The U.S. Senate has passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which includes domestic energy incentives and other provisions aimed at reducing carbon emissions. The House is expected to take up the bill soon. The bill's full impact is still unknown, but Brian Jennings, CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol provides some insight on what it could mean for ethanol.

Following a rousing debate between Governor Tim Walz and GOP candidate Scott Jensen, both candidates joined Lynn Ketelsen along with Rod Hebrink and John Monson of Compeer for the Midday Farm Review at Day 2 of Farmfest. Scott Lambert of the MN Automobile Dealers Association was another guest of the show.

Lynn Ketelsen and Dan Lemke were joined at Farmfest for the Midday Farm Review by state and national ag organization leaders. Find out what these organizations are prioritizing.

The farm bill has far reaching impact on farmers because of important titles like crop insurance, nutrition, conservation, marketing and much more. Former Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson had a hand in crafting numerous farm bills while serving on the House Ag Committee. Peterson joined Lynn Ketelsen to give his insights into factors that could affect the 2023 Farm Bill.

For more than 30 years, educational and candidate forums have drawn thousands of visitors to Farmfest. Planning for the forums begins long before the event takes place. Farmfest forum coordinator Kent Thiesse joins this episode of the Field Talk Podcast to talk about the process and highlight what's happening at Farmfest 2022.

Soybeans are one of Minnesota's most important crops. Used for everything from livestock feed and biodiesel to food and even tires, global demand is strong. Farm leaders, researchers and industry representatives will gather next week for the Future of Soybeans event designed to identify future needs and to consider the next big thing for soybeans.

Slices of Americana exist in many corners of the United States. One gem that celebrates the country's rugged natural beauty and the president who was shaped by it is Medora, North Dakota. Medora is the gateway to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Lynn Ketelsen was recently in Medora and learned more about the nation's 26th president.

Palmer amaranth is an extremely troublesome weed that is fast growing, produces a tremendous amount of seed, and is resistant to numerous herbicides. Anthony Cortilet with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture joins this Field Talk Podcast to talk about the current situation with the weed and how farmers can stay one step ahead.

Farmfest is Minnesota's premier outdoor farm show featuring equipment demonstrations, new technologies and political forums. With 2022 an election year, the forums promise to generate plenty of excitement.

A tool developed during the COVID-19 pandemic is giving farmers remote access to expertise from University of Minnesota crop specialists to help identify potential disease issues. Angie Peltier with the University of Minnesota Extension joins this Field Talk podcast to introduce us to the Digital Crop Doc.