The Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance has unveiled the U.S. Identity Preserved quality assurance plan and brand mark at an event in Vietnam. SSGA leaders say the move symbolizes a landmark advancement in the verification of trust, traceability and value for food manufacturers, processors and exporters. SSGA Executive Director Eric Wenberg joins Dan Lemke to explain the program.

Tar spot is a relatively new concern for corn farmers in Minnesota, but the disease took a toll on some corn yields this fall. Golden Harvest Agronomy Manager Steve Wilkens joins Linda Brekke to talk about issues with tar spot and what growers can do about it.

The November 8th election is just days away. Former Minnesota Congressman Gil Gutknecht joins Lynn Ketelsen to talk about issues of concern heading into election day.

Harvest may be winding down in many areas of Minnesota, but the season for getting grain to markets is in full swing. Transportation challenges, including low water levels on working rivers and a potential rail strike in the weeks ahead are disrupting the normal flow of products. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition assess the current situation in this Field Talk podcast.

Midwest soybeans are in demand around the world for meal and oil that provide nutrition for animals and people. On this Field Talk podcast, Linda Funk, Executive Director of the Soyfoods Council joins us to talk about the role of soy in human nutrition.

Emma Kubal joins the Linder Farm Network for this FFA Spotlight

Fall is harvest time for most Minnesota crops, including apples. Minnesota may not be among the top apple producing states, but there are more than 100 commercial apple orchards scattered across the state. One of those orchards is Timberlake Orchard near Fairmont. Owner Al Zeitz joins this Field Talk podcast.

Dr. Scott Jensen is the Republican candidate for governor in Minnesota. Dr. Jensen recently joined Lynn Ketelsen to address some of the concerns he sees for rural Minnesota.

The Linder Farm Network's Lynn Ketelsen was recently inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame. In this Field Talk podcast, find out how Lynn became one of the most recognizable farm broadcasters in the country. Lynn sat down with Jeff Stewart of the Linder Farm Network to reflect on his 40+ years in broadcasting.