The Sioux Nation Podcast

Jim Hagen, the South Dakota State Secretary of Tourism, helps connect the ag world to the rest of the country through fun and education.

Doc Jake talks with Dr. Joseph Cassady, head of the Department of Animal Science at SDSU about how the university primes the next generation for a thriving career in agriculture.

Adele Harty, Cow/Calf Field Specialist for SDSU Extension, visits with Doc Jake about grazing and grass rationing during a drought.

Today's topic is Mental Health in Ag. Olivia Amundson, South Dakota State Cow/Calf Extension Field Specialist and Andrea Bjornestad, Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Development, and Mental Health Specialist in Extension with South Dakota State University talk about recognizing stress and how to get the help you need.

Dan Dale from Advanced Sunflower wants you to know about the diverse uses that come from a simple sunflower seed.

Dr. Paige Gott and Dr. Erin Schwandt from Biomin America talk about the most recent mycotoxin survey and what animal health issues are being reported.

Doc Jake talks to Joe Swenson, President and CEO of Sioux Nation Ag Center, about how you can refinance your barn and save a lot of money over time.

Emma Lasco and Jason Monroe, Production Specialists from Zoetis, want you to know how to get the best results from your vaccines.

Lynn Keller Forbes, executive director of Dakota Business Finance, wants you to know how to get an SBA 504 Loan and how it works.

Dr. Jessica Devine, veterinarian from the Sioux Nation Pet Clinic, Talks about cattle dogs and keeping them in good shape.

Kevin Hoogendoorn, Animal Health and Management from Ireton Iowa, created a dairy financial app called ZISK that tracks the dairy markets and more!

Kristine Lang – SDSU Extension, Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist-Consumer Horticulture Agronomy, Horticulture, & Plant Science discusses the growing trend in gardening and why it is so popular now. 

Michael Eggleston, Key Account Manager for Kemin Equine, talks about the pros and cons of a healthy gut in horses.

Doc Jake welcomes Cindy Heidelberger Larson to the program to discuss how SD Ag in the Classroom brings real life ag information to regional students.

Doc Jake sits down with farmer Brian Johnson about how soil conservation solutions have  helped them weather the storms of precipitation extremes.

Amy Blum, writer, rancher, and active blogger, talks about channeling her family and ranching experiences into educational opportunities with the public.

Dr. Victor Cortese of Cortese Consulting shares things to look out for during calving season and the major health issues to watch for.

South Dakota officers from the FFA talk to Doc Jake about the impact the FFA has in our local communities and the next generation of producers.

Dr. Peggy Thompson from Boehringer Ingelheim talks about preventing disease and the risks of BVD's this Spring. We have the tools and information to help you battle those costly bugs.

Dairy producer Brian Rozeboom shares how his family has run a successful dairy in difficult times and may have some ideas that might help you.

Eric Weaver, Director of Sales and Marketing at Feed Energy, discusses how they were made stronger by 2020 and how science helped overcome a tough year.

Joe Swenson, Sioux Nation President, and Jayne Myrabo, Director of Risk Management, talk about the best resource a producer can have access to;  Ascend. Ascend improves your operation by providing a better financial value for your operational dollar and utilizing a one call approach for quick response to your livestock business needs. 

Scott Mulroony, National Account Manager for Milk Specialties Global, shares just how much of an impact good milk replacer can have. The results might surprise you.

Dr. Dan Tracy, Tech Service Veterinarian with Multimin, discusses the impact of mycotoxins and aflatoxins and the impact they have on dairies.

This week's episode is all about forage. Chelsea Russell, local council director for the Midwest Forage Association, wants you to know about the benefits of an association membership and why you should sign up today.