Linder Farm Network Field Talk

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.

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. 

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. 

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.