Aug 30, 2021
- Livestock Market Update
- Vaccination Recommendations
- Agricultural News
- Encouraging Others to Join 4-H
00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University provides this week's insight on the cattle markets: he discusses the boxed beef market and whether it has topped out, as well as the market indicators from the USDA's latest cold storage report...and he offers thoughts on what the numbers say about retaining ownership of weaned calves this fall
00:12:00 – Vaccination Recommendations: K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek talks about pre-weaning vaccination recommendations for calves to be weaned this fall, based on the likely health challenges those calves could face...he emphasizes proper handling of vaccines to maintain their effectiveness, and offers strategic advice on administering those products
00:23:00 – Agricultural News: Eric Atkinson has the day’s agricultural news headlines
00:31:00 – Encouraging Involvement in 4-H: K-State 4-H specialist Beth Hinshaw and 4-H member Annika Wiebers talk about why it’s important for 4-H youth to tell their friends and others about their 4-H experiences and to invite them to join a local club
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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.