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Livestock economist Derrell Peel... Play Audio


Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University provides this week's cattle market analysis:  he comments on the boxed beef market, which has managed to remain strong, even after falling back some from record-high levels...he also looks at the USDA's latest beef production forecast for the remainder of 2013.
 

6/16/2013 7:00:00 PM

K-State swine nutritionist Bob Goodband... Play Audio


K-State swine nutritionist Bob Goodband advises hog producers to monitor the oil content of distillers' dried grains when using those as a primary feedstuff, as some ethanol producers are now extracting oil from their DDGS, which significantly affects the nutritional value to hogs...also, full details on the upcoming Bob Hines Swine Classic, sponsored by K-State and to be held in early July.

6/16/2013 7:00:00 PM

MAINTAINING THE CHOPPER... Play Audio


Forage choppers that are properly maintained throughout the chopping season can reduce costs, improve forage quality and help dairy producers increase profitability. K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk discusses some of the steps producers can take to keep knives sharp – but not too sharp during the chopping season.

6/14/2013 7:00:00 PM

Kansas Weather Update Play Audio


State climatologist Mary Knapp of K-State reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

6/13/2013 7:00:00 PM

Agricultural News... Play Audio


Eric Atkinson with the latest agriculture news.

6/13/2013 7:00:00 PM

Upcoming K-State Research and Extension Events


K-State Research and Extension is offering these events, available to all interested persons. For more information about these, as well as more localized events, check with your local K-State Research and Extension office.
6/12/2013 8:00:00 AM

Agricultural Law Update Play Audio


Agricultural law specialist Roger McEowen of Iowa State University goes over the finer points of that Kansas farmer lawsuit against Monsanto.

6/11/2013 7:00:00 PM

Agricultural News... Play Audio


K-State Radio Network agriculture director Eric Atkinson reports on the day's top stories.

6/11/2013 7:00:00 PM

Kansas Agricultural Mediation Services Play Audio


Forrest Buhler, staff attorney with Kansas Agricultural Mediation Services, offers an overview of the assistance his office can provide agricultural producers.

6/10/2013 7:00:00 PM

Agricultural News Play Audio


Today's latest ag news headlines...

6/10/2013 7:00:00 PM

Nutritional Management For Your Cow Herd Play Audio


K-State livestock specialist Sandy Johnson talks about nutritional management of the cow herd in early summer.

6/9/2013 7:00:00 PM

Weekly Livestock Market Update Play Audio


Livestock economist Kate Brooks of the University of Nebraska provides this week's cattle market commentary.

6/9/2013 7:00:00 PM

Agricultural News Play Audio


K-State Radio Network agriculture director Eric Atkinson reports on the day's top agricultural news stories.

6/9/2013 7:00:00 PM

SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE... Play Audio


As part of the “June is Dairy Month” campaign, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk says producers shouldn’t be shy about sharing their knowledge of the industry with consumers. He says there are several ways producers can interact with people to spotlight their operations and the dairy industry.

6/6/2013 7:00:00 PM

Beef Producers Asked to Take Online Survey


Kansas State University animal scientist Sandy Johnson is hoping beef cattle producers will take a little time from their day-to-day work to answer a few questions online in order to help her and other scientists understand how producers have integrated artificial insemination into their production system and how it contributes to the profitability of their operation.
6/5/2013 8:00:00 AM

K-State feedlot nutritionist Chris Reinhardt... Play Audio


K-State feedlot nutritionist Chris Reinhardt discusses his new study of the USDA's feeder cattle grading system, and its degree of accuracy in predicting the end weight and, to an extent, performance of cattle placed at commercial feedlots.

6/2/2013 7:00:00 PM

LMIC director Jim Robb... Play Audio


The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Jim Robb, offers this week's analysis of the cattle markets:  in addition to commenting on the latest price trends, he talks about the continuing strength of boxed beef prices at record levels, and compares that to unusually high retail prices for competing meats...he also looks at the recent downward trend in cull cow prices.

6/2/2013 7:00:00 PM

SUMMER DAIRY NUTRITION... Play Audio


As warmer weather approaches there are several ailments that can affect the dairy herd. K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk discusses the value of implementing sorting pens and various nutritional regimens to minimize or eliminate those ailments.

5/30/2013 7:00:00 PM

K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor... Play Audio


K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor comments on the USDA's revisions to the mandatory country-of-origin labeling rule for meat products sold in the U.S....what those entail and why C-O-O-L may still remain a contentious issue.
 

5/27/2013 7:00:00 PM

K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney... Play Audio


K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney tells about a new program she's helping to introduce in southeast Kansas, with the hopes of taking the program statewide:  the Sunflower Supreme Heifer program, which will work with cattle producers in raising the standards for replacement heifer development.
 

5/27/2013 7:00:00 PM

FORAGE SAFETY REMINDERS... Play Audio


As producers begin the forage harvesting season, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk offers several safety reminders, including making sure the rollover protection structure on the tractor is in place, the loader is properly sized for the bales being moved and that extra precaution is taken when driving on slopes.
 

5/23/2013 7:00:00 PM

Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV)... Play Audio


Swine veterinarian Steve Dritz and veterinary researcher Sue Nitikanchana of K-State have the story on the new disease issue that has emerged for the U.S. pork industry, called porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, or PEDV...what it is and the pig losses it can cause, how it can spread rapidly, and what hog producers need to be doing in response to its discovery.

5/22/2013 7:00:00 PM

USDA microbiologist Bill Wilson... Play Audio


A microbiologist with the USDA's Center for Grain and Animal Health Research in Manhattan, Bill Wilson, talks about that center's research efforts addressing two livestock disease problems of great concern:  blue tongue and rift valley fever, both of which can be issues for the cattle industry.
 

5/22/2013 7:00:00 PM

Kansas Ag Mediation Services Available to Help Producers and Lenders


On the face of it, the drought and late freeze in Kansas have been plenty hard enough, but the difficulties don’t end with smaller yields and lack of forage. They sometimes mean struggles when the bills come due. 
5/22/2013 8:00:00 AM

Kansas Profile - Now That's Rural - Jason Wiebe Dairy


Sharp. Extra sharp. Those terms might describe a pencil or a razor, but in this case, they describe flavors of cheese. Today we’ll learn about an innovative dairyman who is adding value to his milk by making artisan cheese on his own farm.
5/22/2013 8:00:00 AM

K-State beef veterinarian Larry Hollis... Play Audio


K-State beef veterinarian Larry Hollis advises cattle producers that parasite problems may be even more evident in grazing herds this year, especially internal worm activity because of the short grass conditions...he talks about planning for additional control steps as the grazing season continues.

5/21/2013 7:00:00 PM

Range and pasture management specialist Walt Fick... Play Audio


K-State range and pasture management specialist Walt Fick advises grazing managers to keep following their drought management plans as summer comes on, even though rains in some parts of the state have improved grass conditions.

5/20/2013 7:00:00 PM

K-State Research and Extension Names Summer Interns


K-State Research and Extension has named 13 students as 2013 summer interns. The interns will assist extension professionals in planning and implementing educational programs for Kansas residents.
5/20/2013 8:00:00 AM

K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner... Play Audio


K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner looks at some of the day-to-day management challenges at cattle feedlots, as were discussed at the recent K-State Cattle Feeders College...he also announces the winners of the Top Hand Awards for feedlot employees.
 

5/19/2013 7:00:00 PM

Livestock economist Lee Schulz... Play Audio


Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University provides this week's insight on the cattle markets:  he goes over the implications of the USDA's latest cattle-on-feed report, and comments on the increasing relevance of corn planting progress to the cattle trade.
 

5/19/2013 7:00:00 PM