Spring flooding is a worry in some parts of Minnesota in large part because of heavy winter snow. Minnesota State Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld joins the Linder Farm Network to highlight some of those concerns and explain why the chilly spring conditions are helping reduce some flood risks. 

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation is among the state's most influential grassroots farm organizations. In this Field Talk podcast, we talk with MFBF President Dan Glessing about the organization, its mission and how local voices help shape organizational policy. 

U.S. farmers produce more corn and soybeans than can be consumed domestically, which means exports are an important outlet for those commodities. In this Field Talk podcast, we catch up with leaders of the U.S. Soybean Export Council and the U.S. Grains Council to address the challenges and opportunities for global grain exports. 

Soybeans are grown in nearly every Minnesota county, making them a vital cash crop. Winona County farmer Glen Groth is one of the state's farmer-leaders who helps oversee the investment of soybean checkoff dollars. Groth joins this Field Talk episode. 

Biodiesel and renewable diesel are growing in popularity and demand as the push in on for lower carbon fuels. Recent research through Clean Fuels Alliance America (CFAA) indicates that human health impacts may be an even more compelling benefit to biofuels. CFAA Director of State Government Affairs Floyd Vergara joins this episode of Field Talk. 

Minnesota is one of the nation's top pork producing states, with several of the state's hog producers in leadership roles. Dale Stevermer, who farms near Easton, serves on the National Pork Board. He joined the Linder Farm Network to talk about some of the checkoff priorities. 

Minnesota soybean farmers contribute to the soybean checkoff, which works to develop markets and support research efforts to enhance soybean productivity and profitability. The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council is made up of elected farmers who direct the investment of those funds. Gail Donkers of Faribault is one of those grower leaders. She joins this Field Talk podcast.