Report 1 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Quality of hay is a crucial element right now, and a hay test can really help producers know where theirs is at. James gives some advice.

Report 2 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. We continue our talk on hay this week, and with quality hay, protein is key. James tells us alfalfa can be a difference maker.

Report 3 - Our guest is NDSU Livestock Management Specialist, Lacy Quail, from the North Central Research Extension Center. We're talking calving records in this report. Lacy tells us why these are so important. She also discusses if there is an ideal system or not.

Report 4 - Our guest is NDSU Livestock Management Specialist, Lacy Quail, from the North Central Research Extension Center. We continue our talk on calving records. Lacy gives us an example of a record if there is a problem. She also gives us tips on records concerning weaning.

Report 5 - Our guest is NDSU Livestock Management Specialist, Lacy Quail, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Talking calving records again this week, a vital area of ranching. Lacy tells us the best way to keep track of these records. She also elaborates on calving books.

Report 6 - Our guest is NDSU Livestock Management Specialist, Lacy Quail, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Talking calving records as the theme this week, Lacy discusses another method to keep these records. She also tells us how calving software fits into this equation.

Report 7 - Our guest for is NDSU Livestock Management Specialist, Lacy Quail, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Calving season is getting underway. Lacy tells us what we can learn from our herd to help us down the road. We talk more on condition scoring and how you tell the difference between body condition scores.

Report 8 - Our guest for is NDSU Livestock Management Specialist, Lacy Quail, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Continuing our theme on calving, Lacy tells us about calving distribution and why it is so important.

Report 9 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Lots of bull sales are going on right now and conditioning is a key element in bull breeding soundness. James tells us more. He also discusses fertility being vital.

Report 10 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Bull sales dominate the ranching industry right now. James tells us what is next when a rancher buys a bull. He also tells us the importance of doing homework before buying a bull.

Report 11 - Our guest is Rancher and Ranch Consultant, Bart Carmichael, with Principal Land Managers in South Dakota. We talk ecosystem processes in this report. Most things are cyclical, including the cycle of the sun for farmers and ranchers. Bart tells us how important this is. He also tells us the soil is ultimately a huge factor.

Report 12 - Our guest is Rancher and Ranch Consultant, Bart Carmichael, with Principal Land Managers in South Dakota. We talk grazing in this report. A lot of ranchers might not always be maximizing the opportunity here. Bart tells us more. He also tells ranchers to not be afraid to change things up.

Report 13 - Our guest is Agronomist and Cover Crop Coach, Alex Frazier from Northeast South Dakota. We talk soil health in this report, with soybeans in particular. Alex gives us some pointers and discusses how yields can really benefit from his suggested practices.

Report 14 - Our guest is Agronomist and Cover Crop Coach, Alex Frazier from Northeast South Dakota. We talk cover crops in this report. Alex gives us several strategies. He also discusses the best process in picking your cover crops.

Report 15 - Our guest is Livestock Management Specialist, Lacey Quail, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Bull sales are running hot and heavy right now and Lacey gives us some selection tips. She also tells us how to incorporate indexes in the process.

Report 16 - Our guest is Livestock Management Specialist, Lacey Quail, from the North Central Research Extension Center. We continue our bull buying theme. Once you get that sire home, Lacey gives some important steps to follow. She also discusses a proper diet.

Report 17 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. James has been getting some calls about what to plant for ranchers and farmers right now. He tells us that there are many good options available for both.

Report 18 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. James gives some advice on what to plant if you're a rancher or a farmer looking to get into cattle. He also touches on the economics of this question.