1657 - Use of the Ogallala Aquifer...Mineral for Cattle

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ogallala Aquifer Mineral Supplementation Heat Stress on Dry Dairy   00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ogallala Aquifer: Another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers from K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today’s show as the pair talks about the value of the Ogallala Aquifer for agriculture and wildlife. Fins, Fur and Feathers K-State Wildlife   00:12:05 – Mineral Supplementation: Keeping the show rolling is K-State Extension cow-calf specialist Jason Warner as he discusses mineral supplementation and the factors that can influence what producers purchase. KSUBeef.org   00:23:05 – Heat Stress on Dry Dairy: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show with the negative effects of heat stress on dry cows and steps that can be taken to keep them cool.       Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].   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.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan