Aug 27, 2024
- Fins, Fur and Feathers: Invertebrates
- Soil Fertility for Wheat
- Expected Raw Milk Prices in 2025
00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Invertebrates: K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken start today’s show with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. This week the pair discuss invertebrates and what they contribute the environment.
00:12:05 – Soil Fertility for Wheat: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, keeps the show rolling by explaining the value of soil fertility and what he recommends for growers who are trying to use minimal amounts.
K-State Soil Testing Laboratory
Planning Your Wheat Fertility Program: Start Now by Soil Testing
Soil Fertility and Wheat Production: Profile Nitrate Levels and Wheat Yield
00:23:05 – Expected Raw Milk Prices in 2025: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he talks about recently published numbers by the USDA Economic Research Service on expected prices for raw milk for 2025.
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