Feb 15, 2021
• The weekly cattle market update
• Hypothermia in newborn beef calves
• Agricultural news
• Upcoming 4-H equine events…
00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University provides this week's comments on the cattle market trends: he offers his thoughts on the possible impact of this harsh cold weather on the markets, both near and longer term...and he reports on the favorable new USDA numbers on beef exports for December.
00:12:48 – Hypothermia in Newborn Beef Calves: K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff talks about identifying and responding to hypothermia in newborn beef calves...he goes over the signs of a calf in trouble, the various means of warming calves up, and the time required for calves to adequately recover.
00:24:07 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.
00:32:25 – 4-H Equine Update: K-State 4-H program coordinator Shannon Rogge talks about several upcoming events within the 4-H equine program.
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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 Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.
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