Jul 14, 2020
• The ongoing spread of vesicular stomatitus virus
• County FSA committee elections are approaching
• Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines”
• When the skunk sprays…
00:01:30 – Vesicular Stomatitus: Kansas animal health commissioner Justin Smith discusses the ongoing spread of vesicular stomatitus virus in the state, afflicting horses and other livestock...he says VSV has now been confirmed in 10 counties, and has become a statewide issue...he talks about measures that horse owners and livestock producers should take to protect their stock.
00:12:54 – Farm Service Agency Committee Elections: On the latest edition of FSA Coffee Talk, Farm Service Agency administrative specialist Terri Sicard talks about the county FSA committee election process, with nominations due no later than August 3rd.
00:24:04 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines."
00:32:20 – Skunk Spray: K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks how skunks defensively spray their musk, and how to effectively rid of the odor.
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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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