Linder Farm Network Field Talk

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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 Council director Rochelle Krusemark joins for t...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.