Field Talk Podcasts

Dan Lemke 8/17/2022

For the first time, U.S. soybean meal has arrived in Uzbekistan. Minnesota soybean farmers played a key role in developing this initial entry into a market that has challenges and potential. Patrick O’Leary, a farmer from Benson and Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council director explores the background and potential of this historic shipment.

Dan Lemke 8/10/2022

The U.S. Senate has passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which includes domestic energy incentives and other provisions aimed at reducing carbon emissions. The House is expected to take up the bill soon. The bill’s full impact is still unknown, but Brian Jennings, CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol provides some insight on what it could mean for ethanol.

Dan Lemke 8/3/2022

Following a lively candidate debate, Governor Tim Walz and GOP challenger Dr. Scott Jensen joined the Linder Farm Network Midday Farm Review to discuss their positions on a range of agricultural topics. Guest hosts include Rod Hebrink and John Monson of Compeer.

Dan Lemke 8/2/2022

Farm leaders gather each year at Farmfest to discuss and debate top agriculture issues. Minnesota farmers representing several state and national organizations joined Lynn Ketelsen and Dan Lemke for the Midday Farm Review from Farmfest to discuss their priorities.

Dan Lemke 7/26/2022

The farm bill has far reaching impact on farmers because of important titles like crop insurance, nutrition, conservation, marketing and much more. Former Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson had a hand in crafting numerous farm bills while serving on the House Ag Committee. Peterson joined Lynn Ketelsen to give his insights into factors that could affect the 2023 Farm Bill.

Dan Lemke 7/19/2022

Farmfest offers more than a chance to kick the tires on new equipment, check out new seed varieties or learn about new ag technology. Farmfest includes educational sessions and candidate forums. Farmfest forum coordinator Kent Thiesse joins this Field Talk podcast to explain the process of selecting topics and what to expect in 2022.

Dan Lemke 7/12/2022

Minnesota boasts more than 7.5 million acres of soybeans. To keep demand strong and in an effort to identify new opportunities for soybeans, the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council is hosting a Future of Soybeans Event. Find out what this event is all about in this episode of Field Talk.

Lynn Ketelsen   7/12/2022

Slices of Americana exist in many corners of the United States. One gem that celebrates the country’s rugged natural beauty and the president who was shaped by it is Medora, North Dakota. Medora is the gateway to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Lynn Ketelsen was recently in Medora and learned more about the nation’s 26th president.