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Sep 2026
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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.
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.
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.
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.
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to return to session on September 14 with plenty on the agenda before mid term 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.
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.
President Trump's announcement that he would allow supplies of imported beef into the U.S. to lower consumer prices was met with resounding disapproval from cattle producers. Ethan Lane from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association joined Linda Brekke to give industry reaction.
Congressmen Brad Finstad and House Ag Committee chair GT Thompson were featured speakers at the Steele County Agribusiness luncheon recently. Following the Senate's inability to pass a farm bill, the congressmen talked with the Linder Farm Network's Lynn Ketelsen about next steps.
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins held roundtable meetings and met with farmers during a stop at Farmfest near Redwood Falls this week. Rollins also addressed attendees, speaking about the administration's priorities and accomplishments.
Summer heat has been the rule for much of the month of July in Minnesota. DNR Assistant State Climatologist Pete Boulay joins this podcast to dive deeper into our current hot, humid conditions.
The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Summer Beef Tour is a must-see for many farmers and ag industry leaders. This year's event in Marshall was no exception. We caught up with several state leaders to get an update on what's happening in the industry.
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