Dickinson REC Update for January 7, 2025

January 7, 2025

Dickinson Research Extension Center Updates

2025 Land & Livestock Forum set for

January 15^th in Dickinson

Victor Gomes

Extension Cropping Systems Specialist

Dickinson Research Extension Center

701-456-1102

victor.gomes@ndsu.edu

Producers and agricultural professionals from across the western Dakotas and eastern Montana are invited to join the 2025 Land & Livestock Forum, hosted by North Dakota State University, on Monday, January 15. The event will take place at the Biesiot Activities Center in Dickinson, North Dakota.

This year’s forum is a combined event, merging the popular Diversity, Direction & Dollars Forum with the Agriculture Livestock Forum to deliver a comprehensive lineup of speakers and discussions. Topics will range from soil acidity management and herbicide-resistant weeds to financial strategies, innovative technologies, and sustainable production practices.

The event features two keynote speakers:

· Amanda Radke, The Heart of Rural America podcast host, is a fifth- generation rancher and advocate for rural America. Radke will share her experiences and insights on preserving agricultural profitability and ensuring a robust, diverse food system.

· Carley Garner, a renowned commodity market analyst and co-founder of DeCarley Trading. Garner, a frequent guest on CNBC’s Mad Money and Bloomberg Television, will explore strategies for using market tools to hedge price risks in today’s volatile commodity markets.

Presenters and topics include:

· Darrell Oswald, Burleigh County Soil Conservation District – Implementing the Five Soil Health Principles

· Josh Hammond, FarmAssist Consulting – You Think You Have a pH Problem – Now What?

· Charlie Lim, NDSU Extension – Weed Herbicide Resistance and Stewardship of Weed Control Tools

· Steve Saunders, Bridger AgVentures, LLC – Ventenata: A Beast That Can Steal Your Ranch

· Logan Vandermark, SDSU – Incorporating Technology into Livestock Production Systems

The presentations will provide attendees with actionable strategies for enhancing productivity, cutting costs, and addressing emerging challenges in farming and ranching.

Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. MST, and the $30 fee is payable at the door and covers all materials, lunch, and refreshments. CEU credits will be available.

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Contact Information

Victor Gomes – Dickinson Research Extension Center

victor.gomes@ndsu.edu

701-456-1102

Kurt Froelich – Stark-Billings County ANR Extension Agent

kurt.froehlich@ndsu.edu

701-456-7665

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Requests for accommodations related to disability should be made to the event contact person at least two weeks in advance of the event.

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