Oct 31, 2023
- Fins, Fur and Feathers: Prairie Dogs
- Critters in Kansas
- Improved Reproductive Efficiency
00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Prairie Dogs: Beginning today’s show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with an episode of their podcast Fins, Fur and Feathers. This week the pair discusses prairie dogs in Kansas and their impact.
00:12:05 – Critters in Kansas: An interview about animals people are often averse to continues the show. Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, shares some interesting details about critters in Kansas.
00:23:05 – Improved Reproductive Efficiency: Completing today's show is this week’s Milk Lines. K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk looks at how the dairy industry has made tremendous progress in its reproductive efficiency using an application called the pregnancy rate.
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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.
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