- Supply and Demand in the Cattle Market
- Nitrate Poisoning in Livestock
- Improving Ponds and Streams
00:01:05 – Supply and Demand in the Cattle Market: Beginning the show is K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor with this week’s cattle market update. He reviews supply and demand for the market and how feedlot returns have changed.
00:12:05 – Nitrate Poisoning in Livestock: K-State veterinarian, Gregg Hanzlicek, continues the show by taking a deeper look at what causes nitrate poisoning and the impact it has on ruminant livestock.
Video – Nitrate Testing Sample Collection
00:23:05 – Improving Ponds and Streams: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, concludes today’s show. Joe talks about the different ways people can improve the lifespan of ponds and streams and why it is important.
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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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