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Avian Influenza and what you need to know.  Plus snake bites have been on the rise, what you need to do in case of an emergency and records have been broken in the fishing world. Join radio hosts Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' and Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt (Tigger & BEC) with The Bend Radio Show & Podcast, your news outlet for the latest in Outdoors & Western Lifestyle News! Season 5, Episode 240 Avian Influenza:  2 Types Of Viruses  There are two types of virus: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI): Virus strains are extremely infectious, often fatal to domestic poultry and can spread rapidly from flock to flock. Low Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (LPAI): Virus strains occur naturally in wild migratory waterfowl and shorebirds without causing illness. LPAI can infect domestic poultry with little or no signs of illness. Avian Influenza: The Signs In Birds & Poultry Sudden, unexplained death Decline in water consumption Decreased egg production and depression in layers Purple or dry combs Quieter than normal Frequently laying down Swelling around eyes Procedures For Wild Birds The primary carriers of avian influenza A are waterfowl, gulls, terns and shorebirds. Avoid direct contact with wild birds and observe them only from a distance. Wild birds can be infected without showing symptoms of the infection. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently believes that the public health risk from the current HPAI outbreak is low. They advise avoiding direct contact with sick or dead wild birds. Individuals should also avoid transporting sick or dead birds. Do not handle dead wild birds. Avian influenza surveillance and testing in wild birds is being done by USDA APHIS Wildlife Services and North Dakota Department of Game and Fish. Please report wild sick and dead birds at https://gf.nd.gov/wildlife/diseases/mortality-report. Wild bird avian influenza questions can be directed to 701-204-2161. Reduce the attractiveness for wild birds to stop at your place by cleaning up litter and spilled feed around your domestic poultry housing. When should you move wild bird carcasses? While handling and transporting carcasses is not advised, there may be some cases where it is required to minimize transmission of HPAI and continue normal activities. This would be especially true to limit contact with domestic poultry, or if fields need to be worked in preparation for planting, etc. Handling According to the CDC: “If you must handle wild birds or sick or dead poultry, minimize direct contact by wearing gloves and wash your hands with soap and water after touching birds. If available, wear respiratory protection such as a medical facemask. Change your clothing before contact with healthy domestic poultry and birds after handling wild birds, and discard the gloves and facemask, disinfect footwear, and then wash your hands with soap and water.” Disposal It is critical that carcasses are disposed of properly to reduce the risk for transmission to domestic flocks and other wildlife. Numerous cases of mortality in eagles, hawks and owls have occurred as a result of scavenging on dead bird carcasses. For this reason, moving carcasses to new areas and discarding them on the landscape should be avoided, as this may unintentionally contribute to more cases. Acceptable disposal options for wild bird carcasses include: Move carcasses to the edge of the field. Burial is acceptable for small numbers of birds. Be sure to bury carcasses four feet above the water table with four feet of cover. If possible bury birds in clay soils. Burn carcasses. Be sure to check if you are under a burn ban prior to burning,  Dispose at an approved municipal solid waste landfill. Please contact the landfill to determine disposal protocols. Carcasses must be double bagged. Bags must be disinfected before transporting to the landfill. Be sure to use a disinfect registered for use against AI, https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/antimicrobial-products-registered-disinfection-use-against-avian-influenza Following disposal be sure to disinfect the vehicle used to transport the carcasses. REFERENCES: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-hpai https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/commercial-backyard-flocks Snake Bite Are Becoming More Common Snake season is upon us.  Make sure you know the does and don't of what to do in case of a snake bite Do's for Snake Bites: Call for help: Immediately call 911 or your local emergency number.  Stay calm and still: Minimize movement to slow the spread of venom.  Remove jewelry and tight clothing: Swelling may occur, making it difficult to remove these items later.  Keep the bite area below heart level: This helps slow the venom's circulation.  Wash the wound: Clean the bite with soap and water.  Cover the bite: Apply a clean, dry dressing.  Take a photograph of the snake (if safe): This can help medical personnel identify the snake species and determine the appropriate treatment.  Don'ts for Snake Bites: Don't assume the snake is harmless: Always treat a snakebite as serious.  Don't try to catch or kill the snake: This can lead to further bites.  Don't use a tourniquet: Tourniquets can cause serious complications, including blood clots and potential amputation.  Don't apply ice or cold compresses: This can damage tissue.  Don't cut into the bite or try to suck out the venom: These practices are ineffective and can be harmful.  Don't take pain relievers like aspirin or ibuprofen: These medications can interfere with the treatment of snake venom.  Don't give the person anything to eat or drink: This can interfere with medical treatment.  Don't try to identify the snake if it's not safe to do so: Safety comes first.  State Record Fish In Connecticut A new state record has been set for the largest freshwater fish ever caught in Connecticut. In May, angler Rafal Wlazlo landed a massive 45-pound, 8-ounce Common Carp at Lake Lillinonah, making it the heaviest freshwater fish recorded in the state. According to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Wlazlo's catch now holds the official title for the largest freshwater fish in Connecticut history. Wlazlo, owner of Carp Angler, noted that carp fishing is hugely popular in Europe and is gaining traction as a niche yet growing sport in the United States. Prior to this record-breaking carp, the largest freshwater fish on record in Connecticut included a 29-pound Channel Catfish, Lake Trout, and Northern Pike. REFERENCES: https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/common-carp-fish-connecticut-state-record-lake-lillinonah/3577638/ https://www.carpangler.com/ OUTDOORS FIELD REPORTS & COMMENTS We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or stories to share about bighorn sheep, outdoor adventures, or wildlife conservation, don't hesitate to reach out. Call or text us at 305-900-BEND (305-900-2363), or send an email to BendRadioShow@gmail.com. Stay connected by following us on social media at Facebook/Instagram @thebendshow or by subscribing to The Bend Show on YouTube. Visit our website at TheBendShow.com for more exciting content and updates! https://thebendshow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thebendshow WESTERN LIFESTYLE & THE OUTDOORS Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca 'BEC' Wanner are passionate news broadcasters who represent the working ranch world, rodeo, and the Western way of life. They are also staunch advocates for the outdoors and wildlife conservation. As outdoorsmen themselves, Tigger and BEC provide valuable insight and education to hunters, adventurers, ranchers, and anyone interested in agriculture and conservation. With a shared love for the outdoors, Tigger & BEC are committed to bringing high-quality beef and wild game from the field to your table. They understand the importance of sharing meals with family, cooking the fruits of your labor, and making memories in the great outdoors. Through their work, they aim to educate and inspire those who appreciate God's Country and life on the land. United by a common mission, Tigger & BEC offer a glimpse into the life beyond the beaten path and down dirt roads. They're here to share knowledge, answer your questions, and join you in your own success story. Adventure awaits around the bend. With The Outdoors, the Western Heritage, Rural America, and Wildlife Conservation at the forefront, Tigger and BEC live this lifestyle every day. To learn more about Tigger & BEC's journey and their passion for the outdoors, visit TiggerandBEC.com. https://tiggerandbec.com/

At the beginning of this episode of Plain Talk, Attorney General Drew Wrigley took exception to my recent reporting suggesting that he and Gov. Kelly Armstrong are at odds over sentencing legislation and the performance of state prison officials. Based on what would follow, I think the conflict between two of North Dakota's top elected officials is positively overt. According to Wrigley, the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, headed by director Colby Braun, is lying to state lawmakers and the public. He took particular issue with a recent fiscal note issued by the DOCR indicating that so-called "truth in sentencing" legislation he supports, which would mean that inmates serve a larger percentage of their sentences, will cost taxpayers as much as $269 million. "Their quest is to make it extraordinarily expensive to turn people away from the bill," he said. "That is a blatant falsehood," a stormy Wrigley told guest-cost Erin Oban and I. "It is not worth the paper it's written on," he continued about the fiscal note. "It would be a joke if it weren't a matter of serious policy debate," he said. Wrigley also said that DOCR officials have been hiding data from the public and lawmakers, and making misleading statements about rising crime rates. "What an absolute abdication of responsibility," concluded. These are serious accusations -- lying, abdication of responsibility, etc. -- but Braun isn't an independent operator. He has a boss. That's Armstrong, who was also scheduled to appear on this episode to discuss the progress of property tax reform, which he has made his primary focus during this legislative session.  I asked Wrigley if he felt Braun should be fired, and he demured, saying it wasn't his place to advise the governor on personnel issues. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode.

Brad Schaffer, the Director of Licensing for the North Dakota Department of Transportation, shares information about the FINAL deadline for citizens to get their Real ID that is REQUIRED for using a state issued ID when boarding a plane starting May 7th 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can gardeners be sure that the plants, shrubs and trees they buy in local gardening centers will survive our region's winters? In this episode, Don and John talk with Charles Elhard, plant protection officer with the North Dakota Department of Agriculture about nursery laws and inspections.

Guest host Shannon Roers-Jones welcomes Colby Braun, Director of the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, to discuss possible changes to incarceration in North Dakota on Afternoons Live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the beginning of this episode of Plain Talk, Attorney General Drew Wrigley took exception to my recent reporting suggesting that he and Gov. Kelly Armstrong are at odds over sentencing legislation and the performance of state prison officials. Based on what would follow, I think the conflict between two of North Dakota's top elected officials is positively overt. According to Wrigely, the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, headed by director Colby Braun, is lying to state lawmakers and the public. He took particular issue with a recent fiscal note issued by the DOCR indicating that so-called "truth in sentencing" legislation he supports, which would mean that inmates serve a larger percentage of their sentences, will cost taxpayers as much as $269 million. "Their quest is to make it extraordinarily expensive to turn people away from the bill," he said. "That is a blatant falsehood," a stormy Wrigley told guest-cost Erin Oban and I. "It is not worth the paper it's written on," he continued about the fiscal note. "It would be a joke if it weren't a matter of serious policy debate," he said. Wrigley also said that DOCR officials have been hiding data from the public and lawmakers, and making misleading statements about rising crime rates. "What an absolute abdication of responsibility," concluded. These are serious accusations -- lying, abdication of responsibility, etc. -- but Braun isn't an independent operator. He has a boss. That's Armstrong, who was also scheduled to appear on this episode to discuss the progress of property tax reform, which he has made his primary focus during this legislative session.  I asked Wrigley if he felt Braun should be fired, and he demured, saying it wasn't his place to advise the governor on personnel issues. As for Armstrong's feelings about Braun? "I have total confidence in Colby," Armstrong told us when I asked him about Wrigley's remarks. "I try not to make things personal," he added. Armstrong said he hadn't yet reviewed the fiscal note issued by DOCR in response to Wrigley's legislation, which is Senate Bill 2128, but expressed some sympathy with its conclusions about cost. "It turns out when you lock people up, it's expensive," he said. Armstrong also said that while he'll take advice from his staff and cabinet into consideration, if he is ultimately asked to sign something like SB2128 into law, the decision will ultimately be based on his consideration of its merits. As for the progress on property taxes, Armstrong said he's pleased with the debate, though he's worried about lawmakers watering down the caps in his bill. House Bill 1176, which was introduced by Rep. Mike Nathe and carries the governor's plan, was amended in policy committees to allow local governments to set aside a 3% cap on spending increases for as much as 10 years if approved by a vote. "The way it was done probably means there aren't really caps," Armstrong said of the change, later arguing that it was a loophole so big "you could drive a grain truck through it." This episode is presented by Dakota Resource Council. For nearly 50 years, DRC has worked across North Dakota to protect our land, water and future. Become a member, volunteer and take action, or donate today at www.DRCinfo.org. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

Dr. Umair Shah, Secretary of Health for the Washington State Department of Health, shares some of his proudest accomplishments as he steps away from his position; Dirk Wilke is the new Interim Commissioner of the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services; and an ASTHO webinar on January 29th will be the Strategies to Repair Equity and Transform Community Health (STRETCH) 2.0 initiative's fourth national convening. Fox 13 Seattle News Article: WA Secretary of Health, Dr. Umair Shah, stepping down in 2025 ASTHO Web Page: Dirk Wilke, JD, MBA  ASTHO Webinar: Centering Community-Led Strategies to Sustainable Public Health Financing  

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has recently received confirmation of the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in three sites: a backyard chicken flock in McHenry County, a commercial turkey flock in Ransom County and a backyard mixed flock in Bottineau County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the early 1900s, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction published special day programs for holidays, ranging from Arbor and Bird Day to July Fourth and, relevant to us today, Thanksgiving.

In this episode, Maria Effertz, the director of community services in the North Dakota Department of Commerce shares incredible and timely insights about the need and power of community development to boost economies. The work she is doing within the North Dakota Department of Commerce is incredible. This conversation covers policy, grassroots efforts, and the why behind community. Enjoy and please rate 5 stars.

People who are familiar with my body of work probably aren't inclined to think of me when they have an appetite for warm, fuzzy, feel-good stories, and yet that's precisely the sort of story we began today's episode of Plain Talk with. Which is a good thing, because as we survey the political landscape, there's not a lot to feel positive about. Joe Kolosky works for the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. He says one of the favorite parts of his job is overseeing a program through which veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam, can apply to receive the high school diplomas they missed out on when they shipped out to war zones. The Legislature created the program in 2001 for WWII veterans, and expanded it to include Korea and Vietnam veterans in 2003, and since then it's issued over 300 honorary high school diplomas including, most recently, two Korean War veterans. Koslosky says it means a lot to him that he gets to help these veterans, but more important, it means a great deal to the veterans themselves. Those who feel they or someone they know may qualify for it should contact the Department of Public Instruction. Officials only need you to fill out a one-page application, and provide a the veteran's paperwork verifying their service. Also on this episode, Chad Oban and I discuss the recent FEC filngs in North Dakota's federal races, our thoughts on the likely outcomes of those races, and the future of the North Dakota Republican Party's dominance in electoral office. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts, or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

Businesses, government agencies and private individuals have joined together to do what they can to help farmers and ranchers in North Dakota affected by wildfires in October 2024. As for how to help, updated information can be found on the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, the Stockmen's Association or the Independent Beef Association of North Dakota websites.

On today's episode Dr. Jean Gullicks is in the studio talking about the new "education center" the North Dakota Department of Education won't let them call it a "school" anymore. Thank you for having us part of your day and tuning in! GFBS is a locally owned business; help support GFBS at this donation link - https://bit.ly/3vjvzgX Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com - Or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – To access past Hidden Agenda episodes visit https://greatreset.podbean.com/  #gfbs  #grandforksnd #interview #grandforksbestsource #news #worldnews #politics #controversialnews #hardhittingnews #esg #totalitarianism

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Josh Wert, watershed management program manager for North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality, and Emilee Novak, DEQ nonpoint source pollution management program coordinator, about harmful algal blooms, mitigation efforts and what to be on the lookout for when recreating this summer and fall.

Welcome to Episode One of our Rural Education mini-series on the Learning Can't Wait podcast! This week, Hayley Spira-Bauer hosts a panel of three incredible education leaders to help us dispel myths about rural America:   Melissa Harris - Senior Fellow at Transcend Allen Pratt - Executive Director of the National Rural Education Association Taylor McCabe-Juhnke - Executive Director at Rural Schools Collaborative   Tune in as our guests illuminate the many positive aspects of rural education, exploring how the "scrappiness" of rural schools inherently fosters a culture of innovation. The group also delves into the opportunities of AI and other technologies, while describing why collaboration between rural schools and communities is essential.    Join us every Tuesday at fullmindlearning.com/podcast. Next week, we continue our Rural Education mini-series by discussing collegiality in rural schools with Michael Gonzalez and Richard Wright.   Show notes from this conversation include: Changing the One-Size-Fits-All Education Model from the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Rural Cultural Wealth: Dismantling Deficit Ideologies of Rurality  from the Journal for Multicultural Education

Today, we're pleased to share an episode originally recorded for the EdTech Startup Showcase. It's been my pleasure to host a series of episodes for this show, which spotlights some of the most innovative emerging companies in edtech.In this episode, I'm joined by special guest Wayde Sick, State Director of the North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education. Wayde was previously Director of Workforce Development for the ND Dept. of Commerce and also worked as a school director. Hear about:Using innovative technology to enhance career explorationExploring in-demand occupations in rural areasVirtual reality to provide tangible experiencesHow North Dakota began using CareerView XR statewide. What happens when students are introduced to careers they didn't know existedGetting employers involvedAbout the EdTech Startup ShowcaseThis BE Podcast Network original series shines a spotlight on the innovative edtech companies working to make a difference for students and educators. Through conversations with the founders and CEOs, partner organizations, and the educators who are using their products in schools today, listeners hear about solutions relevant to their chronic challenges and opportunity-expanding ideas to go into uncharted directions. To subscribe to the series, visit https://etss.bepodcast.networkAbout Be More ColorfulBe More Colorful, based in Fargo, North Dakota specializes in immersive technology solutions for solving workforce development problems. Co-founded by husband-and-wife team Matt and Katie Chaussee, the company has been at the forefront of creating immersive media solutions that help people make better decisions about where they choose to live, learn, work and play. Learn more:https://www.bemorecolorful.com https://www.facebook.com/careerviewxr  https://www.facebook.com/bemorecolorful  https://www.linkedin.com/company/careerviewxr  https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-more-colorful  https://www.instagram.com/bemorecolorful https://twitter.com/bemorecolorful  https://www.tiktok.com/@bemorecolorful  We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL and MyFlexLearning. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you simplify and streamline technology, reliably meet Tier 1 standards, improve assessment performance, and more. Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.MyFlexLearning is the scheduling platform that helps middle and high schools meet the individual needs of all students. Create and manage time for flex blocks, WIN time, activity periods, RTI, counselor and teacher appointments and much more. And with a built-in accountability tool and reporting features, solve your challenges around getting kids where they need to be and understanding how flex time is spent. Make your flex time work for you. Visit myflexlearning.com/BE to learn more and receive $500 off the first year. 

05/06/24: A jury found ND Rep. Jason Dockter guilty of violating a conflict-of-interest law after a 10-hour trial on Friday. The case regarded Rep. Jason Dockter's involvement in the lease of a Bismarck building to Attorney General Stenehjem's Office and the North Dakota Department of Health and his subsequent votes on agency budgets. The jury took about 90 minutes to deliberate after hearing several hours of testimony from state officials. Joel and Tyler sit down together to go over the verdict and share their thoughts on it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Aaron Larsen, Department conservation biologist, and Emily Joynt, environmental scientist with North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality, about the importance of wetlands for water quality, carbon sequestration, recreation and more in celebration of American Wetlands Month.

04/11/24: Kirsten Baesler is the state school superintendent of the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. Delegates voted 967 to 426 at the GOP state convention to support Jim Bartlett over incumbent Kirsten Baesler, who has led North Dakota's K-12 education system since 2012. She joins Joel Heitkamp on KFGO to talk about the convention, public dollars going to private schools, teacher shortages, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we show you how to find oil & gas info using the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources - Oil & Gas Division website.  As before, we walk step-by-step how to find your minerals or royalties on a map to determine if you should be getting paid on a well. We also show you how to download important documents related to your wells, how to see how much oil & gas was produced in a given month, and more. This assumes you already know your legal description and the type of oil & gas interests you own. If you would like to learn more about the topics covered in this episode as well as the different types of mineral and leasehold interests, from how to read a legal description, how to perform a title search, and how to identify nearby oil and gas activity, be sure to check out my Mineral Management Basics Online Course. As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

The Jay Thomas Show from Monday March 25nd, 2024 with guest host Ronnie Lee. Today's guests are: 14:25 - State Superintendent of the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Kristen Baesler. 39:16 - North Dakota Representative Kelly Armstrong. 1:04:03 - President and Managing Broker at Goldmark Andy Westby. 1:37:11 - Dr. Matthew Christenson from Dakota Clinic of Chiropractic joins the show to talk about neuropathy, how it can affect people, and the best ways to treat it. 2:03:22 - Robert Wilkinson from the Fargo Public Library joins the show to talk with Ronnie about J.R.R. Tolkien Day, and the impact Tolkien has had on literature throughout the years.  

We wrap up 2023.  We have all the details about Cattle Ponzi Schemes plus we will tell y'all about an opportunity of a lifetime to lay into one of the most efficient sets of cows around.  Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC', and our crew as we bring you the latest in markets, news, and Western entertainment on this all-new episode of the Ranch It Up Radio Show.  Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 165 DETAILS So many of you have reached out inquiring about the latest details about the Agridime Cattle Ponzi Scheme.  It gets rather complicated, but BEC and I break it down for you.   Some of the most feed efficient cows around are coming up for sale.  Lucky 7 Angus Ranch is selling their spring calving Oklahoma cows at public auction, January 8th at Ogallala Livestock Auction in Ogallala, Nebraska.   AGRIDIME According to articles in the Bismarck Tribune and Ag Week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which filed a civil lawsuit against the company on Dec. 11, has labeled the operation a Ponzi scheme, in which Agridime was using investor money to pay existing investors and commissions to salespeople rather than using new money to do what it said it would — purchase, feed and care for cattle to be finished and sold to consumers as beef. The SEC has received a temporary restraining order, including an asset freeze, on the company owned by Joshua Link of Arizona and Jed Wood of Texas, through Jan. 9, pending a hearing on Jan. 5. As of Sept. 5, 2023, Agridime-held cattle contracts required payment to investors of $123 million in principal, plus $24 million in guaranteed "profits." The company, as of Sept. 30, 2023, had less than $1.5 million and insufficient operating revenues, the SEC complaint said. Carl Karpinski, enforcement attorney for the North Dakota Securities Department, said there is no confirmed tally yet on investment losses in North Dakota. But he said the eventual number may be significant. "North Dakota is one of the most — if not the most — affected states" in the nation, he said. While the SEC complaint did not go into specifics about the cattle the company did purchase, other than specifying that "Defendants did not buy the number of cattle required to fulfill the Company's obligations under the Cattle Contracts," Agridime was licensed as a livestock agent in North Dakota. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring announced on Dec. 15 that it no longer will be licensed in the state. “Agridime was licensed in North Dakota,” Goehring said in a statement. “Their renewal was pending based on issues with bonding. The actions taken by the SEC will support our denial of their license and we will issue a cease-and-desist order, effective (Dec. 15), to prevent further purchase of livestock.” Karpinski said the Securities Department is not working on the cattle sales side of the case, though the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Agriculture are involved. Ellingson encouraged producers involved in the case to contact the Stockmen's Association at 701-223-2522. HOW AGRIDIME OPERATED The SEC complaint said Agridime raised $191 million from more than 2,100 investors in at least 15 states since January 2021. Instead of using investor money as advertised, the SEC filing said Agridime has used at least $58 million from Dec. 1, 2022, to Sept. 30, 2023, in investor funds from new cattle contracts to make principal and profit payments to previous investors. Agridime would sell investors cattle contracts for $2,000 per calf. The company would then promise to buy the cattle back a year later at return rates of 15% to 32%, the complaint says. Agridime paid commissions to salespeople, typically 10%, for each cattle contract sold, which also was not disclosed to investors. The SEC documents say that through May 2023, commissions paid exceeded $11.1 million in total, including "at least $5.6 million to a salesperson in North Dakota," $1.3 million to Link and his wife and $1.3 million to Wood. By using the funds to make previous investor payments and to pay commissions, "Agridime has not purchased enough cattle to fulfill its Cattle Contracts. Agridime's investors, therefore, do not actually invest in specific, identifiable animals. Instead, the success of their investments depends on the success of Agridime's purported cattle operation, including its ability to attract new investors." Agridime had operations in Texas, Arizona, Kansas, North Dakota and "other states," court documents said. In North Dakota, Securities Commissioner Karen Tyler on May 24, 2023, ordered a cease and desist order against Agridime and Link. Neither Agridime nor Link were registered as an issue-dealer or a broker-dealer in North Dakota, the cease and desist order said. Despite that, Link on Sept. 7, 2022, sold an investment contract to a North Dakota resident for $250,000, the order said. The SEC complaint said Agridime sold $9 million in 18 cattle contracts to North Dakota residents since the issuance of the cease and desist order in May. Agridime also sold $1 million in cattle contracts to Arizona residents since a similar order was issued there on April 18, 2023, and an Agridime salesman there admitted under oath on Oct. 18 that he still was selling contracts in Arizona. The state of Arizona in November filed a contempt motion against Agridime and Link. Tyler issued another cease and desist order in North Dakota on Dec. 15 against Taylor Bang of Killdeer, which alleged that Bang, despite not being registered as an agent with the Securities Department, had received $6,055,390 in "transaction based commissions by selling unregistered cattle investment contracts on behalf of Agridime in or from North Dakota" from Jan. 1, 2021, through Oct. 30, 2023. Under North Dakota law, the North Dakota Securities Commissioner can assess civil penalties of $10,000 per violation of the Securities Act. Bang said he's always approached his business honestly and was simply taking direction from Agridime. “I was just doing a job.”  Bang disputes the claim that he made more than $6 million in commissions from Agridime. He said that figure is “way high” and that he wasn't sure how the Securities Department arrived at that number. The Securities Department says it calculated the figure from subpoenaed financial records. Bang said he was aware of the May cease-and-desist order the North Dakota Securities Department filed against Agridime and Link, but that as far as he could tell, the company took the legal demands outlined in the orders seriously and was working to address them. The rancher said he's worked with Agridime for roughly seven or eight years. He said he still thinks very highly of the company and is proud to support the American livestock industry.   “To date, I have not had one person that has done this, as far as the cattle-purchasing contracts, not get paid on time,” Bang said. In the Dec. 15 order, Tyler ordered Bang to turn over all commissions received from Agridime, to be deposited into the North Dakota Investor Restitution Fund and to be liable along with Agridime to Agridime investors. LUCKY 7 ANGUS In 1895 James Jensen started a five-generation ranch, from which came Lucky 7 Angus. That first winter he lived in a dug out on the side of a hill and shoveled snow off the grass to feed his 3 horses and 7 cows in what is called the Nation's Icebox, Boulder, Wyoming. We know very well the blood, sweat and tears it takes to keep the family ranch afloat. And that is why we take it very seriously that our customers are the most profitable in the livestock industry. Lucky 7 Angus was started in order to raise bulls that could hold up better for commercial cattlemen, such as ourselves. We have accomplished the goal... For the past 30 years we have been unmatched in raising cows and bulls in tougher conditions than the rest of the industry, which has made the most durable bulls for our customers. We were the first seedstock operation to set minimum standards for PAP testing. The number of animals tested with these standards, are unmatched in the industry, which helps our customers with less sickness and death loss. We were the first seedstock operation to test for feed efficiency in real world conditions. Then in 2002 we started feed efficiency testing by purchasing large vertical mixers in order to know how much every cow, calf and bull on the place ate. In 2009 we were the first Angus only seedstock producer in the U.S. to purchase a GrowSafe feed intake monitoring system. Lucky 7 Angus is unmatched in the industry by having both real world and scientific feed efficiency testing data, which allows our customers to make more pounds of beef per acre. The measures we have taken in producing our genetics gave us enough confidence in our bulls to offer the nation's first 4 year guarantee. This guarantee is unmatched in the industry and allows our producers a 33% advantage when buying bulls. What makes Lucky 7 different is our goal, to have the most profitable customers in the livestock industry. We are proud that the hard work great grandpa James put into the start of this ranch has not been in vain. FEATURING Jim Jensen Lucky 7 Angus https://www.lucky7angus.com/ @Lucky7Angus   Kirk Donsbach: Stone X Financial https://www.stonex.com/   @StoneXGroupInc      Mark Van Zee  Livestock Market, Equine Market, Auction Time https://www.auctiontime.com/ https://www.livestockmarket.com/ https://www.equinemarket.com/ @LivestockMkt @EquineMkt @AuctionTime   Shaye Koester Casual Cattle Conversation https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ @cattleconvos Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/ The Ranch It Up Podcast available on ALL podcasting apps. Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/ #RanchItUp #StayRanchy #TiggerApproved #tiggerandbec #rodeo #ranching #farming References https://www.stonex.com/ https://www.livestockmarket.com/ https://www.equinemarket.com/ https://www.auctiontime.com/ https://gelbvieh.org/ https://www.imogeneingredients.com/ https://alliedgeneticresources.com/ https://westwayfeed.com/ https://medoraboot.com/ https://www.bek.news/dakotacowboy http://www.gostockmens.com/ https://www.agridime.com/ https://www.ogallalalive.com/ https://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-regional/killdeer-rancher-accused-of-making-6m-in-illegal-cattle-sales-profits/article_a37f97e0-a033-11ee-827d-bf4468d45659.html https://www.agweek.com/livestock/cattle/north-dakota-cattle-producers-out-money-on-cattle-sold-to-agridime https://www.lucky7angus.com/ https://www.bredforbalance.com/ https://www.wasemredangus.com/

Guest host North Dakota Representative Gretchen Dobervich welcomes Michelle Gee, North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services Program Director of the  North Dakota low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lynn Helms Talks about Challenges and Wins in North Dakota, Energy and Beyond: Part 2 In this two-part series, Shane talks to Lynn Helms- the Director of North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources- about the past, present and future challenges. Despite these challenges- some of which coming from governmental bodies- North Dakota is seeing a boom in the oil industry. Listen to Shane and Lynn deftly speak about the need for workers, need for better energy education and where the industry is headed in Part Two to conclude the conversation with Lynn.

In this two-part series, Shane talks to Lynn Helms- the Director of North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources- about the past, present and future challenges. Despite these challenges- some of which coming from governmental bodies- North Dakota is seeing a boom in the oil industry. Listen to Shane and Lynn deftly speak about the need for workers, need for better energy education and where the industry is headed in Part One and check back for Part Two!

Erica has been in her new role as the director of diversity and cultural competency at the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for a little over a year. Her work is so important to the lives of those working on second chances.

11/02/23: Kirsten Baesler is the state school superintendent and administrator of the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. This week on "News and Views," Joel has been trying to answer the many questions around Ray Holmberg's trips to Prague and elsewhere, including where the funding came from. Superintendent Baesler joins Joel to have a conversation to answer those questions and share her thoughts on the situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first in a series with the North Dakota Department of Commerce. We talk about the importance of knowing the facts about projects coming to and/or looking at investing in our state.

I will soon be starting a series on the energy landscape in North Dakota. I look forward to my conversations with the North Dakota Department of Commerce.

When it comes to criminal justice policy, and more specifically, the sort of policy that deals with incarcerating people, the most important thing for us to remember is that most people who are put in prison will eventually get out. According to a public-facing data dashboard from the North Dakota Department of Corrections, about 64% of people incarcerated in our state spend less than a year there. About 92% spend 3 years or less behind bars. If those folks are eventually going to be in our communities again, if they're going to be our neighbors and customers and coworkers, then shouldn't we want to make sure we're doing everything we can to ensure they're ready to be out of prison again? That's what we talked about on this episode of Plain Talk. The data dashboard I just used to bring you those statistics was developed by a nonprofit called Recidiviz. They were founded by Google engineers, and developed for North Dakota a criminal justice data system that allows our state to better organize our corrections resources. In fact, North Dakota was the first state the organization worked with. Dave Krabbenhoft, the director of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Lily Fielding, a state engagement director for Recidiviz, joined this episode of Plain Talk to talk about the cutting-edge work they're doing. Also on this episode, co-host Ben Hanson and I talk about how North Dakota taxes are always going up, and never down, and what that might mean for our debate about eliminating property taxes. Want to subscribe to Plain Talk? Click here for more information.

Today's episode comes to you from Michigan, North Dakota, and Alaska.  Tim Lightner (CGI) hosts current NCSEA President Erin Frisch (IV-D Director of the Michigan Child Support Program) and Immediate Past-President, Jim Fleming (Director of the Child Support Section of the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services).  The conversation resumes as they talk about their challenges, successes, and passions, both during the past NCSEA year, and for the new year ahead.  They talk about NCSEA's name change; the Leadership Symposium in Anaheim; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and so much more.  So much in fact, that we've presented this podcast in two parts to capture it all!  You don't want to miss today's completion, and if you haven't heard Part 1, please take the time to listen to it as well. 

Today's episode comes to you from Michigan, North Dakota, and Alaska.  Tim Lightner (CGI) hosts current NCSEA President Jim Fleming (Director of the Child Support Section of the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services) with President-Elect, and incoming President Erin Frisch (IV-D Director of the Michigan Child Support Program).  The conversation centers around Jim and Erin's leadership roles, how they started with the child support program, their involvement with NCSEA, and how they prepared for the role of president.  Listen as they talk about their challenges, successes, and passions, both during the NCSEA year now ending, and for the new year ahead.  They talk about NCSEA's name change; the Leadership Symposium in Anaheim; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and so much more.  So much in fact, that we will present this podcast in two parts to capture it all!  You will want to hear not only today's edition; don't miss next week's program as well.

05/18/23: Dave Glatt, Director of the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality, joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about the current air quality across North Dakota. Canada is experiencing wildfires, and the heavy smoke is bringing dense smoke throughout North Dakota, and Dave shares what we need to know about the air quality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to their website, the ND Dept. of Commerce works to improve the quality of life for North Dakota citizens by leading efforts to attract, retain and expand wealth. Josh and Rich join me to talk a little about how they are accomplishing that.

19:02 - Zach Rohleder - Tau Kappa Epsilon member at NDSU 1:18:30 - Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith - Spokesperson at the National Police Association 1:46:17 - Lauren Wahlman Safety Public Information Program Manager at the North Dakota Department of Transportation   What's on your mind? We want to know! Email us at StudioFlagFamily [dot] com Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, & Google

18:16 - Josh Boschee - D-Fargo - North Dakota House Minority Leader 1:17:10 - Lynn Helms - Director of the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources 1:41:56 - Donald Schaible - North Dakota State Senator of District 31 What's on your mind? We want to know! Email us at StudioFlagFamily [dot] com Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, & Google

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is confirming the state's first outbreak of avian flu in 2023. A commercial turkey flock in southern North Dakota recently tested positive for the virus. State Veterinarian Dr. Ethan Andress joins Farm and Ranch Director Jesse Allen to discuss the news and provide tips for producers to keep in mind on their operation.

North Dakota Department of Transportation plows are out today, trying to clear parts of I-94 that have been clogged with snow since Tuesday west of Fargo. The Fargo/Moorhead area and parts of northern Minnesota are also digging out after yet another snow and ice storm. As much as a foot was added to an already hefty snowpack that remains, and it's loaded with moisture. Next week, sandbagging efforts will start in Fargo to prepare for high water on the Red River. Amanda Lee is a hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Grand Forks. She's on the line to give us a picture of what to expect as the snow melts.

ABOUT KELLER HAYES:Program Director, Transportation and Construction Girl™Keller has spent a lifetime representing, supporting and understanding women and girls. Keller holds a minor in Women's Studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Keller built the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce (CWCC) to the largest women's chamber in the country. And, she has 15 years in the construction and transportation industry. She has consulted for the US Department of Transportation, the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Utah Department of Transportation and the North Dakota Department of Transportation to provide technical assistance to women owned and minority owned companies.In 2016, Keller looked at the representation of women in transportation and construction. She decided more needed to be done and created Transportation & Construction GIRL. Transportation and Construction GIRL is a pioneering effort in the transportation and construction industry to fill a void in workforce and provide sustainable careers for young women. This past September, Transportation & Construction GIRL Day had 1000 attendees. Six hundred girls came from 30 different schools to experience 50 interactive exhibits and make connections in this industry. One girl left saying, “Thanks for talking to us. I might want to have a job like you.”Keller combines mentoring, shadowing days, and events to open up the transportation & construction industry to young women. One graduate said, “Your work is inspiring and has an impact on people far greater than you'll ever know.”Today there is not only Transportation and Construction GIRL Day, there is also a video library – Superstar Women in Transportation & Construction - of women in the industry that young GIRLS can visit and listen to over 57 women in the industry on how they got started and advice they would give. It is a 24/7 opportunity to “See it to Be it.” Several weeks in the summer, Transportation & Construction GIRL provides Career Weeks for GIRLs. Over one week, girls – ranging from 13 to 20 years old – make five stops to engage with women, ask questions and tour work sites. Each company puts together a day long insight into their company and into the industry.Both U.S. Representative Diana DeGette and U.S. Representative Scott McInnis recognized her with a U.S. Congressional Tribute. The Tribute acknowledged: “As a result of her leadership, business women have become a more powerful force in our city and our state." July 15, 2004 was named “Keller Hayes Day in Denver” by Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper. The proclamation said “Keller Hayes is a role model to other women, encouraging them to achieve more than they thought was possible.” CONNECT WITH KELLER:• Website: https://constructiongirl.org• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransportationConstructionGIRL• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keller-hayes•YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJtGF-keE3_ib2YNq9XbmIA WAYS TO CONNECT WITH STEFANIE…• Website: https://shebuildshomes.com• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shebuildsbetter• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shebuilds.homes• YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/shebuildsshow

01/17/23: Joel is joined on "News and Views" by Kirsten Baesler, the state school superintendent and administrator of the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. She was first elected in 2012,and was re-elected to her third four-year term in November 2020. She joins Joel to talk about school safety, school-related legislation in this session, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The application deadline for the 2023 Specialty Crop Grants is Wednesday, Jan. 18. The North Dakota Department of Agriculture will distribute the funds through a competitive grant program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn how immunization managers best leverage their immunization information systems (IIS) to improve vaccination rates. In this episode, North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services Immunization Director and Assistant Section Chief of Disease Control Molly Howell and AIM Data Project Manager Kristy Westfall share insight into their successes with IIS. Making use of IIS data is one of the best ways to streamline program operations, pinpoint vaccine deserts, and guide real-time decisions for all vaccines and age groups. Tune in for  resourceful ideas on how to use your state's IIS. About Molly: Molly Howell is currently the Immunization Director and Assistant Section Chief of Disease Control at the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (NDDoH). Molly has worked in the field of immunization for the past 19 years. As Immunization Director, she oversees the implementation of immunization policies and activities in North Dakota, including evidence-based activities to increase immunization coverage rates, healthcare provider education, surveillance, and implementation of the North Dakota Immunization Information System (NDIIS). Molly has a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst. Molly is an active member of the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) and previously served as Chair of the organization. She is currently a member of the executive committee and AIM's liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. In January 2020, Molly was appointed to the National Vaccine Advisory Committee. She has previously published immunization and infectious disease-related articles in Public Health Reports, the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, and the New England Journal of Medicine.   About Kristy Westfall:  As Data Project Manager, Kristy supports AIM members in immunization information systems  and data exchange. Prior to joining AIM, she worked with the Wyoming Department of Health Immunization Unit for eight years in various roles, including as the VFC Coordinator and the IIS Manager. Kristy is a Certified Public Manager and earned associate degrees in Computer Networking Systems and Business Administration. She has worked in public health for over 13 years.   Links:  North Dakota Health & Human Services Association of Immunization Managers NDHHS Twitter

Covering the map today, on location from  Ohio, Illinois, North Dakota, and Alaska, today's program marks a  milestone:   the 100th Episode of NCSEA On Location.  Tim Lightner,  (Alaska  Child Support Services Division) hosts Pat O'Donnell (Vice President of  Payment Processing at YoungWilliams), Joe Mamlin (Sr. Associate with  Grays Peak Strategies) and Jim Fleming (NCSEA President, and Director of  the Child Support Section of the North Dakota  Department of Health and Human Services).  They talk about On  Location:  its beginnings, its contributions, its production, and their  vision.  Listen as they share their stories and invite you to be a guest  on the podcast.

North Dakota State School Superintendent and Administrator of the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler  joins Jason Spiess to discuss the upcoming school year as well as a public meeting September 8 regarding Critical Race Theory. According to Brookings.edu, Critical Race Theory is: Simply put, critical race theory [...]

Welcome back to the Persevere Podcast. Today, we have a new series for you called The Pitch. In this series, we create a hub for all that are seeking advice from other business owners and investors by inviting industry professionals to give feedback, ask questions, and give answers to founders. Here is where you will find answers to your pressing questions from industry professionals on how to get your company to the next level.In today's episode, we are discussing raising capital for an angel round of investors. Our guest today is Jess Azure, founder of Spadesso, a technology platform for spas and salons. Today's  two venture capitalists are Hannah Lange, venture financing manager of the North Dakota Development Fund, and Tim Weelborg, co-founder and managing partner of Homegrown Capital. Our venture capitalist experts sit down with Jess as she pitches Spadesso and asks questions you need to know prior to pitching to angel investors, and advice on when and how to receive funding.If you are an entrepreneur like Jess looking for some guidance and experience with angel investors, this episode will give you the clarity you need to take the next steps.Topics discussed in this episode:How Jess Azure is creating opportunity for Spas with SpadessoAre users of Spadesso searching for new practitioners?Explanation of Spadesso from the business endWill Spadesso become a subscription type model?When will Spadesso hit the market?What is Spadesso's marketing strategy?Who is utilizing Spadesso?Future growth for SpadessoType of investor Jess is looking forIs having a co-founder important for financing?When is a good time to invite an investor in?What investors would find valuable when looking at your companyBenefits of being part of entrepreneur groupsAdvice on projectionsImportance of having confidence in your numbers when pitching to generalistsTo learn more about Jess' startup, visit her website.Follow Jess on LinkedIn.For more resources or to read the full transcript, go to our website.Follow Patty on Instagram.Follow Patty on LinkedIn.To learn more about She Starts Week, visit their website.To learn more about Tim's work, visit Homegrown Capital's website.To learn more about Hannah's work, visit North Dakota Department of Commerce's website.

What's New at the Northern Plains UAS Test Site?  Trevor Woods is Executive Director of the Northern Plains UAS Test Site. The Northern Plains UAS Test Site was founded by the North Dakota Department of Commerce in 2013 as one of 7 FAA-designated UAS Test Sites. Its mission is to collaborate with FAA and industry partners to develop equipment, systems, rules, and procedures to safely integrate unmanned aircraft into the National Airspace System without negatively impacting existing general or commercial aviation.  Trevor started his career in aviation at the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Aviation Management, but he's been flying since he was a teenager, spending his high school years working on obtaining a private pilot's license. He went on to earn a Master of Business Administration degree while working at University of North Dakota, doing flight training, which merged into UAS testing, research, and waiver and regulatory submissions to the FAA.  Trevor has been with Northern Plains UAS Test Site since its inception, most recently as director of safety, working extensively with the FAA. He was instrumental to North Dakota being selected as one of ten participants in the UAS Integration Pilot Program, now the BEYOND program.  He participates in the FAA's Unmanned Aircraft Safety Team and served as the Lead on the FAA's BVLOS ARC Working Group 2.1. Trevor also played a pivotal role in the inception of Vantis, North Dakota's beyond visual line of sight initiative. In January 2022, Trevor was named Executive Director.  He was the natural choice to take over as executive director and lead the test site into the next stage of making the impossible possible.  In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Trevor talks about the Northern Plains UAS Test Site and gives us an update on Vantis and other initiatives where they're leading in UAS operations and integration. 

Through a trajectory of randomness (in his own words) James Leiman has interrogated the Taliban, left his job in Washington, DC, to become a City Administrator in Ada, Minnesota, and is currently the Commissioner of the North Dakota Department of Commerce. 

North Dakota is a state which gives unique opportunities to business owners. It supplies innovative programs, and is a state focused on economic development. this episode of our North Dakota series, we're featuring Dr. James Leiman, Commissioner at North Dakota Department of Commerce who is leading economic development. Prior to this position he had 3 years of director economic in finance. Leading the state and growing the state to improve the quality of life for the people. James overseas tourism, economic development, workforce development and community services. Join in the conversation to learn how North Dakota is investing in local entrepreneurs, ventures and projects. Also learn how North Dakota is paving the way as a leader in food and energy export capabilities on a global level. Hear how North Dakota is being transformed to have the highest GDP per capita in the nation.SHOWNOTES | Learn more about Commerce in North Dakota: https://commerce.nd.gov/Checkable Medical Website: https://checkablemedical.comCheckable Medical Instagram: https://instagram.com/checkablemedical

Wyatt Mack, lead biologist with the North Dakota Department of Transportation sheds light on some of the wildlife crossings that North Dakota already has in place to help migrating animals avoid crossing highways and potentially saving millions in damages to vehicles as well as preserving the ecological system within the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Miller is a commercial beekeeper based in Gackle, North Dakota and New Castle, California.  His family has been keeping bees since 1894. Their season starts each spring when John and his sons take their bees to the almond orchards in Central California. In this episode, John gives us an update on the 2021 almond pollination. For the past three years, John overwintered his thousands of colonies in a specially designed building in Gackle. Moving them indoors has reduced his winter losses from about 35% to about 8%. It is a very special building. The red light in the building allows people to see, but because bees don't see red, they stay inside their colonies. Carbon dioxide, humidity and temperature are monitored continuously, and temperature is controlled by letting fresh in if it gets too warm and it's colder outside, or, keeping the doors sealed if it gets too cold inside.  Five percent of the air inside is replaced everyday to maintain healthy carbon dioxide levels.  If any levels reach unacceptable levels, the building phones John so he can take corrective actions. The colonies are fed before going into the building and he monitors colony food consumption all winter by placing 12 colonies on a platform scale, taking a reading every day. It turns out a colony loses about 2 ounces a day. But it also loses bees. The building generates a 275-gallon tote full of dead bees a week. He cautions, what goes into that building is what comes out. Colonies don't get better overwintered indoors…. sick in, sick out. Healthy in, healthy out. What's really exciting is that California Food and Ag inspectors have coordinated with Almond Board reps and the North Dakota Department of Ag, so that just before John moves bees to almonds in the spring, CA inspectors come to ND and check the bee's health and the pallets for weeds, bugs and the like. They inspect his 15,000 colonies in about 2 hours. That way, when the semi's reach California, they can breeze right by the Truckee Inspection Station and head straight to the almond orchards. Inspectors, truck drivers, beekeepers and almond growers all appreciate this blinding flash of common-sense approach to inspections, afforded all because of indoor wintering. John is a positive and influential advocate for beekeepers and the beekeeping industry. He writes on occasion for Bee Culture Magazine, served on the National Honey Board, is featured in the 2011 book by Hannah Nordhaus, “The Beekeeper's Lament”. This is John's second time with Beekeeping Today Podcast. You can learn more on our second ever show: Season 1, Episode 2. Links and websites mentioned in this podcast: Miller's Honey Farms - https://www.millerhoneyfarms.com   Honey Bee Obscura Podcast - https://www.honeybeeobscura.com ______________ Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about heir line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global Patties is a family business that manufactures protein supplement patties for honey bees. Feeding your hives protein supplement patties will help ensure that they produce strong and health colonies by increasing brood production and overall honey flow. Global offers a variety of standard patties, as well as custom patties to meet your specific needs. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!  We want to also thank 2 Million Blossoms as a sponsor of the podcast. 2 Million Blossoms is a quarterly magazine destined for your coffee table. Each page of the magazine is dedicated to the stories and photos of all pollinators and written by leading researchers, photographers and our very own, Kim Flottum. _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thanks to Bee Culture, the Magazine of American Beekeeping, for their support of The Beekeeping Today Podcast. Available in print and digital at www.beeculture.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Young Presidents, "Be Strong", Musicalman, "Epilogue" Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC