Report 1 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Drought is an issue across various parts of the US right now, but according to a recent release, North Dakota looks to be in decent shape. James tells us more. He also discusses a drought monitor that is ongoing.

Report 2 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Hay shortages exist across various parts of the upper Midwest, and a hay hotline is now available to assist. James tells us how it works. He also discusses the grass outlook for this spring.

Report 3 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. We talk alfalfa this week, as James tells us how important the crop is. He also tells us about what goes into establishing alfalfa.

Report 4 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. James discusses how an alfalfa grower decides on what variety to plant. He also discusses the management of this crop.

Report 5 - Our guest is NDSU Livestock Management Specialist, Lacey Quail, from the North Central Research Extension Center. The breeding season is coming up for cattle producers and now is the time to begin planning for it. Lacey tells us more about this and she discusses good nutrition being another pointer.

Report 6 - Our guest is NDSU Livestock Management Specialist, Lacey Quail, from the North Central Research Extension Center. We continue talking about getting your cattle ready for the breeding season. Vaccinations are typically part of this process. Lacey explains. Besides cattle, Lacey also discusses getting your bulls ready.

Report 7 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Alfalfa is coming out of its winter dormancy. James tells us some observations one can make at this point. He also tells us the stand, at this point, should be telling as well.

Report 8 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Continuing our talk on alfalfa, James tells us the crown and roots are vital. He also discusses seeding options.

Report 9 - Our guest is NDSU Livestock Management Specialist, Lacey Quail, from the North Central Research Extension Center. We talk breeding management this week. Lacey tells us when ranchers should consider estrus synchronization. She also discusses the difference in management between cows and heifers.

Report 10 - Our guest is NDSU Livestock Management Specialist, Lacey Quail, from the North Central Research Extension Center. In this report, Lacey tells us how a producer should pick a particular estrus synchronization protocol to use. She also informs us of resources available to help plan the breeding season.

Report 11 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. In this report, we discuss why nitrogen fixation is so important right now. James also tells us how to capture the benefit of the fixed nitrogen.

Report 12 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. James tells us how different variables will affect nitrogen fixation in this report. He also discusses how plant to plant transfer works.

Report 13 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Nitrogen continues to be a hot topic this spring and following up on our last week's discussion. James tells us how the legume helps this process. He also shares some things we can do to maximize the transfer of nitrogen.

Report 14 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. James tells us how the nitrogen is actually transferred from the legume to other plants. He also shares some tips to maximize the transfer of nitrogen.

Report 15 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. The fire index is high right now across about 2/3rds of North Dakota, which means we're dry. James discusses the drought outlook as a result and how spring showers would certainly be welcomed.

Report 16 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. NCREC often offers classes/workshops/education for the public, and James tells us they have a specific topic coming up for ranchers in June. He also discusses some speakers they will be bringing in for the fencing event.

Report 17 - Our guest is NDSU Livestock Management Specialist, Lacey Quail, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Even with some recent moisture, drought continues to rear its head. Lacey tells us how this is affecting cattle herds across the region. She also tells us how one balances nutrition in the midst of drought during breeding season.

Report 18 - Our guest is NDSU Livestock Management Specialist, Lacey Quail, from the North Central Research Extension Center. We continue our discussion on drought and livestock. Lacey addresses the unpleasant option of reducing your herd when that becomes necessary and gives advice. She also discusses keeping cows with longevity in mind is key when making tough decisions.

Report 19 - Our guest is Mountrail County Ag Agent and Weed Specialist, Jim Hennessey. Gravel is getting hard to come by, especially clean gravel. Jim tells us that his team recently helped to develop weed-free gravel. He tells us more about it. He also tells us how this saves a lot of time and money over the long haul.

Report 20 - Our guest is Mountrail County Ag Agent and Weed Specialist, Jim Hennessey. We're getting on the back end of spring's work. Final touches of crops including peas and beans. Rolling these two crops is a crucial timing decision, Jim tells us. He also explains how ag has changed a lot on many practices; including rolling. He tells us why.

Report 21 - Our guest is Mountrail County Ag Agent and Weed Specialist, Jim Hennessey. Jim discusses drones in agriculture in this report and how they continue to increase in usage across the industry. He also discusses the use of drones on the livestock side.

Report 22 - Our guest is Mountrail County Ag Agent and Weed Specialist, Jim Hennessey. It's a lost tradition. The ability to process your own meat in the livestock field. Jim tells us it's also getting harder to find people to process it for you. He also discusses some classes he teaches on this delicate process.