Linder Farm Network Field Talk

Apr 08 2025 199 ep. 12 mins 5

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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.

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LFN Field Talk Podcast #184 Doug Magnus on Soy Exports

Apr 08 2025 7 mins

Tariff turmoil has roiled markets and caused serious concern among ag leaders over the impact those tariffs will have in both the long and short term. Doug Magnus from Slayton is a former chair of the United Soybean Board who worked to help develop overseas markets for U.S. soybean products. He joins this Field Talk Podcast.

LFN Field Talk Podcast #183 Darrick Moe MN Rural Electric Association

Mar 31 2025 6 mins

Energy demand keeps growing while the push for carbon-free energy is shaping the conversation about power sources. The Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) is pushing for Minnesota officials to lift a moratorium on the construction of one type of power plant in the state. Darrick Moe, MREA President and CEO details the group's position.

LFN Field Talk Podcast #183 The Seed Care Institute

Mar 19 2025 17 mins

Farmers increasingly rely on seed treatments to protect their crop seed and get the plants off to a good start. The Seed Care Institute near Stanton is a unique facility that is used for the development of new seed treatments and the training of applicators.

LFN Field Talk Podcast #182 NASA

Mar 11 2025 6 mins

Commodity Classic is one of the nation's largest agricultural events, including a large trade show with hundreds of exhibitors. Some of the exhibitors may not be what you'd expect to see at a farm show. Corey Harguth caught up with one of those unexpected participants.

LFN Field Talk Podcast #181 USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins

Mar 04 2025 24 mins

One of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins first addresses took place at Commodity Classic, giving farmers from across the country their first opportunity to hear from the new USDA chief.

LFN Field Talk Podcast #180 Ed Usset on Grain Markets

Feb 24 2025 8 mins

Influences such as South American weather, tariff talk and some upcoming USDA reports are all having an impact on U.S. grain markets. Ed Usset, Grain Marketing Economist for the Center for Farm Financial Management at the University of Minnesota joins this podcast to help make sense of it all.

LFN Field Talk Podcast #179 Cattle Industry Update

Feb 19 2025 9 mins

Beef and dairy producers have seen some positive movement in markets in recent months, but there are still plenty of challenges. In this Field Talk Podcast we'll hear from beef and dairy marketing experts as well as get an update on the H5N1 virus.

LFN Field Talk Podcast #178 Pork Outlook

Feb 11 2025 14 mins

Minnesota's pork producers have faced some economic headwinds in recent years, but better economics and market opportunities are leading to increased optimism in the industry. National Pork Board CEO Bill Even and Vice President of Market Growth Dr. David Newman join this Field Talk Podcast.

LFN Field Talk Podcast #177 Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Jan 27 2025 10 mins

As airlines work to reduce their carbon footprint, the interest in and demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) continues to grow. SAF can be made from a variety of feedstocks, many of which are ag-based. Jeff Davidman of Delta Airlines and farmer Richard Syverson give their perspectives on the potential for SAF to be a game changer.

LFN Field Talk Podcast #176 Naeve Revisits Brazil

Jan 21 2025 14 mins

Brazil is the largest producer of soybeans in the world, growing almost 40% of all soybeans. University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist Dr. Seth Naeve returned to Brazil after being away for about two decades. Naeve talks about what he saw in this Field Talk Podcast.