More farmers using drones for precision agriculture
Interviews: Jason Pearson, RDO Integrated Controls Talks about precision agriculture and how more farmers are using drones in the field.
An alternative crop with low commodity prices
Interview: Eric Bartch, AGT Foods Explains the PULSE crop market and how it is an alternative crop in today’s low commodity prices. He also talks about how North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana are very large growers of PULSE crops. Interview: Jessie Johnson, KJL Gives tips on how to cook […]
Texas BBQ tips for the company cook out
Interviews: Kelly Braun, Make A Wish Gives an overview of how regional energy companies came together for an event to raise money for Make A Wish. He also talks about several of the kids who have been battling cancer and other life threatening illnesses. Interview – Leonard the BBQ Cooker, […]
DOT guidelines in drug testing
Interview: Dan Parker, owner, Any Lab Test Now and Vickie Schmidt, president, Schmidt and Associates Go over the different drugs workers are turning up positive for. They also talk about the DOT guidelines in workplace drug testing.
Phasing out the 2-week-on-2-week oil worker
Interview: Gene Veeder, director, McKenzie County Economic Development Veeder gives an overview of how the economic activity in McKenzie County. Veeder also talks about how the oil workers are phasing out of the 2-week on 2-week off workers for year round workers. He also explains why Watford City is becoming […]
Ness explains why the NDPC is focused on being a political agency
Interviews: Ron Ness, president, North Dakota Petroleum Council Talks about how the North Dakota Petroleum Council is used as a political vehicle for the oil and gas industry in North Dakota. Interview: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of Mineral Resources Clarifies how the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources is […]
Downturn impacting Gillette, WY
Interviews: Brent Sanford, Mayor, Watford City Gives an update on the Hot Zone in the Bakken from local businesses to housing to hotels. Interview: Luther Martinez, Production Systems, Gillette, WY Talks about how the downturn has impacted their business, causing them to adjust accordingly.
Tips from the 4th Annual Bakken BBQ
Interview: Joseph Nicolas, Pedigree Technology Talks about how the oil and gas industry is their main customer base, but have had to branch into South Dakota, Wyoming and Colorado to diversify their business. He also talks about the switch to Big Data in oil and gas. Interview: Bram Lasster, BBQ […]
Succeed 2020 working towards improving education, workforce development
Interview: Louis Dardis, program manager, Succeed 2020 Explains what Succeed 2020 is and what Hess Corporation’s involvement is. In 2012, Hess Corp. made a $25 million grant to North Dakota in a new effort termed Succeed 2020. This is an initiative to improve the state’s education and workforce development systems […]
Helms, Ness talk about the new normal in the Bakken
Interviews: Ron Ness, president, North Dakota Petroleum Council Talks about the new normal and how it is a good sign that oil companies are still interested and active in the Bakken on some level rather than putting their resources in other shale plays. Interview: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of […]
Diversity in the Bakken growing businesses
Interviews: Thomas Williamson, president, Chippewa Resources, Minot, Watford City and Denver Gives an overview of their business and how it has become diverse and grown since 2009. Interview: Sarah Baer, SWCA Environmental Consultants Discusses the environmental concerns in the Bakken and how their company assists oil companies.
Native Americans becoming educated in energy
Interview: David Williams, CEO, Missouri River Resources Talks about their company’s drive to empower Native Americans in the energy industry. He also talks about the education process happening on the reservation.
Liquid natural gas powering oil and gas rigs in the Bakken
Interviews: Patrick Hughes, CEO, Prairie Companies Talks about their expansion into the Powder River Basin in Wyoming and how their Bakken housing company is essentially now a company that own some real estate. Hughes also explains how LNG is saving oil companies money.
A very hectic first day on the job
Interview: Eric Bartch, AGT Foods Talks about the $40 million dollar investment into the Minot facility for PULSE crops and how that will benefit the farmers of North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana. Interview: Kristen Bell, owner, Dough Trader Pizza Company, Spearfish, SD Goes over the gluten free craze […]
PULSE crops becoming more common in Upper Midwest
Interviews: Dean Gorder, director, North Dakota Trade Office Discusses PULSE crops and how they are becoming more common in North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Eastern Montana Cannabis Caucus 2016 Interview – Roger Johnson, president, National Farmer’s Union Gives an overview of the hemp market, how the US is the […]
Testing for drugs in the workplace
Interview: Dan Parker, ownner, Any Lab Test Now and Vickie Schmidt, president, Schmidt and Associates Gives and overview of the rise of drug testing in the workplace and different types of drugs being used.
Spills, pipelines and flaring
Interview: Doug Burgum, founder/owner Kilbourne Group, ND Gubernatorial Candidate Talks about spills, pipelines and flaring in the Bakken and North Dakota.
BBQ season in the Bakken
Interviews: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, MBI Energy Services Gives an update on the 4th Annual Bakken BBQ July 17 in Dickinson, ND. They give a run down of the prizes, sponsors, BBQ food and festivities. They also talk about how many companies are still supporting the event despite the […]
Purity still growing in the Bakken
Interview: Ron Ness, president, North Dakota Petroleum Council Gives an overview of the difficulties service providers are seeing with the downturn in the Bakken. Interview: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of Mineral Resources Explains the efficiency with oil companies in the Bakken due to lower oil prices. Interview: Rick Rodgers, […]
Whiting’s Volker compares Colorado to the Bakken
Interview: Jim Volker, CEO, Whiting Petroleum Compares the Bakken to other shale plays they are in. He also talks about similarities in Colorado.
Native American Chase Iron Eyes talks politics
Interviews: Chase Iron Eyes, attorney and candidate for US Congress Talks about the origin of his name, Native American issues and how cash in king in politics. He also talks about the transition to digital Natives.
Technology changing the economy
Interview: Brian Jorvig, marketing director and pilot, Botlink Explains some of the barriers to entry for drones and the UAS industry, he also explains why more industries are seeing the need for UAS technology. Interview: Joseph Nicholas, Pedigree Technologies Talks about how their technology business has expanding into a number […]
Energy infrastructure vital for the economy
Interview: Doug Burgum, founder, Kilbourne Group Gives his opinion on why energy infrastructure is critical for the region’s economy. He also explains why coal energy is vital for communities and the economy. Burgum also opines on why a republican is needed in the White House to support coal, oil, gas […]
Burgum talks energy impact in North Dakota
Interview: Doug Burgum, founder/owner Kilbourne Group, ND Gubernatorial Candidate Shares his views on Western North Dakota, peak oil, a business friendly environment for energy companies and how technology impacts the energy industry.
Whiting’s Volker talks $40, $50 and $60 oil
Interview: Jim Volker, CEO, Whiting Petroleum Explains how $40, $50 and $60 oil looks in the Bakken and the returns shareholders can see. He also shares his opinion and optimism regarding the future of the oil and gas business in the Bakken.
Liquid natural gas seen as a market indicator
Interviews: Ron Ness, president, North Dakota Petroleum Council Talks about the value added market in the Bakken. He believes it will be the next economy in the Bakken. Interview: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of Mineral Resources Explains why continued momentum is important in shale plays like the Bakken and […]
MHA Nation finding empowerment through energy development
Interviews: Ken Hall, Chairman, Missouri River Resources and Executive Secretary of the MHA Nation Talks about the progress with the MHA Nation’s energy development. He also explains how the goal is to have the workforce and operators Native Americans. Interview: William Prentice, CEO and Chairman, Meridian Energy Group Gives details […]
Cannabis cleaning up dilapidated parts of Denver
Interviews: Adam Spelhaug, agronomist, Peterson Farm Seed Talks about precision agriculture and how farmers are beginning to use drones in the fields. He also talks traditional farming. Cannabis Caucus 2016 Interview – Colorado State Senator Pat Steadman Talks about how there are new businesses, services and new revenues are popping […]
Building the Bakken continues with Davis Refinery in Belfield ND
On the cusp of the new Dakota Refinery’s losses and potential sale, the Bakken’s long term vision and plans continue. The Meridian Energy Group is continuing their plans to construct a state of the art refinery near Belfield, ND. “Meridian Energy Group is a development stage company that was formed […]
Burgum explains how technology can shrink government
Interview: Doug Burgum, founder, Kilbourne Group, and ND Gubernatorial Candidate Talks about Big Data and how it impacts business owners’ bottom lines and can shrink the size of government and bureaucracy.
Trump talks energy, terrorism
Interviews: Donald Trump, presidential candidate Talks about his energy policy and how Islamic terrorism impacts the economy.
Watford City still growing in the Bakken
Interview: Amanda Anderson, Clean Harbors Explains how emergency clean up services work in health care, agriculture and oil and gas. Interview: Gene Veeder, executive director, McKenzie County Job Development Authority Talks about the oil and gas activity in Watford City and McKenzie County and how the it has impacted the […]
Legalized marijuana not legal in all Colorado cities
Interview – Colorado State Senator Pat Steadman Talks about how the state wrote into their constitution that local municipalities have the option to legalize dispensaries or not. Loveland and Grand Junction are used as examples of two Colorado communities that do not allow dispensaries within city limits.
Drones changing the way people are doing business
Interviews: Jason Pearson, RDO Integrated Solutions Gives an overview of the UAS/Drone industry and how more farmers are using them in the field. He also talks about other industries that are using drones from the hardware to the software.
Drones saving farmers money in the field
Interviews: Justin Miller, Drone Marketing Specialist, Launchboxx Discusses precision agriculture and how drones are saving farmer’s money in the field.