1603 - FSA Farm Ownership Program...Learning About Alfalfa

Published: Jan. 24, 2024, 4 p.m.

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  • Down Payment Farm Ownership Program
  • 2024 Alfalfa School
  • Crossbreeding Cattle

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00:01:05 \\u2013 Down Payment Farm Ownership Program: Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan chief, Josh Ridder, kicks off today\\u2019s show by discussing the down payment farm ownership program which is under the direct farm ownership program at FSA.

Farmers.gov

FSA Service Centers

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00:12:05 \\u2013 2024 Alfalfa School: Continuing the show is K-State wheat production specialist, Romulo Lollato, and director of commodities at Kansas Farm Bureau, Mark Nelson, as they preview the upcoming alfalfa school.

2024 Alfalfa School

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00:23:05 \\u2013\\xa0Crossbreeding Cattle: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute\\u2019s Cattle Chat podcast concludes the show for today. K-State\\u2019s Brad White, Bob Larson and Bob Weaber talk about the benefits of crossbreeding cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at\\xa0bci@ksu.edu

Beef Sire Selection Manual

Breed and Composite Selection

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