- Speculation in the Cattle Market
- Volunteer Corn and Herbicide Discontinuation
- Pollinator Strips
00:01:05 – Speculation in the Cattle Market: The show begins with a cattle market update from Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, as he discusses fed cattle, packers, retail and labor concerns.
00:12:05 – Volunteer Corn and Herbicide Discontinuation: K-State weed specialist, Sarah Ganske, continues today’s show as she explains controlling volunteer corn and the discontinuation of a herbicide for growers.
Plan Now for Volunteer Corn Control
Sales of Paraquat to be Discontinued after 2026
War Against Weeds – Combine Settings
00:23:05 – Pollinator Strips: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, ends today’s show as he talks about pollinator strips and what they provide for the land and wildlife.
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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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