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AGRICULTURE FEATURES
DRYING HIGH MOISTURE GRAIN
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POTENTIAL DISEASE CONCERNS
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K-STATE SWINE DAY 2009
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AGRICULTURE SOUNDBITES
DRYING HIGH MOISTURE GRAIN
Fall harvest has been both frustrating and challenging for producers across the Midwest, with frequent precipitation the main delay. Dirk Maier, (MY-er) head of the K-State Grain Science and Industry department, discusses drying high moisture corn and soybeans and a safe moisture content for storage.
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There are three requirements when drying grain; energy, airflow, and time.
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For producers interested in saving energy, Maier has a number of options.
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Tag:That’s Dirk Maier, head of the K-State Grain Science and Industry department, discussing challenges producers are facing when drying high moisture grains.
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POTENTIAL DISEASE CONCERNS
If adverse weather conditions persist and crops have to remain in the field longer, we could start to see some molds and other disease problems. Ear molds and stalk rot are the two primary concerns for corn. K-State Research and Extension plant pathologist Doug Jardine (jar-deen) says moldy corn will have less nutritional value.
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Jardine says there have been some reports of stalk rot in grain sorghum fields in Kansas, but it’s not your typical stalk rot.
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Soybeans can have disease that affect seed quality, such as pod and stem blight, anthracnose, or purple seed stain. Jardine says if producers used a fungicide earlier they may see some improved seed quality.
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Tag:At this point, the main concern for soybeans still in the field is shattering. Doug Jardine is a plant pathologist with K-State Research and Extension. More information is available on the Extension Web site: www.ksre.ksu.edu.
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K-STATE SWINE DAY 2009
K-State’s Animal Science department will host its annual Swine Day November 19th at the K-State Alumni Center. K-State swine specialist Jim Nelssen talks about the history behind the event and what it entails.
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Part of the program includes a panel discussion on the impact of H1N1 on swine production.
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The keynote speaker for Swine Day will discuss the financial aspect of the swine industry.
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Tag:That’s K-State swine specialist Jim Nelssen discussing Swine Day 2009. For more information, or to register, go to www.ksuswine.org.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER
NOT A LOW CALORIE HOLIDAY MEAL
It’s no surprise that most of us overeat during the holidays. But the number of calories, grams of fat, carbohydrates and protein in a typical Thanksgiving meal may surprise you. K-State Research and Extension human nutrition specialist Mary Meck Higgins calculated the nutrition numbers for a holiday meal consisting of three ounces of skinless roast turkey, four ounces of mashed potatoes with two tablespoons of gravy, four ounces of green bean casserole, four ounces of honey glaze carrots, a dinner roll with two teaspoons of soft margarine, a stalk of celery, one ounce of sweet pickles, a cinnamon ring, one tablespoon of black olives, three tablespoons of jellied cranberry sauce and a slice of pumpkin pie with one tablespoon of whipped topping. Higgins says by the time you finish the last bite, you’ll have consumed a lot of calories.
Track13 (:25) Q...for one meal.
Tag:As a comparison, the U.S. government recommends women consume 1,600 calories per day and men 2,200 calories per day.
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EATING MORE? GET MORE EXERCISE
If you want to avoid gaining weight over the holidays, you’ll need to be physically active. And, Higgins says it may take a lot more exercise than you realize to burn off even the 11-hundred calories in her sample holiday meal.
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SAVING MONEY ON THE MAIN DISH
Whether you’re fixing turkey, ham or roast, the main dish will be the most expensive part of the meal…accounting for about 50-percent of the total cost. But, purchasing the main dish a few weeks before the holiday – when many stores are offering these items as “loss leaders” – can significantly cut costs. K-State Research and Extension human nutrition specialist Mary Meck Higgins says this is especially true for turkey.
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ASK GUESTS ABOUT FAVORITE DISHES
If you’ll be hosting a large group, Higgins says you can cut costs…and spend less time in the kitchen…by asking guests about their favorite side dish or dessert.
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EAT BIG THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY
Another cost-cutting strategy for feeding a large number of people is to wait until a day or two after the actual holiday to have the traditional meal. Higgins says this allows you to take advantage of the reduced prices grocery stores offer the day after the holiday.
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LAWN AND GARDEN
COOL OCTOBER CONFOUNDS CALENDARS
If you don't have your spring-flowering bulbs planted yet, you have plenty of company. The cool, wet weather of October has left a lot of homeowners with home landscaping chores still on their calendars. Chuck Otte, an agriculture and natural resources agent with K-State Research and Extension's Geary County office, says the concept of a "gardening calendar" is what gets people in trouble.
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WATCH YOUR WEEDS
Broadleaf weed control is something many homeowners have on their fall to-do lists. Otte reminds us that we may have to improvise.
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Tag:Otte adds that similar flexibility may be necessary for lawn fertilizer applications.
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EVEN WILDLIFE ARE WAITING
You've put out seed for the birds, some corn for the squirrels...and it looks untouched. Chuck Otte, an agriculture and natural resources agent with K-State Research and Extension's Geary County office, says backyard wildlife may not need the provisions…yet.
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IS IT OKAY TO PRUNE IN THE FALL?
As the leaves continue to fall and more branches are exposed, many homeowners are wondering if this is a good time to prune trees, shrubs and roses. Johnson County Extension horticulture agent Dennis Patton says Fall probably isn’t the best time for pruning.
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SOME BRANCHES DO NEED PRUNING
Although Fall is not the recommended time for pruning trees, Patton says there are always exceptions to any rule…especially when safety is an issue.
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KANSAS PROFILE
ERNIE POE – BARBED WIRE
If someone told you there's a place where you could see buffalo, coyotes, horses and even a roadrunner...you'd probably think you were headed to a zoo. But it's a museum. And, the animals are made of barbed wire...lots of it. Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University, has more on this interesting collection of animals at the Fort Wallace Museum.
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MILK LINES
DEFENDING AGAINST MASTITIS
Healthy teat skin is a critical component of the dairy cow’s defense against mastitis. Skin condition can be directly influenced by many environmental factors, but winter often poses the largest challenge. K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk (brook) says certain steps can be taken to minimize potential problems.
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OUTBOUND KANSAS
MAKING THE MOST OF THE HUNT
A remarkably high percentage of hunters are injured…or worse…by falls from tree stands during deer season. Last week, K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee discussed how virtually all of those mishaps can be prevented by using the right preventative equipment. This week, Charlie looks at the proper utilization of a tree stand…location, height, cover, and shooting angles…to make the most of the hunt.
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SOUND LIVING
PLANNING AND SERVING A HOLIDAY MEAL
The menu for Thanksgiving…turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie with whipped topping…is pretty standard. But, how do you prepare and serve such a large meal? On today’s Sound Living: taking a meal from the planning stage to the dinner table.
Track26 (14:50) Q…K-State Radio Network.
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TREE TALES
FOREST CERTIFICATION
The American Tree Farm System annually recognizes landowners who manage and protect woodlands and other natural resources on their property. K-State forester Bob Atchison commends Connie Robinson-Clemens of Iola who received the 2009 Tree Farmer Inspector of the Year Award and notes the work she has done to protect, establish, and manage woodlands across Kansas.
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WHEAT SCOOP
WESTBRED HAS A FRUITFUL 2009
From new wheat varieties to a new owner, WestBred. - a wheat breeding company in Butte, Montana - has had a fruitful 2009. WestBred's Santa Fe Hard Red Winter wheat variety was the third most popular in Kansas in 2008...and two new varieties were available as certified seed this fall.
Track29 (2:59) Q...for Kansas Wheat.
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WEATHER WONDERS
DOES THE MOON AFFECT WEATHER?
There are several publications...one dating back to the 1830s...on predicting the weather by the moon. But is the weather really affected by the moon? State climatologist Mary Knapp says there may be some influence.
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MEASURING THE MOISTURE IN SNOW
To some, snow is snow. But not all snow is created equal, especially when it comes to moisture. State climatologist Mary Knapp looks at how snow moisture is measured.
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PRECIPITATION IN WESTERN KANSAS
Over the course of the year, Eastern Kansas receives more precipitation than Western Kansas. But why? State climatologist Mary Knapp says it's the Rocky Mountains.
Track32 (:52) Q...Research and Extension.
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PERSPECTIVE
WHY JFK WAS ASSASSINATED
Forty-six years ago, President John F. Kennedy was murdered in Dallas. It was an act that has both repercussions and parallels today. In examining the reasons behind the assassination of President Kennedy, one author and peace-activist says it was an act that very likely extended the cold war for decades. It was an act that was aimed at not just a man, but at that man’s vision. And, was perpetrated by those who had come to see the president as a traitor to the American cause.
Track33 (27:00) Q…K-State Radio Network.
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