Report 1 - Our guest is Dr. Shana Forster from NDSU's North Central Research Extension Center. Shana tells us her center is a key piece to NDSU's agricultural footprint across the state. She tells us how it all ties together to benefit farmers and ranchers. Shana also discusses the important role of county extension offices.

Report 2 - Our guest is Dr. Shana Forster from NDSU's North Central Research Extension Center. Shana announces the weed of the year for 2022 in this report, kochia. She also discusses how we can best manage it.

Report 3 - Our guests is TJ Prochaska, Crop Protection Specialist at the North Dakota Research Extension Center. TJ gives us an outlook on grasshoppers today. He starts by taking a look back at 2021. TJ also gives an outlook for 2022.

Report 4 - Our guests is Eric Eriksmoen, Research Agronomist at the North Dakota Research Extension Center. We're in the preplanting stage right now for farmers. Eric tells us what growers might be leaning into for seed this year. He also gives us an outlook on fertilizer.

Report 5 - Our guest is Leo Bortolon, cropping systems specialist from NDSU's North Central Research Extension Center. We talk weeds in this report. We're getting closer to spring's work and Leo tells us now might be a good time to scout. He also talks about weed identification and what to look for when scouting.

Report 6 - Our guest is Leo Bortolon, cropping systems specialist from NDSU's North Central Research Extension Center. Farmers will soon be in the field where air seeder and planter setup is crucial. Leo tells us more about it. He also talks seed quality with us.

Report 7 - Our guest is Leo Bortolon, cropping systems specialist at NDSU's North Central Research Center. Saline soils cover a lot of areas in North Dakota and affect crop production. Leo tells us how we can identify saline soils. He also discusses how to manage this problem.

Report 8 - Our guest is James Rogers, forage crop production specialist at NDSU's North Central Research Center. A big storm is scheduled over the Dakotas. A lot of ranchers have calves on the ground. James discusses preparing for and what to do during the snowstorm with cattle. He also discusses what to do in the aftermath of a storm.

Report 9 - Our guest is Leo Bortolon, Cropping Systems Specialist at NDSU's North Central Research Center. We discuss how the big storm that rolled across the Dakotas hit western North Dakota the most. This will definitely impact planting dates for many growers. Leo discusses. He also tells us how this will affect seed rate as planting gets pushed back.

Report 10 - Our guest is Leo Bortolon, Cropping Systems Specialist at NDSU's North Central Research Center. We continue our discussion of the post-blizzard. We talk nitrogen in this report and how that affects the application situation. We also discuss the source and timing as being crucial, and what farmers can do to increase their efficiency.

Report 11 - Our guest is Leo Bortolon, Cropping Systems Specialist at NDSU's North Central Research Center. There is a big increase on soybeans going into the ground this year which has a lot to do with the market value. Leo gives some advice to new soybean planters. He also gives some recommendations on planter calibration for soybeans.

Report 12 - Our guest is Leo Bortolon, Cropping Systems Specialist at NDSU's North Central Research Center. Soybean innoculations can be tricky. Leo gives some tips and advice.

Report 13 - Our guest is Leo Bortolon, Cropping Systems Specialist at NDSU's North Central Research Center. Wheat fungicide seed treatment is important right now, especially since planting dates have been delayed. Many fields are still wet across the region. Leo gives us some advice. He also explains how to select a fungicide.

Report 14 - Our guest is Leo Bortolon, Cropping Systems Specialist at NDSU's North Central Research Center. We talk water hemp in this report. This is concerning, especially in eastern North Dakota and into Minnesota. Leo gives us some management options.

Report 15 - Our guest is NDSU Crop Protection Specialist, Tj Prochaska. As temperatures remain cool but may soon become warmer, especially with night time temps, Tj tells us this can be a game changer for bugs. He also tells us what is generating phone calls to him right now.

Report 16 - Our guest is Leo Bortolon, Cropping Systems Specialist at NDSU's North Central Research Center. It's wet out there. Farmers want to get in the field, and this is not a good combo as we try to fight the mud. Leo tells us more. He also discusses the effects on nitrogen with these conditions.

Report 17 - Our guest is NDSU Crop Protection Specialist, Tj Prochaska from the North Central Research Extension Center. We're talking canola flea beetles today. TJ tells us he found his first one of the year recently. He tells us what that might mean in this unique growing season. TJ also weighs in on how much of an issue control might be this year.

Report 18 - Our guest is NDSU Crop Protection Specialist, Tj Prochaska from the North Central Research Extension Center. Scouting for bugs will soon become important for growers. In fact, TJ says that time might be here already. He also tells us of beneficial bugs to watch for.

Report 19 - Our guest is NDSU Weed Scientist, Brian Jenks, from the North Central Research Extension Center. It's been a wet spring, and while weeds may be a bit behind, they are certainly coming. In this report, we talk annuals and burn down. Brian also tells us which herbicides we can use that also provide residual effects.

Report 20 - Our guest is NDSU Weed Scientist, Brian Jenks, from the North Central Research Extension Center. We talk control in perennial weeds and a burn down prior to or after planting in this report. Brian gives some advice. He also discusses control options.

Report 21 - Our guest is NDSU Crop Protection Specialist, TJ Prochaska, from the North Central Research Extension Center. The Integrated Pest Management scouting program, or IPM, is kicking into full swing. TJ tells us more about it. He also gives some recommendations on four crops concerning this program.

Report 22 - Our guest is NDSU Cropping Systems Specialist, Leo Bortolom, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Nitrogen management in the scenario of crop change is a common thread right now as insurance deadlines loom. Leo tells us more. He also goes over a range of concerns about nitrogen management.

Report 23 - Our guest is NDSU Cropping Systems Specialist, Leo Bortolom, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Prevented planting is a big consideration for growers now in our second week of June. Options continue to evolve, as Leo explains.

Report 24 - Our guest is NDSU Weed Extension Specialist, Charlie Lim from the Williston Research Extension Center. We introduce Charlie and he tells us about his position and background. He also explains his schedule over the next several weeks.

Report 25 - Our guest is NDSU Cropping Systems Specialist, TJ Prochaska, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Cutworms are alive and well right now. TJ addresses the situation. He also gives suggestions on scouting and control for cutworms.

Report 26 - Our guest is NDSU Cropping Systems Specialist, TJ Prochaska, from the North Central Research Extension Center. We previewed canola and flea beetles a few weeks back, and it looks to be good timing as TJ tells us he's getting a lot of reports of it right now. He explains what to scout for.

Report 27 - Our guests is NDSU Cropping Systems Specialist, TJ Prochaska, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Cereal Aphids have just been found in North Dakota this year. TJ tells us where and what this means. He also discusses the 3 common types of Cereal Aphids.

Report 28 - Our guests is NDSU Forage Crop Production Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. James tells us he's getting calls on "Prevent Plant" acres. He tells us the original plan is a big factor in his advice. James also discusses hail across the region and some advice given this dilemma for growers.

Report 29 - Our guest is NDSU Cropping Systems Specialist, TJ Prochaska, from the North Central Research Extension Center. The Soybean Aphid has been detected in North Dakota recently. TJ gives us the details. He also discusses what numbers look like right now.

Report 30 - Our guest is NDSU Cropping Systems Specialist, TJ Prochaska, from the North Central Research Extension Center. The Blister Beetle is beginning to surface in some fields across the state. TJ gives us the details. He also tells us how this bug follows the grasshopper.

Report 31 - Our guest this week is NDSU Cropping Systems Specialist, TJ Prochaska, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Wheat Midge is hitting the news as it is in season and becoming more prominent in crops. TJ gives us the latest. He also gives some potential good news for Wheat Midge as he anticipates numbers being down this year. TJ tells us why.

Report 32 - Our guest this week is NDSU Cropping Systems Specialist, TJ Prochaska, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Lots of Field Days are on the agenda and on the horizon for farmers. One in particular, is in Dickinson on July 13th. TJ gives us some details. He also mentions one coming up later in the month near Minot.

Report 33 - Our guest is NDSU Cropping Systems Specialist, TJ Prochaska, from the North Central Research Extension Center. We talk plant disease in this report. TJ tells us what NDSU Extension scouts are finding. He also discusses bacterial leaf streak.

Report 34 - Our guest is NDSU Cropping Systems Specialist, TJ Prochaska, from the North Central Research Extension Center. NDSU Field Days are continuing across the region, and the event south of Minot is coming soon. TJ tells us more about it, including speakers and topics.

Report 35 - Our guest is Mountrail County Ag Agent, Jim Hennessy. We talk fungicides and insecticides in this report. Jim tells us what more moisture this year means for spraying. He also gives advice on insecticides, including for grasshoppers.

Report 36 - Our guest is Mountrail County Ag Agent, Jim Hennessy. We talk weed seed production in this report. In short, this year will be a better year for crops, but also for weeds. Jim tells us more. He also explains how the multiplication numbers work per weed, and it is staggering.

Report 37 - Our guest is NDSU Spring Wheat Breeder, Andrew Green from the Fargo office. NDSU has an exciting new spring wheat variety. It will be available to farmers soon. Andrew tells us more about it. He also discusses the attributes of this new variety.

Report 38 - Our guest is NDSU Spring Wheat Breeder, Andrew Green from the Fargo office. We talk disease in this report. BLS is a big concern. Andrew tells us more about it. He also discusses research.

Report 39 - Our guest is NDSU Plant Pathologist, Sam Markell out of Fargo. We talk soybean disease issues in this report. August is a crucial time to scout. Sam discusses factors concerning the eastern part of the state and into Minnesota. He also discusses scouting in western North Dakota and into Montana.

Report 40 - Our guest is NDSU Plant Pathologist, Sam Markell out of Fargo. We continue to talk soybean disease issues in this report. In fact, $1.5 billion losses to SCN. Sam explains more about Sudden Death Syndrome for soybean growers.