Interview: Theresa Podell, Prairie Road Organic Seed, Fullerton, ND Podell explains the process of saving seed and getting it ready for market. She also describes some of the heirloom strains and varieties gifted to her from Native Americans.
Interview: Vickie Schmidt, Schmidt & Associates, Fargo, ND and Sidney, MT Schmidt discusses a variety of drug testing methods in the Bakken and the workplace. She also opines about opioids and trying to test for synthetic drugs.
Interview: Robert Harms, The Harms Group, Bismarck, ND Harms explains current issues with the Western Areas Water Supply and how it is impacting the oil industry and the residents of western North Dakota.
Interview: Emily Snooks, XTO Exxonmobil Snooks explains why giving back to the local community is a vital part of their business model, especially in down years. Interview: Michael Smith, Lynnes Welding Training, Fargo and Bismarck, ND Smith talks how welders contribute to the Bakken and community building.
Interview: North Dakota Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford Sanford goes over the timelines and process for integrating the UAS industry into the Bakken. He also explains the roles UND and NDSU will have in the industry.
Interview: Brent Sanford, Lt. Gov North Dakota Sanford talks about the UAS industry in North Dakota and how the region is producing entrepreneurs and start ups and how the local universities are benefiting as well.
Interview: Robert Harms, The Harms Group Harms discusses public private partnerships and how they can go wrong while costing taxpayers more money and infringing on private business in the marketplace.
Interviews: Kevin Black, co-founder and president, Creedence Energy Services Black discusses their niche service in the oil and gas industry and how they have been able to grow their company despite unfavorable market conditions.
Interview: Roger Gussiaas, Healthy Oilseeds, Carrington, ND Gussiaas talks about the rise of the specialty oil business and how their farm is phasing out traditional farming for processing healthy oils instead. He describes the health and nutritional benefits of flax, borage and hemp.
Interview: Tiffany Steiner, MBI Energy Services Steiner talks about the current hiring activity happening in the Bakken. She describes the current hiring blitz happening with MBI Energy Services where they set up camp at a truck stop meeting and greeting the patrons.
Interview: Robert Harms, The Harms Group Harms explains current issues with the Western Areas Water Supply and how it is impacting the oil industry and the residents of western North Dakota.
Interview: Thomas Williamson, President, Chippewa Resources, Minot, Watford City and Denver Talks about the activity in Minot, Tioga and Stanley area of the Bakken. He also explain how their company is surviving the downturn due to diversification of business. Interview: Brian Kalk, Director of Energy Systems Development, EERC Kalk discusses […]
Interview: Brent Sanford, Lt. Gov. North Dakota and former Mayor of Watford City Sanford talks about the current state of the Bakken and energy communities and what the new kind of busy is.
Interview: Duane Sand, owner, North Star Water Sand talks about the water business and how it operates with the oil and gas industry. He also discusses in detail the Western Authority Water Supply (WAWS) and how the government entity has become extremely intrusive in the private sector.
Interview: Brent Sanford, North Dakota Lt. Governor North Dakota Lt. Governor Brent Sanford is miles from the heart of the Bakken, he still feels close to home being in the heart of budget talks within the halls of the state capitol. “It’s not very far away from the heart when […]
Interviews: Eric Bartsch, General Manager, AGT Foods, Minot, ND Bartsch talks about PULSE crops and what kind of market exists with chickpeas and lentils.
Interview: Greg Hennesey, president and founder, North Star Caviar, Williston, ND Hennesey talks about the issue with paddle fish fingerlings being eaten by walleyes in Lake Sakakawea and how that may impact this year’s cattle fish harvest.
Interviews: Justin Strekal, political director, NORML Strekal explains what purpose the Congressional Cannabis Caucus serves and how it will impact the cannabis industry.
Interview: Brian Kalk, Energy Environment Research Center, Grand Forks Kalk talks about his role at the EERC and what projects they are working on in oil, gas and coal.
Interview: Julia Olguin, Executive Vice President Strategy and Markets, Meridian Energy Group and Davis Refinery, Belfield, ND This week Building the Bakken Radio featured a spotlight on the new Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. This state of the art refinery will be the first greenfield refinery built in the […]
Interview: Dan Hedrington, SEH This week Building the Bakken Radio featured a spotlight on the new Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. This state of the art refinery will be the first greenfield refinery built in the United States in over 40 years. Hedrington talks about the Davis Refinery’s public […]
Interview: Thomas Johnson, VP Refinery Operations, Meridian Energy Group This week Building the Bakken Radio featured a spotlight on the new Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. This state of the art refinery will be the first greenfield refinery built in the United States in over 40 years. Johnson explains […]
Interview: Williams Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group This week Building the Bakken Radio featured a spotlight on the new Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. This state of the art refinery will be the first greenfield refinery built in the United States in over 40 years. Prentice gives an overview […]
Interview: Doug Goehring, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Goehring talks about the Great River Energy Park and how the new soybean processing plant fits into the energy park’s overall vision.
Interview: Kathy Keiser, executive director, Ronald McDonald House Charities Talks about the $25,000 grant from XTO and how 65% of the people who used the Ronald McDonald House in Bismarck were from the Bakken communities.
Interview: Rick Rodgers, Purity Oilfield Services Talks about the amount, dollars and time, of training that goes into a new employee in the Bakken.
Interviews: Erik Hatch, Hatch Realty and Hatch Coaching Hatch explains how he used transparency to create the state’s top real estate team and speaking business.
Interview: Patrick Steadman, State Senator Steadman explains life and culture in Colorado during the medical marijuana days and how it transitioned into recreational. He also explains how many jobs the new industry has created for the state.
Interview: Roger Johnson, president, National Farmer’s Union Gives an overview of the Farmers Union’s policy on hemp farming. He also explains why the federal government is wrong with their criminalization of hemp.
Interview: Dan Hedrington, SEH Hedrington talks about the permitting process with the Davis Refinery in Belfield, ND. He also explain what is involved with water testing, environmental impact studies and wildlife cohabitation. Hedrington’s background includes more than 25 years of experience in design, mining, rail, and construction engineering projects across […]
Interviews: Kathy Keiser, executive director, Ronald McDonald House, Bismarck Keiser talks about the $25,000 donation from XTO and how important giving is during a downturn in the commodity markets.
Interview: Thomas Johnson, VP Refinery Operations, Meridian Energy Group Johnson talks about the latest technology in the world of refineries and how the Davis Refinery in Belfield will set environmental and technical standards.
Interviews: Doug Goehring, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Goehring talks about the paddle fish caviar market in North Dakota and how the state works with private business to make the industry work.
Interview: US Senator John Hoeven Senator Hoeven comments on US Small Business Administrator Linda McMahon. Interview: US Senator Heidi Heitkamp Comments on US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry and US Secretary of Department of Interior Ryan Zinke. Interview: Tiffany Stiener, MBI Energy Services Talks about their latest push to hire […]
Interview: Edward Martinez, CEO, Zia Engineering and Environmental Consultants Martinez explains the latest technology in oil and gas and how much it has improved in the past couple of decades.
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