Report 1 - Our guest is Extension Forage Crop Specialist at the North Central Research Center, James Rogers. James kicks off our 2024 season discussing open cows and body condition. He comments on the high percentage of open cows this year and its probable cause. James also tells how to determine what the body condition is.

Report 2 - Our guest is Extension Forage Crop Specialist at the North Central Research Center, James Rogers. In this report, we continue the discussion on open cows and body condition. James tells us why body condition is so important and what it takes to move a cow one level on the body score.

Report 3 - Our guest is Extension Forage Crop Specialist at the North Central Research Center, James Rogers. Forage testing is important this time of year. James tells us how to go about this process. He also discusses the implications of not knowing the exact quality of your forage.

Report 4 - Our guest is Extension Forage Crop Specialist at the North Central Research Center, James Rogers. We had our first real cold snap of the winter, and James gives advice for feeding cattle under these conditions. He also discusses the importance of keeping cattle out of the wind if possible.

Report 5 - Our guest is Extension Forage Crop Specialist at the North Central Research Center, James Rogers. We talk bull sales in this report. It's that time of year, when many are happening. James gives some advice when buying a bull. He discusses where ranchers can go for more information.

Report 6 - Our guest is Extension Forage Crop Specialist at the North Central Research Center, James Rogers. We talk bull sales again in this report. James suggests a good tool for a producer to use when selecting a bull. He also discusses cross-breeding.

Report 7 - Our guest is Mountrail County Ag Agent, Jim Hennessey. In this report, Jim tells us of some pork processing classes he's been teaching, while giving us an outline of the class. He also discusses different ways to prepare pork.

Report 8 - Our guest is Mountrail County Ag Agent, Jim Hennessey. In this report, Jim tells us of some beef processing classes he's been teaching, while giving us an outline of the class. He also discusses different ways to prepare beef.

Report 9 -Our guest is Mountrail County Ag Agent, Jim Hennessey. We discuss weed control in this report, as an ongoing battle for ranchers and farmers. As we get into February, it's not too early to plan ahead. Jim gives some advice and discusses some specific weed to address.

Report 10 - Our guest is Mountrail County Ag Agent, Jim Hennessey. It's been a good winter overall so far for feeding and grazing. Jim tells us how no one anticipated grazing in February. He tells us how this helps the ranchers bottom line, and discusses some other techniques for feeding.

Report 11 - Our guest ND State Game and Fish Outreach Biologist, Greg Gullickson. Ranchers and farmers have been able to post their property electronically for the past few years. Greg tells us what he has been hearing from landowners and hunters about this new method. He discusses how this has helped to evolve the hunter/landowner relationship.

Report 12 - Our guest ND State Game and Fish Outreach Biologist, Greg Gullickson. The majority of land ownership in ND is private. Many of these farmers and ranchers hunt this land themselves. Greg tells us why this is important for everyone to know. He also explains how it does not only cover hunting but fishing as well.

Report 13 - Our guest is ND State Game and Fish Outreach Biologist, Greg Gullickson. Greg tells us his department has a wide variety of programs for the landowner regarding wildlife; PLOTS being one of them as he explains. Greg also encourages land owners to reach out on their website regarding wildlife/land issues.

Report 14 - Our guest is ND State Game and Fish Outreach Biologist, Greg Gullickson. Greg is a land owner himself.Iin this report, he gives a vantage point from both sides of being a property owner and wildlife enthusiast. Greg likes to see when the land owner and outdoor enthusiast unite. He also tells us how to reach out if you are a land owner with questions.

Report 15 - Our guest is Ryder area rancher, Kevin Hanson. A lot of cattle moving this time of year. The ability to trace those animals is key. Kevin tells us that he sells throughout the year and how important it is to have a trace throughout the year. He also explains how selling to another country adds another whole layer.

Report 16 - Our guest is Ryder area rancher, Kevin Hanson. Cattle move from lot to lot, producer to producer, or to market. Electronic IDs are a choice, and Kevin tells us how a producer goes about making this decision. He also tells us mandatory IDing may be on its way, and gives us his thoughts on that.

Report 17 - Our guest is Ryder area rancher, Kevin Hanson. There are quite a few bull sales this time of year, and Kevin was a part of the recent Dakota Express sale. He tells us that numbers have been up across the board for ND ranchers, and gives us some insight on why.

Report 18 - Our guest is Ryder area rancher, Kevin Hanson. After-sale is also a very important time period. Kevin tells us about feeding your bulls out during this time. He also fills us in on how fertility tests are necessary if you're going to guarantee your bulls.

Report 19 - Our guest is Ryder area rancher, Kevin Hanson. We discuss how ranchers' marketing of their bull and cattle sales is a year round process. Kevin tells us more.

Report 20 - Our guest is Ryder area rancher, Kevin Hanson. We talk the cattle industry as a whole in this report. Kevin discusses how the quality of North Dakota beef seems to continue to improve. He also explains how our region, including South Dakota and Montana, continues to raise the bar in beef quality.