• Farm Service Agency Conservation Program
• 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes
• Preconditioning Calves

 

00:01:05 – Farm Service Agency Conservation Program: Today's show begins with David Schemm, executive director for the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he breaks down what's happening with the conservation and price support program.

Farmers.gov

 

00:12:05 – 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes: Next, we hear from Lexie Hayes, Kansas youth livestock coordinator, who shares details about the 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes and the opportunities the event presents for participants.

Kansas 4-H Livestock Reference List

 

00:23:05 – Preconditioning Calves: We’ll end today's show with part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast as they discuss strategies to capitalize on profitability in a high-price market.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

 

 

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