1689 - What's Taking Place with the Farm Bill...Metabolic Resistance

Agriculture Today

• Farm Bill Update
• Metabolic Resistance in Weeds
• Adding Nitrogen Fertilizer

00:01:05 – Farm Bill Update: Beginning today’s show is Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair Jenny Ifft as she provides an update on the Farm Bill. Jenny explains what the key talking points of the bill currently are and where they stand.

00:12:05 – Metabolic Resistance in Weeds: K-State weed scientist, Jeremie Kouame, keeps the show rolling as he talks about metabolic resistance in weeds and the issue that it will create for farmers.

Metabolic Resistance: A Pressing Threat Requiring Immediate Action

00:23:05 – Adding Nitrogen Fertilizer: Gregg Eyestone, K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, ends today's show discussing the different options for adding nitrogen fertilizer to plants that might be looking a little pale or garden crops that aren’t doing as well.

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