1078—Impressive Advances against Wheat Viruses…Youth Wool Judging Clinic

<ul> <li><strong>Wheat Virus DNA Research</strong></li> <li><strong>4-H/FFA Wool Judging Training</strong></li> <li><strong>Holiday Poinsettia Care</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>00:01:07—Wheat Virus DNA Research--</strong>A USDA plant pathologist based at K-State, John Fellers, talks about recent remarkable advances in DNA sequencing technology that now allow him and fellow researchers at the university to identify and break down virus diseases in wheat much more quickly and effectively than before</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>00:12:08—More on Wheat Virus Discoveries--</strong>The USDA’s John Fellers further describes how the upgraded DNA technology can generate valuable new information for wheat breeders in developing new varieties with resistance to virus diseases…also, K-State sheep and meat goat specialist Alison Crane tells of a special workshop taking place this Saturday at the university, which will train adults on starting and conducting local 4-H and FFA wool judging teams and activities for youth</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>00:23:06—Holiday Poinsettia Care--</strong>On this week's horticulture segment, Johnson County Extension horticulture agent Dennis Patton talks about caring for poinsettia plants, as well as other house plants, throughout the Christmas season</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