• Nano Sensors for Agriculture
• November Highlights for K-State Agriculture and Extension
• Using Hydroponics

 

00:01:05 – Nano Sensors for Agriculture: K-State’s Raj Kholsa and Suprem Das begin the show today as they explain how the collaboration between themselves and others is contributing to the development of nano sensors. They say where they are in the process and what benefit a final product could bring to producers.

 

00:12:05 – November Highlights for K-State Agriculture and Extension: Ernie Minton, dean of K-State’s College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension, continues today’s show with a review of work that has been taking place with K-State researchers and what changes are coming for the dean.

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00:23:05 – Using Hydroponics: Ending today’s show is Shawnee County horticulture agent, Lane Wiens, as he discusses the benefits of hydroponics and crops that can grow well without soil.

 

 

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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.

 

K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan