Agriculture Today Radio Program Thursday, May 23

Swine veterinarian Steve Dritz and veterinary researcher Sue Nitikanchana of K-State have the story on the new disease issue that has emerged for the U.S. pork industry, called porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, or PEDV...what it is and the pig losses it can cause, how it can spread rapidly, and what hog producers need to be doing in response to its discovery. See more

Agricultural news...

Weed ID Is Important When Selecting and Treating Weeds

It is essential to treat weeds to reduce the competition to desired plants in a field or pasture according to Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension in Barton County.

Field Scouting Report for May 15... Powdery Mildew and Septoria Spotted in Wheat Fields; Time to Scout for Fusarium

Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension in Barton County, scouted are fields on May 15 to prepare this week's field scouting report.

Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid: "We're Improving"

Team concludes a very-productive week of OTAs

Kansas City Chiefs Sign Safety Sanders Commings

Team finalizes deal to sign its fifth-round pick of the 2013 NFL Draft

Coach Reid likes the attitude of his team

Royals send struggling Herrera to Triple-A

Reliever Kelvin Herrera, who has had rough going this season, was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday. Louis Coleman, another right-hander, was recalled to take his bullpen spot.

Pitching gives Royals a puncher's chance

After a 17-10 start, the Royals' lack of hitting has dropped them below .500, but they are still third in the AL in team ERA. If the offense performs at just an adequate level, this will be a winning team by season's end.