Report 1 - Our guest is North Central Research Extension Center Director, Shana Forster. We discuss the weed of the year in this report. NDSU recently unveiled that leafy spurge received the so-called "honors." Shana tells us more.

Report 2 - Our guest is North Central Research Extension Center Director, Shana Forster. NDSU recently came out with it's crop and pest report. Shana tells us more about what to expect. She also discusses how you can utilize IPM scouting reports.

Report 3 - Our guest is NDSU Research Agronomist, Erik Eriksmoen, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Even though our high temperatures right now are only in the 20s and 30s, weeds are on the minds of many. Erik explains. He also discusses planting dates being pushed back.

Report 4 - Our guest is NDSU Research Agronomist, Erik Eriksmoen, from the North Central Research Extension Center. We talk soybeans in this report. Erik discusses pros and cons as we get later into spring. He also discusses smaller windows of time for such things as nitrogen application with later planting dates.

Report 5 - Our guest is NDSU Research Agronomist, Erik Eriksmoen, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Congratulations are in order for Erik, as he is retiring after 35 years of service to growers across the region. 25 of those years in Hettinger, and the past 10 in Minot. Erik weighs in. He talks genetics and practices, along with no-till being a big innovation.

Report 6 - Our guest is NDSU Research Agronomist, Erik Eriksmoen, from the North Central Research Extension Center. We discuss big breakthroughs in farming during Erik's 3 and a half decades of service. He also recalls some of the best years in farming.

Report 7 - Our guest is NDSU Weed Specialist, Brian Jenks, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Farmers have difficulty controlling emerged kochia at planting time. Brian tells us about the issue. He also gives the growers some options.

Report 8 - Our guest is NDSU Weed Specialist, Brian Jenks, from the North Central Research Extension Center. We talk more on controlling kochia in this report. Brian suggests some recommendations for a new approach.

Report 9 - Our guest is NDSU Weed Specialist, Brian Jenks, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Kochia will be a real big issue this spring. Brian tells us what to expect as far as residual kochia control with pre plant/pre emergence for herbicides like we've had in previous years. He also tells us what options are available for residual kochia control.

Report 10 - Our guest is NDSU Research Agronomist, Erik Eriksmoen, from the North Central Research Extension Center. In this report, we look forward to spring work, and how much technology has improved over the years. Erik tells us what stands out to him in particular. He also talks precision farming and how it has changed the game.

Report 11 - Our guest is Mountrail County Ag Agent, Jim Hennessey. The emergence of weeds is already exposing itself. Jim discusses this issue for spring's work. He also discusses soil temperatures and its importance.

Report 12 - Our guest is Mountrail County Ag Agent, Jim Hennessey. Spring's work and planting will be a bit behind schedule this year. Jim discusses where we might be at for different regions of the state. He also discusses if farmers need a plan B at this point or if they should stick to plan A.

Report 13 - Our guest this week is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rodgers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Spring temperatures have been below normal, and that is affecting pasture land growth across the region. Temps are finally warming a bit, but James tells us that ranchers need to be cautious right now. He also tells us how long he thinks grazing land will be delayed.

Report 14 - Our guest this week is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rodgers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. We talk pasture land this week. In our other report, James spoke of a 40 day delay for pasture land growth this season. He gives some advice for ranchers. James also tells us what this all means for alfalfa.

Report 15 - Our guest this week is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rodgers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. We're finally getting some warmer temperatures, and James tells us why this is good for soil temperatures as well. He also tells us how growing degree days have changed since just last week.

Report 16 - Our guest this week is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rodgers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. We talk cattle grazing in this report. James tells us why cattle chasing the green grass is an issue. He also keys us in on bull infertility and why it is so important this year especially.

Report 17 - Our guest is NDSU Cropping Systems Specialist, Leo Bortolom, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Some warmer weather finally, but with that, some wet conditions across the region. This will continue to push back planting dates. Leo gives some advice. He also comments on how vital nitrogen is given these conditions.

Report 18 - Our guest is NDSU Cropping Systems Specialist, Leo Bortolom, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Scouting for weeds right now is very important. Several weeds will be difficult to contend with, including kochia. Leo tells us the latest.

Report 19 - Our guest is Ward County Extension Agent, Paige Brummond. Some planting dates for insurance purposes are upon us. Paige gives us some dates and options. She also discusses that with Prevent Plant, there are options for not planting at all.

Report 20 - Our guest is Ward County Extension Agent, Paige Brummond. We are talking Prevent Plant and a new option for cover crops. This could be a big boost for hay. Paige also discusses managing fly control for cattle and calves.

Report 21 - Our guest is Ward County 4H Youth Development Agent, Emily Burkett. It's the time of year, as schools get out, where a lot of 4H students are focusing on their projects; including livestock. Emily tells us more about the process. She also explains that 4H is not just for farm kids, and how the State Fair is the capstone experience for many.

Report 22 - Our guest is Ward County 4H Youth Development Agent, Emily Burkett. We are talking 4H this week. 4H camps are abundant this summer. Emily explains some choices. She tells us the 4H State Camp is the big one, and you don't need to be from North Dakota to enroll.

Report 23 - Our guest is NDSU Cropping Systems Specialist, Leo Bortolon from the North Central Research Extension Center. NDSU's Integrated Pest Management Crop Survey Team is on the road across the state. Leo tells us what the team does. He discusses how important the IPM team is for farmers and agronomists.

Report 24 - Our guest is NDSU Cropping Systems Specialist, Leo Bortolon from the North Central Research Extension Center. Planting continues across the region. While we've had some rain, there are also plenty of dry pockets out there. Leo shares some advice. He tells us weed control also continues to be vital as well.

Report 25 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. James tells us he's been scouting alfalfa fields in north central North Dakota for insects and growth. He tells us what he's been finding. Blister beetles are an issue. James tells us the best means for management.

Report 26 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. We are talking alfalfa again in this report. James tells us more about blister beetles and the main things growers should do if they find them in their hay crops. He also gives an update on alfalfa crops across the region.

Report 27 - Our guest is NDSU Weed Scientist, Brian Jenks, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Kochia continues to be a hot topic. Given the findings of kochia resistance over the winter, Brian tells us what he saw as far as kochia control this spring. He also tells us how well emerged kochia was controlled in the burndown this spring.

Report 28 - Our guest is NDSU Weed Scientist, Brian Jenks, from the North Central Research Extension Center. We talk kochia again in this report. Kochia control in non-herbicide tolerant soybeans has been a common question this year. Brian tells us what some options are for farmers to consider. We also discuss herbicide carryover as there have been some suspected concerns this year.

Report 29 - Our guest is NDSU Cropping Systems Specialist, Leo Bortolon, from the North Central Research Extension Center. We talk insects this week and grasshoppers in this report. Leo has been out scouting and tells us what he's seen. He also gives us an update on the Blister Beetle.

Report 30 - Our guest is NDSU Cropping Systems Specialist, Leo Bortolon, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Diseases in small grains is the topic in this report. Leo tells us what he is seeing and what might be on the way. He also tells us what farmers could do to protect their crops and gives an update on scab as well.

Report 31 - Our guest is District Conservationist, Jerry Wingenbach, from the NRCS. We discuss 5 soil health principles this week in our reports. Jerry starts with the discussion of soil cover. He also discusses "no disturbance" as the second principle.

Report 32 - Our guest is District Conservationist, Jerry Wingenbach, from the NRCS. We continue our discussion on soil health principles, as we talk plant diversity and maintaining living roots. We also discuss integrating livestock as our final point.

Report 33 - Our guest is NDSU Horticulturalist, Emily Howe, from the Ward County Extension office. We talk problematic potato scab in this report. Emily updates us on the disease. She tells us about some resistant potato varieties and tells us crop rotation can also prevent it.

Report 34 - Our guest is NDSU Horticulturalist, Emily Howe, from the Ward County Extension office. We talk squash vine borers in this report. Emily details us on what it is and how it occurs as well as how to prevent it.

Report 35 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. James tells us he's getting calls on late season forage production. Questions on what to plant, given the short window that remains. James gives some advice. He also gives some suggestions for species combos to plant.

Report 36 - Our guest is NDSU Forage Specialist, James Rogers, from the North Central Research Extension Center. Some late season seeding of forage crops is left to do. James discusses some precautions. He also discusses bale grazing.

Report 37 - Our guest is Extension Entomologist, Janet Knodel, from NDSU. We talk aphids in this report. Janet gives us an update on the pesky soybean aphid. She also gives us the status of the cereal aphid right now.

Report 38 - Our guest is Extension Entomologist, Janet Knodel, from NDSU. We discuss the red sunflower seed weevil in this report, as it is starting to show in some areas. Janet also tells us the diamondback moth in canola is causing some issues in some areas right now.

Report 39 - Our guest Corn and Small Grains Agronomist, Claire Keene from NDSU in Fargo. We talk an intermediate wheatgrass called kernza in this report. It's a new crop and Claire tells us more about it. She also tells us it's a good fit for dual-use purposes.

Report 40 - Our guest Corn and Small Grains Agronomist, Claire Keene from NDSU in Fargo. We talk spring wheat harvest in this report. Although we're still a few weeks out, given late seeding, Claire gives us an outlook. She also discusses if scab is an issue this year.