- Continued Weevil and Aphid Concerns for Alfalfa
- Conditions of the Winter Canola Crop
- Ornamental Grass Maintenance
00:01:05 – Continued Weevil and Aphid Concerns for Alfalfa: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, kicks off the show as he provides alfalfa growers with an update on what pests he is seeing in alfalfa fields and management options that are available.
00:12:05 – Conditions of the Winter Canola Crop: Mike Stamm, K-State canola breeder, continues today’s show discussing the current condition of the winter canola crop and if it was impacted by the cold weather and additional temperature swings.
Late Freeze Effects on Winter Canola
00:23:05 – Ornamental Grass Maintenance: Ending the show is K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, as he explains why now is a good time to cut back and divide ornamental grasses, such as pampas grass and switch grass, in the home landscape.
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