Jan 5, 2026
- Cattle Market 2025 Recap and 2026 Expectations
- Extension Communication
- Traits of Domesticated Raccoons
00:01:05 – Cattle Market 2025 Recap and 2026 Expectations: A recap of 2025 and expectation for 2026 for the cattle market with Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, begins today's show.
00:12:05 – Extension Communication: Keeping the show rolling is Sandra Wick from K-State's Post Rock District as she explains how communications between producers, Extension agents and specialists happens to help with questions.
00:23:05 – Traits of Domesticated Raccoons: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, ends the show as he discusses how raccoons are showing more traits that signal domestication.
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