Sep 10, 2019
00:01:29 – Managing Calving Distribution: K-State beef reproduction specialist Sandy Johnson talks about managing calving distribution for greater efficiency in cow herd production...she recently compared two methods for calculating the calving pace, finding out that one may be a more representative method than the other
00:12:47 – Controlling Pasture Plants: K-State range scientist Keith Harmoney talks about the latest recommendations for controlling locust trees and yucca plants in Kansas pastures, based on his research at K-State's Agricultural Research Center at Hays...he spoke on this topic at a recent K-State/Kansas Livestock Association Ranch Management Field Day
00:24:03 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.
00:32:21 – Euthanizing Wildlife: K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee discusses euthanasia as an important tool in wildlife damage control, and looks at the acceptable means of humanely euthanizing damaging wildlife
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Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.
K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.