Jeremy Munson Podcasts

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.…

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.By Lynn Ketelsen

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.…

Jeremy Munson is interviewed on the Lindner Farm Network on Agriculture issues.By Rep. Jeremy Munson

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.…

Rep Munson is interviewed by Alpha News about his run for Congress in the special election for Congress in Minnesota's First Congressional District.By Rep. Jeremy Munson

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.By Lynn Ketelsen

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.By Dan Lemke

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.By Jeff Stewart

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 th…

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.…

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 C…

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.By Linda Brekke

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.By Dan Lemke

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.By Lynn Ketelsen

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.…

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.By 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 running mate Matt Birk have hit the ground running with stops that included a visit with Lynn Ket…

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 hig…

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.…

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.By Lynn Ketelsen

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 Nil…

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.By Lynn Ketelsen

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.…

Legendary Canadian farm broadcaster Harry Siemens joins Lynn Ketelsen to discuss the ongoing truckers strike in Canada.By Lynn Ketelsen

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.By Dan Lemke

Walter & Jeremy share their experiences at the caucus and discuss the results of the straw poll and fundraising numbers. Dennis Smith drops out of the endorsement race after posting awesome fundraising numbers after half the State Party Executive Board publicly and officially endorses a statewide candidate prior to the caucus. Is this fair?…

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.By Dan Lemke

Action 4 Liberty assaults and throws out legislators from public meetings instead of confronting them on their voting records. The DFL votes to allow citizens of other countries to choose their party's candidate. Walter & Jeremy debate restoring voting rights for felons. Biden gets a SCOTUS pick - should the GOP obstruct? Sarah Palin sues the New Y…

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.By Dan Lemke

Walter recaps the Gubernatorial Debate in Wright County. They discuss caucus slates to win. Will Rochester Mayor enact a Vax Passport to kill the MNGOP State Convention? Munson talks of broad support for the Give it Back Act, and the pros and cons of bailing out the Unemployment Trust Fund. Finally, Martin Luther King Jr day is bastardized by the L…

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.By Dan Lemke

Jeremy & Walter interview with Dr. Scott Jensen and discuss gun laws, John Thompson, conversion therapy bans, transgender athletes, and marijuana. For a detailed discussion with Jensen on guns, emergency powers, and omnibus bills, listen to our podcast from last year https://theomnibuspodcast.libsyn.com/ep-9-dr-scott-jensen-on-2a-emergency-powers-h…

Minneapolis and St Paul enact vaccine passports and photo ID for all bars, restaurants, event centers for children as young as 2. The media has their anniversary of Jan 6, while ignoring riots of the Summer of Love. MN School Board Association grows a spine and severs ties with the National SBA.By Rep. Jeremy Munson

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.By Dan Lemke

Jeremy Munson and Minnesota Secretary of State candidate Kim Crockett discuss election integrity as they analyze the events of the 2020 election, the consent decree, mail-in and absentee ballots, unmanned drop boxes, Zuckerberg's $400M Center for Technology and Civic Life (CTCL) and voter ID. Kim updates us on her campaign as caucus day approaches …

After Mayors of Minneapolis and St Paul are sworn in, they re-implement mask mandates for all businesses, sports venues, and public buildings. Mayo fires over 700 employees after denying religious and medical exemptions. A student of color from the Breck School advocates for racial segregation in the Star Tribune. Walter and Jeremy discuss local GO…

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.By Dan Lemke

Rep. Jeremy Munson and Walter Hudson interview MN Gubernatorial candidate Dr. Neil Shah (electneil.com) about where he has been during the lockdowns last year, why he is running, what changes in healthcare he seeks, and what he believes is the proper role of government.By Rep. Jeremy Munson

Mankato Public Schools votes to pay black teachers more than white teachers in the first step to hire more black teachers to teach black students (AKA Segregation). Gov Walz contracts COVID (again). CDC cuts isolation time. Mayo says cloth masks don't work. Vax mandate on employers is back (for now). Scott Jensen invites firebrand John Thompson (D-…

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.By Dan Lemke

What do the MNGOP Gubenatorial straw polls mean? Walz has jailed his first political dissident, Lisa Hanson. The metro deals with increased carjackings. Is Julian Assage a hero or traitor? The GOP legislator lobbyists prep a billion-dollar corporate welfare subsidy. MN Hospital's plea for staff, while firing staff.…

Yes, Munson is fully vaxxed and also has COVID for the 2nd time. The LEA Scorecard proves Lucero is more conservative than Mortensen (also Munson finally beat Draz). New Hope Entrepreneur Zack Redmond was beaten up by the government twice in a year and would have been liberated by Munson's "Minnesota Food Freedom Act." Mayo Clinic CEO responds to t…

A Federal Court stops Biden's CMS Vax Mandate for hospitals. The SCOTUS takes up the landmark Dobbs vs. Jackson abortion case. The CEO of Mayo continues to deny medical staff religious exemptions. HF1196 gets a hearing, a bill banning the government from using facial recognition software and co-authored by Munson. The ACLU is at the MN Supreme Cour…

In this week's episode, JoeFi the Bitcoin Guy, explains Bitcoin, CryptoCurrency, and BlockChain Technology. Rep. Munson covers legislation he introduced permitting companies to offer stock to employees valued in bitcoin and is writing more blockchain legislation for the next session.By Rep. Jeremy Munson

OSHA ends Biden's rule of mandatory vaccines. Jeremy slams health commissioner Jan Malcolm threatening schools with facts disputed using her own agency's data. The MN Dept of Education publishes Critical Race Theory standards for social studies. Governor Walz dictates the terms of a special session. Munson and the NHRC respond by schooling Walz on …

RIP Andy Gildea - we miss you already. An appeals court blocks Biden's OSHA mandate, temporarily. Munson predicts a movement of vaxed will see the light of the anti-mandate stance, regardless of what Michael Brodkorb thinks. Year-round DST Anyone? Munson stirs the pot with remembrance of Kristallnacht. Will there be a mistrial in the Kim Potter Tri…

From the Virginia gubernatorial race to the St Michael-Albertville school operating levee, Councilman Walter Hudson and Representative Jeremy Munson break down election night results and what it means for national and State elections in Minnesota.By Rep. Jeremy Munson

State Rep. Jeremy Munson and Citizen lobbyist Kurtis Hanna discuss how the expansion to Minnesota's medical cannabis program will allow people to smoke weed starting March 1st, 2022, and how more than 100,000 Minnesotans will lose gun rights as a result. They break down the federal and State conflicts on income taxes, guns, and 10th Amendment issue…

✔️ Biden's Dept of Labor sets up a compensation fund for federal workers who are victims of shot mandate ✔️ Gov. Walz pays parents $200 per kid who gets jabbed ✔️ Immunity for all vaccine manufacturers remains in effect, for now ✔️ "Stranger Danger" bill to prevent the Government from contacting minors without consent ✔️ National supply chain short…