• Fins, Fur and Feathers: Beavers
• Economic Assistance Payments
• New HPAI Testing for Dairy Herds

 

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Beavers: K-State's Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode. The pair talk about beavers and the damage they could do to farm ponds.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

Wildlife.k-state.edu

Wildlife Management on YouTube

 

00:12:05 – Economic Assistance Payments: Keeping the show rolling is Jenny Ifft and Logan Moss from K-State's agricultural economics department as they discuss estimated economic assistance payments. They explain resources they have developed for growers.

2025 Economic Assistance

American Relief Act 2025 - Estimated Economic Assistance for Kansas Producers

 

00:23:05 – New HPAI Testing for Dairy Herds: As HPAI continues to be an issue across the United States, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today's show saying how the USDA is implementing a rule change that will require each state to test a certain percentage of herds for the virus. He explains how the rule will impact dairy farmers in Kansas.

Agriculture.ks.gov

Leaving a Lasting Legacy

Animal Comfort on Mesonet.k-state.edu

 

 

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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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