K-State Agriculture Today: 1465 – Uncertain Grain Market…Fire Ready Conditions

  • Volatile Grain Market
  • Farm Safety
  • Dry, Hot Conditions

 

00:01:05 – Volatile Grain Market: Starting the show is Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, with a grain market update. He shares the markets are still weather dependent and volatile. 

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00:12:05 – Farm Safety: Ed Brokesh, K-State assistant professor in biological and agricultural engineering, continues the show discussing farm safety. It is important to keep farm safety in mind for adults and youth.

 

00:23:05 – Dry, Hot Conditions: This week’s shows end with K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond as he says there is a chance for a small break from heat and a little bit of moisture. He also reminds people to be careful when shooting off fireworks in these dry conditions.

 

 

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