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49 Storm Team Forecast: You need fall jeans and the umbrella!

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

You know already that jeans are coming in handy, and you will still need them for awhile. But when will you need the umbrella too? Watch video.

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K-State Ag Today: Understanding fluctuating grain prices

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

Economists call it a “correction” when a quick change in price is inevitably followed by a return to previous levels. Are grain prices due for a correction? A Texas A&M ag institute director answers that. Watch video.

K-State Ag Today: Beef expert gives advice for supplementing pasture cattle

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

Cattle producers, if you’ve ever been unsure about offering your herd an entire week’s worth of feed in one day, this edition of K-State Ag Today has food for thought. Watch video.

K-State Ag Today: Identifying and coping with hardy noxious weed

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008

September will offer pasture managers an opportunity to control one of the more persistent noxious weeds. K-State Ag Today's Jeff Wichman says now's a good time to start scouting for problem areas. Watch video.

Family Farm

How the Farm Bill affects Kansas

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Kansas Lawmakers are split on the new Farm Bill. Farmers say they'll take what they can get. Watch video.

Alex Harrington's Family Farm

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

As part of our new section, Family Farm, we focus on 49 Meteorologist Alex Harrington's life as a farm boy. Read story.

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