Features
for the week beginning Monday, January 5, 2009
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The 3 features below are fully produced by K-State Radio
Network Agriculture Director Eric Atkinson.
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AGRICULTURE FEATURES |
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EXTENSION IN 2008 Q…K-State
Radio Network. |
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EXTENSION DISTRICTING IN KANSAS Q...K-State
Radio Network. |
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CARBON CREDIT TRADING Q...K-State
Radio Network. |
3:00 |
The 9 cuts below are the script and soundbites which make up
the 3 pieces above.
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AGRICULTURE SOUNDBITES |
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EXTENSION IN
2008 (Eric Atkinson) 2008 was an accomplished year for the
Cooperative Extension Service in
Track 4 (:31) Q…of renewable energy. And contending with the evermore
volatile agricultural economy was a point of emphasis in Extension programs
in 2008.
Track 5 (:39)
Q...in that process. Buchholz adds that another issue
Extension tackled aggressively in 2008 was food system security, as it applies
at the farm and ranch level.
Track 6 (:43)
Q...position in agriculture. TAG:
Those are some of
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EXTENSION
DISTRICTING IN Well over a decade ago, the
Cooperative Extension Service at
Track 7 (:45) Q…developments as well. At this point, with several Extension
districts now operating throughout
Track 8 (:31)
Q...beneficial to us. And as 2009 checks in, are there
plans for still more Extension districts to be formed in the months ahead?
Track 9 (:27)
Q…point in time. TAG:
On the state of the
Extension districting initiative in |
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CARBON
CREDIT TRADING ( Agricultural producers now have the
opportunity to earn additional revenue from their operations by trading carbon
credits. K-State soil scientist Chuck Rice discusses what a carbon credit
market is, how one functions and what opportunities there may be for
producers. First, the current state of carbon markets in the Track 10 (:35) Q…then have a market. A “cap and trade” market is one type
of carbon market option that producers may see in the future.
Track 11 (:59)
Q...sulfur levels were being
reduced. Most of the discussion on the
national level seems to be about a “cap and trade” market.
Track 12 (:32)
Q...working at the national
level. TAG: That’s K-State’s Chuck Rice
discussing carbon credit markets and the opportunities they may have for
producers. |
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The features below are soundbites only.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER
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HEALTHY EATING IN THE NEW YEAR
– If your New Year’s resolution
includes dropping a few pounds, adding more fruits and vegetables to your
diet will help. Studies show most Americans aren’t eating the recommended
five to nine fruits and vegetables a day. Sandy Procter, a nutrition specialist
with K-State Research and Extension, says people often get intimidated by the
number of recommended servings, but adds that it’s not as intimidating once
they understand what constitutes a serving. Q...and
vegetables. |
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REDUCE FAT IN FAVORITE RECIPES
– Procter says modifying some of
our favorite recipes is another way to help cut calories. Q...difference,
too. |
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REFLECTING ON THE PAST YEAR
– Although the holiday season is
typically a time of joy, it’s also when some begin to realize their dreams
may not come true. For example, when a company downsizes and your career has
to take a different path, a dream of success can be lost. K-State Research
and Extension family systems specialist Charlotte Shoup-Olsen
says this disappointment and loss of a dream often leads to mourning. Q...life is important. |
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RECOGNIZE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
– Now is also a time when many
assess whether they accomplished their yearly goals and set goals for the new
year. While it may be easy to see which goals we didn’t reach, Shoup-Olsen says it’s equally important to recognize the
goals we did accomplish. Q...is important. |
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ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY
– As we assess why some goals were
accomplished and others weren’t, Shoup-Olsen says
we need to take responsibility for our shortcomings and not put the blame on
others. Q...fail to
do that. Tag: Studies show
resolutions are more successful if you have a strong commitment to make
change, track your progress and have coping strategies to deal with problems
that arise. The most common resolutions are to: quit smoking, exercise more,
lose weight, reduce alcohol consumption, eat better, and make new friends. |
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LAWN AND GARDEN |
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PLANNING FOR SPRING GARDENING
– Although we can’t plant a garden
for a few more months, that doesn’t mean we can’t think about it. In fact,
now is a good time to decide what to plant. K-State Research and Q...compact varieties. |
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IT’S OKAY TO MAKE BOLD CHOICES
– Patton says it’s fun to try some
of the more novel garden crops, such as colored peppers or grape tomatoes –
just don’t get carried away. Q...works for you. |
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ATTRACTING BIRDS, NOT SQUIRRELS
– Many bird feeders become
squirrel feeders during the winter, but there are steps that can be taken to
keep squirrels from getting the seed. Squirrels have a vertical leap of about
four feet and a horizontal leap of 8-to-10 feet. That’s why K-State wildlife
specialist Charlie Lee says location and using the right type of feeder are
important factors in keeping squirrels from reaching the seed. Q...in
all situations. |
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ENCLOSE THE FEEDER IN MESH WIRE
– Lee says enclosing the bird
feeder in wire mesh can help keep squirrels from getting to the seed. Q...or the squirrels. |
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USE SEED SQUIRRELS DON’T LIKE
– If you can’t physically protect
the bird feeder from squirrels, Lee says you might be able to discourage them
by mixing in seeds and flavors they don’t like. Q...seed to squirrels. |
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The features below are self-contained and fully-produced.
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KEN AND SUE SCHWINDT – PLEASANT VALLEY B&B Q...with |
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MILK LINES |
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DAIRY FORAGE TESTING
– It’s always a sound idea to test
the nutrient content of forages before feeding them to the dairy herd, says
K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk (Brook). But knowing how to use that analysis when
making adjustments in the winter dairy feeding program is just as
important. This week, Brouk talks about managing dairy forages based on that
information. Q...(theme music) |
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OUTBOUND |
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ENDANGERED SPECIES HABITAT
– As part of the process of
listing a wildlife species as threatened or endangered, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service must identify what’s called “critical habitat” for the
species in question. This is the case
for the black-tailed prairie dog, which once again has been proposed as a
candidate for listing. This week,
K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee examines more closely what critical
habitat entails, as defined by the Endangered Species Act. Q...(theme music) |
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SOUND LIVING |
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MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
– We’re barely into a new year and
some are already having trouble with their resolution to eat healthy and
exercise more. Although there are a variety of ways to reach those goals,
making major changes is usually not necessary…or recommended. On today’s
Sound Living: gradually incorporating healthy changes to our lifestyle. Q…K-State Radio Network. |
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TREE TALES from the Cut
27 contains music, Cut 28 identical, but without music |
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PROMOTING TREE
PLANTINGS –
Conservation tree plantings in Q…(theme
music) |
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(same
as above, but without music bed) Q...K-State Radio Network. |
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WHEAT SCOOP –
from the |
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