The Sioux Nation Podcast
The Sioux Nation Podcast features informational and entertaining episodes for livestock producers and those in the ag industry. Sioux Nation Ag Center embraces its role as a leader in the industry by providing this resource to help livestock producers overcome challenges and run successful operations.
Episodes
206 episodes
Do You Have Woody Plants in Your Pasture?
The impacts of woody encroachment can become overwhelming quickly and rob your forage production of thousands of dollars each year. Collaboration and proactive management can help protect pastures from this menace. Tune in for the Sioux Nation ...
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12:02
Conserving Soil Moisture During Dry Conditions
Dry conditions can create difficulties for producers. Applying soil health principles can enhance the resilience of agricultural systems, enabling them to better manage moisture-stressed fields. Join us on the Sioux Nation Podcast today, where ...
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12:01
What Should Farmers Pay Themselves?
Farmers often have difficulty determining what their own time and labor is worth. On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, Tim Christenen, Field Specialist with the Farm Business Management team from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, help...
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The Benefits of Animal Acupuncture
Acupuncture stimulates energy flow, promotes healing, and relieves pain in animals. On the show today, Dr. Marissa Mogck explains how acupuncture is used to treat various conditions, improve performance, and enhance overall well-being.
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6:46
US Swine Health Improvement Plan
This episode of the Sioux Nation Podcast takes a closer look at the US Swine Health Improvement Plan
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23:32
Antibiotic Decision Making
Determining the need for and type of antibiotic for your herd's disease response can be challenging. Dr. Patrick Hoffman from Elanco Animal Health is on the show today to walk us through a process that helps ensure we make the right decisions.&...
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18:01
Medical Laser Treatment in Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Rochelle Reddig joins host Jill Funke on the Sioux Nation Podcast today to discuss the increasing popularity of medical laser treatment in veterinary medicine.
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9:47
Meet Sioux Nation's Newest Nutritionist
On this episode of the Sioux Nation Podcast, host Jill Funke introduces the company's newest nutritionist, discussing the commitment to strengthening herds and producer profits.
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8:51
South Dakota Corn Advocates for Farmers
Jim Ketelhut, SD Corn Utilization Council President, joins the program to talk about the purpose and activities of SD Corn and what the council means for growers in the state.
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12:36
New Cattle Electronic Identification Requirements
In November, radio frequency ID tags became mandatory for certain cattle and bison moving across state lines. In this episode of the Sioux Nation Podcast, our own Dr. Rochelle Reddig provides the background, specifics, and other helpful informa...
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15:27
The Benefits of Yeast Bioactives
Dr. Seth Monegue returns to the Sioux Nation Podcast today to talk about the benefits of yeast bioactives and why producers should consider using them.
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6:58
The Science of Forage Seed Development
Forage seed development has been refined and perfected over the years. On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, Justin Freuchte from Renovo Seed talks about the unique needs of forage producers and how they assist with blending various species to pro...
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17:04
Teaching the Next Generation of Ag
On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, Ag Business instructor Janelle Guericke talks about the Ag program at Mitchell Tech and how it helps prepare students for a career in the industry.
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12:48
SowBridge Bridges the Gap of Education for Your Operation
Producers can use all the support available to them. SowBridge brings information and solutions to current issues in the swine industry, which is why today's podcast is dedicated to that program.
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16:42
How to meet the metabolizable lysine and energy needs for optimal dairy production
Lysine plays an important role in cattle lactation, which is why we are discussing it on the episode today.
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7:13
What Should We Do With Those Cornstalks?
On the show today, Heather Gessner returns to help us consider all of the factors to make the best decision on what we should do with our cornstalks after harvest.
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15:41
Do You Care What's In Your Feed?
On today's episode, Sioux Nation Ag Center Nutritionist Mandy Thomas helps take a closer look at livestock feed and feed ingredients/additives to help us increase our bottom line without starving the profit out of our herds.
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11:15
Boosting Ram Nutrition for Optimal Breeding Success
It's not enough to focus solely on the ewes before breeding time. Rams need attention, too, so that they are in top form and prepared for the job!
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10:00
Starting Bison Ranching
There is much to consider when starting a bison operation. On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, Dr. Jeff Martin of SDSU Extension helps us examine what we need to do to prepare a ranch for this wild ruminant.
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16:07
Coccidiosis: Best Practices for Prevention and Treatment
As much as we talk about the silent thief, cocci, there is still more to learn. On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, Dr. Joe Dedrickson provides not only specific details about how coccidia can lead to a difficult gastrointestinal illness but als...
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14:40
Studying the Effects of Heat Stress
A better understanding of the best heat abatement practices and planning strategies ahead can help livestock beat the heat this summer. On the show today, Emily Fread of PennState Extension highlights heat stress study findings that will ...
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11:04
Proteases and Their Value
Knowing what proteases are and their importance in cell behavior, as well as their role in breaking down proteins, can be essential for livestock producers. This episode of the Sioux Nation Podcast highlights how proteases help lower production...
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10:47
Prevention is the Best Approach to Cattle Pinkeye
On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, Dr. Bill Swafford breaks down pinkeye prevention through vaccination, fly control, balanced nutrition, and pasture management.
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8:49
Deworming Should Not be a Guessing Game - the science and benefits of fecal sample testing
It should come as no surprise that livestock parasites lower feed efficiency and negatively impact immune function, reproductive efficiency, weight, milk yield, calf yield, and carcass weight. We are also aware that the parasitic load leads to ...
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Compensation for Family Members Returning to the Farm
Putting together a compensation package for family members returning to the farm can be far more complicated than determining wages in a non-family business. Luckily, SDSU Extension specialist Heather Gessner joins the program today to help us ...
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