A new soybean oil with Minnesota roots has gotten a boost from the National Institutes of Health. Research has shown TruSoya soybean oil could have significant benefits for heart health. Kim Nill with Minnesota Soybean is our guest on this week's podcast to tell us more about TruSoya.

California officials have moved to ban the sale of new internal combustion engine-powered vehicles in 2035. Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association President Scott Lambert joins this episode of the Field Talk podcast to give his perspective on what that means for Minnesota.

One of the nation's largest auction companies is expanding in Minnesota. Ashley Huhn with the Steffes Group joins this podcast to talk about their expansion plans in Litchfield.

Since the 1980s, the Minnesota Farm Advocate program has provided one-on-one assistance to farmers facing crisis from either economic conditions or natural disaster. On this week's podcast, we talk with Farm Advocate Steve Zenk to learn more about the program and how it helps Minnesota farm families through challenging circumstances.

For the first time, U.S. soybean meal has arrived in Uzbekistan. Minnesota soybean farmers played a key role in developing this initial entry into a market that has challenges and potential. Patrick O'Leary, a farmer from Benson and Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council director explores the background and potential of this historic shipment.

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.