Shawna Olson

Family cattle operation says grandma is the inspiration

Shawna Olson talks to the son in the operation. He says his mom is a real inspiration to everyone in the family. Read More

A Family Cattle Operation says Grandma Runs the Show

Shawna Olson heads to the livestock sale in West Fargo and meets an entire family raising cattle near Valley City. The family says the grandma, the boss, of the operation is a real inspiration as many people her age are in a nursing home. But this grandma not only drives the bobcat, feeds cattle every day, she also drives school bus. Read More

USDA Report and Walsh County Extension Agent

Shawna Olson's latest ag news report about the WASDE report and conditions of a late spring planting season in Walsh County in Northeastern ND. Read More

South Dakota Snow Storm: Good News and Bad

The state can use the moisture, but ranchers in the middle of calving season face big struggles. South Dakota State University Extension cow-calf field specialist Warren Rusche says the calf crop is at significant risk. Read More

Kittson County Spring Update

Spring has not sprung in the north. Shawna Olson finds out the status of spring calving and planting with the FSA office. Read More

ND Stockmen's Association

Julie Ellingson, Excecutive Vice President of the ND Stockmen's association talks about the status of the animal cruelty bill. Read More

North Dakota Grain Growers Association President

NDGGA President attends the BNSF Ag Summit in Texas. Concerns about the oil boom and the ag boom in ND and the need for speedy transportation to get products delivered on time. Read More

Tuesdays Markets Focus on Tomorrow's USDA Report

Grain Merchandiser, Doug Lingen with Dakota Ag Coop. looks at what's driving the markets today. Read More

Cowboy Money Shooting

Ag Director Shawna Olson checks out an equine sport which is growing in popularity. Read More

Cropland Values

North Dakota cropland values increased by about 42 percent during 2012. Read More