Apr 13, 2026
- Cattle Prices and Industry Updates
- Soil and Plant Tissue Test Tools
- Spring Rain Showers Aquatic Impacts
00:01:05 – Cattle Prices and Industry Updates: Beginning today's show is Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, as he discusses how the cattle market has moved, a JBS strike update, imports and an emergency plan update.
00:12:05 – Soil and Plant Tissue Test Tools: K-State's Bryan Rutter and Gustavo Roa keep the show rolling as the explain tools available to producers to help interpret soil and plant tissue tests for fertilizer recommendations.
K-State Tools for Interpreting Soil and Plant Tissue Tests for Fertility Management
Kansas Fertilizer Recommendation Tool
Plant Tissue Test Interpretation Tool
00:23:05 – Spring Rain Showers Aquatic Impacts: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, ends today's show as he describes how spring rain showers have an impact on water sources and aquatic life.
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