- Private Water Well Safety and Testing
- Pregnant Yearling Heifer Needs
- Protecting Teat Health
00:01:05 – Private Water Well Safety and Testing: K-State watershed specialist, Stacie Minson, and City of Hays water conservation specialist, Holly Dickman, begin today’s show discussing what people should be evaluating when it comes to their water wells and landscape irrigation.
Nitrate and Groundwater – MF857
Private Well — Safe Location – MF3667
Testing Private Water Systems – MF3655
Private Well Maintenance and Protection – MF3666
00:12:05 – Pregnant Yearling Heifer Needs: Continuing the show is Sandy Johnson, K-State beef reproduction specialist, as she explains considerations for cattle producers with pregnant yearling heifers.
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00:23:05 – Protecting Teat Health: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends today’s show by offering tips for protecting exposed skin as we move into the winter months and maintaining a healthy teat condition can become challenging.
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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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