2294 - Economics of Nitrogen...Extension Agents Supporting Agriculture

• Nitrogen Prices and Trends
• K-State Extension Agriculture Agents
• Sweet Potato Harvest

 

00:01:05 – Nitrogen Prices and Trends: K-State Extension farm economist, Gregg Ibendahl, begins today's show as he discusses nitrogen price trends and how producers can hopefully make the most economical decision.

The Cheapest Month to Buy Nitrogen

 

00:12:05 – K-State Extension Agriculture Agents: Extension agents Richard Fechter from the Rolling Prairie District and David Hallauer from the Meadowlark District join the second segment to chat about agriculture in their region and how producers are handling challenges.

RollingPrairie.k-state.edu

meadowlark.k-state.edu

extension.k-state.edu

 

00:23:05 – Sweet Potato Harvest: Ending the show is K-State horticulture expert Matt McKernan as he explains how to harvest, cure and store this year's sweet potato harvest which is currently underway in Kansas. 

 

 

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