Dan Lemke 5/11/2026

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.

Dan Lemke 5/5/2026

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.

Dan Lemke 4/21/2026

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.

Dan Lemke 4/15/2026

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.

Dan Lemke 4/6/2026

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.

Dan Lemke 3/30/2026

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.

Dan Lemke 3/17/2026

Pork production plays a huge role in Minnesota’ ag economy while supporting and strengthening many rural communities. In this Field Talk Podcast, you’ll hear from the Minnesota farmer leading the National Pork Board and two Univerisity of Minnesota graduates who dedicated 70 years to the swine industry.

Dan Lemke 3/3/2026

The farming landscape is constantly changing. One of the ways USDA works to track those changes is through the Farms and Land in Farms summary report. Bryan Combs with the National Ag Statistics Service joined the LFN’s Linda Brekke to discuss their latest summary for the U.S. and Minnesota.