The Sioux Nation Podcast

Sioux Nation's own Rochelle Reddig, DVM, shares good advice about how to take care of your hunting dog while out in the field.

Listen in to the show today as Doc Jake talks with JD Baltzell of CBS Bio Platforms about the rise that yeast bioactives technology can give to livestock operations. 

Doc Jake is joined on the podcast today by Shaye Koester, creator of Casual Cattle Conversations - a collaborative Space for Cattle Ranchers to work together.

On the show today, Jesus Garcia, production specialist with Zoetis sits down with Doc Jake to talk about early sow treatment and knowing when to reach out to an expert.

On the show today, Doc Jake talks with Dr. Grant Crawford Associate, Director of Cattle Technical Services for Merck Animal Health, about deworming, medication resistance and what producers can do to keep a lid on their parasite load. 

This week we welcome Jerry Schmitz, executive director of the SD Soybean Association and SD Soybean Research and Promotion Council. Jerry shares how membership affects the efforts of the organizations to ensure the success of soybean producers in the state and maintain sustainability for future generations.

Callahan Grund, the executive director of US Cattle Trace,  discusses the producer-led organization for animal disease traceability and its impact on the industry. Cattle disease traceability is an important component in the overall biosecurity of the U.S. beef cattle industry, playing a significant role in resuming and maintaining commerce in the event of a disease outbreak. The development of a...

Doc Jake sits down Taylor Katts, owner of a vertically integrated cover crop seed business,  to discuss adding value to your operation.

Dwayne Beck, Manager Emeritus of Dakota Lakes Research Farm talks about their unique farmer owned research and education farm.

Our own Evan VanBeusekom, DVM, shares information about what avian bird flu is and shares ways you can try to avoid the deadly disease.

Our very own Seth Playter and Mandy Thomas share some thoughts on how best to utilize that extra real-estate you might be sitting on and making it profitable. 

Dr. Kenneth Learmont, a Dairy Technical Services Veterinarian at Zoetis, talks to Doc Jake about dairy cow reproduction success.  

We welcome back Michael Eggleston, Key Account Manager for Kemin Equine, to talk about the interconnectivity of Laminitis, Insulin and metabolic disorders.

Joining Doc Jake on the program today is Dr. David Shirboun, Professional Services Veterinarian for Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA. 

Grace May, sheep producer and advocate, talks about the challenges and rewards of having your own sheep herd. 

Today Doc Jake sits down with our very own vet tech Randy Fuhrer to dive into what a vet tech does and what that role means to you.

Renee Brod with the Central Plains Dairy Expo breaks down all the interesting things you can look forward to this year. The fun starts on March 29th!

Today we discuss the very important topic of stress and farming. Doc Jake talks to Dr. Oehlke, a certified physician assistant at Avera Medical Group University Psychiatry Associates Sioux Falls.  They discuss what to look for and how to get the help you need in stressful times.

Part 2 of our interview with Director of Nutrition at Sioux Nation Ag Center, Dr. Seth Monegue. This time we discuss understanding a feed test and what that test means for your herd.

Doctor Seth Monegue, Director of Nutrition at Sioux Nation, discusses the importance of feed sampling and feed testing and the impact on your livestock.

Doc Jake goes one-on-one with our very own nutritionist superstar Mandy Thomas to get into what it takes to maximize your goats and sheep.

Come sit by the camp fire with Doc Jake and Doc Mick and let them entertain you with some of their crazy experiences in veterinary medicine. 

Rodney Krantz, Senior business Banker at Plains Commerce Bank, talks about the best practices for getting prepared for operating loan renewal with your bank, and why balance sheets, cash flows statements and other prep work is so important to your success.  

We talk to Dr. Emily Stahl, Instructor at Southeast Technical College, who spearheaded the creation of the Veterinary Technician program in the fall of 2020. She shares with us what students will learn in the program and the impact of that education on our communities. 

Suzanne Fairchild of Fairchild Farm and Mercantile shares the interesting way she was able to follow her passion while raising 9 kids.