• The weekly cattle market update

• Selecting potential replacement heifers

• Agricultural news headlines

• Results of a survey of 4-H club leaders regarding virtual learning…

00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update:  K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor is featured on this week's cattle market segment:  he talks about the larger-than-expected placements number in the USDA's latest cattle-on-feed report, and what that means for the market further ahead, and he goes over his latest forecast on the returns to finishing cattle at Kansas feedlots.

00:12:56 – Selecting Potential Replacement Heifers:  K-State cow-calf specialist Bob Weaber goes over several criteria for selecting weaned female calves as potential replacement heifers...he talks about emphasizing the sire side of that calf's genetics, and what to think about in regard to the likely mature size of that heifer...he also stresses the importance of making decisions based on the resources available on one's operation.

00:24:16 – Ag News:  Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:32 – 4-H Survey on Virtual Learning:  K-State 4-H specialist Amy Sollock talks about a survey of club leaders regarding virtual learning and a new club-based program on communications.

 

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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 Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

 

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