• Maximizing Pivot System Efficiency
• Managing Old World Bluestem and Broomsedge
• Native and Ornamental Grasses for Kansas

 

00:01:05 – Maximizing Pivot System Efficiency: Beginning today’s show is K-State water resource engineer Jonathan Aguilar as he discusses ways to maximize water efficiency in pivot irrigation systems.

Maximizing Irrigation Efficiency: Key Steps for Farmers in 2025

 

00:12:05 – Managing Old World Bluestem and Broomsedge: Tina Sullivan, K-State Extension agronomist, keeps the show rolling talking about Old World Bluestem and broomsedge bluestem. She explains how to identify and manage the plants.

Old World Bluestem vs. Broomsedge: Identification and Management

 

00:23:05 – Native and Ornamental Grasses for Kansas: Johnson County horticulture Extension agent, Markis Hill, ends the show with what native and ornamental grasses are suitable for Kansas’ conditions.

 

 

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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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