RECOGNIZING LINDER FARM NETWORK

On 2026-09-16, Representative Brad Finstad (R-MN-1) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING LINDER FARM NETWORK" in the House.

RECOGNIZING LINDER FARM NETWORK

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E941] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING LINDER FARM NETWORK ______ HON. BRAD FINSTAD of minnesota in the house of representatives Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Mr. FINSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Linder Farm Network--a true staple of our southern Minnesota agricultural community--and congratulate them on celebrating 50 years on air. For decades, the Linder Farm Network has been a trusted voice for farmers, producers, and rural families across corn and soybean country. What started as a vision by Lynn Ketelsen and the Linder family on four local stations has grown into a network of 39 stations covering 89 counties. Through the last half century of planting seasons, harvests, market swings, and industry changes, Linder Farm Network has been in trucks and tractor cabs with southern Minnesota producers, delivering the critical market data, weather updates, and agricultural programming that farm country relies on. The dedication of Lynn and the Linder team has earned them the top- rated farm network in the state and I'm proud to commend them on fifty years of service to keeping our rural communities connected. I congratulate the entire team at Linder Farm Network on celebrating this incredible milestone. Wishing them all continued success for the next 50 years and beyond. ____________________