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Should Growers Spray Their Alfalfa for Pests?
Minimizing Costs for Cattle Producers
Adding Perennials to the Landscape

00:01:05 – Should Growers Spray Their Alfalfa for Pests?: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, kicks off the show, reminding alfalfa growers of what insects they could be seeing and if they should spray.

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00:12:05 – Minimizing Costs for Cattle Producers: K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, Jason Warner, and K-State agricultural economist, Dustin Pendell, continue today’s show as they converse about what cattle producers should track and manage if they are hoping to minimize costs.

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00:23:05 – Adding Perennials to the Landscape: Ending today’s show is K-State Research and Extension Central Kansas horticulture agent, Jason Graves, discussing the importance of soil health for adding heat-loving perennials to the home landscape.

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