Linder Farm Network Field Talk

Like any business, farms can be targets for fraud as scammers may try to gain access to valuable information and resources. Compeer Financial Fraud Officer Kristi Nyblom is our guest as she talks with the LFN's Linda Brekke about the signs of potential fraud and what to do about them.

Dr. David Kohl is one of the nation's leading ag economics thought leaders. Kohl will be one of the featured speakers at an upcoming ag bankers conference in Minnesota. He spoke with the LFN's Lynn Ketelsen about inflation, debt and being a 5-percenter. 

Finishing touches are being put on a new softball field in Worthington that will make the facility the first in the state to incorporate biobased artificial turf. Joel Heitkamp is the Worthington school district superintendent. He joins this Field Talk podcast to highlight the field and the district's commitment to agriculture. 

Japan offers an important market for a variety of U.S. ag products, including red meat. Dr. Gordon Spronk of Edgerton, past president of the National Pork Board was recently in Japan to celebrate the value of that market.

In early September, the Trump administration released further details on the 45Z biofuels production credit that could present opportunities for farmers and biofuel producers. Minnesota Biofuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke with details on what 45Z could mean to farmers. 

Farming is an inherently stressful lifestyle. Current economic and global conditions are adding to anxiety for many producers. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and nearly a dozen farm groups are partnering on a suicide prevention campaign. Meg Moynihan with MDA is our guest on this Field Talk podcast to highlight some the ways the group is reaching out. 

The U.S. Senate is scheduled to return to session on September 14 with plenty on the agenda before mid term elections. Ranking member of the Senate Ag Committee Sen. Amy Klobuchar talked with the Linder Farm Network about priorities including tariffs, farm bill, E15 and more.

The Minnesota State Fair's iconic Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum got some substantial upgrades before this year's Great Minnesota Get Together. Deputy General Manager Jill Nathe joined Linda Brekke to highlight the updates. 

President Trump's announcement that he would allow supplies of imported beef into the U.S. to lower consumer prices was met with resounding disapproval from cattle producers. Ethan Lane from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association joined Linda Brekke to give industry reaction. 

Congressmen Brad Finstad and House Ag Committee chair GT Thompson were featured speakers at the Steele County Agribusiness luncheon recently. Following the Senate's inability to pass a farm bill, the congressmen talked with the Linder Farm Network's Lynn Ketelsen about next steps. 

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins held roundtable meetings and met with farmers during a stop at Farmfest near Redwood Falls this week. Rollins also addressed attendees, speaking about the administration's priorities and accomplishments. 

Summer heat has been the rule for much of the month of July in Minnesota. DNR Assistant State Climatologist Pete Boulay joins this podcast to dive deeper into our current hot, humid conditions. 

The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Summer Beef Tour is a must-see for many farmers and ag industry leaders. This year's event in Marshall was no exception. We caught up with several state leaders to get an update on what's happening in the industry. 

USDA is undertaking a pilot project to make acreage reporting easier for farmers and staff. Lac Qui Parle County was selected as a test county for this efforts. USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce joined the LFN to highlight the pilot program designed to move the acreage process into the digital age. 

California's Proposition 12 remains a thorn in the side of many of the nation's pork producers. The National Pork Producers Council and others have opposed the measure saying it gives one state power to dictate farming practices in other states. However, finding a fix has been challenging. Minnesota farmer and NPPC director John Anderson joins the Linder Farm Network to discuss options moving forw...

Fertilizer prices have been volatile for months and that volatility was compounded by the conflict with Iran and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz. With a deal reportedly in place to end the war, what will this mean for fertilizer prices? Josh Linville with StoneX joins this Field Talk Podcast. 

It's important to know who is buying your product. For the National Pork Board, that means doing a deeper dive into ways to make pork attractive to today's consumer both domestically and overseas. Kiersten Hafer and Andy Tauer of the National Pork Board and former NPB director and Iowa farmer Al Wulfkuhle join this Field Talk Podcast. 

May is set aside as Mental Health Awareness Month, but stress and anxiety can be a year-round issue, especially for people involved with agriculture. Tracie Self is one of Minnesota's Agricultural Mental Health Specialists and our guest on this podcast. 

We take it for granted now, but bringing electricity to rural America was a huge accomplishment. The legislation passed 90 years ago this month paved the way for rural areas to have access to electricity. Joe Miller, communications director for the Minnesota Rural Electric Association is our guest on this Field Talk podcast. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 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. 

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.