Jul 13, 2020
• The weekly cattle market update
• Nitrate buildup in summer annual forages
• Agricultural news headlines
• Maintaining recognition and support for 4-H youth, in the absence of fairs…
00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he takes a look at the comparative stability in the cash and future markets last week, which he says is a good sign, given the pressure that prices have been under of late...and he offers his latest projections on cattle finishing returns for the rest of 2020.
00:12:56 – Nitrate Buildup in Forages: K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney discusses the potential for nitrate buildup in summer annual forages, and precautions that cattle producers need to take to avoid nitrate toxicity problems.
00:24:23 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.
00:32:42 – Recognition and Support, Without Fairs: K-State 4-H specialist Beth Hinshaw discusses the importance of fairs for 4-H youth and how people can still recognize and support the work they’ve done this year.
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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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