1271 – Konza Prairie Bison Biodiversity Research … 2022 Stocker Field Day Preview

<ul> <li><strong>Konza Prairie Bison Biodiversity Research</strong></li> <li><strong>2022 Stocker Field Day Preview</strong></li> <li><strong>Stretching the Use of Bedding Straw</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>00:01:00 – Konza Prairie Bison Biodiversity Research:</strong> K-State professors of biology, Zac Ratajczak and Jesse Nippert, share the outcomes of 30+ years of research conducted on the Konza Prairie that demonstrate the significant role that bison can play in encouraging biodiversity and resiliency in grassland plants</p> <p><a href="http://lter.konza.ksu.edu/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Konza Prairie Long Term Research Project Website</a></p> <p><strong>00:12:00 – 2022 Stocker Field Day Preview:</strong> K-State beef cattle nutritionist, Dale Blasi, previews the upcoming 2022 Stocker Field Day occurring on September 29th at the K-State Stocker Unit</p> <p><a href= "https://www.asi.k-state.edu/events/stocker-conference.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stocker Field Day Website</a></p> <p><strong>00:23:00 –</strong> <strong>Stretching the Use of Bedding Straw:</strong> On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk encourages producers to take stock of the straw they have available, prioritize its use, and consider options for extending its use this winter</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 Samantha Bennett 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