Shows
What's On Your MindZero Taxes & Blue Hair Battles: Politics, Property & Provocations in ND (05-1-25)Broadcasting live from the Capitol in Bismarck, this fiery episode of What's On Your Mind dives headfirst into the high-stakes showdown over property tax reform in North Dakota. With passionate commentary, colorful analogies, and a healthy dose of real-talk, your host breaks down the legislative sausage-making and reflects on economic opportunities, government spending, and the surprising ways growth is reshaping the state. Plus, things get spicy with a preview of a "Change My Mind" session featuring comedian and provocateur Alex Stein at NDSU. Add in a few memorable tangents—from concrete coatings to Ray Holmberg—and you've got a jam-packed hour...
2025-05-011h 33
The Burleigh BrewS3: E7 Fall Harvest and Lawn Care, Sileage and Farm SafetyKelsey gives advice for fall harvesting and lawn care. Tyler discusses sileage options and farm safety.
2022-09-0125 min
The Burleigh BrewS3: E6 Current Season ConcernsTyler and Kelsey highlight some of the most common concerns they address this time of year. Follow along as they discuss Cyanobacteria, hay quality, tree cankers, and flea beetles.
If you have a particular question or topic that you would like Kelsey and Tyler to discuss, please send them to ndsu.burleigh.extension@ndsu.edu or call 701-221-6865.
2022-08-0119 min
The Burleigh BrewS3: E5 Tree Issues and Cover CropsKelsey talks about some of the current common tree issues seen around Burleigh County.
Tyler discusses cover crops options and benefits.
2022-07-0122 min
The Burleigh BrewS3: E4 Crop Scouting and Winter InjuryTyler discusses the importance of crop scouting and weed and pest management options.
Kelsey shares information about winter injury to evergreens and identify and control of apple maggots.
2022-06-0126 min
The Burleigh BrewS3: E3 Grazing and Garden PrepTyler and Kelsey visit about evaluating pastures for grazing and preparing to plant gardens.
2022-05-0223 min
The Burleigh BrewS3: E2 Pre-Emergent Options and Lawn CareTyler talks about pre-emergent chemical applications for crop producers.
Kelsey discusses how to maintain a health lawn throughout the growing season.
2022-04-0431 min
The Burleigh BrewS3: E1 Starting Seeds and EPDsKelsey Deckert discusses the benefits and steps for starting seeds in preparation for spring time gardening.
Tyler Kralicek explains what EPDs are and why they are important to cattle operations.
2022-03-0129 min
The Burleigh BrewS2: E18 Christmas HouseplantsListeners will learn about some great plants they can bring into their lives during the winter season.
2021-12-1305 min
The Burleigh BrewS2: E17 Non-Traditional Feeds for HayYou will learn about a couple of options to utilize as forage in the drought. Tyler will go through cutting; Cattails, Millet, Flax, Soybeans, Kochia, and Straw.
2021-08-2008 min
The Burleigh BrewS2: E16 Fall WebwormAre you seeing nests with worms in them in your trees? Learn about a common fall pest that appear to be destroying our trees.
2021-08-0602 min
The Burleigh BrewS2: E15 Nitrates in Livestock ForagesTyler Kralicek interviews Jana Block, NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist. Jana goes through what nitrates are. She gives the process of how nitrate levels can become poisonous. Jana also goes through detection, prevention and testing.
2021-07-2317 min
The Burleigh BrewS2: E14 Mid-Summer Lawn CareIn the heat of the summer, our lawns become stressed. The good news is some basic care can minimize the lawn stress and our own anxiety when the lawn browns up.
2021-07-0903 min
The Burleigh BrewS2: E13 Yellow Headed Spruce SawflyMid-summer spruce trees may start to show defoliation. Learn about the culprit behind this and how to combat this pest.
2021-06-2503 min
The Burleigh BrewS2: E12 Herbicide Injury on PlantsA common question throughout the growing season is: the eaves on plants are twisting and curling, what is going on with them? Though there could be several different issues related to the symptoms, in this episode I discuss herbicide injury on plants and possible sources of the herbicide.
2021-06-1103 min
The Burleigh BrewS2: E11 Breeding Season Nutrition for Cows and HeifersTyler Kralicek sits down with Jana Block, NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist. Jana goes through some of the main factors producers should consider when getting their cattle ready for the breeding season. Making sure cattle are in the correct condition before being bred can help out with the animal’s health, proper growth and ability to settle.
2021-05-2816 min
The Burleigh BrewS2: E10 Love the sunshine, so why be careful?May is skin cancer awareness month. Shaundra shares a little physics about ultraviolet rays and how to protect ourselves and little ones against damaging effects of UV radiation emitted from the sun. Sun safety preventive health measures aid in skin cancer prevention.
2021-05-1414 min
The Burleigh BrewS2: E9 Management Strategies for Deer in the LandscapeDeer are one of nature's beloved animal. However, they can become very troublesome in our landscapes. In this podcast episode, I will be discussing ways to manage the deer within your landscape.
2021-05-0608 min
Thriving on the PrairieBlue Zones, Ep. 7Jan Stankiewicz: Welcome to thriving on the prairie, a podcast exploring issues concerning families and communities and inspires North Dakota movers, shakers and community difference makers to engage in lifelong learning. I'm Jan Stankiewicz, Community health and nutrition specialist and tribal liaison with NDSU Extension. And today I'm with Katie Johnke, who is who works for Bismarck Burleigh Public Health, and we will be diving into blue zones work, all that's going on in the state and around Bismarck. So Katie, welcome.Katie: Thank you for having me today.Jan Stankiewicz: Yeah, so why don't...
2021-04-2737 min
The Burleigh BrewS2: E8 Is unconscious bias an endemic and will you join us in self-reflection?Our guest speaker, Mr. Mike Seminary, shares a great story of when his "world view" was expanded by breaking through any biases he and his teenage volunteer group may have harbored in order to build up a community. We define the terms bias and share a few questions to empower listeners to explore their own unconscious biases.
2021-04-2310 min
The Burleigh BrewS2: E7 Fixing the soil; pH, salinity and sadicityChris Augustin, Director of Dickinson REC, goes through how to identify and fix issues many are having with soil issues. He touches on what to look for in your collected soil sample and some plants and materials to you can add to correct soil pH.
2021-04-0214 min
The Burleigh BrewS2: E6 National Nutrition Month - Do What Works for YouMarch is National nutrition month. Katie Johnke, Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health Nutrition Services Coordinator and Dietitian, and Shaundra Ziemann-Bolinske, NDSU Extension Burleigh County FCW Agent, engage in conversation about healthy nutrition tips and promote personalizing your plate in 2021 and 'do what works for you and your family.'
2021-03-1911 min
The Burleigh BrewS2: E5 Part 2, Alternatives to SpankingIn Part 2, Alternatives to Spanking, Jacey walks you through three common scenarios where parents say spanking occurs and offers alternatives to spanking.
2021-03-0511 min
The Burleigh BrewS2: E4 No Thanks to SpanksEveryone loves a good controversial topic, right? Well, let's talk about one of the heated discussions in parenting groups, spanking. This podcast will look at some research behind spanking and also a response to comments that often get brought up when talking about spanking.
2021-02-1907 min
The Burleigh BrewS2: E3 Who is Generation Z?A conversation about the latest research on the next Generation Z who are now about 7-24 year olds. Some highlights on characteristics, things they value most and how we can relate.
2021-02-0515 min
The Burleigh BrewS2: E2 Basics of an Ag Land Rental ContractTyler Kralicek, NDSU Extension Burleigh County Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent, goes through the basics of putting together a rental contract between a landowner and renter for cropland and pasture.
2021-01-2212 min
The Burleigh BrewS2: E1 HouseplantsHave you always wanted a houseplant, but aren't sure the care requirements? Listen to this podcast to learn about basic care of houseplants, pests and diseases of houseplants, and how to manage any problems.
2021-01-0816 min
The Burleigh BrewS1: E6 4-Her's ExperiencesEnjoy this episode of the Burleigh Brew where Kelsey Deckert interviews Burleigh County 4-Her's about their experience in the 4-H program!
2020-12-1116 min
The Burleigh BrewS1: E5 Common Tomato ProblemsLearn about different issues gardeners face growing tomatoes. Not only will you learn about recognizing symptoms but what you can do to manager them.
2020-11-2710 min
The Burleigh BrewS1: E4 Tips on Entertaining a Virtual Holiday GatheringIf you aren’t able to see your family face-to-face over the holidays, we share how to embrace a gathering virtually. We discuss several virtual apps you can use and give ideas to make it fun.
Download NDSU The Family Table Conversation Starters:
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/familytable/documents/ConversationStartersforReminiscing8up.pdf
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/familytable/documents/TheFamilyTable_ConversationStarterCards_033020.pdf
2020-11-1306 min
The Burleigh BrewS1: E3 Common Apple ProblemsThe week's episode features four common problems we deal with on our apple trees. Learn about two major pests in ND along with our top disease and a common fungus on apple trees.
2020-10-3008 min
The Burleigh BrewS1: E2 Fall Landscape Clean upAs the season changes and we prepare for winter there still is plenty to do within our landscapes. Learn about fall clean-up within our yards and gardens!
2020-10-1616 min
The Burleigh BrewS1: E1 Kelsey interviews an area Master GardenerNDSU Extension Burleigh County Agent Kelsey Deckert interviews local Master Gardener Breanna Miller
2020-08-1415 min