1755 - Water Bugs...Soil Fertility

Agriculture Today

• Fins, Fur and Feathers: Invertebrates
• Soil Fertility for Wheat
• Expected Raw Milk Prices in 2025

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Invertebrates: K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken start today’s show with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. This week the pair discuss invertebrates and what they contribute the environment.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – Soil Fertility for Wheat: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, keeps the show rolling by explaining the value of soil fertility and what he recommends for growers who are trying to use minimal amounts.

K-State Soil Testing Laboratory

Planning Your Wheat Fertility Program: Start Now by Soil Testing

Soil Fertility and Wheat Production: Profile Nitrate Levels and Wheat Yield

00:23:05 – Expected Raw Milk Prices in 2025: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he talks about recently published numbers by the USDA Economic Research Service on expected prices for raw milk for 2025.

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