1710 - Contributors to the Cattle Market...Getting Soybeans Planted

Agriculture Today

• Cattle Market Forecasts
• Planting Soybeans Late
• Whooping Cranes

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Forecasts: A cattle market update with Iowa State University livestock economist Lee Schulz begins this week’s shows. He discusses cattle on feed, forecast changes and what retailers do to boost beef sales.

Cattle on Feed

Why USDA Beef Supply and Use Forecasts Change Over Time

Retailers Work Hard to Boost Beef Sales

00:12:05 – Planting Soybeans Late: Ignacio Ciampitti, K-State farming systems specialist, continues the show with reminders for growers who are planting late soybeans.

Considerations for Late Planted Soybeans

00:23:05 – Whooping Cranes: K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, ends today’s show as he discusses whooping cranes. He mentions how their population has increased, and the value of farm ponds for them.

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