The Sioux Nation Podcast

Sara Bauder and Paul Hahn from the Northern Plains Forage Association join the Sioux Nation Podcast today to talk about the group's first year and their upcoming initiatives.

On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, Paula Ertl, DVM from Zoetis, shares the most recent research on the financial, herd health, and long-term productivity benefits realized from early Mastitis treatment.

On the show today, Merck Animal Health veterinarian Dr. Brent Meyer shares his expertise on neonatal calf vaccination.

 It happens every year, yet we are often behind the eight ball when the calves start hitting the ground. On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, our own Dr. Mick Harding outlines how we can best prepare for this calving season.

Pneumonia is an issue, and the ability to ultrasound calves early to discover and treat it before any clinical signs are noticeable is a win for cattle producers. On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, Dr. Jenn Malkus walks us through the ins and outs of calf lung ultrasounding and the benefits it can bring.

Midwest winters can be brutal for man and beast alike. On today's Sioux Nation Podcast, our own Dr. Mick Harding breaks down the management efforts that will help ensure the best outcomes for your herd.

Today's episode is part 2 of a two-part series about the Zoetis Day 1 Pig Care training that helps producers find success by investing their time, effort, and money in the right places and at the right times. 

Science and technology have dramatically changed the way swine operations raise hogs today. On the program today, Zoetis presents part one of two episodes about Day 1 Pig Care training to help producers find success by investing their time, effort, and money in the right places and at the right times. 

A good accountant understands the ag world and advocates for producers. On the program today, Johnathan Guenthner talks about fall accounting practices and how producers can make the most out of their relationship with their accountants.

The livestock risk protection market is gaining interest. On the show today, Glenda Blindert helps define this type of insurance and advises about the best time to invest in it.

Businesses today cite staffing as one of their top concerns. The agricultural industry has the same challenges. Kellie Sutton is guesting on the Sioux Nation Podcast today, sharing her knowledge and tips about the H-2A program that has brought much-needed labor solutions to farmers in the United States. 

On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, our own Dr. Jessie Christensen helps us better understand the economic benefits of preg checking cattle.

The Big Sioux River Project works with cities, communities, counties, farmers, and ranchers to improve water quality throughout the Big Sioux River watershed.

The Stockyards Ag Experience is a unique museum at Falls Park in Sioux Falls that honors the important role the Sioux Falls Stockyards played in the region while showcasing the impact that ag has on our daily lives. 

 Cottonwood Creek Feed Store owner and operator Joe Kelderman joins the Sioux Nation Podcast today to talk about operating an ag business today and how he and his family make anticipating customer needs a regular occurrence. 

 Young adults considering occupations in the ag industry could often benefit from job shadowing, mentoring, and hands-on work experiences. This episode of the Sioux Nation Podcast features Junior Intern Paige Larsen talking about her recent summer stint with Sioux Nation Ag Center. 

 While soybean meal prices have left producers searching for other options, they need to consider trypsin inhibitor levels in their chosen protein sources.

A well-planned parasite management program is important to the overall health of a cowherd, but it is especially important in the areas where grass is short due to drought. On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, we discuss why a strong plan is even more important.

Producing safe food starts where it is grown. On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, SDSU Extension specialists break down the methods to implement an on-farm antimicrobial stewardship plan.

 Producers can spend a great deal to vaccinate their livestock, yet poor management can overcome the best vaccination plans. The Sioux Nation Podcast today discusses vaccine protocols and practices to help producers get the results they paid for.

On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, our own Dr. Jenn Malkus is in the hot seat talking about strategies to help cattle avoid heat stress.

On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, Dr. Jeff Okones and Dan Fedders from Pharmgate Animal Health provide a quick breakdown of Shipping Fever, BRDC, and Anaplasmosis, which are often seen in beef production this time of the year.

Labor is a top concern of most businesses, including agriculture. On today's Sioux Nation Podcast, two H2A workers share their experiences from coming to the US to work on a beef and forage operation.

With feed costs topping the list of expenses in a cow-calf operation, producers weigh their options against factors, including prices. Erin Laborie from Nebraska Extension helps us make sense and cents of it all.