Linder Farm Network Field Talk

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. 

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. 

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.  

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 s...

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.

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. 

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 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 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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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 r...

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. 

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 recen...

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

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.