Best NDSU Extension Podcasts (2025)

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08/21/25 From Pods to Predators: Insects in the Soybean Canopy 4:51

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Soybean aphids are on the move. But is this good or bad news? Jan Knodel, NDSU Extension Entomologist, will fill us in.By North Dakota State University Extension

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08/21/25 Rain, Roots, and Resistance: Managing Sugar Beet Diseases 4:59

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Even this late in the growing season, Cercospora Leaf Spot is hanging around. Providing some advice is Ashok Chanda, Extension Sugarbeet Pathologist with the University of Minnesota and Northwest Research and Outreach Center in Crookston, MNBy NDSU Extension

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08/14/25 From Field to Factory: Sugar Beet Update 3:48

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It’s the middle of August, what are those beets up to and what is the biggest threat? Let’s find out the latest with Eric Branch, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sugarbeet specialist.By NDSU Extension

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08/14/25 From Green to Gone in a Week: Battling SDS in Soybeans 4:39

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It’s as bad as its’ name, Sudden Death Syndrome. The second most feared pathogen that attacks soybeans. Wade Webster, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist, has the facts.By North Dakota State University Extension

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Advancing Regenerative Practices in Ukraine 36:45

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Fertile soil is something Ukraine has always been known for. But wind and water erosion are causing a soil loss of approximately 15 tons per hectare every year. Today we’re joined by Oleksandr, a farmer in the Kiev Region of Ukraine, and Syngenta’s Valeriy Dubrovin to discuss how farmers are advancing regenerative practices even in this current cha…

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08/07/25 Profit and Practice: Balancing ROI with Soil Health 5:00

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Can the benefits of cover crops outweigh any drawbacks? Marisol Berti, NDSU forage and cover crop researcher has answers.By North Dakota State University Extension

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08/07/25 Root Maggots and Beyond: Insect Insights for Sugar Beet Season 3:19

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Mark Boetel, NDSU Extension entomologist, discusses the latest information regarding sugar beet pests.By NDSU Extension

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07/31/25 The Weed Zapper: A Shocking Approach to Weed Management 4:54

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Tom Peters, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sugar beet agronomist, has an electric solution to weed escapes.By NDSU Extension

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07/31/25 License to Spray: Demystifying Pesticide Certification 4:23

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Pesticides are important tools for farmers but keeping up with the rules and regulations, is complex. Here to explain the pesticide program is Madeleine Smith, NDSU Extension Pesticide Specialist.By North Dakota State University Extension

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Precision Agriculture For Soil Health In Argentina 32:29

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Soil health on a large scale, can really be enhanced through data and digital tools. It’s pretty incredible to hear how that is being applied to farms like the one you’re going to hear from today in Argentina. Today we’re joined by Kevin, a large farmer in Argentina, as well as Syngenta’s Catriel Pedermera and Bill Suess, to talk about leveraging t…

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07/24/25 High-Tech Spraying: What’s Next for Soybeans 4:01

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Being efficient with chemicals is cheaper and better for the environment. Our guest today is Rob Proulx, Extension Agriculture Technology Systems Specialist.By North Dakota State University Extension

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07/24/25 Cercospora Pressure Rises: What Growers Can Do 4:29

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Ideal conditions for sugar beet is also good for Cercospora leaf spot. We’re talking with Ashok Chanda, Extension Sugarbeet Pathologist with the University of Minnesota and Northwest Research and Outreach Center in Crookston, MN.By NDSU Extension

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The Pursuit of Regenerative Potatoes in Canada 32:52

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Farmers and agronomists have a lot on their plate just to produce a profitable crop every year. So what happens when their buyers start requesting they also change practices to move in a more regenerative direction? Today we hear Emily, an agronomist for a large farm in Alberta, Canada, and Syngenta’s Tara McCaughey, about the quest to grow a more …

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07/17/25 Weather Whiplash: Soybeans Face a Tough Start in Ramsey County 5:00

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The growing conditions can be dramatically different, depending on the location. Jason Hanson, Owner of Rock & Roll Agronomy, has the story from the Ramsey county area.By North Dakota State University Extension

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07/17/25 Visible Symptoms, Visible Threat: Managing Cercospora Leaf Spot 3:27

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Cercospora just took another step, into the light. Let’s find out the latest with Eric Branch, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sugarbeet specialist.By NDSU Extension

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07/10/25 When Heat Meets Humidity: Cercospora’s Perfect Storm 4:08

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Cercospora is enjoying the weather. We have an update from the southern part of the Valley. Emma Burt, is a Research Agronomist for the Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative.By NDSU Extension

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07/10/25 White Mold Watch: Timing, Treatment & Tactics 3:50

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Rain can mean a great deal to any crop but the timing of the rain, can be critical for the spread of white mold. Wade Webster, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist has the facts.By North Dakota State University Extension

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07/03/25 Scouting Smarts: Stay Ahead of Soybean Insects 4:46

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The recent rain and cooler weather helped to slow down some insects but they are regrouping according to Jan Knodel, NDSU Extension Entomologist.By North Dakota State University Extension

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07/03/25 Fly’s Gone, But the Fight’s Not Over 4:36

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The sugar beet root maggot is feeding on your crops and other insects are starting up. To guide us is Mark Boetel, NDSU Extension entomologist.By NDSU Extension

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Preventing Erosion and Boosting Fertility in China 32:08

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In order for soil health to go from words and ideas to actions and outcomes, there needs to be support at the farm level - whether that’s a corn farmer in the U.S. or a peanut farmer in rural Northeast China. Today we talk to two farmers in China who are embracing new ideas for their farms, improving their soil, and helping their communities to see…

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06/26/25 Weed Alert: Cercospora Leaf Spot is Locked and Loaded 4:31

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Cercospora leaf spot is one of sugar beet’s arch enemies. Let’s find out the latest with Eric Branch, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sugarbeet specialist.By NDSU Extension

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06/26/25 The Weed Battle Changes with Soybean Stages 4:28

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Weed control in soybeans may be even more challenging this year. This according to Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension Weeds Specialist.By North Dakota State University Extension

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06/19/25 Planting into Green: A New Look at Soybean Soil Health 4:48

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Planting soybeans into green cover crops and a north central update from Chandler Gruener, NDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist.By North Dakota State University Extension

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06/19/25 Controlling Waterhemp Escapes in Sugar Beet 4:57

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Tom Peters, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sugarbeet agronomist, has three ideas for controlling waterhemp escapes.By NDSU Extension

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Soil Health and Biodiversity on a Costa Rican Coffee Farm 35:02

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Costa Rica is home to an incredible amount of natural biodiversity. But it’s also an ideal spot to grow some of the world’s favorite crops, like coffee. How can farmers conserve biodiversity while still meeting global demand for coffee? Today we hear Mariano, an agronomist and coffee producer from Costa Rica, and Javier Peris from Syngenta, about t…

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06/12/25 Root Maggots and Springtails; a Sugar Beet Nightmare 4:37

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Mark Boetel, NDSU Extension entomologist, discusses the latest information regarding early season pests and what to watch out for in your fields.By NDSU Extension

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06/12/25 Early Reflections on This Season’s Soybeans 4:15

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This season’s rain, wind and varied temperatures are creating challenging conditions for farmers. Ana Carcedo, NDSU Extension Agronomist, has the latest.By North Dakota State University Extension

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06/05/25 Strong Start for Sugar Beets in Southern Minnesota 3:59

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Mark Boomquist, Research Director for Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative, has an update from Southern Minnesota.By NDSU Extension

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06/05/25 Scouting Soybeans: IDC and Aphids 4:58

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Soybean farmers have some major challenges with IDC and soybean aphids. Here to guide us is Anitha Chirumamilla, NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist.By North Dakota State University Extension

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Soil Health Increases Farm Efficiencies in the USA 33:44

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Oftentimes soil health practices may be thought of as “one more thing” to incorporate on the farm. But in this episode, producer Matt tells us that it would be very difficult for him to farm as much land as he does without soil health practices in play. In fact, soil health practices are what allowed his farm to grow significantly over his career w…

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05/29/25 Managing Acidic Soils for Soybean Success 4:39

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How does acidic soil affect soybeans? What are management options? Here to guide us is Victor Gomes, NDSU Extension Cropping Systems SpecialistBy North Dakota State University Extension

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05/29/25 Inside the Beet Belt: Industry Updates with Harrison Weber 4:59

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Get ready for updates on winter beet processing, spring planting, and the farm bill. Joining us is Harrison Weber, Executive Director of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association.By NDSU Extension

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05/22/25 Seeding Smarts: Soybeans in the Semi-Arid West 4:40

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John Rickertsen, NDSU Hettinger Research Agronomist, has a crop update and some results from a 5-year study.By North Dakota State University Extension

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05/22/25 Rain Rules Now but Diseases Develop Later 4:58

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Some of the common soil-borne diseases that affect sugar beet growers include Rhizoctonia and Aphanomyces root rot. Offering disease management strategy is Dr. Ashok Chanda, Extension Sugarbeet Pathologist with the University of Minnesota and Northwest Research and Outreach Center in Crookston, MN.By NDSU Extension

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Keeping People at the Center of Soil Health in India 29:46

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Despite a lot of exciting momentum behind regenerative agriculture, it remains necessary that that enthusiasm reaches farmers and leads to real outcomes. But how does that information get shared in a county like India with several million farmers? In this episode we are joined by Subhadra Gupta, the regional field sustainability lead for the Asia P…

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05/15/25 Major Weeds Could be Worse this Year 4:45

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Weed control in soybeans may be even more challenging this year. This according to Jeff Stachler, NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist.By North Dakota State University Extension

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05/15/25 Early Look at the Worst Sugar Beet Pests 4:35

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Mark Boetel, NDSU Extension entomologist, discusses the latest information regarding early season pests and what to watch out for in your fields.By NDSU Extension

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05/08/25 Understanding Food-Grade Soybean Premiums and Crop Insurance 4:35

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Food grade soybeans have a much different market and specialized crop insurance. Here to walk us through is Scott Sinner, Vice President of the Supply Chain for SB&B.By North Dakota State University Extension

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05/08/25 Spring Planting, Spring Weeds 4:07

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Approximately 83% of the 2025 sugarbeet crop in Minnesota and North Dakota has been planted. Tom Peters, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sugarbeet agronomist has the latest weed update.By NDSU Extension

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Collaborating on Biodiversity and Technology in Germany 33:10

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For a long time, Europe has had very high standards for environmental sustainability and is really concerned about biodiversity. So how does a multi-generational family farm accommodate these interests while still running a profitable and sustainable farm business? We're joined today by a farmer from Germany, Hans Heinrich. And Syngenta's Sebast…

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05/01/25 Salty Trouble! Understanding Salinity and Sodicity Challenges 3:37

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How does soil sodicity/salinity affect our crops? Is it more or less challenging with Soybeans? Here to guide us is Naeem Kalwar, NDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist.By North Dakota State University Extension

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05/01/25 American Crystal Sugar’s Joe Hastings Talks Early Progress and Weed Control Strategies 3:46

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Today, we’re talking about early planting along with early season treatments with Joe Hastings, agronomist for the American Crystal Sugar Company.By NDSU Extension

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04/24/25 Turning the Tap: How Much Water Do Soybeans Really Need? 3:26

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According to Laxmi Prasad (lax-shme pra-sod) NDSU Extension water engineer, a little water at the right time can go a long way.By North Dakota State University Extension

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04/24/25 Three Years in the Field: Uncovering the Truth About Nitrogen Loss 3:50

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There are sources of urea that can cause nitrogen loss. Daniel Kaiser, University of Minnesota Extension soil scientist, recently completed a 3-year study on this topic.By NDSU Extension

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Building Soil Health in Degraded Soils 40:09

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In this episode of Soil Sense, co-hosts Tim Hammerich and Dr. Abbey Wick explore how Brazilian farmers, like Cézar, and Syngenta's Grazielle Parenti, are innovating soil health practices in tropical environments. The discussion focuses on Brazil's potential to double agricultural production without deforestation through initiatives like the Reverte…

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04/17/25 Soybean Insights for Riding the Market Rollercoaster 4:45

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With all of the uncertainty in the market, when do you sell your soybeans and at what price? Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension Crops Economist, adds some perspective.By North Dakota State University Extension

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04/17/25 Early Weed Control, Long-Term Gains 3:39

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Thinking about weed control now can have big benefits according to Tom Peters, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sugarbeet agronomist.By NDSU Extension

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04/10/25 The Sugarbeet Season is Upon Us 3:18

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Let’s find out the latest sugarbeet news with Eric Branch, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sugarbeet specialist.By NDSU Extension

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04/10/25 Digging Deep: The Secrets Behind Soil Health 4:13

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Farming can require some “big picture” thinking, especially when it comes to soil health. Carlos Pires, NDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist, has some healthy information.By North Dakota State University Extension

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The Art of the Possible With Jeff Rowe and Matt Wallenstein 40:26

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Introducing: season eight of Soil Sense! Co-hosts Tim Hammerich and Dr. Abbey Wick are excited to bring another season to the show, this time sponsored by Syngenta. Season eight explores soil health at scale, featuring farmers from all around the world. Science and innovation have unlocked incredible gains in agricultural productivity and sustaina…