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.

Selling farm real estate via auction is very different than selling equipment. The Linder Farm Network's Jeff Stewart talks with Ashley Huhn of the Steffes Group to learn more about real estate auctions.

The Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association has filed a lawsuit in an effort to stop Minnesota's clean cars rule which ties the state to standards set by California's Air Resources Board. Minnesota Auto Dealers Association President Scott Lambert joins Lynn Ketelsen to highlight the association's opposition.

Rising fuel prices are affecting every sector of the economy. Lance Klatt, Executive Director of the Minnesota Service Station Association joins the Linder Farm Network to talk about issue surrounding fuel and electric vehicles.

With prices for new equipment soaring and the availability of new implements questionable at times, the value of used equipment remains strong. Ashley Huhn of the Steffes Group discusses the auction process and just how active equipment auctions can be.

Preparation is the key to success in most endeavors, including farm auctions. Jeff Stewart talks with Ashley Huhn of the Steffes Group to learn more about some of the pre-auction considerations that can make the event successful.