• The weekly cattle market update

• K-State's livestock judging team wins big

• The Kansas Forest Action Plan

• The new 4-H Club Corner…

00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update:  Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel provides this week's look at the cattle markets:  he talks about the current pace of cattle slaughter and beef production, and ties that into domestic beef demand trends heading into the Christmas holiday season...he also comments on the state of the feeder cattle market and selling opportunities for those still holding weaned calves.

00:12:53 – Livestock Judging Team Wins Big:  The coach of K-State's livestock judging team, Chris Mullinix, and team members Chisum Grund and Trace Mulligan visit about the team capturing the 2020 Collegiate Livestock Judging national championship...the 15th national title for the university, and the first since 1988.

00:24:19 – Kansas Forest Action Plan:  State forester Jason Hartman of the Kansas Forest Service at K-State talks about the recently-revised Kansas Forest Action Plan, which maps out a strategy for allocating resources in support of tree and fire management.

00:32:28 – 4-H Club Corner:  K-State 4-H specialist Diane Mack and Chisholm Trail Extension District 4-H agent Tristen Cope discuss the new 4-H Club Corner.

 

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