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.

Report 23 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Moisture across the state varies from flooding to drought. Now adding wind, hail and tornadoes to the mix has resulted in James getting a lot of phone calls. He fills us in and also gives us some tips.

Report 24 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. We talk moisture again in this report, as James reminds us there is still a rather long window until harvest, no matter your status. He also shares more tips.

Report 25 - Our guest is Berthold area rancher, Mason Lautenschlager. Mason tells us that fencing isn't just a task for him but has become an area of expertise. He tells us more about his background and offers some advice for ranchers when it comes to fencing.

Report 26 - Our guest is Berthold area rancher, Mason Lautenschlager. Water infrastructure is crucial for livestock. Mason tells us about challenges and solutions year-round.

Report 27 - Our guest is Gallagher Fencing and Animal Representative, Tracy Jonas. Solar technology for fencing has been around for quite some time, but there are always new innovations being made. Tracy tells us some of these innovations and improvements. He also details how effective these new units are.

Report 28 - Our guest is Gallagher Fencing and Animal Representative, Tracy Jonas. In this report, Tracy tells us how animal performance and traceability have improved recently. He also gives us some info on virtual fencing.

Report 29 - Our guest is NDSU Weed Scientist, Brian Jenks, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Kochia is a difficult weed to control. Brian discusses conditions we've had and how control went. He also tells us about post-emergence weed control.

Report 30 - Our guest is NDSU Weed Scientist, Brian Jenks, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Pigweeds are becoming more of an issue; several species of it. Brian tells us why this is a growing concern. He also tells us how to identify pigweed and its various species.

Report 31 - Our guest is NDSU Livestock Management Specialist, Lacey Quail, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Sire management on pasture land is key to a successful breeding season. Lacey gives ranchers some advice on this. She also gives some tips for replacing a sire, if necessary.

Report 32 - Our guest is NDSU Livestock Management Specialist, Lacey Quail, from the North Central Research Extension Center. When buying a bull, it is difficult to gauge their breeding behavior. This is found later on in the pasture. Lacey gives us some advice on what to look out for. She also tells us how age can affect this social dynamic.

Report 33 - Our guest is NDSU Weed Scientist, Brian Jenks, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Most spraying has already been completed, but for late planted crops or those that have grass emergence, spraying can still be an option but has added risk. Brian explains. He also explains what farmers need to know when spraying this late.

Report 34 - Our guest is NDSU Weed Scientist, Brian Jenks, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Harvest is still a few weeks out for most, but perennial weeds can be a challenge. Brian gives us some pre-harvest suggestions for control. He also discusses post-harvest options.

Report 35 - Our guest is NDSU Assistant Professor Extension Soil Health Specialist, Carlos Pires. Diversifying wheat acres with cover crops is a hot topic. Carlos discusses his extensive research in this area. He also tells us about their research trials.

Report 36 - Our guest is NDSU Assistant Professor Extension Soil Health Specialist, Carlos Pires. We talk cover crop options for growers in this report. There are several varieties to consider. Carlos gives us some suggestions and tips.

Report 37 - Our guest is NDSU Professor and Extension Entomologist, Jan Knodel from the Fargo campus. We talk pea aphids in this report. Jan discusses her scouting of fields and what growers can do as a result. She also fills us in on insecticide/spraying decisions.

Report 38 - Our guest is NDSU Professor and Extension Entomologist, Jan Knodel from the Fargo campus. We talk sunflowers in this report, and more specifically the red sunflower seed weevil. Jan gives us an outlook based on her scouting and discusses insecticide resistance with this bug.