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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 ove

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    • May 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 14m AVG DURATION
    • 207 EPISODES


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    Reducing Unit Cost Production in Cow Calf Enterprises

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 13:32


    While there is a lot to consider when examining the unit costs of production in cow-calf enterprises, producers should carefully weigh opportunities to reduce the unit cost of production and evaluate the potential ripple effects of the proposed changes on the whole cow-calf production system. The Sioux Nation Podcast welcomes Nebraska Extension's Aaron Berger to help us remember everything we should consider about our cow-calf operation's costs.

    Do You Have Woody Plants in Your Pasture?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 12:02


    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 Podcast today, where Kaylee Wheeler from SDSU Extension breaks down the costs of woody encroachment and what we can do about it. 

    Conserving Social Moisture During Dry Conditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 12:01


    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 we discuss how to improve soil system resilience with Has Klopp from SDSU Extension.

    What Should Farmers Pay Themselves?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 11:12


    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, helps us tackle this topic.

    The Benefits of Animal Acupuncture

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 6:46


    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.

    US Swine Health Improvement Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 23:32


    This episode of the Sioux Nation Podcast takes a closer look at the US Swine Health Improvement Plan

    Antibiotic Decision Making

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 18:01


    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. 

    Medical Laser Treatment in Veterinary Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 9:47


    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.

    Meet Sioux Nation's Newest Nutritionist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 8:51


    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.

    South Dakota Corn Advocates for Farmers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 12:36


    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.

    New Cattle Electronic Identification Requirements

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 15:27


    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 information for producers who want to know more about the new regulations.

    The Benefits of Yeast Bioactives

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 6:58


    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.

    The Science of Forage Seed Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 17:04


    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 produce feed that is tailored to the end user's operation.

    Teaching the Next Generation of Ag

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 12:48


    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.

    SowBridge Bridges the Gap of Education for Your Operation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 16:42


    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.

    How to meet the metabolizable lysine and energy needs for optimal dairy production

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 7:13


    Lysine plays an important role in cattle lactation, which is why we are discussing it on the episode today.

    What Should We Do With Those Cornstalks?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 15:41


    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. 

    Do You Care What's In Your Feed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 11:15


    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.

    Boosting Ram Nutrition for Optimal Breeding Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 10:00


    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!

    Starting Bison Ranching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 16:07


    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.

    Coccidiosis: Best Practices for Prevention and Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 14:40


    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 also outlines best prevention practices we can adopt to avoid issues altogether. 

    Studying the Effects of Heat Stress

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 11:04


     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 help producers develop their hot weather plans.

    Proteases and Their Value

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 10:47


    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 costs and boost profits.

    Prevention is the Best Approach to Cattle Pinkeye

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 8:49


    On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, Dr. Bill Swafford breaks down pinkeye prevention through vaccination, fly control, balanced nutrition, and pasture management.

    Deworming Should Not be a Guessing Game - the science and benefits of fecal sample testing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 10:56


    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 liver condemnations and disease transmission. On the program today, we talk about new control deworming methods and backing up those up with fecal sample testing. 

    Compensation for Family Members Returning to the Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 12:58


    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 consider the unique factors that must be considered when putting together a reasonable plan for family employees of an ag operation. 

    Sheep Stress Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 10:09


    On the episode today, Sioux Nation Ag Center's own Mandy Thomas talks about how a little preparation and TLC can go a long way in managing stress levels in your sheep flock.

    Battling E.coli from The Disease Management and Animal Nutrition Angles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 32:03


    E. coli is a formidable opponent. Today on the Sioux Nation Podcast, we discuss employing both disease management and animal nutrition strategies as part of our strategy against the bacteria.

    An Update from the Northern Plains Forage Association

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 15:56


    Sara Bauder and Paul Hahn from the Northern Plains Forage Association join the Sioux Nation Podcast today to talk about the group's first year and their upcoming initiatives.

    Current Study Shows Significant Benefits to Early Treatment of Mastitis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 11:08


    On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, Paula Ertl, DVM from Zoetis, shares the most recent research on the financial, herd health, and long-term productivity benefits realized from early Mastitis treatment.

    The Who, What, When, Where, and How of Neonatal Calf Vaccinations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 13:14


    On the show today, Merck Animal Health veterinarian Dr. Brent Meyer shares his expertise on neonatal calf vaccination.

    Calving Season Preparations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 13:03


     It happens every year, yet we are often behind the eight ball when the calves start hitting the ground. On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, our own Dr. Mick Harding outlines how we can best prepare for this calving season.

    The Sense and Cents Behind Calf Ultrasounding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 12:52


    Pneumonia is an issue, and the ability to ultrasound calves early to discover and treat it before any clinical signs are noticeable is a win for cattle producers. On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, Dr. Jenn Malkus walks us through the ins and outs of calf lung ultrasounding and the benefits it can bring.

    Wintertime Herd Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 14:43


    Midwest winters can be brutal for man and beast alike. On today's Sioux Nation Podcast, our own Dr. Mick Harding breaks down the management efforts that will help ensure the best outcomes for your herd.

    Day 1 Pig Care, part two

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 9:57


    Today's episode is part 2 of a two-part series about the Zoetis Day 1 Pig Care training that helps producers find success by investing their time, effort, and money in the right places and at the right times. 

    Day 1 Pig Care, part one

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 14:59


    Science and technology have dramatically changed the way swine operations raise hogs today. On the program today, Zoetis presents part one of two episodes about Day 1 Pig Care training to help producers find success by investing their time, effort, and money in the right places and at the right times. 

    Fall Accounting Practices for the Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 13:27


    A good accountant understands the ag world and advocates for producers. On the program today, Johnathan Guenthner talks about fall accounting practices and how producers can make the most out of their relationship with their accountants.

    Is LRP For You and Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 14:26


    The livestock risk protection market is gaining interest. On the show today, Glenda Blindert helps define this type of insurance and advises about the best time to invest in it.

    Q&A about H-2A

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 14:25


    Businesses today cite staffing as one of their top concerns. The agricultural industry has the same challenges. Kellie Sutton is guesting on the Sioux Nation Podcast today, sharing her knowledge and tips about the H-2A program that has brought much-needed labor solutions to farmers in the United States. 

    Preg Check-enomics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 13:47


    On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, our own Dr. Jessie Christensen helps us better understand the economic benefits of preg checking cattle.

    The Big Sioux River Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 22:02


    The Big Sioux River Project works with cities, communities, counties, farmers, and ranchers to improve water quality throughout the Big Sioux River watershed.

    Experience the Stockyards Ag Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 11:54


    The Stockyards Ag Experience is a unique museum at Falls Park in Sioux Falls that honors the important role the Sioux Falls Stockyards played in the region while showcasing the impact that ag has on our daily lives. 

    Matching Ag Needs with Know-how and Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 10:08


     Cottonwood Creek Feed Store owner and operator Joe Kelderman joins the Sioux Nation Podcast today to talk about operating an ag business today and how he and his family make anticipating customer needs a regular occurrence. 

    Mentoring the Next Generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 13:46


     Young adults considering occupations in the ag industry could often benefit from job shadowing, mentoring, and hands-on work experiences. This episode of the Sioux Nation Podcast features Junior Intern Paige Larsen talking about her recent summer stint with Sioux Nation Ag Center. 

    Why Producers Should Care About Soybean Meal and Trypsin Inhibitors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 17:39


     While soybean meal prices have left producers searching for other options, they need to consider trypsin inhibitor levels in their chosen protein sources.

    Developing a Well-Planned Parasite Management Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 11:46


    A well-planned parasite management program is important to the overall health of a cowherd, but it is especially important in the areas where grass is short due to drought. On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, we discuss why a strong plan is even more important.

    On-Farm Antimicrobial Stewardship

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 10:21


    Producing safe food starts where it is grown. On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, SDSU Extension specialists break down the methods to implement an on-farm antimicrobial stewardship plan.

    Making the Most of Your Vaccination Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 16:01


     Producers can spend a great deal to vaccinate their livestock, yet poor management can overcome the best vaccination plans. The Sioux Nation Podcast today discusses vaccine protocols and practices to help producers get the results they paid for.

    Heat Stress in Cattle: What can we do to help livestock keep their cool?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 12:28


    On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, our own Dr. Jenn Malkus is in the hot seat talking about strategies to help cattle avoid heat stress.

    South Dakota Corn Utilization Council Advocates for Growers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 9:24


    Shipping Fever/BRDC and Anaplasmosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 16:08


    On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, Dr. Jeff Okones and Dan Fedders from Pharmgate Animal Health provide a quick breakdown of Shipping Fever, BRDC, and Anaplasmosis, which are often seen in beef production this time of the year.

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