Agriculture Applied: More Than Dirt

How can you best set your sheep operation up for success? Does wool classing have a place in your operation? How can you as a producer think outside the box to increase that profit margin? Join Hannah Nordby the Adams County ANR Extension agent along with Hettinger Research Extension Center director Chris Schauer to discuss these questions and more. Grab a cup of joe and settle in to ponder innova...

At what level do nitrates become a concern for producers? What crops most commonly accumulate nitrates? How can your local extension agent help? Join Hannah Nordby the Adams County ANR Extension agent along with Janna Block NDSU Extension livestock specialist as they discuss what producers should be aware of when it comes to nitrate levels in feeds. Grab a cup of joe and settle in to ponder innova...

Have you checked the pH levels of problem areas in your fields? Traditionally pH hasn't been a concern for SW North Dakota, what has changed? What should farmers be taking into consideration? Join Hannah Nordby the Adams County ANR Extension agent along with Dickinson Research Extension Center director Chris Augustin to discuss these concerns and more. Grab a cup of joe and settle in to ponder inn...

What exactly is so concerning about Palmer Amaranth? How has NDSU Extension's approached help slow the spread of Palmer across the state? What precautions can you put in place to protect your operation? Join Hannah Nordby the Adams County ANR Extension agent along with Joe Ikley NDSU Extension Weed specialist and agent Calla Edwards as they break down these questions and more! Grab a cup of joe an...

Sometimes when it gets dry producers have to pivot, create opportunity and get creative! Alternative feeds are different for everyone, it just depends on what works best for your operation.  Join Hannah Nordby the Adams County ANR Extension agent along with Karl Hoppe, Livestock Systems Extension Specialist and  Bowman County Extension agent Max Robison as they discuss the pros and cons...

What is the ND Crop Improvement Association and how is Extension tied in? What are the new variety releases for 2021? How do local crop improvement groups add value to a community? Join Hannah Nordby the Adams County ANR Extension agent along with John Rickertson a Research Agronomist and  Renville County's own Extension Agent, Loui Voight as they discuss the importance of crop improvement bo...

What is the ideal BCS for bulls heading into the breeding season? What kind of nutritional ration should your newly bought prize bull be put on once you get him home? Join Hannah Nordby the Adams County ANR Extension agent along with Janna Block NDSU Extension livestock specialist as they discuss setting your bulls up for success this breeding season. Grab a cup of joe and settle in to ponder inno...

Questions concerning calf scours? Looking to re-evaluate your vaccine protocol? Disease concerns relating to the calving season? Join Hannah Nordby the Adams County ANR Extension agent along with NDSU Veterinarian and Animal Welfare Extension Specialist Gerald Stokka as we will cover those calving concerns and more! Grab a cup of joe and settle in to ponder innovative ideas, you’re not going to wa...

The dreaded D word, drought. Running short on hay? Grass isn't ready for turnout? Rain forecast is bleak? How can you as a producer set yourself up for success going into the summer of 2021?  Join Hannah Nordby the Adams County ANR Extension agent along with with NDSU Extension Rangeland Management Specialist Kevin Sedivec as they discuss these questions and more! Grab a cup of joe and settle...

Industrial Hemp has been making waves recently in the agricultural industry. What exactly IS all the fuss about? How could hemp fit into your production system? Join Hannah Nordby the Adams County ANR Extension agent along with Dave Ripplinger the Bioproduct/Bioenergy Economics specialist with NDSU Extension as they discuss these questions and more!  Grab a cup of joe and settle in to ponder...

Soil testing? We've got a publication for that! Crop disease issues? We've got you covered! Excel expense sheets? Yup, you bet! Join Hannah Nordby the Adams County ANR Extension agent along with Ryan Buetow the NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist as they discuss the many resources available through NDSU Extension. You have a question? NDSU has the answer! Grab a cup of joe and settle in to...

Does bookwork give you a headache? With tight margins are you curious where cuts could be made without inhibiting your operation? Are you looking for help honing in your recording keeping and accounting skills? ~ Join Hannah Nordby the Adams County ANR Extension agent along with Jeff Dragseth instructor for the Farm/Ranch Management Adults Education Program as discuss business goal setting, busine...

In the lifetime of a producer there are really only 50 growing seasons, which equates to 50 chances to implement changes to an operation. How can producers capitalize and make the most out of those 50 opportunities? Join Hannah Nordby the Adams County ANR Extension agent with Joel Ransom the NDSU Extension Agronomist as they discuss the challenges and opportunities agricultural producers face. Gra...

Did you know ND is the #1 honey producer in the USA? What are current challenges facing beekeepers? How can pollinators be integrated into your operation? ~ Join Hannah Nordby the Adams County ANR Extension agent along with Chris Hiatt with Hiatt Honey Co. as they cover all these questions along with the importance of becoming a voice for your commodity! ~ Grab a cup of joe and settle in to ponder...

How did the goat and sheep industry fair through COVID? What should be top of mind for current producers moving forward? How can an interested individual expand an operation with either sheep or goats?   Join Hannah Nordby the Adams County ANR Extension agent along with NDSU Sheep Extension Specialist, Travis Hoffman as they dive into industry concerns and areas of opportunity. Grab a cup of...

Lost Creek Cattle Company is not your typical multi-generational ranching operation, established in 2010 this young family jumped in and never looked back! Join Adams County ANR Extension agent Hannah Nordby along with startup producers Sean and Kat Weinert as they discusses ignoring the naysayers along with the open sharing of ideas and outside-the-box thinking.  Grab a cup of joe and settle...

Each ranching operation is unique in its own right, the Dry Creek Ranch is no exception. Join Adams County ANR Extension agent Hannah Nordby along with startup producers Max and Haley Robison as they discusses the joys and trials of ranching in SW North Dakota. Grab a cup of joe and settle in to ponder innovative ideas and reflect on generational changes, you’re not going to want to miss out!

Falls work is upon ranchers, but what exactly does that look like in SW North Dakota?  Join Adams County ANR Extension agent Hannah Nordby along with West River Health Clinic's Dr. Bleaux Johnson as they discuss the economic benefits and management strategies associated with pregnancy checking your cattle. Grab a cup of joe and settle in to ponder innovative ideas and reflect on generational...

Battling pinkeye? Can't seem to keep flies under control? Experiencing your fair share of summer ammonia? What can you as a producer do to address these challenges? Join Hannah Nordby the Adams County ANR Extension agent in a sequel interview with NDSU Veterinarian and Animal Welfare Extension Specialist Gerald Stokka as we will cover those reoccurring herd health concerns. Grab a cup of joe and s...

What does it mean to be sustainable in agriculture? How can producers share their story with the general public? What about those tough questions consumers are asking?  In part 1 of a two part interview series with NDSU Veterinarian and Animal Welfare Extension Specialist Gerald Stokka as we will cover those tough to answer questions. Grab a cup of joe and settle in to ponder innovative ideas...

What exactly is an NDAWN (North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network) Station? How can farmers utilize this tool? Can it contribute to better production and management practics? Join Hannah Nordby along with Slope County ANR Extension agent Shelby Hewson, producer Alex Nielsen and NDAWN Director Daryl Ritchison as they dive into the heart of the ND Ag Weather Network.  Grab a cup of joe and se...

Join NDSU Ag and Natural resource Extension agent Hannah Nordby and Kurt Froelich along with the state’s climatologist and NDSU assistant professor of climatology Adnan Akyuz to discuss the ND Drought Monitor!  How is the drought monitor created, what factors are considered and how does extension tie into the whole scheme. Grab a cup of joe and settle in to ponder innovative ideas and reflect...

Join Hannah Nordby the Adams County Agriculture and Natural Resources County Extension agent along with SDSU Cow/Calf Field Specialist Robin Salverson on Agriculture Applied: Innovate, relate, create with NDSU Extension.  How can you as a producer achieve optimum conception rates? Are there different approaches to fit changing scenarios? How does body score condition play into the answer?&nbs...

What should producers be looking for? TDS- not another acronym! Why does water quality even matter? Join Hannah Nordby the Adams County Agriculture and Natural Resources County Extension agent on Agriculture Applied: Innovate, relate, create with NDSU Extension. This week Miranda Meeham and Yolanda Schmidt with NDSU extension will be joining me to discuss water quality concerns for 2020. Grab a cu...

Join Hannah Nordby the Adams County Agriculture and Natural Resources County Extension agent on Agriculture Applied: Innovate, relate, create with NDSU Extension. This week NDSU Extension Weed Specialist, Joe Ikley, and Alecia Harstad an ANR Extension agent for Stutsman County will be coming together to discuss weed control for 2020. Grab a cup of joe and settle in to ponder innovative ideas and r...