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Sound Ag Advice

by NDSU Agriculture Communication

“Sound Ag Advice” presented by the NDSU Extension Service features NDSU Extension specialists and staff talking about current crop and livestock issues. “Sound Ag Advice” is free and can be used in any way you see fit.

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  1. 9/9/2022 Harvest Time Fire Prevention

    Hot equipment and dry vegetation combined with late summer temperatures are the perfect conditions for a field fire. Angie Johnson, NDSU Extension farm and ranch safety coordinator, joins Sound Ag Advice to discuss how to prevent fires during harvest time.

  2. 08/09/2022 Cattle Fly Control

    Fly problems have been a concern for livestock producers this summer, says Gerald Stokka, NDSU Extension veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist. Stokka joins Sound Ag Advice to discuss how to control horn, face and stable flies that contribute to problems like pink eye and foot rot.

  3. 07/28/2022 Sheep Breeding Season

    As the summer winds downs, breeding season is on the minds of sheep producers says Travis Hoffman, the NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sheep specialist. In this week’s segment of Sound Ag Advice, Hoffman discusses proper management practices leading up to turning rams out with ewes.

  4. 07/08/2022 Blue-green Algae

    Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can produce toxins that are harmful to livestock, wildlife and people. Although this is something we typically see in ponds in late July, hot weather has spurred the growth of algae blooms says Miranda Meehan, NDSU Extension livestock environmental...

  5. 06/10/22 Grazing Monitoring

    As producers begin to turn out their livestock onto summer pastures, it can be tricky to know how much forage is actually available and how to monitor overgrazing. Miranda Meehan, NDSU Extension livestock stewardship specialist joins Sound Ag Advice to explain something called a Grazing…

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  6. 05/20/2022 Spring Weed Control

    A wet, late spring is making it hard for some North Dakota farmers to start planting, but that doesn't mean the weeds have stopped growing. Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension weeds specialist, joins this week's Sound Ag Advice to discuss what he believes will be the most problematic weeds for farmers this...

  7. 05/13/2022 Removing Water from Yards/Homes

    With many parts of North Dakota seeing significant late-spring snow and rain, problems can arise when that snow melts and puddles. Ken Hellevang, NDSU Extension agriculture engineer joins Sound Ag Advice to offer strategies to move water away from homes and rural properties.

  8. 04/28/2022 Dealing with Stress on the Farm

    A farm or ranch's most valuable asset is not equipment or land, it's the health and well-being of the farmer or rancher, says Sean Brotherson, NDSU Extension family science specialist. In this episode of Sound Ag Advice, Sean discusses tips and resources for anyone experiencing feelings of stress.

  9. 04/14/2022 Warming Cold Calves

    Winter storms and continued cold weather have made calving season stressful this year. Dr. Gerald Stokka, NDSU Extension veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist, joins Sound Ag Advice to discuss the best ways to warm chilled calves and the health issues to watch for down the road.

  10. 04/08/2022 Spring Sump Pump Tips

    As winter transitions to spring, your sump pump will be working to remove excess water from around your home’s foundation. Tom Scherer, NDSU Extension agricultural engineer, joins Sound Ag Advice to discuss ways to keep your sump pump working properly.

  11. 04/01/2022 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

    Multiple cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) have now been confirmed in North Dakota. Mary Keena, NDSU Extension livestock environmental management specialist, joins Sound Ag Advice to discuss what poultry owners and the public should know about this virus.

  12. 03/24/2022 Spring Forecast

    Daryl Ritchison, North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network director, joins Sound Ag Advice to talk about the potential for spring flooding in the eastern part of North Dakota and gives his short-term forecast.

  13. 01/27/2022 Cold Weather Calving

    Cattle producers making the right management decisions can be the difference between life or death for newborn calves during cold weather says Gerald Stokka, NDSU Extension veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist. Stokka joins this week’s Sound Ag Advice to discuss how to give new…

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  14. 01/07/2022 Winter Tree Care

    Even though most trees go dormant in winter time, environmental injury from cold weather and animals can occur. Joe Zeleznik, NDSU Extension forester, joins Sound Ag Advice to discuss how to keep your trees healthy in winter time.

  15. 12/17/2021 Calving Preparation

    As calving season approaches, beef producers should be paying special attention to the nutrition requirements of their cows. Carl Dahlen, NDSU Department of Animal Sciences associate professor, joins us to explain the effects of inadequate nutrition on pregnant cows.

  16. 12/9/2021 Year-End Tax Planning #448

    Ron Haugen, NDSU Extension farm management specialist, joins Sound Ag Advice to discuss some ways ag producers can management their tax liability.

  17. 11/26/21 Stop the Truck #447

    Sending a high-quality product through the food chain to consumers should be the top priority of beef producers says Lisa Pederson, NDSU Extension beef quality assurance specialist. In this week’s Sound Ag Advice, Pederson discusses the NDSU Extension program, Stop The Truck, aimed at helping…

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  18. 11/19/21 Backgrounding Cattle #446

    Speaker 1: Kelli Anderson, NDSU Agriculture Communication Specialist Speaker 2: Karl Hoppe, NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Kelli: This is Sound Ag Advice, a weekly feature presented by NDSU Extension. I'm Kelli Anderson and I'm joined this week by Karl Hoppe, NDSU Extension livestock...

  19. 11/11/2021 Standby Generators #445

    Speaker 1: Kelli Anderson, NDSU Agriculture Communication Specialist Speaker 2: Ken Hellevang, NDSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Kelli: This is Sound Ag Advice, a weekly feature presented by NDSU Extension. I'm Kelli Anderson, and I'm joined this week by Ken Hellevang, NDSU Extension...

  20. 11/4/2021 Fall/Winter Bull Management #444

    Speaker 1: Kelli Anderson, NDSU Ag Communication Specialist Speaker 2: Lisa Pederson, NDSU Extension Beef Quality Assurance Specialist Kelli: This is Sound Ag Advice, a weekly feature presented by NDSU Extension. I'm Kelli Anderson and I'm joined this week by Lisa Pederson, NDSU Extension Beef...

  21. 10/28/2021 Fall Forecast #443

    Speaker 1: Kelli Anderson, NDSU Agriculture Communication Specialist Speaker 2: Daryl Ritchison, North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Kelli: This is Sound Ag Advice, a weekly feature presented by NDSU Extension. I'm Kelli Anderson and I'm joined this week by Daryl Ritchison, North...

  22. 10/21/21 Farm Stress Tools for Couples #442

    Speaker 1: Kelli Anderson, NDSU Extension Ag Communication Specialist Speaker 2: Sean Brotherson, NDSU Extension Family Life Specialist Kelli: This is Sound Ag Advice, a weekly feature presented by the NDSU Extension Service. I'm Kelli Anderson, and I'm joined this week by Sean Brotherson, NDSU...

  23. 10/14/21 Tools for Farm Stress #441

    Speaker 1: Kelli Anderson, NDSU Extension Ag Communication Specialist Speaker 2: Sean Brotherson, NDSU Extension Family Life Specialist Kelli: This is Sound Ag Advice, a weekly feature presented by NDSU Extension. I'm Kelli Anderson and I'm joined this week by Sean Brotherson, NDSU Extension…

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  24. 10/07/2021 Marketing Cattle in the Fall #440

    Speaker 1: Kelli Anderson, NDSU Ag Communication Specialist Speaker 2: Lisa Pederson, NDSU Extension Beef Quality Assurance Specialist Kelli: This is Sound Ag Advice, a weekly feature presented by NDSU Extension. I'm Kelli Anderson and I'm joined this week by Lisa Pederson, NDSU Extension beef...

  25. 09/30/2021 Fall Lawn Care #439

    Speaker 1: Kelli Anderson, NDSU Ag Communication Specialist Speaker 2: Tom Kalb, NDSU Extension Horticulturist Kelli: This is Sound Ag Advice, a weekly feature presented by NDSU Extension. I'm Kelli Anderson, and I'm joined this week by Tom Kalb, the NDSU Extension Horticulturist. Today we're…

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  26. 9/23/2021 Sheep Management in the Fall #438

    Speaker 1: Kelli Anderson, NDSU Ag Communication Specialist Speaker 2: Travis Hoffman, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension Sheep Specialist Kelli: This is Sound Ag Advice, a weekly feature presented by NDSU Extension. I'm Kelli Anderson and I'm joined this week by Travis Hoffman in NDSU…

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  27. 9/16/2021 Cattle Management in the Fall #437

    Speaker 1: Kelli Anderson, NDSU Ag Communication Specialist Speaker 2: Gerald Stokka, NDSU Extension Veterinarian and Livestock Stewardship Specialist Kelli: This is Sound Ag Advice, a weekly feature presented by NDSU Extension. I'm Kelli Anderson and I'm joined this week by Dr. Gerald Stokka…

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  28. 9/9/2021 Managing Farm Stress #436

    Episode Summary: Working in agriculture is accompanied by managing a variety of stresses on a regular basis. Sean Brotherson, NDSU Extension family life specialist, joins Sound Ag Advice to discuss how farmers and ranchers can manage their stress in healthy ways. Speaker 1: Kelli Anderson, NDSU...

  29. 9/2/2021 Farm Safety #435

    Speaker 1: Kelli Anderson, NDSU Agriculture Communication Specialist Speaker 2: Angie Johnson, NDSU Extension Agent – Steele County Kelli: This is Sound Ag Advice, a weekly feature presented by NDSU Extension. I'm Kelli Anderson, and I'm joined this week by Angie Johnson, Agriculture and Natural...

  30. 08/26/21 Sound Ag Advice 434

    Producers are busy with haying and harvest this time of year, but they should not forget about the bulls out breeding cows, says Gerald Stokka, NDSU Extension veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist. Stokka joins Sound Ag Advice to discuss the things he looks for when checking bulls...

  31. 08/19/21 Sound Ag Advice 433

    Speaker 1: Kelli Anderson, NDSU Ag Communication Specialist Speaker 2: Zac Carlson, NDSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Kelli: This is Sound Ag Advice, a weekly feature presented by NDSU Extension. I'm Kelli Anderson. This week we're going to be talking about alternatives for harvesting...

  32. 8/12/21 Sound Ag Advice 432

    Speaker 1: Kelli Anderson, NDSU Ag Communication Specialist Speaker 2: Daryl Ritchison, Director of the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Kelli: This is Sound Ag Advice, a weekly feature provided by NDSU Extension. I'm Kelli Anderson and I’m joined this week by Daryl Ritchison, director…

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  33. 08/05/21 Sound Ag Advice 431

    Speaker 1: Host: Kelli Anderson, NDSU Agriculture Communication Speaker 2: Dr. Ken Helevang, NDSU Extension Agricultural Engineer This is Sound Ag Advice - a weekly feature presented by NDSU Extension. I'm Kelli Anderson and I'm joined this week by Dr. Ken Hellevang, NDSU Extension Agricultural...

  34. 7/29/21 Sound Ag Advice 430

    Kelli Anderson, NDSU Host 0:00 This is Sound Ag aAdvice, a weekly feature presented by NDSU Extension. I'm Kelli Anderson and I'm joined this week by Dr. Gerald Stokka, NDSU Extension Veterinarian and Livestock Stewardship Specialist. Now it's the time of year when some of our North Dakota beef...

  35. 07/22/2021 Sound Ag Advice 429

    Speaker 1: Kelli Anderson, Information Specialist at NDSU and Sound Ag Advice Host Speaker 2: Sean Brotherson, NDSU Extension Family Life Specialist Kelli: This is Sound Ag Advice, a weekly feature presented by NDSU Extension. I'm Kelli Anderson and I'm joined today by Sean Brotherson, NDSU...

  36. 07/15/2021 Sound Ag Advice 428

    Fly problems have been a concern for some livestock producers this summer says Gerald Stokka, NDSU Extension veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist. Stokka joins Sound Ag Advice to discuss how to control horn, face and stable flies that contribute to problems like pink eye and foot rot.

  37. 07/08/2021 Sound Ag Advice 427

    As the summer winds downs, breeding season is on the minds of sheep producers says Travis Hoffman, the NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sheep specialist. In this week’s segment of Sound Ag Advice, Hoffman discusses proper management practices leading up to turning rams out with ewes.

  38. 07/01/2021 Sound Ag Advice 426

    With prolonged drought conditions across all of North Dakota, the risk of equipment fires can increase, especially when it comes to baling forages for hay. On this week’s Sound Ag Advice, we welcome Kindred Fire and Rescue Chief, Rich Schock, and NDSU Extension Farm and Ranch Safety Coordinator,...

  39. 6/24/2021 Sound Ag Advice 425

    Summer temperatures will warm stored grain, which could lead to insect infestations and mold growth quickly. Ken Hellevang, NDSU Extension agricultural engineer, joins this week’s Sound Ag Advice to offer ways to keep stored grain cool and at appropriate moisture levels.

  40. 6/17/2021 Sound Ag Advice 424

    Sheep and goat producers have an opportunity to take advantage of strong lamb markets says NDSU Extension sheep specialist Travis Hoffman. In this week’s Sound Ag Advice, Hoffman discusses options for producers to consider when making marketing decisions.

  41. 06/10/21 Sound Ag Advice 423

    Summers usually are mild in North Dakota but hot, humid days do occur and can be dangerous and even deadly for cattle. Karl Hoppe, NDSU Extension livestock systems specialist, joins Sound Ag Advice to discuss how producers can reduce heat stress in cattle.

  42. 06/03/21 Sound Ag Advice 422

    What is the difference between composting and pushing manure into a pile? Mary Keena, NDSU Extension livestock environmental management specialist, answers this question and discusses the benefits of composting in this week’s Sound Ag Advice.

  43. 05/27/21 Sound Ag Advice 421

    Summer pneumonia is a respiratory disease/pneumonia that occurs in beef calves nursing their dams. On this week’s Sound Ag Advice, Dr. Gerald Stokka, NDSU Extension veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist, discusses the conditions that contribute to summer pneumonia and how to prevent it.

  44. 05/20/21 Sound Ag Advice 420

    As producers begin to turn out their livestock onto summer pastures, it can be tricky to know how much forage is actually available and how to monitor overgrazing. Miranda Meehan, NDSU Extension livestock stewardship specialist joins Sound Ag Advice to explain something called a Grazing…

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  45. 05/13/21 Sound Ag Advice 419

    When resources are scare, hard decisions have to be made on livestock operations. Lisa Pederson, NDSU Extension livestock specialist, joins this week’s Sound Ag Advice to discuss some common sense strategies to keep in mind should you have to cull your herd due to drought conditions.

  46. 05/06/21 Sound Ag Advice 418

    The continuing drought conditions across the state have some beef producers needing to make hard decisions about feed resources in the coming months. Lisa Pederson, NDSU Extension livestock specialist at the Central Grasslands Research Extension Center, joins this week’s Sound Ag Advice to…

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  47. 04/29/21 Sound Ag Advice 417

    As many farmers start to gear up for spring planting, they may have questions about fertilizer application, especially in drought conditions. In this episode of Sound Ag Advice, Dave Franzen, NDSU Extension soil science specialist, addresses the most common questions he receives regarding...

  48. 04/22/21 Sound Ag Advice 416

    Dry conditions continue throughout most of North Dakota. Understanding how to take care your trees during a drought can make all the difference. Joe Zeleznik, NDSU Extension Forester has some sound tree advice.

  49. 04/15/21 Sound Ag Advice 415

    This Spring, dry conditions continue to plague most of ND with 98 percent of the state in drought conditions. NDSU Extension has a disaster response team lead by Miranda Meehan, NDSU Extension livestock environmental specialist. This week’s Sound Ag Advice will explore options for livestock...

  50. 04/08/21 Sound Ag Advice 414

    Crabgrass is a warm-season annual that frustrates homeowners who want a healthy lawn. Esther McGinnis, NDSU Extension horticulture specialist, joins Sound Ag Advice to discuss how to prevent and control crabgrass.

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“Sound Ag Advice” presented by the NDSU Extension Service features NDSU Extension specialists and staff talking about current crop and livestock issues. “Sound Ag Advice” is free and can be used in any way you see fit.

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