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 h

08/09/2022 Cattle Fly Control

Aug 9th, 2022 4m 54s

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

07/28/2022 Sheep Breeding Season

Jul 28th, 2022 4m 22s

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 p

07/08/2022 Blue-green Algae

Jul 8th, 2022 3m 9s

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 Mir

06/10/22 Grazing Monitoring

Jun 10th, 2022 3m 6s

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 A

05/20/2022 Spring Weed Control

May 25th, 2022 4m 49s

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 believe

05/13/2022 Removing Water from Yards/Homes

May 13th, 2022 4m 12s

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 f

04/28/2022 Dealing with Stress on the Farm

Apr 29th, 2022 7m 24s

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

04/14/2022 Warming Cold Calves

Apr 19th, 2022 5m 26s

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 an

04/08/2022 Spring Sump Pump Tips

Apr 9th, 2022 3m 53s

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 p

04/01/2022 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Apr 1st, 2022 5m 24s

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 sh

03/24/2022 Spring Forecast

Mar 24th, 2022 5m 45s

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.

01/27/2022 Cold Weather Calving

Jan 28th, 2022 4m 33s

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 we

01/07/2022 Winter Tree Care

Jan 7th, 2022 4m 29s

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.

12/17/2021 Calving Preparation

Dec 21st, 2021 4m 12s

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 nutr

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

Dec 10th, 2021 5m 55s

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

11/26/21 Stop the Truck #447

Nov 26th, 2021 2m 58s

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 Ex

11/19/21 Backgrounding Cattle #446

Nov 19th, 2021 4m 57s

Speaker 1: Kelli Anderson, NDSU Agriculture Communication SpecialistSpeaker 2: Karl Hoppe, NDSU Extension Livestock Systems SpecialistKelli: This is Sound Ag Advice, a weekly feature presented by NDSU Extension. I'm Kelli Anderson and I'm joine

11/11/2021 Standby Generators #445

Nov 12th, 2021 4m 59s

Speaker 1: Kelli Anderson, NDSU Agriculture Communication SpecialistSpeaker 2: Ken Hellevang, NDSU Extension Agricultural EngineerKelli: This is Sound Ag Advice, a weekly feature presented by NDSU Extension. I'm Kelli Anderson, and I'm joined t

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

Nov 5th, 2021 4m 11s

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

10/28/2021 Fall Forecast #443

Oct 29th, 2021 5m 3s

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

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

Oct 22nd, 2021 4m 22s

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

10/14/21 Tools for Farm Stress #441

Oct 16th, 2021 4m 37s

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

Oct 8th, 2021 4m 18s

09/30/2021 Fall Lawn Care #439

Oct 1st, 2021 5m 8s

Speaker 1: Kelli Anderson, NDSU Ag Communication SpecialistSpeaker 2: Tom Kalb, NDSU Extension HorticulturistKelli: 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,