Field Talk Podcasts

Dan Lemke  4/23/2024

Pork demand is on the increase both globally and domestically, which is playing a key role in pork profitability. Dr. David Newman is the senior vice president of market growth for the National Pork Board. He joined the Linder Farm Network’s Dan Lemke to highlight current trends and what the Pork Board is doing to build demand.

Dan Lemke  4/16/2024

USDA announced it is cutting a major cattle inventory report. The July Cattle Inventory report, which is one of two inventory reports released each year, will no longer be provided. Tanner Beymer, Senior Director of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association joined the LFN to explain by the NCBA is opposed to the action.

Dan Lemke  4/9/2024

Ethanol proponents are waiting for the final word on several key issues that will impact the opportunity for the industry. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings joined Linda Brekke to give an update on several issues including year-round E15 and adoption of the GREET model.

Dan Lemke  4/3/2024

Highly pathogenic avian influenza cases have been confirmed in cattle herds in 7 states. While no cases have been confirmed in dairy cows in Minnesota, HPAI was detected in a Minnesota goat herd several weeks ago. University of MInnesota Extension Livestock Educator Dr. Joe Armstrong addresses the situation.

Dan Lemke  3/26/24

More than one-third of the nation’s farmers are women. For 26 years, the Women’s Agricultural Leadership Conference has helped to empower women in agriculture. The 2024 Conference is coming up in April. Co-founder Doris Mold describes what this year’s event is all about.

Dan Lemke  3/20/24

Winter 2023-2024 has been one for the record books which has allowed farmers to do some things they’ve never done before–including planting soybeans in February and March. With cold weather ahead, University of Minnesota Extension Soybean Agronomist Seth Naeve gives his insights on the potential for those soybeans.

Dan Lemke  3/13/24

Minnesota farmer Lori Stevermer has ascended to the role of National Pork Producers Council president. Stevermer has a long history of leadership within the pork industry. She joins this Field Talk podcast to talk about her new role and the challenges facing hog producers.

Dan Lemke  3/11/24

Warm weather is making many farmers anxious to get into the fields. University of Minnesota Associate Professor Dan Kaiser works in the area of crops and nutrient management. He discusses some of the considerations for early fertilizer applications.