• Fins, Fur and Feathers: Armadillos
• Swine Feed and Performance Research
• Blankets for Young Calves

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Armadillos: Another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers with K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kick off today’s show. This week the pair discuss armadillos and the different methods that can be used for controlling their population.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – Swine Feed and Performance Research: K-State swine nutritionist, Jason Woodworth, and master’s student, Jessica Smallfield, continue the show as they explain their research involving swine feed efficiency and growth performance.

KSUSwine.org

K-State Swine Day

00:23 :05 – Blankets for Young Calves: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, end today’s show with the benefits of using calf blankets on young calves, especially during the first three weeks of life.

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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 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