnesota Extension "Minnesota CropCast” has as its guest Tom Hoverstad, Researcher at the Southern Research and Outreach Center in Waseca. Hoverstad provided an update about this season’s weather and its effect so far on the growth of the area’s corn and soybean crops.

]]> This week’s University of Minnesota Extension "Minnesota CropCast” has as its guest Tom Hoverstad, Researcher at the Southern Research and Outreach Center in Waseca. Hoverstad provided an update about this season’s weather and its effect so far on the growth of the area’s corn and soybean crops.

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:08:10 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1536 This week’s University of Minnesota Extension "Minnesota CropCast” has as its guest Tom Hoverstad, Researcher at the Southern Research and Outreach Center in Waseca. Hoverstad provided an update about this season’s weather and its effect so far on the growth of the area’s corn and soybean crops.

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 101 101 LFN Field Talk Podcast #95 Ben Storm full 42f44cb8-3675-4496-89b9-7ff987e5608c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2cd7d51 Farmers involved with the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council often find their checkoff dollars go farther and do more for the industry than they first imagined. Hear Dover farmer Ben Storm's story in this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Farmers involved with the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council often find their checkoff dollars go farther and do more for the industry than they first imagined. Hear Dover farmer Ben Storm's story in this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:01:31 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 512 Farmers involved with the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council often find their checkoff dollars go farther and do more for the industry than they first imagined. Hear Dover farmer Ben Storm's story in this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 100 100 LFN Field Talk Podcast #94 Session Analysis full 8f0a3d24-b037-44e1-95bc-f073f9f9ba17 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2475a9c The Minnesota legislative session ended just over a week ago, but the impacts of what happened in St. Paul is still up for debate. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Public Policy Specialist Kaytlin Bemis joins this Field Talk podcast to offer an assessment. 

]]> The Minnesota legislative session ended just over a week ago, but the impacts of what happened in St. Paul is still up for debate. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Public Policy Specialist Kaytlin Bemis joins this Field Talk podcast to offer an assessment. 

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 10:51:18 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 427 The Minnesota legislative session ended just over a week ago, but the impacts of what happened in St. Paul is still up for debate. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Public Policy Specialist Kaytlin Bemis joins this Field Talk podcast to offer an assessment. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 99 99 LFN Field Talk Podcast #93 MSGA Lawsuit Update full 52a206f9-95c0-4e32-a956-29ed9945c04a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5bcd62d The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and others filed a federal lawsuit in March challenging the Walz administration's adoption of California's emission standards. MSGA Executive Director Joe Smentek joined the LFN to update the suit. 

]]> The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and others filed a federal lawsuit in March challenging the Walz administration's adoption of California's emission standards. MSGA Executive Director Joe Smentek joined the LFN to update the suit. 

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 15:53:07 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 316 The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and others filed a federal lawsuit in March challenging the Walz administration's adoption of California's emission standards. MSGA Executive Director Joe Smentek joined the LFN to update the suit. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 98 98 U of M Agronomy Podcast full 817d807f-8544-42ed-811a-866356b30263 https://share.transistor.fm/s/06c31b01 The fallout from heavy rains and resulting issues, including insect pressure, is the focus of this week's University of Minnesota Agronomy podcast featuring Dave Nicolai, Seth Naeve and Bruce Potter. 

]]> The fallout from heavy rains and resulting issues, including insect pressure, is the focus of this week's University of Minnesota Agronomy podcast featuring Dave Nicolai, Seth Naeve and Bruce Potter. 

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 12:39:58 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1538 The fallout from heavy rains and resulting issues, including insect pressure, is the focus of this week's University of Minnesota Agronomy podcast featuring Dave Nicolai, Seth Naeve and Bruce Potter. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 97 97 LFN Field Talk #92 World Trade Month full 8a3f8048-0dde-4877-b135-d214fc908fb0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/37c008aa A lot happens to the crops grown in Minnesota once they leave the farm gate. In addition to being used for food, fiber and fuel, a large portion of the state's corn, soybeans, wheat and other products are bound for markets around the world. May is World Trade Month, which recognizes the importance of global trade. U.S. Grains Council Vice President Cary Sifferath joins this podcast. 

]]> A lot happens to the crops grown in Minnesota once they leave the farm gate. In addition to being used for food, fiber and fuel, a large portion of the state's corn, soybeans, wheat and other products are bound for markets around the world. May is World Trade Month, which recognizes the importance of global trade. U.S. Grains Council Vice President Cary Sifferath joins this podcast. 

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 09:59:55 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1188 A lot happens to the crops grown in Minnesota once they leave the farm gate. In addition to being used for food, fiber and fuel, a large portion of the state's corn, soybeans, wheat and other products are bound for markets around the world. May is World Trade Month, which recognizes the importance of global trade. U.S. Grains Council Vice President Cary Sifferath joins this podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 96 96 LFN Field Talk Podcast #91 Compeer Rural Issues full 84c052a2-4eb6-4d04-a73d-b22e8b4e9d36 https://share.transistor.fm/s/793112f4 Agriculture and rural communities are closely linked. Compeer Financial President and CEO Jase Wagner and Chief Mission Officer John Monson joined Lynn Ketelsen on the Midday Farm Review to talk about their organization's efforts to support ag and rural communities. 

]]> Agriculture and rural communities are closely linked. Compeer Financial President and CEO Jase Wagner and Chief Mission Officer John Monson joined Lynn Ketelsen on the Midday Farm Review to talk about their organization's efforts to support ag and rural communities. 

]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 10:20:30 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 896 Agriculture and rural communities are closely linked. Compeer Financial President and CEO Jase Wagner and Chief Mission Officer John Monson joined Lynn Ketelsen on the Midday Farm Review to talk about their organization's efforts to support ag and rural communities. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 95 95 UMN Agronomy Update full 5fbea0a4-d4fa-4f76-a2f7-cbd719778158 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7cf36801 Early season weed control shouldn't be overlooked in the rush to get crops planted. University of Minnesota Extension Weed Specialist Debelin Sarangi joins this week's University of Minnesota agronomy update podcast. 

]]> Early season weed control shouldn't be overlooked in the rush to get crops planted. University of Minnesota Extension Weed Specialist Debelin Sarangi joins this week's University of Minnesota agronomy update podcast. 

]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 09:20:00 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1742 Early season weed control shouldn't be overlooked in the rush to get crops planted. University of Minnesota Extension Weed Specialist Debelin Sarangi joins this week's University of Minnesota agronomy update podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 94 94 LFN Field Talk Podcast #90 Sustainable Aviation Fuel full 40aecbd3-da19-49e1-b33d-f325cacc77c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/72f6634c Renewable fuels are in high demand as the nation moves towards a lower carbon fuel system. One potential area for biofuel growth is in aviation fuel. Scott Fenwick, technical director for Clean Fuels Alliance America joins this Field Talk podcast to discuss sustainable aviation fuel, its potential and what it could mean for soybean farmers. 

]]> Renewable fuels are in high demand as the nation moves towards a lower carbon fuel system. One potential area for biofuel growth is in aviation fuel. Scott Fenwick, technical director for Clean Fuels Alliance America joins this Field Talk podcast to discuss sustainable aviation fuel, its potential and what it could mean for soybean farmers. 

]]> Mon, 08 May 2023 09:05:10 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 861 Renewable fuels are in high demand as the nation moves towards a lower carbon fuel system. One potential area for biofuel growth is in aviation fuel. Scott Fenwick, technical director for Clean Fuels Alliance America joins this Field Talk podcast to discuss sustainable aviation fuel, its potential and what it could mean for soybean farmers. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 93 93 U of M Extension Update full 3bf55bc8-d0d4-4d43-a4aa-bc14e99051f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c4b0763 The latest University of Minnesota Extension update addresses early season crop diseases. It features plant pathologist Dean Malvick, soybean agronomist Seth Naeve and Extension educator David Nicolai.

]]> The latest University of Minnesota Extension update addresses early season crop diseases. It features plant pathologist Dean Malvick, soybean agronomist Seth Naeve and Extension educator David Nicolai.

]]> Thu, 04 May 2023 10:41:51 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 2029 The latest University of Minnesota Extension update addresses early season crop diseases. It features plant pathologist Dean Malvick, soybean agronomist Seth Naeve and Extension educator David Nicolai.

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 92 92 LFN Field Talk Podcast #89 Mental Health Month full 9670cb0b-c5b2-4256-88eb-c7c97bdf9ef8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6b09960 Mental health issues affect people from nearly every walk of life, including farmers and ranchers. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Minnesota Farm Bureau and the Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation lead several efforts surrounding mental health in agriculture. Farm Bureau Foundation Director Ruth Meirick and Promotion & Education Chair Cindy Durheim  join this Field Talk podcast to discuss rural mental health issues. 

]]> Mental health issues affect people from nearly every walk of life, including farmers and ranchers. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Minnesota Farm Bureau and the Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation lead several efforts surrounding mental health in agriculture. Farm Bureau Foundation Director Ruth Meirick and Promotion & Education Chair Cindy Durheim  join this Field Talk podcast to discuss rural mental health issues. 

]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 16:54:44 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1103 Mental health issues affect people from nearly every walk of life, including farmers and ranchers. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Minnesota Farm Bureau and the Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation lead several efforts surrounding mental health in agriculture. Farm Bureau Foundation Director Ruth Meirick and Promotion & Education Chair Cindy Durheim  join this Field Talk podcast to discuss rural mental health issues. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 91 91 U of M Agronomy podcast full 7d6f79ec-333f-47e2-a47a-fbc91ccda8dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/66d1a9fe Cool, wet conditions are keeping many Minnesota farmers from getting started on their spring planting. This University of Minnesota agronomy podcast features Drs. Jeff Coulter and Seth Naeve addressing concerns with corn and soybean planting. 

]]> Cool, wet conditions are keeping many Minnesota farmers from getting started on their spring planting. This University of Minnesota agronomy podcast features Drs. Jeff Coulter and Seth Naeve addressing concerns with corn and soybean planting. 

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:13:32 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1391 Cool, wet conditions are keeping many Minnesota farmers from getting started on their spring planting. This University of Minnesota agronomy podcast features Drs. Jeff Coulter and Seth Naeve addressing concerns with corn and soybean planting. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 90 90 LFN Field Talk Podcast #88 Rochelle Krusemark full a4257242-98a5-47bb-a076-418d656e26bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a492d5f Maintaining global demand for Minnesota-grown agricultural commodities is an ongoing challenge. Minnesota soybean farmers help themselves through the investment of checkoff dollars into the development of new uses and new markets for soy products. Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council director Rochelle Krusemark joins this Field Talk podcast to discuss some of the organization's recent activities. 

]]> Maintaining global demand for Minnesota-grown agricultural commodities is an ongoing challenge. Minnesota soybean farmers help themselves through the investment of checkoff dollars into the development of new uses and new markets for soy products. Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council director Rochelle Krusemark joins this Field Talk podcast to discuss some of the organization's recent activities. 

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:47:59 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1384 Maintaining global demand for Minnesota-grown agricultural commodities is an ongoing challenge. Minnesota soybean farmers help themselves through the investment of checkoff dollars into the development of new uses and new markets for soy products. Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council director Rochelle Krusemark joins this Field Talk podcast to discuss some of the organization's recent activities. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 89 89 Ketelsen Comments full c24adbc8-7299-4abd-b1e4-1fe3524854df https://share.transistor.fm/s/427cc633 Lynn Ketelsen addresses comments that solar power is the new corn for family farms. 

]]> Lynn Ketelsen addresses comments that solar power is the new corn for family farms. 

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 06:31:24 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 151 Lynn Ketelsen addresses comments that solar power is the new corn for family farms. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 88 88 LFN Field Talk Podcast #87 MFBF Volunteer Week full fcb6d77a-e13e-4b94-bded-db610bea7641 https://share.transistor.fm/s/11721e6c Volunteers play an integral role in making communities work. The agricultural community is no different. In this episode of Field Talk, Robin Kinney with the Minnesota Farm Bureau joins to talk about value of volunteers. 

]]> Volunteers play an integral role in making communities work. The agricultural community is no different. In this episode of Field Talk, Robin Kinney with the Minnesota Farm Bureau joins to talk about value of volunteers. 

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:10:23 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 715 Volunteers play an integral role in making communities work. The agricultural community is no different. In this episode of Field Talk, Robin Kinney with the Minnesota Farm Bureau joins to talk about value of volunteers. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 87 87 LFN Field Talk Podcast #86 Ethanol Issues full 4bbdcff8-e640-412e-b7c0-6e7bd238b387 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db8ecbdc Ethanol leaders remain committed to getting a year-round waiver for the sales of E15. Biofuels groups and farm organizations are pressing the Biden administration to once again offer an emergency waiver for the summer driving season. Troy Bredenkamp with the Renewable Fuels Association joins the LFN to update the situation and the long-term goals for E15 use. 

]]> Ethanol leaders remain committed to getting a year-round waiver for the sales of E15. Biofuels groups and farm organizations are pressing the Biden administration to once again offer an emergency waiver for the summer driving season. Troy Bredenkamp with the Renewable Fuels Association joins the LFN to update the situation and the long-term goals for E15 use. 

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 09:40:24 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 564 Ethanol leaders remain committed to getting a year-round waiver for the sales of E15. Biofuels groups and farm organizations are pressing the Biden administration to once again offer an emergency waiver for the summer driving season. Troy Bredenkamp with the Renewable Fuels Association joins the LFN to update the situation and the long-term goals for E15 use. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 86 86 LFN Field Talk #85 MSGA Lawsuit full fcd14e55-bee2-4ee0-86ea-8f377e4d734b https://share.transistor.fm/s/79225694 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:45:57 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1103 ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 85 85 LFN Field Talk Podcast #84 Spring Melt full 9eba0341-b114-4e6e-a4ad-547d997ebb03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9aeb275d Spring flooding is a worry in some parts of Minnesota in large part because of heavy winter snow. Minnesota State Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld joins the Linder Farm Network to highlight some of those concerns and explain why the chilly spring conditions are helping reduce some flood risks. 

]]> Spring flooding is a worry in some parts of Minnesota in large part because of heavy winter snow. Minnesota State Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld joins the Linder Farm Network to highlight some of those concerns and explain why the chilly spring conditions are helping reduce some flood risks. 

]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:24:22 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 523 Spring flooding is a worry in some parts of Minnesota in large part because of heavy winter snow. Minnesota State Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld joins the Linder Farm Network to highlight some of those concerns and explain why the chilly spring conditions are helping reduce some flood risks. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 84 84 LFN Field Talk Podcast #83 Farm Bureau overview full f4c6654a-0c67-44fa-9054-78233aa8fc13 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fc25864 The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation is among the state's most influential grassroots farm organizations. In this Field Talk podcast, we talk with MFBF President Dan Glessing about the organization, its mission and how local voices help shape organizational policy. 

]]> The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation is among the state's most influential grassroots farm organizations. In this Field Talk podcast, we talk with MFBF President Dan Glessing about the organization, its mission and how local voices help shape organizational policy. 

]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:32:32 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 591 The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation is among the state's most influential grassroots farm organizations. In this Field Talk podcast, we talk with MFBF President Dan Glessing about the organization, its mission and how local voices help shape organizational policy. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 83 83 LFN Field Talk #82 Exports full 254e1469-1908-47bf-85f7-d752ae987cfd https://share.transistor.fm/s/23ae745c U.S. farmers produce more corn and soybeans than can be consumed domestically, which means exports are an important outlet for those commodities. In this Field Talk podcast, we catch up with leaders of the U.S. Soybean Export Council and the U.S. Grains Council to address the challenges and opportunities for global grain exports. 

]]> U.S. farmers produce more corn and soybeans than can be consumed domestically, which means exports are an important outlet for those commodities. In this Field Talk podcast, we catch up with leaders of the U.S. Soybean Export Council and the U.S. Grains Council to address the challenges and opportunities for global grain exports. 

]]> Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:31:31 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 837 U.S. farmers produce more corn and soybeans than can be consumed domestically, which means exports are an important outlet for those commodities. In this Field Talk podcast, we catch up with leaders of the U.S. Soybean Export Council and the U.S. Grains Council to address the challenges and opportunities for global grain exports. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 82 82 LFN Field Talk #81 Glen Groth MSRPC full 8f0965b0-3fb9-4183-804c-bbae3f92c890 https://share.transistor.fm/s/220895e7 Soybeans are grown in nearly every Minnesota county, making them a vital cash crop. Winona County farmer Glen Groth is one of the state's farmer-leaders who helps oversee the investment of soybean checkoff dollars. Groth joins this Field Talk episode. 

]]> Soybeans are grown in nearly every Minnesota county, making them a vital cash crop. Winona County farmer Glen Groth is one of the state's farmer-leaders who helps oversee the investment of soybean checkoff dollars. Groth joins this Field Talk episode. 

]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:37:57 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 609 Soybeans are grown in nearly every Minnesota county, making them a vital cash crop. Winona County farmer Glen Groth is one of the state's farmer-leaders who helps oversee the investment of soybean checkoff dollars. Groth joins this Field Talk episode. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 81 81 LFN Field Talk #80 Biodiesel and Human Health full c12a216f-3021-463b-a65f-4d82afc046ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f3c4ccf Biodiesel and renewable diesel are growing in popularity and demand as the push in on for lower carbon fuels. Recent research through Clean Fuels Alliance America (CFAA) indicates that human health impacts may be an even more compelling benefit to biofuels. CFAA Director of State Government Affairs Floyd Vergara joins this episode of Field Talk. 

]]> Biodiesel and renewable diesel are growing in popularity and demand as the push in on for lower carbon fuels. Recent research through Clean Fuels Alliance America (CFAA) indicates that human health impacts may be an even more compelling benefit to biofuels. CFAA Director of State Government Affairs Floyd Vergara joins this episode of Field Talk. 

]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:46:25 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1331 Biodiesel and renewable diesel are growing in popularity and demand as the push in on for lower carbon fuels. Recent research through Clean Fuels Alliance America (CFAA) indicates that human health impacts may be an even more compelling benefit to biofuels. CFAA Director of State Government Affairs Floyd Vergara joins this episode of Field Talk. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 80 80 LFN Field Talk Podcast #79 Dale Stevermer National Pork Board full 3b5f4407-3df1-4631-afcb-fc47b12d7592 https://share.transistor.fm/s/39046446 Minnesota is one of the nation's top pork producing states, with several of the state's hog producers in leadership roles. Dale Stevermer, who farms near Easton, serves on the National Pork Board. He joined the Linder Farm Network to talk about some of the checkoff priorities. 

]]> Minnesota is one of the nation's top pork producing states, with several of the state's hog producers in leadership roles. Dale Stevermer, who farms near Easton, serves on the National Pork Board. He joined the Linder Farm Network to talk about some of the checkoff priorities. 

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:51:13 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 581 Minnesota is one of the nation's top pork producing states, with several of the state's hog producers in leadership roles. Dale Stevermer, who farms near Easton, serves on the National Pork Board. He joined the Linder Farm Network to talk about some of the checkoff priorities. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 79 79 LFN Field Talk #78 Soybean Checkoff Check-in full 151db7e2-1d58-4031-819d-de6092a27667 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d62a2ae Minnesota soybean farmers contribute to the soybean checkoff, which works to develop markets and support research efforts to enhance soybean productivity and profitability. The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council is made up of elected farmers who direct the investment of those funds. Gail Donkers of Faribault is one of those grower leaders. She joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Minnesota soybean farmers contribute to the soybean checkoff, which works to develop markets and support research efforts to enhance soybean productivity and profitability. The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council is made up of elected farmers who direct the investment of those funds. Gail Donkers of Faribault is one of those grower leaders. She joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:39:00 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 671 Minnesota soybean farmers contribute to the soybean checkoff, which works to develop markets and support research efforts to enhance soybean productivity and profitability. The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council is made up of elected farmers who direct the investment of those funds. Gail Donkers of Faribault is one of those grower leaders. She joins this Field Talk podcast. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 78 78 LFN Field Talk #77 Ethanol EV Range Extenders full 058bc918-2f01-4f00-9856-2a55b72d6c1e https://share.transistor.fm/s/f095f77d Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:07:46 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 350 Electric vehicles (EV) are being developed at a rapid pace as the push is on for lower carbon transportation options. However, EVs have limitations, especially in cold climates. In this Field Talk podcast, we talk to a researcher at the University of Minnesota who is examining ways ethanol could be paired with EVs to extend their range. Electric vehicles (EV) are being developed at a rapid pace as the push is on for lower carbon transportation options. However, EVs have limitations, especially in cold climates. In this Field Talk podcast, we talk to a researcher at the University of Minn ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 77 77 LFN Field Talk Podcast #76 Compeer full 0a59bbb1-b403-4fcf-866a-12f7625bec83 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3a5851c Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:10:09 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 437 Compeer Financial's John Monson and Ron Ziegler with Economic Development Associates join Lynn Ketelsen to discuss a new partnership effort to enhance rural vitality. Compeer Financial's John Monson and Ron Ziegler with Economic Development Associates join Lynn Ketelsen to discuss a new partnership effort to enhance rural vitality. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 76 76 LFN Field Talk Podcast #75 GasBuddy full 5c088cdf-1442-4740-a9f4-915f74876ee1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a00be2d7 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:46:07 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 305 Gas prices are on the rise again across Minnesota and elsewhere. Patrick De Haan with GasBuddy joins Linda Brekke to explain why prices are climbing. Gas prices are on the rise again across Minnesota and elsewhere. Patrick De Haan with GasBuddy joins Linda Brekke to explain why prices are climbing. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 75 75 LFN Field Talk Podcast #74 Gov. Tim Walz at MN Ag Expo full 8415c02c-6fda-4804-9550-9e8c0f324888 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45542a16 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:47:55 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 663 Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed attendees at the MN Ag Expo in Mankato January 18. Walz discussed biofuels and the upcoming state ag budget. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed attendees at the MN Ag Expo in Mankato January 18. Walz discussed biofuels and the upcoming state ag budget. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 74 74 LFN Field Talk Podcast #73 The Fertilizer Institute full 14696f51-a4ef-4739-b10a-a1758f4a936a https://share.transistor.fm/s/425f2c00 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 14:06:10 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 763 Farmers across the country are dealing with rising input costs, including fertilizer. Jason Troendle with The Fertilizer Institute joins this episode to discuss the current situation and what famers can expect for 2023. Farmers across the country are dealing with rising input costs, including fertilizer. Jason Troendle with The Fertilizer Institute joins this episode to discuss the current situation and what famers can expect for 2023. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 73 73 LFN Field Talk Podcast #72 MN Ag Expo full 5a29e46f-e42d-434a-a7c3-71385d953087 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed9d5abe Tue, 10 Jan 2023 10:38:13 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 668 The MN Ag Expo takes place in Mankato on January 18 and 19. The annual Ag Expo brings together farmers, researchers and ag leaders from across the state together. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth joins this Field Talk podcast with details about the event. The MN Ag Expo takes place in Mankato on January 18 and 19. The annual Ag Expo brings together farmers, researchers and ag leaders from across the state together. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth joins this Field Talk podcast with ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 72 72 LFN Field Talk Podcast #71 WOTUS full fe87f001-2bbb-4d8b-be69-aa8e3b139f43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/925ada9d Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:51:01 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 326 A recent rule announced by the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on what constitutes Waters of the United States or WOTUS is not being well received by many agriculture groups who call the measure a bureaucratic overreach. Warren Formo with the Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center joined the Linder Farm Network to shed some light on what the new rule means. A recent rule announced by the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on what constitutes Waters of the United States or WOTUS is not being well received by many agriculture groups who call the measure a bureaucratic overreach. Warren Formo with the Min ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 71 71 LFN Field Talk Podcast #70 UMN Strategic Farming full 5fc47b03-bbb4-4f0a-8ddd-f73f4bfb01c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5365c70 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 15:20:42 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 444 The University of Minnesota is kicking off a series of webinars in 2023 as part of their Strategic Farming program. The first session will feature weather and economic forecasts for 2023. Extension Educator Liz Stahl joins the LFN Field Talk podcast to highlight the Strategic Farming program. The University of Minnesota is kicking off a series of webinars in 2023 as part of their Strategic Farming program. The first session will feature weather and economic forecasts for 2023. Extension Educator Liz Stahl joins the LFN Field Talk podcast to hi ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 70 70 LFN Field Talk Podcast #69 Pete Boulay, Climatologist full ed9c3294-1632-4320-b2c8-f541bd77b5ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/957a7528 Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:21:41 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 630 December has been an active weather month with more challenging conditions expected in the days ahead. State Assistant Climatologist Pete Boulay joins Dan Lemke to take a closer look at what's happened in December and to give us a glimpse of what's ahead. December has been an active weather month with more challenging conditions expected in the days ahead. State Assistant Climatologist Pete Boulay joins Dan Lemke to take a closer look at what's happened in December and to give us a glimpse of what's ahead. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 69 69 LFN Field Talk #68 AgriGrowth full 373c1aad-64f8-4a97-8e79-3387612d43f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0423ccb Tue, 13 Dec 2022 14:52:59 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 496 AgriGrowth advocates for Minnesota's food and agriculture sector. With activity in Washington and St. Paul ramping up in January, AgriGrowth Executive Director Tamara Nelson joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke to talk about AgriGrowth's priority issues. AgriGrowth advocates for Minnesota's food and agriculture sector. With activity in Washington and St. Paul ramping up in January, AgriGrowth Executive Director Tamara Nelson joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke to talk about AgriGrowth's priority ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 68 68 MN FFA Dec. 8 full d8fc98d2-46e8-4950-9075-ccd1314bea81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c35f3b08 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:15:43 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 102 ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 67 67 LFN Field Talk podcast #67 FarmAmerica Tile demonstration full 17ee82e8-d542-4293-84f2-9ce18a06c593 https://share.transistor.fm/s/47fe323d Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:38:57 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 810 Water management is an important consideration for many farms in Minnesota. Tile drainage is one mechanism landowners use to help control water. A multi-year, multi-organizational research and demonstration project is underway at FarmAmerica near Waseca to gather field-scale data on the economics and impacts of controlled drainage. Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center Director Warren Formo joins the Field Talk podcast to explain the project. Water management is an important consideration for many farms in Minnesota. Tile drainage is one mechanism landowners use to help control water. A multi-year, multi-organizational research and demonstration project is underway at FarmAmerica near Waseca t ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 66 66 LFN Field Talk Podcast #66 Chuck Wingert full 1e5af37b-6e3e-4775-bc7f-cc26af116aea https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3ffb8e6 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 13:27:55 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 432 Despite rising input costs and climbing interest rates, farmland values across Minnesota have remained strong. Chuck Wingert with Hertz Farm Management joins this podcast to explain what's happening with land values and why. Despite rising input costs and climbing interest rates, farmland values across Minnesota have remained strong. Chuck Wingert with Hertz Farm Management joins this podcast to explain what's happening with land values and why. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 65 65 LFN Field Talk podcast #65 NFBF Economist Veronica Nigh full 2ef8bb73-6218-40c2-a292-fe224bc5ecab https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbae5bfb Tue, 22 Nov 2022 10:40:55 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 501 There is no shortage of economic factors facing farmers, including diesel and fertilizer costs. American Farm Bureau Federation economist Veronica Nigh was a featured speaker at the recent Minnesota Farm Bureau annual meeting and addressed some of those economic issues. There is no shortage of economic factors facing farmers, including diesel and fertilizer costs. American Farm Bureau Federation economist Veronica Nigh was a featured speaker at the recent Minnesota Farm Bureau annual meeting and addressed some of those e ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 64 64 LFN Field Talk #64 Collin Peterson election analysis full 07300c6b-2b8a-4fce-bc3c-c43681c8e85e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d01b4200 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 11:36:54 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 619 As the saying goes, elections have consequences. Former U.S. Congressman Collin Peterson joins Lynn Ketelsen to discuss how he thinks the recent election results will impact agriculture. As the saying goes, elections have consequences. Former U.S. Congressman Collin Peterson joins Lynn Ketelsen to discuss how he thinks the recent election results will impact agriculture. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 63 63 LFN Field Talk Podcast #63 Soil Management Summit full fff0b240-cc9d-4d81-b065-0021ed113594 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4d12803 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:12:08 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 554 Soil productivity and health is something most farmers strive for each year. The annual Soil Management Summit brings together researchers, farmers and industry experts who are interested in learning more about improving soil health. University of Minnesota Extension Educator Jodi Dejong-Hughes joins this Field Talk Podcast to talk about the Summit and soil health. Soil productivity and health is something most farmers strive for each year. The annual Soil Management Summit brings together researchers, farmers and industry experts who are interested in learning more about improving soil health. University of Minneso ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 62 62 LFN Field Talk #62 Specialty Soya full 8cdf0d71-f9bb-4a22-a8b2-32337a99ffbd https://share.transistor.fm/s/85a23368 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:27:55 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 623 The Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance has unveiled the U.S. Identity Preserved quality assurance plan and brand mark at an event in Vietnam. SSGA leaders say the move symbolizes a landmark advancement in the verification of trust, traceability and value for food manufacturers, processors and exporters. SSGA Executive Director Eric Wenberg joins Dan Lemke to explain the program. The Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance has unveiled the U.S. Identity Preserved quality assurance plan and brand mark at an event in Vietnam. SSGA leaders say the move symbolizes a landmark advancement in the verification of trust, traceability and value ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 61 61 LFN Field Talk #61 Tar Spot full e47bfb49-1c18-483b-b464-21df49c2e932 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bba665b Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:49:41 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 522 Tar spot is a relatively new concern for corn farmers in Minnesota, but the disease took a toll on some corn yields this fall. Golden Harvest Agronomy Manager Steve Wilkens joins Linda Brekke to talk about issues with tar spot and what growers can do about it. Tar spot is a relatively new concern for corn farmers in Minnesota, but the disease took a toll on some corn yields this fall. Golden Harvest Agronomy Manager Steve Wilkens joins Linda Brekke to talk about issues with tar spot and what growers can do abou ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 60 60 LFN Field Talk podcast #60 Gil Gutknecht full 28c16e99-8b7d-426b-b6e9-ec6531c67ae9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/387685bf Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:07:15 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 700 The November 8th election is just days away. Former Minnesota Congressman Gil Gutknecht joins Lynn Ketelsen to talk about issues of concern heading into election day. The November 8th election is just days away. Former Minnesota Congressman Gil Gutknecht joins Lynn Ketelsen to talk about issues of concern heading into election day. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 59 59 LFN FFA Update full 8f5bffe0-fa6a-46c8-9467-c34eaa1980d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c9caa84 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 18:25:09 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 80 ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 58 58 LFN Field Talk #58 Mike Steenhoek full 957b9851-1ee7-4bc0-8df0-79fe8e7fcb74 https://share.transistor.fm/s/033e80ba Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:27:10 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 938 Harvest may be winding down in many areas of Minnesota, but the season for getting grain to markets is in full swing. Transportation challenges, including low water levels on working rivers and a potential rail strike in the weeks ahead are disrupting the normal flow of products. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition assess the current situation in this Field Talk podcast. Harvest may be winding down in many areas of Minnesota, but the season for getting grain to markets is in full swing. Transportation challenges, including low water levels on working rivers and a potential rail strike in the weeks ahead are disrupting the ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 57 57 LFN Field Talk podcast #57 Soyfoods full cb149ef2-8f86-4211-beba-52d81ab2d2b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e6fad27 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 10:04:34 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 725 Midwest soybeans are in demand around the world for meal and oil that provide nutrition for animals and people. On this Field Talk podcast, Linda Funk, Executive Director of the Soyfoods Council joins us to talk about the role of soy in human nutrition. Midwest soybeans are in demand around the world for meal and oil that provide nutrition for animals and people. On this Field Talk podcast, Linda Funk, Executive Director of the Soyfoods Council joins us to talk about the role of soy in human nutrition. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 56 56 Minnesota FFA Spotlight full 86a2804b-c93e-4ca5-95f8-5dde87f31286 https://share.transistor.fm/s/940e1290 Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:20:32 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 107 Emma Kubal joins the Linder Farm Network for this FFA Spotlight Emma Kubal joins the Linder Farm Network for this FFA Spotlight ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 55 55 LFN Field Talk Podcast #55 Apple Harvest full fe664d9f-3698-41d1-b0a7-fe98f89c6f3e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9920779 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:54:56 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 310 Fall is harvest time for most Minnesota crops, including apples. Minnesota may not be among the top apple producing states, but there are more than 100 commercial apple orchards scattered across the state. One of those orchards is Timberlake Orchard near Fairmont. Owner Al Zeitz joins this Field Talk podcast. Fall is harvest time for most Minnesota crops, including apples. Minnesota may not be among the top apple producing states, but there are more than 100 commercial apple orchards scattered across the state. One of those orchards is Timberlake Orchard near ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 54 54 LFN Field Talk Podcast #54 Jensen full ba35efcb-d31b-412a-a24f-cefc9314f32e https://share.transistor.fm/s/08d2f5e6 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 08:54:10 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 745 Dr. Scott Jensen is the Republican candidate for governor in Minnesota. Dr. Jensen recently joined Lynn Ketelsen to address some of the concerns he sees for rural Minnesota. Dr. Scott Jensen is the Republican candidate for governor in Minnesota. Dr. Jensen recently joined Lynn Ketelsen to address some of the concerns he sees for rural Minnesota. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 53 53 LFN Field Talk #53 Ketelsen Hall of Fame full 7742679d-965d-4d04-9d2f-5557caf104be https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2c9db2d Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:19:21 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 470 The Linder Farm Network's Lynn Ketelsen was recently inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame. In this Field Talk podcast, find out how Lynn became one of the most recognizable farm broadcasters in the country. Lynn sat down with Jeff Stewart of the Linder Farm Network to reflect on his 40+ years in broadcasting. The Linder Farm Network's Lynn Ketelsen was recently inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame. In this Field Talk podcast, find out how Lynn became one of the most recognizable farm broadcasters in the country. Lynn sat down with Jeff Stewart ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 52 52 LFN Field Talk #52 Sustainable Aviation Fuel full 0e897fcd-aa50-4feb-bee1-880e63a9a5ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2e62e4e Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:42:23 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1285 Biofuels have become an integral part of the move to decarbonize many sectors, including transportation. Biofuels are no longer grounded as demand for sustainable aviation fuel grows. Tom Verry with Clean Fuels Alliance America joins this podcast to talk about the potential for sustainable aviation fuel. Biofuels have become an integral part of the move to decarbonize many sectors, including transportation. Biofuels are no longer grounded as demand for sustainable aviation fuel grows. Tom Verry with Clean Fuels Alliance America joins this podcast to talk ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 51 51 LFN Field Talk Podcast #51 Steffes Fall Auction Preps full 095714ca-35e0-4dcc-901e-885e140fc9eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d478968 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:56:35 -0500 Jeff Stewart Jeff Stewart 299 Auctions remain an effective way to buy and sell products of all kinds, including farmland and ag equipment. Farmers looking to hold an auction yet this fall still have time to make it happen, but as Jeff Stewart discusses with Ashley Huhn of the Steffes Group, planning ahead usually delivers the best results. Auctions remain an effective way to buy and sell products of all kinds, including farmland and ag equipment. Farmers looking to hold an auction yet this fall still have time to make it happen, but as Jeff Stewart discusses with Ashley Huhn of the Steffes ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 50 50 LFN Field Talk Podcast #50 TruSoya Health Boost full fa7441a2-6323-411c-a771-b72fb4d9aabc https://share.transistor.fm/s/24d22f12 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:22:51 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 590 A new soybean oil with Minnesota roots has gotten a boost from the National Institutes of Health. Research has shown TruSoya soybean oil could have significant benefits for heart health. Kim Nill with Minnesota Soybean is our guest on this week's podcast to tell us more about TruSoya. A new soybean oil with Minnesota roots has gotten a boost from the National Institutes of Health. Research has shown TruSoya soybean oil could have significant benefits for heart health. Kim Nill with Minnesota Soybean is our guest on this week's podcast ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 49 49 LFN Field Talk Podcast #49 Lambert on California full 88df8b76-8b97-4494-9b9b-5098eee1abff https://share.transistor.fm/s/49d980dd Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:38:44 -0500 Lynn Ketelsen Lynn Ketelsen 589 California officials have moved to ban the sale of new internal combustion engine-powered vehicles in 2035. Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association President Scott Lambert joins this episode of the Field Talk podcast to give his perspective on what that means for Minnesota. California officials have moved to ban the sale of new internal combustion engine-powered vehicles in 2035. Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association President Scott Lambert joins this episode of the Field Talk podcast to give his perspective on what that ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 48 48 LFN Field Talk Podcast #48 Steffes Expansion full 48974c0d-581c-46be-9d3b-0cbd883d83fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/1681bb1a Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:30:08 -0500 Jeff Stewart Jeff Stewart 280 One of the nation's largest auction companies is expanding in Minnesota. Ashley Huhn with the Steffes Group joins this podcast to talk about their expansion plans in Litchfield. One of the nation's largest auction companies is expanding in Minnesota. Ashley Huhn with the Steffes Group joins this podcast to talk about their expansion plans in Litchfield. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 47 47 LFN Field Talk #47 MN Farm Advocates full 609570bf-d100-4c85-9a4a-c31154c2c932 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb08bbbe Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:06:03 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1138 Since the 1980s, the Minnesota Farm Advocate program has provided one-on-one assistance to farmers facing crisis from either economic conditions or natural disaster. On this week's podcast, we talk with Farm Advocate Steve Zenk to learn more about the program and how it helps Minnesota farm families through challenging circumstances. Since the 1980s, the Minnesota Farm Advocate program has provided one-on-one assistance to farmers facing crisis from either economic conditions or natural disaster. On this week's podcast, we talk with Farm Advocate Steve Zenk to learn more about the pro ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 46 46 LFN Field Talk Podcast #46 Uzbekistan Soybeans full de5f10f9-8e76-41b7-871c-1abc04aae655 https://share.transistor.fm/s/942aca3e Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:12:45 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 458 For the first time, U.S. soybean meal has arrived in Uzbekistan. Minnesota soybean farmers played a key role in developing this initial entry into a market that has challenges and potential. Patrick O'Leary, a farmer from Benson and Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council director explores the background and potential of this historic shipment. For the first time, U.S. soybean meal has arrived in Uzbekistan. Minnesota soybean farmers played a key role in developing this initial entry into a market that has challenges and potential. Patrick O'Leary, a farmer from Benson and Minnesota Soybean Rese ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 45 45 LFN Field Talk Podcast #45 American Coalition for Ethanol full d176c6ae-5152-46ea-b25d-ec7c20af13a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/39d0fab4 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:40:16 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 406 The U.S. Senate has passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which includes domestic energy incentives and other provisions aimed at reducing carbon emissions. The House is expected to take up the bill soon. The bill's full impact is still unknown, but Brian Jennings, CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol provides some insight on what it could mean for ethanol. The U.S. Senate has passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which includes domestic energy incentives and other provisions aimed at reducing carbon emissions. The House is expected to take up the bill soon. The bill's full impact is still unknown, but ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 44 44 LFN Field Talk #44 Farmfest Midday with Walz and Jensen full 824ee51c-1fa4-4223-9459-122dbc6cd2d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2836b71 Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:21:35 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1100 Following a rousing debate between Governor Tim Walz and GOP candidate Scott Jensen, both candidates joined Lynn Ketelsen along with Rod Hebrink and John Monson of Compeer for the Midday Farm Review at Day 2 of Farmfest. Scott Lambert of the MN Automobile Dealers Association was another guest of the show. Following a rousing debate between Governor Tim Walz and GOP candidate Scott Jensen, both candidates joined Lynn Ketelsen along with Rod Hebrink and John Monson of Compeer for the Midday Farm Review at Day 2 of Farmfest. Scott Lambert of the MN Automobile ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 43 43 LFN Field Talk Podcast #43 Farmfest Day 1 Midday Farm Review full 170d0836-dbcc-4fad-8d7a-17ef5431346e https://share.transistor.fm/s/82fa9040 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 19:36:44 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1193 Lynn Ketelsen and Dan Lemke were joined at Farmfest for the Midday Farm Review by state and national ag organization leaders. Find out what these organizations are prioritizing. Lynn Ketelsen and Dan Lemke were joined at Farmfest for the Midday Farm Review by state and national ag organization leaders. Find out what these organizations are prioritizing. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 42 42 LFN Field Talk #42 Collin Peterson full 5a51e05e-efb2-4ed9-9ea6-258f04971d21 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d8cdac6 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:38:00 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 537 The farm bill has far reaching impact on farmers because of important titles like crop insurance, nutrition, conservation, marketing and much more. Former Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson had a hand in crafting numerous farm bills while serving on the House Ag Committee. Peterson joined Lynn Ketelsen to give his insights into factors that could affect the 2023 Farm Bill. The farm bill has far reaching impact on farmers because of important titles like crop insurance, nutrition, conservation, marketing and much more. Former Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson had a hand in crafting numerous farm bills while serving on th ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 41 41 LFN Field Talk Podcast #41 Farmfest Forums full fc378929-8fdb-4d25-9e09-0029cc61693a https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e32cb47 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:33:08 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 744 For more than 30 years, educational and candidate forums have drawn thousands of visitors to Farmfest. Planning for the forums begins long before the event takes place. Farmfest forum coordinator Kent Thiesse joins this episode of the Field Talk Podcast to talk about the process and highlight what's happening at Farmfest 2022. For more than 30 years, educational and candidate forums have drawn thousands of visitors to Farmfest. Planning for the forums begins long before the event takes place. Farmfest forum coordinator Kent Thiesse joins this episode of the Field Talk Podcast t ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 40 40 LFN Field Talk Podcast #40 Future of Soybeans full 57880114-b6e0-443c-ad37-79d1ba25babd https://share.transistor.fm/s/dfe9f2b5 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:27:14 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 445 Soybeans are one of Minnesota's most important crops. Used for everything from livestock feed and biodiesel to food and even tires, global demand is strong. Farm leaders, researchers and industry representatives will gather next week for the Future of Soybeans event designed to identify future needs and to consider the next big thing for soybeans. Soybeans are one of Minnesota's most important crops. Used for everything from livestock feed and biodiesel to food and even tires, global demand is strong. Farm leaders, researchers and industry representatives will gather next week for the Future of Soy ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 39 39 LFN Field Talk Podcast #39 Medora full a597f8fd-1d70-4d5a-ba5b-bff3e88357e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e20e7444 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:35:53 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 350 Slices of Americana exist in many corners of the United States. One gem that celebrates the country's rugged natural beauty and the president who was shaped by it is Medora, North Dakota. Medora is the gateway to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Lynn Ketelsen was recently in Medora and learned more about the nation's 26th president. Slices of Americana exist in many corners of the United States. One gem that celebrates the country's rugged natural beauty and the president who was shaped by it is Medora, North Dakota. Medora is the gateway to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Lynn Ket ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 38 38 LFN Field Talk Podcast #38 Palmer amaranth full 6c2bbc5c-5aed-495b-ad6c-9bf400e34889 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1f71732 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:34:51 -0500 Linda Brekke Linda Brekke 910 Palmer amaranth is an extremely troublesome weed that is fast growing, produces a tremendous amount of seed, and is resistant to numerous herbicides. Anthony Cortilet with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture joins this Field Talk Podcast to talk about the current situation with the weed and how farmers can stay one step ahead. Palmer amaranth is an extremely troublesome weed that is fast growing, produces a tremendous amount of seed, and is resistant to numerous herbicides. Anthony Cortilet with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture joins this Field Talk Podcast to talk about ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 37 37 LFN Field Talk Podcast #37 Farmfest full 66e11e4c-ca86-40c8-9db1-c592a329d9db https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd76535d Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:47:10 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 300 Farmfest is Minnesota's premier outdoor farm show featuring equipment demonstrations, new technologies and political forums. With 2022 an election year, the forums promise to generate plenty of excitement. Farmfest is Minnesota's premier outdoor farm show featuring equipment demonstrations, new technologies and political forums. With 2022 an election year, the forums promise to generate plenty of excitement. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 36 36 LFN Field Talk Podcast #36 Digital Crop Doc full aa2c73bd-375a-4aeb-ab29-608700d83dec https://share.transistor.fm/s/0da3e867 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:17:27 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 617 A tool developed during the COVID-19 pandemic is giving farmers remote access to expertise from University of Minnesota crop specialists to help identify potential disease issues. Angie Peltier with the University of Minnesota Extension joins this Field Talk podcast to introduce us to the Digital Crop Doc. A tool developed during the COVID-19 pandemic is giving farmers remote access to expertise from University of Minnesota crop specialists to help identify potential disease issues. Angie Peltier with the University of Minnesota Extension joins this Field T ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 35 35 LFN Field Talk podcast #35 Steffes Farm Real Estate full 41144da7-cbb1-4cf8-b00f-f27b0c212c90 https://share.transistor.fm/s/701cf11d Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:32:22 -0500 Jeff Stewart Jeff Stewart 344 Selling farm real estate via auction is very different than selling equipment. The Linder Farm Network's Jeff Stewart talks with Ashley Huhn of the Steffes Group to learn more about real estate auctions. Selling farm real estate via auction is very different than selling equipment. The Linder Farm Network's Jeff Stewart talks with Ashley Huhn of the Steffes Group to learn more about real estate auctions. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 34 34 LFN Field Talk Podcast #34 Auto Dealers Association full 75aee49c-418c-4b58-a01a-dc0f413c5801 https://share.transistor.fm/s/71680bf5 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 08:19:00 -0500 Lynn Ketelsen Lynn Ketelsen 554 The Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association has filed a lawsuit in an effort to stop Minnesota's clean cars rule which ties the state to standards set by California's Air Resources Board. Minnesota Auto Dealers Association President Scott Lambert joins Lynn Ketelsen to highlight the association's opposition. The Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association has filed a lawsuit in an effort to stop Minnesota's clean cars rule which ties the state to standards set by California's Air Resources Board. Minnesota Auto Dealers Association President Scott Lambert joins L ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 33 33 LFN Field Talk Podcast #33 Lance Klatt full 5c93f3a2-60cf-4bd2-8a4f-e8f89276ce34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e2194fe Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:39:00 -0500 Lynn Ketelsen Lynn Ketelsen 892 Rising fuel prices are affecting every sector of the economy. Lance Klatt, Executive Director of the Minnesota Service Station Association joins the Linder Farm Network to talk about issue surrounding fuel and electric vehicles. Rising fuel prices are affecting every sector of the economy. Lance Klatt, Executive Director of the Minnesota Service Station Association joins the Linder Farm Network to talk about issue surrounding fuel and electric vehicles. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 32 32 LFN Field Talk #32 Steffes Group Equipment full b5999b77-7a10-4ee6-85d0-9b105137d573 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cce824c5 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:30:09 -0500 Jeff Stewart Jeff Stewart 344 With prices for new equipment soaring and the availability of new implements questionable at times, the value of used equipment remains strong. Ashley Huhn of the Steffes Group discusses the auction process and just how active equipment auctions can be. With prices for new equipment soaring and the availability of new implements questionable at times, the value of used equipment remains strong. Ashley Huhn of the Steffes Group discusses the auction process and just how active equipment auctions can be. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 31 31 LFN Field Talk Podcast #31 Steffes Group auction considerations full b145b6ed-cec7-44b5-aacf-6abbf028ec68 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2aecabda Wed, 25 May 2022 10:57:42 -0500 Jeff Stewart Jeff Stewart 409 Preparation is the key to success in most endeavors, including farm auctions. Jeff Stewart talks with Ashley Huhn of the Steffes Group to learn more about some of the pre-auction considerations that can make the event successful. Preparation is the key to success in most endeavors, including farm auctions. Jeff Stewart talks with Ashley Huhn of the Steffes Group to learn more about some of the pre-auction considerations that can make the event successful. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 30 30 LFN Field Talk Podcast #30 Matt Benda full 3a9816b2-c275-456a-8abb-457cd2e197af https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b6e341c Fri, 20 May 2022 10:22:22 -0500 Lynn Ketelsen Lynn Ketelsen 965 The primary election to fill the vacant First District congressional seat is just days away. Matt Benda, a southern Minnesota native and Albert Lea agriculture law attorney is a Republican candidate for the seat. Benda recently sat down with Lynn Ketelsen. The primary election to fill the vacant First District congressional seat is just days away. Matt Benda, a southern Minnesota native and Albert Lea agriculture law attorney is a Republican candidate for the seat. Benda recently sat down with Lynn Ketelsen ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 29 29 LFN Field Talk podcast #29 U.S. Grains Council full 2d34dc53-a920-4e26-8c68-59ae75272f7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/892342dc Tue, 17 May 2022 20:02:31 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 948 May is World Trade month, which celebrates the contributions of trade and recognizes the importance of trade to the economy. Nowhere is that more evident than in agriculture. U.S. Grains Council Vice President Cary Sifferath joins us on this episode to discuss the Grains Council's role and the importance of keeping channels open. May is World Trade month, which celebrates the contributions of trade and recognizes the importance of trade to the economy. Nowhere is that more evident than in agriculture. U.S. Grains Council Vice President Cary Sifferath joins us on this episode to di ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 28 28 LFN Field Talk Podcast #28 Jeremy Munson full 06985717-a2b4-42d9-b4a6-5b38ec3b51bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/47f43815 Mon, 16 May 2022 15:35:02 -0500 Lynn Ketelsen Lynn Ketelsen 651 Primary election day for the vacant congressional seat in Minnesota's First District is May 24 with winners advancing to the general election later this summer. State Representative Jeremy Munson of Lake Crystal is one of several Republican candidates seeking the office. He joined the Linder Farm Network's Lynn Ketelsen. Primary election day for the vacant congressional seat in Minnesota's First District is May 24 with winners advancing to the general election later this summer. State Representative Jeremy Munson of Lake Crystal is one of several Republican candidates see ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 27 27 LFN Field Talk Podcast #27 TruSoya full d97671b4-5c55-44be-bc0c-4e684cd8c5b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2914755 Mon, 09 May 2022 21:50:52 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 615 For more than 4 years, the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council has been working on a value-added project that involves the development of a new high oleic soybean called TruSoya. This effort also includes specialized processing and aquaculture nutrition. CEO Tom Slunecka joins this Field Talk podcast to detail the project. For more than 4 years, the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council has been working on a value-added project that involves the development of a new high oleic soybean called TruSoya. This effort also includes specialized processing and aquacultur ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 26 26 LFN Field Talk podcast #26 Kendall Qualls full aa908947-63ab-4b16-a2fb-cfa4de0c1178 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7ce6d2a Wed, 04 May 2022 14:36:44 -0500 Lynn Ketelsen Lynn Ketelsen 715 Minnesota's gubernatorial race will be heating up in the coming months with numerous candidates seeking the state's highest office. Recently Lynn Ketelsen talked with Kendall Qualls, one of the candidates running for governor. Minnesota's gubernatorial race will be heating up in the coming months with numerous candidates seeking the state's highest office. Recently Lynn Ketelsen talked with Kendall Qualls, one of the candidates running for governor. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 25 25 LFN Field Talk Podcast #25 Northern Crops Institute full 6b22efc1-b083-4b65-bf3f-874e2421e01c https://share.transistor.fm/s/21871985 For more than 4 decades, the Northern Crops Institute (NCI) has worked to enhance market opportunities for crops grown in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana. NCI Director Mark Jirik joins us for this Field Talk podcast to talk about the organization's role and the impacts of its work. 

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]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:43:23 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 851 For more than 4 decades, the Northern Crops Institute (NCI) has worked to enhance market opportunities for crops grown in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana. NCI Director Mark Jirik joins us for this Field Talk podcast to talk about the organization's role and the impacts of its work. 

]]> ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 24 24 LFN Field Talk Podcast #24 Ashley Huhn The Steffes Group full fc62ee6a-018f-4a85-978c-a17d35844e59 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5adf36ff Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:03:10 -0500 Jeff Stewart Jeff Stewart 356 Whether it's land, farm equipment or other miscellaneous items, a lot goes into a successful auction. One of the Midwest's leading auction teams is the Steffes Group. Linder Farm Network's Jeff Stewart sat down with Ashley Huhn to learn more about the company and the auction business. Whether it's land, farm equipment or other miscellaneous items, a lot goes into a successful auction. One of the Midwest's leading auction teams is the Steffes Group. Linder Farm Network's Jeff Stewart sat down with Ashley Huhn to learn more about the com ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 23 23 LFN Field Talk Podcast #23 RIPE 100 full 5e5d956a-fef3-4226-88a7-8f8ccb406628 https://share.transistor.fm/s/005bb381 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:30:39 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1680 A farmer-led program called Rural Investment to Protect our Environment (RIPE) is taking a novel approach to carbon sequestration and other environmental practices that have public benefit. In this episode of the Linder Farm Network Field Talk podcast, we talk to a former USDA official and a Minnesota dairy farmer who are helping lead the way in the development of the RIPE100 program. A farmer-led program called Rural Investment to Protect our Environment (RIPE) is taking a novel approach to carbon sequestration and other environmental practices that have public benefit. In this episode of the Linder Farm Network Field Talk podcast, we ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 22 22 LFN Field Talk Podcast #22 Finstad full 5071847a-22ed-4ef4-80a9-9f8341dbba51 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7bfafca Mon, 18 Apr 2022 10:31:41 -0500 Lynn Ketelsen Lynn Ketelsen 464 Former Minnesota State representative and USDA Rural Development state director for Minnesota Brad Finstad is one of several Republican candidates for the First District Congressional seat left vacant at the passing of Con. Jim Hagedorn. Finstad outlines some of his stances on this Field Talk podcast with Lynn Ketelsen. Former Minnesota State representative and USDA Rural Development state director for Minnesota Brad Finstad is one of several Republican candidates for the First District Congressional seat left vacant at the passing of Con. Jim Hagedorn. Finstad outlines ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 21 21 LFN Field Talk podcast #21 USFRA Rochelle Krusemark full 3097f498-876f-4a03-b937-2afa1417ae96 https://share.transistor.fm/s/16ea763d Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:46:37 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 854 Agriculture is in a constant state of change as economic, political and social influences evolve. The U.S. Farmer and Ranchers in Action or USFRA, is a collaborative organization that contends farmers can be positive agents of change for shaping the future of agriculture and much more. USFRA board member and Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council director Rochelle Krusemark joins for this Field Talk podcast. Agriculture is in a constant state of change as economic, political and social influences evolve. The U.S. Farmer and Ranchers in Action or USFRA, is a collaborative organization that contends farmers can be positive agents of change for shaping the futur ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 20 20 LFN Field Talk Podcast #20 ClearFlame Engine Technologies full 1a0cbd25-883a-4e94-b5c8-c7cea8cd7664 https://share.transistor.fm/s/15e35596 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 18:28:55 -0500 Linda Brekke Linda Brekke 445 Biofuels hold great potential for helping to reduce carbon emissions and greenhouse gases in light and heavy duty applications. A new engine technology could help open even more avenues for ethanol. Biofuels hold great potential for helping to reduce carbon emissions and greenhouse gases in light and heavy duty applications. A new engine technology could help open even more avenues for ethanol. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 19 19 LFN Field Talk #19 Soil and Water Outcomes Fund full 0f2b5d88-dc2f-4856-90f0-d8853b7dd79f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f64f2fa7 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:26:47 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1054 Programs designed to pay farmers to sequester carbon have proliferated in recent years. Each program has its own features. A unique program called the Soil and Water Outcomes fund operates in several states. Adam Kiel with AgOutcomes explains the program in this Field Talk podcast. Programs designed to pay farmers to sequester carbon have proliferated in recent years. Each program has its own features. A unique program called the Soil and Water Outcomes fund operates in several states. Adam Kiel with AgOutcomes explains the program ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 18 18 LFN Field Talk Podcast #18 Kevin Kocina full 476eaec8-3312-4841-a3be-fc4bbb706f5e https://share.transistor.fm/s/858c544c Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:50:38 -0500 Lynn Ketelsen Lynn Ketelsen 574 A special election is being held in Minnesota's First Congressional District following the death of Con. Jim Hagedorn. One of the candidates for the seat is Kevin Kocina of Red Wing. He talked with the Linder Farm Network's Lynn Ketesen about his campaign. A special election is being held in Minnesota's First Congressional District following the death of Con. Jim Hagedorn. One of the candidates for the seat is Kevin Kocina of Red Wing. He talked with the Linder Farm Network's Lynn Ketesen about his campaign ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 17 17 LFN Field Talk Podcast #17 20 Years of Biodiesel with Mike Youngerberg full f1d29179-195d-4a4e-8d67-8efff5152f1e https://share.transistor.fm/s/e41ada8b Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:01:23 -0500 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 885 Minnesota is one of the nation's leaders in the development and usage of biodiesel. What began as a farmer-led effort to use excess soybean oil has grown into a sustainable industry with expanding potential. Minnesota Soybean's Mike Youngerberg has been a key figure in the growth and development of biodiesel. Minnesota is one of the nation's leaders in the development and usage of biodiesel. What began as a farmer-led effort to use excess soybean oil has grown into a sustainable industry with expanding potential. Minnesota Soybean's Mike Youngerberg has been a ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 16 16 LFN Field Talk Podcast #16 Brad Finstad full 4fc18c51-844d-45a0-af0d-10fbb1c00ef5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba750d3c Mon, 21 Mar 2022 05:34:32 -0500 Lynn Ketelsen Lynn Ketelsen 794 Former state lawmaker and USDA Rural Development director Brad Finstad has joined the field of candidates vying for Congress in Minnesota's First District. FInstad, who has a long history working in agriculture and policy, joins Lynn Ketelsen on this Field Talk podcast. Former state lawmaker and USDA Rural Development director Brad Finstad has joined the field of candidates vying for Congress in Minnesota's First District. FInstad, who has a long history working in agriculture and policy, joins Lynn Ketelsen on this Fiel ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 15 15 Linder Field Talk Podcast #15 Jensen and Birk full d39ca970-647b-4080-a187-30c6312bfc06 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c702202 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 19:23:45 -0500 Lynn Ketelsen Lynn Ketelsen 1743 Candidates are lining up for numerous local, state and federal elections. Even though the 2022 election is still months away, candidates are working to get voters familiar with their positions. Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Dr. Scott Jensen and his running mate Matt Birk have hit the ground running with stops that included a visit with Lynn Ketelsen. Candidates are lining up for numerous local, state and federal elections. Even though the 2022 election is still months away, candidates are working to get voters familiar with their positions. Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Dr. Scott Jensen and his ru ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 14 14 LFN Field Talk #14 Lawrence Sukalski United Soybean Board full d3b53f20-fb98-42db-92ee-dbec9b265521 https://share.transistor.fm/s/77c70dd9 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:32:10 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 814 Half of the checkoff Minnesota soybean farmers contribute is used to fund research and promotion activities in Minnesota, while the other half goes to national efforts through the United Soybean Board. Those funds are overseen by farmers from across the nation, including Martin County farmer Lawrence Sukalski who joins the Field Talk podcast to highlight USB priorities. Half of the checkoff Minnesota soybean farmers contribute is used to fund research and promotion activities in Minnesota, while the other half goes to national efforts through the United Soybean Board. Those funds are overseen by farmers from across the n ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 13 13 LFN Field Talk #13 Sam Ziegler GreenSeam full ad48fa4b-b429-4415-8ba4-dcdf26f9d6a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbadbc13 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:35:06 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 920 Minnesota has an abundance of ag-based assets, but the industry faces challenges on many fronts. GreenSeam Executive Director Sam Ziegler joins the Field Talk podcast to highlight what his organization is doing to foster development in the food and ag sectors, and addresses the upcoming State of Agriculture report. Minnesota has an abundance of ag-based assets, but the industry faces challenges on many fronts. GreenSeam Executive Director Sam Ziegler joins the Field Talk podcast to highlight what his organization is doing to foster development in the food and ag sec ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 12 12 LFN Field Talk #12 Gil Gutknecht full e0494704-cf83-4085-a126-94a8eea83607 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e78f49b Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:12:16 -0600 Lynn Ketelsen Lynn Ketelsen 382 Former U.S. Congressman from Minnesota Gil Gutknecht joined Lynn Ketelsen to give his perspective on the invasion of Ukraine and how U.S. agriculture will be impacted. Former U.S. Congressman from Minnesota Gil Gutknecht joined Lynn Ketelsen to give his perspective on the invasion of Ukraine and how U.S. agriculture will be impacted. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 11 11 LFN Field Talk podcast #11 Kim Nill full ffc56474-cbf3-43e1-83c8-c0dac4a8dfbc https://share.transistor.fm/s/92a4f703 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:20:48 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1190 These are interesting times in the soybean industry. Weather concerns in South America are rallying prices, which follows on the heels of a record export year. Demand for biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel is also changing dynamics. What does it all mean? We find out more from MN Soybean Director of Market Development Kim Nill. These are interesting times in the soybean industry. Weather concerns in South America are rallying prices, which follows on the heels of a record export year. Demand for biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel is also changing dynamics. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 10 10 LFN Field Talk Podcast #10 Orion Samuelson full a01f2e42-4051-43d5-bd10-6a7c86a12ee8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/899b231a Orion Samuelson is one of the most recognized farm broadcasters in the country. HIs career in radio and television has spanned decades. Orion joined Lynn Ketelsen to talk about his career and changes in agriculture. 

]]> Orion Samuelson is one of the most recognized farm broadcasters in the country. HIs career in radio and television has spanned decades. Orion joined Lynn Ketelsen to talk about his career and changes in agriculture. 

]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:45:13 -0600 Lynn Ketelsen Lynn Ketelsen 1209 Veteran farm broadcaster and television host Orion Samuelson joins Lynn Ketelsen to take a look at Samuelson's career covering the nation's farm business. Veteran farm broadcaster and television host Orion Samuelson joins Lynn Ketelsen to take a look at Samuelson's career covering the nation's farm business. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 9 9 LFN Field Talk Podcast #9 Board of Animal Health full 9202d559-bc70-45ac-b83e-e4bcdb0f57ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f547085 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 14:36:25 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1009 The Minnesota Board of Animal Health (BAH) works to protect the health of the state’s domestic animals through education and cooperation with veterinarians, producers, owners and communities. Diseases are a major concern for livestock and poultry producers in the state. BAH President Dean Compart is this week's guest on the LFN Field Talk podcast. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health (BAH) works to protect the health of the state’s domestic animals through education and cooperation with veterinarians, producers, owners and communities. Diseases are a major concern for livestock and poultry producer ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 8 8 LFN Field Talk Podcast #8 with Canadian Farm Broadcaster Harry Siemens full ad24a9b0-ed5e-4fee-b73f-c9abd358ec4b https://share.transistor.fm/s/e84fd352 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:06:21 -0600 Lynn Ketelsen Lynn Ketelsen 787 Legendary Canadian farm broadcaster Harry Siemens joins Lynn Ketelsen to discuss the ongoing truckers strike in Canada. Legendary Canadian farm broadcaster Harry Siemens joins Lynn Ketelsen to discuss the ongoing truckers strike in Canada. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 7 7 LFN Field Talk Podcast #7 with MSRPC Director Kris Folland full f25a449c-a043-4014-96a6-88549c65d16b https://share.transistor.fm/s/f91f38d4 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 20:58:31 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1112 A lot of thought and legwork goes into the process of determining what projects receive checkoff support. Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council director Kris Folland addresses how those decisions are made. A lot of thought and legwork goes into the process of determining what projects receive checkoff support. Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council director Kris Folland addresses how those decisions are made. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 6 6 LFN Field Talk #6 with Dan Halstrom USMEF CEO full 56700dfd-a27c-4210-b3e6-6ec451f349c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3110c454 Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:16:22 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 977 Meat exports are important to many sectors of the U.S. economy. Global demand has been very strong in recent months as we hear from U.S. Meat Export Federation CEO Dan Halstrom in this episode of Field Talk. Meat exports are important to many sectors of the U.S. economy. Global demand has been very strong in recent months as we hear from U.S. Meat Export Federation CEO Dan Halstrom in this episode of Field Talk. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 5 5 LFN Field Talk with Jim Willers and Tom Verry full d3bbf1f3-3990-4960-b62a-acea5253b929 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d53de71 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:14:27 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1631 Biodiesel and renewable diesel are growing opportunities for Minnesota as states and entities work toward a low carbon future. Minnesota farmer Jim Willers and Clean Fuels Alliance America's Tom Verry join on this episode of Field Talk. Biodiesel and renewable diesel are growing opportunities for Minnesota as states and entities work toward a low carbon future. Minnesota farmer Jim Willers and Clean Fuels Alliance America's Tom Verry join on this episode of Field Talk. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 4 4 LFN Field Talk with MARL Executive Director Olga Brouwer full 8828b6cd-5a31-479f-9b2e-769059792fe2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/37688427 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:15:02 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1274 For more than 20 years the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership program has helped to identify and develop leaders to move rural Minnesota forward. Olga Brouwer, MARL Executive Director joins the Field Talk podcast to highlight the program and its impacts. For more than 20 years the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership program has helped to identify and develop leaders to move rural Minnesota forward. Olga Brouwer, MARL Executive Director joins the Field Talk podcast to highlight the program and its i agriculture, farm, farming, leadership, rural, Minnesota, ag, corn, soybean, pigs, hogs, poultry No 3 3 LFN Field Talk with MSRPC CEO Tom Slunecka full 643f2b39-0597-4830-a7c0-e703e18ffca0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fda30073 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1009 Farmers contribute to the soybean checkoff, but what does it do and is is delivering a return on grower investment? Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council CEO Tom Slunecka joins Dan Lemke in this Field Talk podcast. Farmers contribute to the soybean checkoff, but what does it do and is is delivering a return on grower investment? Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council CEO Tom Slunecka joins Dan Lemke in this Field Talk podcast. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 2 2 Field Talk with UMN Extension Agronomist Seth Naeve full 72524fd1-ef8c-4db9-9776-8a4178db6633 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef6f4d99 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:25:05 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1327 We talk all things soybean with University of Minnesota Extension soybean agronomist Dr. Seth Naeve. We'll recap 2021 and learn more about the research Naeve is conducting around Minnesota. We talk all things soybean with University of Minnesota Extension soybean agronomist Dr. Seth Naeve. We'll recap 2021 and learn more about the research Naeve is conducting around Minnesota. ag, agriculture, farm, farming, agri business, corn, soybeans, wheat, sugarbeets, sugar beet, dairy, pork, beef, cattle, pigs, rural, economy No 1 1 Field Talk V1 2022 full 7e940e89-c231-4ccf-b5c3-9ae1e1cf2c2d https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3f566df Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:57:48 -0600 Dan Lemke Dan Lemke 1284 This episode introduces us to Lakril Technologies, a company using breakthrough technology to put corn into new and exciting places. We'll also talk with the chair of the U.S. Soybean Export Council about efforts to increase preference for U.S. soy products around the world. This episode introduces us to Lakril Technologies, a company using breakthrough technology to put corn into new and exciting places. We'll also talk with the chair of the U.S. Soybean Export Council about efforts to increase preference for U.S. soy produc corn, soybeans, new uses, acrylic, exports No