Dan Lemke 11/24/2025

Minnesota leads the nation in turkey production and that activity has a ripple effect on the state’s economy and local communities. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls is our guest on this Field Talk Podcast.

Dan Lemke 11/17/2025

Farming is inherently stressful with so many things outside of farmers’ control. Dr. Jeff Bender is Director of the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center and he’s also our guest on this Field Talk Podcast discussing stress and rural mental health.

Dan Lemke 11/10/2025

Two important items have been added to the list of critical minerals by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Potash and phosphate are key nutrients for agriculture. Hunter Carpenter with the Ag Retailers Association joins Linda Brekke to discuss what the designation means.

Dan Lemke 11/3/2025

Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan has served in that role since 2019, but she now has higher aspirations. She joins Lynn Ketelsen for this Field Talk Podcast.

Dan Lemke 10/29/2025

Farmers have plenty on their minds right now as harvest wraps up and issues such as trade disruptions and high input costs cloud the outlook for agriculture. Green Solutions Group Farm Management Analyst Kent Thiesse talks with Lynn Ketelsen about current issues.

Dan Lemke 10/20/2025

The Motorcade for Trade from Farmers for Free Trade is making its way across the country this fall, highlighting the importance of trade to the nation’s farmers. The Linder Farm Network’s Linda Brekke was at a recent stop in Lakeville. She caught up with many of the ag leaders in attendance.

Dan Lemke 10/14/2025

Section 301 tariffs are now in effect as the U.S. Trade Representative has used the process to try to counter China’s dominance in shipbuilding and maritime equipment. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition joins this podcast to discuss the impacts on agriculture.

Dan Lemke 10/7/2025

The nation’s most populous state, California, recently approved the use of E15. California is the last state to allow E15, plus it needs no further waivers to use the fuel year-round. Troy Bredenkamp, senior vice president for the Renewable Fuels Association joins this Field Talk Podcast to talk about the impacts of the California legislation.