Jun 28, 2023
- FSA Deadlines and Agriculture Professionals
- Creep Feeding Cattle
- Evaluating Heifers
00:01:05 – FSA Deadlines and Agriculture Professionals: Emily Evans, Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural program specialist, begins today’s show with updates on upcoming program deadlines. We are also joined by USDA’s Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack with information about preparing the next generation of agriculture professionals.
00:12:05 – Creep Feeding Cattle: Continuing the show is K-State Extension cow-calf specialist Jason Warner discussing creep feeding as a management strategy. Cattle producers have a few things to consider before deciding to creep feed.
Early Weaning Calves Interview
00:23:05 – Evaluating Heifers: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts completes today’s show with a conversation about assessing genetic potential in heifers.
Bovine Science with BCI Podcast
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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.
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