May 5, 2025
- Fed Cattle Market
- Readying for Cotton Planting
- Plants in Ponds
00:01:05 – Fed Cattle Market: Starting today’s show is a cattle market update from University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, Elliott Dennis. His conversation covers an in-depth look into the fed cattle market as well as a discussion on feeder cattle, trade and the economy.
UNL - Center for Ag Profitability
The Steer-Heifer Price Difference
00:12:05 – Readying for Cotton Planting: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, and Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, keep the show rolling as they talk about getting cotton fields ready for planting and things to watch.
Early Weed Control is Crucial for Cotton Success in Kansas
Planting Cotton in Kansas: Soil Temperature and Seed Quality are Key
00:23:05 – Plants in Ponds: K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken ends the show as he explains plants being in ponds and whether they are a good or bad thing.
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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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