Field Talk Podcasts

Dan Lemke 10/8/2024

Oats could see a resurgence if a new oat processing plant planned for Albert Lea comes to fruition…the plant would process oats from about 30,000 acres in Southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. Landon plagge with green acres milling joins this field talk podcast.

Dan Lemke 9/30/2024

After a wet early season across Minnesota, conditions have turned very dry, increasing the risk of fires across the state. With harvest picking up speed, University of Minnesota Extension Farm Safety & Health Educator joins this Field Talk conversation to highlight some harvest fire safety reminders.

Dan Lemke 9/18/2024

With harvest activity ramping up across Minnesota, farm safety and health needs to remain front of mind, especially during this hectic time of year. University of Minnesota Extension Educator for Farm Safety and Health Emily Krekelberg joins this episode of Field Talk.

Dan Lemke 9/10/2024

Soy industry leaders recently travelled to The Netherlands to promote the St. Lawrence Seaway as an alternative route for shipping to and from Europe. Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council Director and Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance representative Gail Donkers from Faribault was on the mission and she joins this podcast.

Dan Lemke 9/3/2024

Innovative research in Morris is showing how solar energy and agriculture can coexist. Michael Reese, Director of Operations at the University of MInnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center is our guest.

Dan Lemke 8/28/2024

Dairy prices have trended higher in recent months with many factors at play. University of Minnesota Extension Dairy Educator Jim Salfer joined the Linder Farm Network’s Linda Brekke to highlight some of those factors.

Dan Lemke 8/14/2024

Nearly 30 years ago, Carl and Julie Peterson founded a seed company near Fargo, North Dakota that has grown into one of the most recognizable brands in the region. Carl Peterson joins this Field Talk podcast to describe how Peterson Farms Seed has worked to set itself apart from the competition.

Dan Lemke 8/5/2024

Many sectors of the agriculture economy are facing strong economic headwinds. The ag economy was the focus of a forum at Farmfest. This LFN FIeld Talk podcast features forum presenters Robert Craven from the University of Minnesota Center for Farm Financial Management, Bernt Nelson, economist for the American Farm Bureau and Todd Stencel, farm business management instructor from South Central College.