πŸŽ™οΈ K-State Agriculture Today: 2080 – Cattle Market Demand…Picking the Bull for Your Herd

  • Cattle and Beef Market and Meat Demand
  • Bull Selection Considerations
  • Christmas Trees for Fish

00:01:05 – Cattle and Beef Market and Meat Demand: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins the show with an update on the cattle market and a look into the recent Meat Demand Monitor.

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gtonsor@k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Bull Selection Considerations: K-State Extension cow-calf specialist Jason Warner continues the show as he discusses key considerations for bull selection and his reminders during bull buying season.

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00:23:05 – Christmas Trees for Fish: Wrapping up the show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken as he explains how Christmas trees can be useful in ponds for fish habitats.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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