Linder Farm Network Podcasts

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.By Dan Lemke

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.By Dan Lemke

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.…

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.By Dan Lemke

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 prop…

By Dan Lemke

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.By Dan Lemke

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 sinc…

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.…

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.…

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.By Dan Lemke

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.…

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 fro…

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.By Dan Lemke

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.By Dan Lemke

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 Ta…

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 th…

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.By Dan Lemke

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.…

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.By Dan Lemke

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.By Dan Lemke

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.By Dan Lemke

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.By Dan Lemke

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.By Dan Lemke

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.By Dan Lemke

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.By Dan Lemke

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 Fie…

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.By Dan Lemke

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.By Dan Lemke

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.By Dan Lemke

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 …

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.By Dan Lemke

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.By Dan Lemke

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.By Dan Lemke

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.By Dan Lemke

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.By Dan Lemke

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…

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.By Dan Lemke

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.By Dan Lemke

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.…

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.By Dan Lemke

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 Durh…

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.By Dan Lemke

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 podca…

Lynn Ketelsen addresses comments that solar power is the new corn for family farms.By Dan Lemke

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.By Dan Lemke

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 f…

By Dan Lemke

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.By Dan Lemke

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.By Dan Lemke