Sound Ag Advice
07/09/20 Sound Ag Advice 375
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.
07/02/20 Sound Ag Advice 374
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
06/25/20 Sound Ag Advice 373
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, this year’s drought conditions have spurred the growth of algae blooms says Miranda Meehan, NDSU Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist. Meehan joins this week’s Sound Ag Advice to discuss how to prevent cyanobacteria poisoning.
06/18/20 Sound Ag Advice 372
Although annual forages, small grains and cover crops are a great option for haying and grazing, they can pose a risk of nitrate toxicity for livestock. Janna Block, NDSU Extension livestock systems specialist, joins this week’s Sound Ag Advice to discuss how producers can reduce the risk of nitrate toxicity.
06/11/20 Sound Ag Advice 371
When packing plants can’t schedule a slaughter date, producers are challenged on how to manage delaying the marketing of their cattle. Karl Hoppe, NDSU Extension livestock systems specialist, joins this week’s Sound Ag Advice to discuss common management strategies for producers needing to delay marketing.
06/04/20 Sound Ag Advice 370
It is not about how much water you push through spray equipment to clean residues, it’s about the detail, says Tom Peters, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sugar beet agronomist and weed control specialist. Peters joins this week’s Sound Ag Advice to discuss how to minimize crop injury from tank contamination.
05/28/20 Sound Ag Advice 369
With the cold temperatures and precipitation causing delayed planting in parts of North Dakota, some farmers might be wondering how these conditions will affect weed management. Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension week specialist addresses this question and more in this week’s segment of Sound Ag Advice.
05/21/20 Sound Ag Advice 368
Are summer time temperatures on the way? How long till soil moisture levels allow standing corn fields to be harvested? Daryl Ritchison, Director of the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network, joins this week’s Sound Ag Advice to answer these questions.
05/14/20 Sound Ag Advice 367
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 Monitoring Stick that is used to help livestock producers properly manage their forage utilization.
05/07/20 Sound Ag Advice 366
Annoying voles and gray snow mold can cause wintertime damage to your lawn. Esther McGinnis, NDSU Extension horticulture specialist, joins Sound Ag Advice to share how to rid your yard of these issues.
04/30/20 Sound Ag Advice 365
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.
04/23/20 Sound Ag Advice 364
As many farmers start to gear up for spring planting, they may have questions about fertilizer application. In this episode of Sound Ag Advice, Dave Franzen, NDSU Extension soil science specialist, addresses the most common questions he receives regarding Nitrogen stabilizers.
04/16/20 Sound Ag Advice 363
Calf diarrhea, often referred to as “scours”, is something ranchers battle this time of year with newborn calves. Gerald Stokka, NDSU Extension veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist, joins Sound Ag Advice to discuss the symptoms, prevention and treatment options.
04/09/20 Sound Ag Advice 362
How fast will the grain markets recover once coronavirus has peaked? Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist and marketing specialist, joins Sound Ag Advice to discuss the latest grain marketing information and answer the most commonly asked questions from North Dakota farmers.
04/02/20 Sound Ag Advice 361
With most parts of North Dakota seeing significant snow fall this year, problems can arise when that snow begins to melt and puddle. Ken Hellevang, NDSU Extension agriculture engineer joins Sound Ag Advice to offer strategies to move water away from homes and rural properties.
03/26/20 Sound Ag Advice 360
With most parts of North Dakota seeing significant snow fall this year, problems can arise when that snow begins to melt and puddle. Ken Hellevang, NDSU Extension agriculture engineer joins Sound Ag Advice to offer strategies to move water away from homes and rural properties.
03/19/20 Sound Ag Advice 359
As the world feels the effects of Covid-19, how is the virus specifically affecting the North Dakota economy? Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist and marketing specialist joins Sound Ag Advice to discuss Covid-19 and the downturn in grain prices.
03/12/20 Sound Ag Advice 358
Controlling the amount of mold that cattle consume is important to their overall health, says Karl Hoppe, NDSU Extension livestock specialist. Hoppe joins the program to discuss mold and mycotoxins in this week’s segment of Sound Ag Advice.
03/05/20 Sound Ag Advice 357
What is the potential for overland flooding this spring? Will the weather allow farmers to harvest crops that have stayed in the field through the winter? Daryl Ritchison, director of the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network, joins Sound Ag Advice to discuss his short- and long-term forecast.
02/27/20 Sound Ag Advice 356
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.
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