Linder Farm Network Field Talk

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The LFN Field Talk podcast addresses a wide range of agriculture and rural lifestyle topics. Field Talk will take a deeper dive into the issues confronting farming and agriculture today.

LFN Field Talk Podcast #213 Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan

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.

LFN Field Talk Podcast #212 Green Solutions Group

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.

LFN Field Talk Podcast #211 Motorcade for Trade

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.

LFN Field Talk Podcast #210 Section 301 Maritime Tariffs

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.

LFN Field Talk Podcast #209 California E15

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.

LFN Field Talk Podcast #208 International Hemp Building Symposium

Dan Lemke 10/1/2025

The Lower Sioux Indian Community near Morton will host the International Hemp Building Symposium which is coming to the U.S. for the first time. The Lower Sioux Community is a leader in hemp-based building materials, using hempcrete to build and reconstruct homes in the community. Danny Desjarlais is our guest on this Field Talk podcast.

LFN Field Talk Podcast #207 The Fertilizer Institute

Dan Lemke 9/30/2025

Farmers face rising input costs, especially for nutrients. Efforts are underway to ensure greater access to one critical ingredient. The Fertilizer Institute’s Ed Thomas joins this Field Talk Podcast.

LFN Field Talk Podcast #206 Farm Safety Week

Dan Lemke 9/22/2025

Farmers are gearing up for long hours as harvest nears. As the hectic harvest season approaches, safety needs to remain front of mind. University of Minnesota Extension Farm Safety and Health Educator Emily Krekelberg joins this Field Talk podcast.

Farming for the Future

TransFARMation Podcasts

Prompted by the many sources of stress currently impacting farmers and ranchers, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the Red River Farm Network and Linder Farm Network have joined forces to create the radio and podcast series called TransFARMation. The series is designed to increase awareness and reduce inhibitions about acknowledging farm stress, as well as highlight the resources available. Local farmers, ranchers and agricultural stakeholders are featured, sharing personal stories and offering a message of hope.

If you or someone you know is wrestling with a challenge that’s more powerful than yourself, a list of resources is available on this page. The TransFARMation podcast is available to download and listen on iTunesSpotify  on your favorite podcast app in the Google Play store, and on the Linder Farm Page HERE