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  2. 1321 - Protecting Irrigation Against the Cold...Is Winter Kill a Concern for Kansas Wheat this Year?

1321 - Protecting Irrigation Against the Cold...Is Winter Kill a Concern for Kansas Wheat this Year?

Nov 28, 2022

  • Irrigation Systems in the Winter and Kansas Cotton Research
  • Addressing Winter Kill Concerns 
  • Hemorraghic Diseases in Deer

 

00:01:14 – Irrigation Systems in the Winter and Kansas Cotton Research: We begin this week’s programming with advice on taking care of irrigation systems this winter from K-State Extension water specialist, Jonathan Aguilar. He also shares his excitement with recent research on cotton, he says growing the crop is both a science and an art.

 

00:12:07 – Addressing Winter Kill Concerns: Romulo Lollato, our K-State wheat specialist, joins us to explain the potential for winter kill in this year’s Kansas wheat crop and the various factors to take into account – especially this year’s drought.

 

00:23:07 – Hemorrhagic Diseases in Deer: We end with this week’s wildlife segment where K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, shares a message on hemorrhagic diseases in deer and why we see greater cases during times of drought.

 

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