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FORAGE SAFETY REMINDERS... Play Audio

As producers begin the forage harvesting season, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk offers several safety reminders, including making sure the rollover protection structure on the tractor is in place, the loader is properly sized for the bales being moved and that extra precaution is taken when driving on slopes.

5/23/2013 7:00:00 PM

Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV)... Play Audio

Swine veterinarian Steve Dritz and veterinary researcher Sue Nitikanchana of K-State have the story on the new disease issue that has emerged for the U.S. pork industry, called porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, or PEDV...what it is and the pig losses it can cause, how it can spread rapidly, and what hog producers need to be doing in response to its discovery.

5/22/2013 7:00:00 PM

USDA microbiologist Bill Wilson... Play Audio

A microbiologist with the USDA's Center for Grain and Animal Health Research in Manhattan, Bill Wilson, talks about that center's research efforts addressing two livestock disease problems of great concern: blue tongue and rift valley fever, both of which can be issues for the cattle industry.

5/22/2013 7:00:00 PM

Upcoming K-State Research and Extension Events

K-State Research and Extension is offering these events, available to all interested persons. For more information about these, as well as more localized events, check with your local K-State Research and Extension office.
5/22/2013 8:00:00 AM

Kansas Profile - Now That's Rural - Jason Wiebe Dairy

Sharp. Extra sharp. Those terms might describe a pencil or a razor, but in this case, they describe flavors of cheese. Today we’ll learn about an innovative dairyman who is adding value to his milk by making artisan cheese on his own farm.
5/22/2013 8:00:00 AM

Kansas Ag Mediation Services Available to Help Producers and Lenders

On the face of it, the drought and late freeze in Kansas have been plenty hard enough, but the difficulties don’t end with smaller yields and lack of forage. They sometimes mean struggles when the bills come due.
5/22/2013 8:00:00 AM

K-State beef veterinarian Larry Hollis... Play Audio

K-State beef veterinarian Larry Hollis advises cattle producers that parasite problems may be even more evident in grazing herds this year, especially internal worm activity because of the short grass conditions...he talks about planning for additional control steps as the grazing season continues.

5/21/2013 7:00:00 PM

Range and pasture management specialist Walt Fick... Play Audio

K-State range and pasture management specialist Walt Fick advises grazing managers to keep following their drought management plans as summer comes on, even though rains in some parts of the state have improved grass conditions.

5/20/2013 7:00:00 PM

K-State Research and Extension Names Summer Interns

K-State Research and Extension has named 13 students as 2013 summer interns. The interns will assist extension professionals in planning and implementing educational programs for Kansas residents.
5/20/2013 8:00:00 AM

K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner... Play Audio

K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner looks at some of the day-to-day management challenges at cattle feedlots, as were discussed at the recent K-State Cattle Feeders College...he also announces the winners of the Top Hand Awards for feedlot employees.

5/19/2013 7:00:00 PM

Livestock economist Lee Schulz... Play Audio

Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University provides this week's insight on the cattle markets: he goes over the implications of the USDA's latest cattle-on-feed report, and comments on the increasing relevance of corn planting progress to the cattle trade.

5/19/2013 7:00:00 PM

K-State Animal Sciences Faculty Member Honored

Kansas State University faculty member, Terry Houser, has been named a recipient of the American Meat Science Association’s Distinguished Achievement Award. He will be honored at the AMSA’s Reciprocal Meat Conference June 18 in Auburn, Ala.
5/17/2013 8:00:00 AM

HAY HARVEST REMINDERS... Play Audio

As the first harvest of hay for the year approaches, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk urges producers to exercise caution when baling – making sure the forage is not too wet, which can cause heating and decrease protein and carbohydrates. He also encourages producers to review their crop insurance to make sure they have adequate coverage.

5/16/2013 7:00:00 PM

K-State Recognizes ‘Top Hands’ at 2013 Cattle Feeders College

Kansas State University, in cooperation with Merck Animal Health, recognized Jesus (Jessie) Ramirez, Dean Patterson and Scott Plankenhorn as recipients of the “Top Hand” awards at the 2013 K-State Cattle Feeders College held May 9 in Scott City, Kansas.
5/16/2013 8:00:00 AM

Kansas Profile - Now That's Rural - Butler County

“Twenty Rural Counties to Call Home,” the cover of the national magazine proclaims. Inside, the magazine describes desirable rural locations in 20 states, including one in the heart of Kansas, which is the subject of today’s Kansas Profile.
5/15/2013 8:00:00 AM

Environmental quality agronomist Peter Tomlinson... Play Audio

K-State environmental quality agronomist Peter Tomlinson talks about a just-announced research initiative, aimed at sustaining beef cattle grazing in the central and southern plains in the midst of climate extremes...the USDA has granted over $9 million to K-State and other area universities in support of this project.

5/14/2013 7:00:00 PM

K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor... Play Audio

K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor offers this week's cattle market analysis: he shares his latest beef demand index calculations, which show a favorable beef consumption trend, and looks at central and northern plains pasture conditions and the potential impact on cattle numbers

5/13/2013 7:00:00 PM

K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor... Play Audio

K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor offers this week's cattle market analysis: he shares his latest beef demand index calculations, which show a favorable beef consumption trend, and looks at central and northern plains pasture conditions and the potential impact on cattle numbers.

5/12/2013 7:00:00 PM

CALF REARING BENCHMARKS... Play Audio

Dairy producers can improve their operation by tracking deaths and disease within their herd. K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk (brook) says there are benchmarks for both mortality and morbidity and that tracking animals for the first year will improve the health of the herd and increase milk production.

5/9/2013 7:00:00 PM

K-State cow-calf specialist Bob Weaber... Play Audio

K-State cow-calf specialist Bob Weaber discusses numerous things for the herd manager to monitor during the spring breeding season, in terms of both bull fertility and cow heat cycles...a mis-step in either case can end up very costly to the producer.

5/8/2013 7:00:00 PM

Eastern Kansas Grazing School Planned Sept. 11-12

Rotational grazing is one way in which cattle producers can use rangeland and forages as efficiently as possible. That’s among the topics to be discussed at the third annual Eastern Kansas Grazing School planned for Sept. 11-12 in Ottawa, Kan.
5/7/2013 8:00:00 AM

K-State beef veterinarian Larry Hollis... Play Audio

K-State beef veterinarian Larry Hollis discusses mineral supplementation for the cow-calf herd now, or soon to be, on summer grass...and why producers should consider using a custom mineral blend to avoid the mineral deficiency problems that arose from last year's poor pasture conditions.

5/6/2013 7:00:00 PM

Livestock economist Derrell Peel... Play Audio

Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University offers his insight on the cattle market trends, pointing to a landmark achieved by the boxed beef market last week, and what that suggests about domestic beef demand as the summer comes on.

5/5/2013 7:00:00 PM

K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek... Play Audio

K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek looks at fly control for the cow-calf herd going to grass...why rotating among different kinds of insecticidal ear tags is important, and the duration of control that the producer can reasonably expect from those tags.

5/5/2013 7:00:00 PM

POLLED BULLS IN THE DAIRY HERD... Play Audio

Horned cattle pose an injury risk for humans and other cattle. As a result, dairy cattle are often dehorned. K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk (brook) says genetic advances may make dehorning a thing of the past. He explains that genetic companies are already identifying polled bulls for the dairy industry and that many producers are using them in their herds.

5/2/2013 7:00:00 PM

K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner... Play Audio

In today's agricultural news, K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner looks ahead to the K-State Cattle Feeders College next Thursday in Scott City, with the registration deadline coming up tomorrow.

5/1/2013 7:00:00 PM

Agricultural news... Play Audio

In today's agricultural news, K-State agronomist Jim Shroyer provides the first report from the Wheat Quality Council's Kansas wheat tour, which began early this morning. And, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk has this week's Milk Lines.

4/29/2013 7:00:00 PM

Livestock economist Kate Brooks... Play Audio

Livestock economist Kate Brooks of the University of Nebraska provides this week's cattle market commentary: she talks about the impressive rise in cattle futures prices last week, and remarks about the reports of increasing U.S. beef sales in Japan.

4/28/2013 7:00:00 PM

K-State animal scientist Lindsey Hulbert... Play Audio

K-State animal scientist Lindsey Hulbert talks about livestock industry efforts to counter the baseless attacks on livestock production from animal rights and other activist groups, and what her research experience suggests will help sway the public positively toward animal agriculture.

4/28/2013 7:00:00 PM

MILKING PARLOR MAINTENANCE... Play Audio

Many dairy farms in Kansas milk six-to-eight hours a day – with some milking more than 22 hours a day. The wear and tear on the equipment requires regular maintenance. K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk says producers should set up the regular maintenance schedule based on how many hours the parlor is actually used. He says it’s also important to address any milking parlor problems that surface before the next scheduled maintenance.

4/25/2013 7:00:00 PM