1131—Traits to Consider When Purchasing Beef Bulls…Planning Old World Bluestem Control

<ul> <li><strong>Bull Selection Priorities</strong></li> <li><strong>Old World Bluestem Control</strong></li> <li><strong>Tree and Shrub Shopping</strong></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>00:01:13—Bull Selection Priorities--</strong>The manager of the Purebred Beef Unit at K-State, Shane Werk, discusses selection criteria when purchasing bulls for spring breeding...he talks about the traits that he thinks producers should concentrate on, oriented toward individual cow-calf herd production goals...including striking the balance between calving ease and maximizing calf growth potential</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>00:12:07—Old World Bluestem Control--</strong>K-State range scientist Keith Harmoney discusses mapping out a control game plan for Old World bluestem infestations in native pastures...he has done extensive research on herbicide and cultural management options in the mixed grass pasture regions of central Kansas, and offers his thoughts on effectively suppressing this invasive species</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>00:23:06—Tree and Shrub Shopping--</strong>On this week's horticulture segment, K-State ornamental horticulturist Jason Griffin offers some basic shopping advice when purchasing new trees and shrubs for the home landscape</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to <a href="mailto:ksrenews@ksu.edu">ksrenews@ksu.edu</a>.</p> <p>Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.</p> <p> </p> <p>K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has coun