• Asian Longhorned Tick
• Staying Safe on Roads
• Community Gardens

00:01:05 – Asian Longhorned Tick: A discussion on Asian Longhorned Ticks with Justin Smith, Kansas animal health commissioner, and A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, begins today's show. They talk about the tick and their recommendations.

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Asian Longhorned Tick Identified in Kansas

00:12:05 – Staying Safe on Roads: Ed Brokesh and Madison Sultz from K-State's department of biological and agricultural engineering continue the show with reminders about roadway safety as many parts of the state are in harvest. 

00:23 :05 – Community Gardens: Ending the show is Extension horticulture agent from the Meadowlark District, Laura Phillips, as she explains four components to establishing and sustaining a successful community garden.

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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.

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