Dan Lemke 11/3/2026

Like any business, farms can be targets for fraud as scammers may try to gain access to valuable information and resources. Compeer Financial Fraud Officer Kristi Nyblom is our guest as she talks with the LFN’s Linda Brekke about the signs of potential fraud and what to do about them.

Dan Lemke 10/28/2026

Dr. David Kohl is one of the nation’s leading ag economics thought leaders. Kohl will be one of the featured speakers at an upcoming ag bankers conference in Minnesota. He spoke with the LFN’s Lynn Ketelsen about inflation, debt and being a 5-percenter.

Dan Lemke 10/19/2026

Finishing touches are being put on a new softball field in Worthington that will make the facility the first in the state to incorporate biobased artificial turf. Joel Heitkamp is the Worthington school district superintendent. He joins this Field Talk podcast to highlight the field and the district’s commitment to agriculture.

Dan Lemke 9/29/2026

Japan offers an important market for a variety of U.S. ag products, including red meat. Dr. Gordon Spronk of Edgerton, past president of the National Pork Board was recently in Japan to celebrate the value of that market.

Dan Lemke 9/23/2026

In early September, the Trump administration released further details on the 45Z biofuels production credit that could present opportunities for farmers and biofuel producers. Minnesota Biofuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner joined the Linder Farm Network’s Linda Brekke with details on what 45Z could mean to farmers.

Dan Lemke 9/11/2026

Farming is an inherently stressful lifestyle. Current economic and global conditions are adding to anxiety for many producers. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and nearly a dozen farm groups are partnering on a suicide prevention campaign. Meg Moynihan with MDA is our guest on this Field Talk podcast to highlight some the ways the group is reaching out.

Dan Lemke 9/8/2026

The U.S. Senate is scheduled to return to session on September 14 with plenty on the agenda before midterm elections. Ranking member of the Senate Ag Committee Sen. Amy Klobuchar talked with the Linder Farm Network about priorities including tariffs, farm bill, E15 and more.

Dan Lemke 9/2/2026

The Minnesota State Fair’s iconic Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum got some substantial upgrades before this year’s Great Minnesota Get Together. Deputy General Manager Jill Nathe joined Linda Brekke to highlight the updates.