The consequences of planting corn into overly-wet soils; a look at the condition of the Kansas canola crop; agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines”; the decline in eastern spotted skunk populations in this region…

00:01:30 – Corn Planting Delays:  K-State crop production specialist Ignacio Ciampitti looks at the consequences of planting corn into overly-wet soils, including the potential for uneven stand development and seed compaction...he also talks about switching to a shorter-season hybrid if planting continues to be delayed, saying that it's too early to be considering that.

00:12:59 – Canola Update:  K-State canola agronomist Mike Stamm offers a look at the condition of the canola crop in Kansas currently, and the degree to which the crop suffered winterkill...he also looks ahead to the major shift in weather conditions expected later this week, and how that might impact canola stands.

00:24:30 – Ag News:  Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines."

00:33:01 – Eastern Spotted Skunk Populations:  K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about the decline in eastern spotted skunk populations in this region, saying that it deserves more conservation attention than it's getting.

 

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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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