After a wet early season across Minnesota, conditions have turned very dry, increasing the risk of fires across the state. With harvest picking up speed, University of Minnesota Extension Farm Safety & Health Educator joins this Field Talk conversation to highlight some harvest fire safety reminders. 

With harvest activity ramping up across Minnesota, farm safety and health needs to remain front of mind, especially during this hectic time of year. University of Minnesota Extension Educator for Farm Safety and Health Emily Krekelberg joins this episode of Field Talk. 

Soy industry leaders recently travelled to The Netherlands to promote the St. Lawrence Seaway as an alternative route for shipping to and from Europe. Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council Director and Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance representative Gail Donkers from Faribault was on the mission and she joins this podcast. 

Innovative research in Morris is showing how solar energy and agriculture can coexist. Michael Reese, Director of Operations at the University of MInnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center is our guest. 

Dairy prices have trended higher in recent months with many factors at play. University of Minnesota Extension Dairy Educator Jim Salfer joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke to highlight some of those factors. 

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the Red River Farm Network and Linder Farm Network have joined forces to create the radio and podcast series called TransFARMation. Fran and Mary Ann Miron are in the process of transitioning their Hugo, Minnesota dairy farm to two of their sons. Fran shares his family’s experience in this conversation. 

Nearly 30 years ago, Carl and Julie Peterson founded a seed company near Fargo, North Dakota that has grown into one of the most recognizable brands in the region. Carl Peterson joins this Field Talk podcast to describe how Peterson Farms Seed has worked to set itself apart from the competition. 

Many sectors of the agriculture economy are facing strong economic headwinds. The ag economy was the focus of a forum at Farmfest and features Robert Craven from the University of Minnesota Center for Farm Financial Management, Bernt Nelson, economist for the American Farm Bureau and Todd Stencel, farm business management instructor from South Central College. 

Farmfest 2024 offers a look at some of the latest ag technologies, but it also offers some diverse forums with experts addressing issues ranging from the farm bill to the ag economy and issues related to animal agriculture. There's also several candidate forums scheduled. Farmfest Forum Coordinator Kent Thiesse joins this Field Talk Podcast with details on the forums. 

Farmers affected by storms and flooding may have some options through the USDA. Minnesota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Whitney Place joined the Linder Farm Network's Linda Brekke to highlight some of the key programs farmers may have at their disposal.