- Fins, Fur and Feathers: Oxygen in Ponds in the Summer
- How a Tick Impacted his Life
- Corn Silage Content
00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Oxygen in Ponds in the Summer: Getting today’s show started is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. This episode they talk about how the warm weather can impact oxygen level in ponds and what people can do about it.
00:12:05 – How a Tick Impacted his Life: Brian McCornack, head of the entomology department at K-State, continues the show by sharing his story with Alpha-gal syndrome. He discusses the importance of self-advocacy and understanding the potential reactions.
00:23:05 – Corn Silage Content: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show encouraging farmers to consider the dry matter content of the whole place and its starch content when this year’s corn silage harvest begins.
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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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