Agriculture Today: Recent Episodes

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Agriculture Today is a daily program hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout the state. It features K-State agricultural specialists and other experts examining agricultural issues facing Kansas and the nation. Kansas State University has produced daily, ag-related broadcasts since KSAC radio first went on the air in 1924.

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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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Imports Continue to Shift with Border Reopening
How Agricultural Policy is Supported with Concise Communication
Sorghum Connection Field Days

00:01:05 – Cattle Imports Continue to Shift with Border Reopening: A cattle market update from University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, Elliott Dennis, begins the show as he highlights packer margins, retail demand and if we are seeing a hint of cattle herd rebuilding.

00:12:05 – How Agricultural Policy is Supported with Concise Communication: Continuing the show is part of a Flinchbaugh and Smoke and Mirrors podcast episode with Mark Edelman, Brad Lubben, Jenny Ifft, Eric Atkinson and special guest Chris Boosma as they discuss communication supporting agricultural policy.

Episode: How Clear, Timely Science Communication Supports Effective Agricultural Policy

FlinchbaughCenter.com

00:23:05 – Sorghum Connection Field Days: Senior director of communications, Maddy Meier, ends the show previewing the Sorghum Connection Field Days' learning opportunities.

KsGrainSorghum.org/sorghum-connection

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Seeing the Grain Market Futures Move
Corn Leaf Hoppers in Kansas
Impressive Heat in Kansas

00:01:05 – Seeing the Grain Market Futures Move: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, gets today's show rolling with a grain market outlook where he discusses futures moving to the lower side and what point crop development is at.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Corn Leaf Hoppers in Kansas: Keeping the show rolling is K-State Extension agronomist, Tina Sullivn, and K-State Extension entomologist, Anthony Zukoff, as they explain the appearance of corn leaf hoppers in Kansas and the impact it can have on corn.

Article - Corn Leaf Hopper

Corn Disease Network

00:23:05 – Impressive Heat in Kansas: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends the show as he previews the Kansas forecast that includes hot and dry weather and what could come after.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Eradicating Goat and Sheep Scrapie
Bean Leaf Beetles and Podworms
Garden and Landscape Pests

00:01:05 – Eradicating Goat and Sheep Scrapie: Kelsey Bentley, K-State Extension small ruminant specialist, begins the show as she explains scrapie in goat and sheep. She says what programs producers can be involved in to help with eradication and traceability.

Scrapie

Scrapie Tags

00:12:05 – Bean Leaf Beetles and Podworms: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth continues the show as he says what damage bean leaf beetles and podworms are doing to the soybean crop. Jeff also mentions what control options are available.

00:23:05 – Garden and Landscape Pests: Ending the show is K-State horticultural entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, with an update on the latest pest concerns for the home garden and landscape.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Livestock Indemnity Program
Is Shade Necessary for Cattle on Pasture? Part 1
Is Shade Necessary for Cattle on Pasture? Part 2

00:01:05 – Livestock Indemnity Program: Today's show starts with David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he highlights what deadlines are approaching in August and how producers can use the Livestock Indemnity Program.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Is Shade Necessary for Cattle on Pasture? Part 1: For the next two segments, K-State's A.J. Tarpoff, Emma Briggs and Keith Harmoney discuss if cattle on pasture need shade. They break down their thoughts on if there is any benefit to the production of the cattle on pasture. The group also touches on how shade structures, man-made or natural, could impact soil and pasture health.

Publication: Do Cattle Need Shade on Pasture?

00:23:05 – Is Shade Necessary for Cattle on Pasture? Part 2: Emma, A.J. and Keith wrap up their conversation and the show.

Risk and Profit Conference

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Calculating Corn Yields
Horse and Deer Flies Biting Livestock
Keeping Pregnant Cows Comfortable

00:01:05 – Calculating Corn Yields: K-State Extension agronomists Logan Simon and Tina Sullivan start the show as they explain a formula that corn growers can use to estimate corn yields in their fields.

Estimating Corn Yield Potential Using the Yield Component Method

00:12:05 – Horse and Deer Flies Biting Livestock: Cassandra Olds, K-State livestock entomologist, moves the show forward as she discusses horse flies and deer flies. She says how to tell them apart and how they get their meals.

00:23:05 – Keeping Pregnant Cows Comfortable: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, talking about research that shows keeping late-gestation cows cool and comfortable helps to minimize the effect the environment might have on their unborn calf.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Reopening the Mexico Border for Cattle
Corn Leaf and Sugarcane Aphids in Crops
Duck, Duck, Duck!

00:01:05 – Reopening the Mexico Border for Cattle: Beginning the show is Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, as he discusses a phased reopening of the Mexico border and what will need to be worked through to make it fully possible.

00:12:05 – Corn Leaf and Sugarcane Aphids in Crops: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, continues today's show as he chats about corn leaf aphids and sugarcane aphids and what crops they could be causing problems for.

00:23:05 – Duck, Duck, Duck!: A conversation about ducks with K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken ends the show as he says what types of ducks are in Kansas and how people can create suitable environments for them.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Grain Market Waiting for the Next Reports
Will We See a Change in the Weather Pattern?
Canola Breeder Meetings

00:01:05 – Grain Market Waiting for the Next Reports: A grain market update from K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien begins today's show. He discusses a surprise in the grain sorghum numbers and how strong ethanol prices have helped corn while also chatting about wheat and soybeans.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Will We See a Change in the Weather Pattern?: Keeping the show rolling is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond as he explains the recent hot and humid weather we've been experiencing and if it is in the forecast.

Mesonet.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Canola Breeder Meetings: Mike Stamm, K-State canola breeder, wraps the show highlighting a few upcoming canola meetings for growers or potential growers to learn and share about the crop.

Scoular.com/canolaMVP

August 4 Meeting

Canola Meeting Flyer

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Strategic, Occasional and No Tillage Strategies
Green June Beetles in Kansas
Horticultural Open House

00:01:05 – Strategic, Occasional and No Tillage Strategies: Starting today's show is K-State Extension agronomist Logan Simon as he explains different tillage strategies for growers including strategic, occasional and no-till.

Strategic and Occasional Tillage as a Management Tactic in Long-Term No-Tillage Systems

00:12:05 – Green June Beetles in Kansas: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, continues our show as he discusses green June beetles and what else they often get confused with. He also says what pest alfalfa growers might still be seeing.

00:23:05 – Horticultural Open House: K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends the show saying what learning opportunities will be on display at the John C. Pair Horticultural Research Center open house on August 8.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Using a Blockchain in Estate Planning
Managing Warm-Season Perennial Grasses
Cattle Myth or Fact?

00:01:05 – Using a Blockchain in Estate Planning: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen starts the show as he explains what a blockchain is and how it can be used as a resource when it comes to estate planning.

Digital Assets and Blockchain

00:12:05 – Managing Warm-Season Perennial Grasses: Jeremie Kouame and Logan Simon continue today's show as they discuss warm-season perennial grasses in fields and what growers can be doing to control it on their land.

Control Options for Warm-Season Perennial Grasses

00:23:05 – Cattle Myth or Fact?: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Dustin Pendell concludes the show as they talk about myths in the cattle industry and if they have any truth to them.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Raccoon Control
Researching Individual Cattle Salt and Mineral Consumption
Where Fly Larvae Concentrate

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Raccoon Control: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with K-State begin today's show with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast as they chat about raccoons and what control options are available.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Researching Individual Cattle Salt and Mineral Consumption: K-State Extension cow-calf specialist, Jason Warner, keeps the show rolling as he explains research that looks into the salt and mineral consumption variability of cattle.

Cow-Calf Mineral Management Field Day

00:23:05 – Where Fly Larvae Concentrate: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he recommends putting more effort into trying to eliminate spots where fly larvae commonly concentrate, such as behind feed bunks, around calf hutches and beneath water troughs.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Comparing Cattle Pre-Report Expectations to the Report
From County Fair to State Fair
Faces in Agriculture: Vicki Cicaneck

00:01:05 – Comparing Cattle Pre-Report Expectations to the Report: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, starts today's show off as he discusses how many of the cattle report expectations aligned with pre-report expectations and what factors he is watching for the rest of the year.

Glynn on AgManager

00:12:05 – From County Fair to State Fair: Kansas 4-H youth development regional specialist, Beth Hinshaw, continues the show as she explains how the county and state fair can help teach youth and help prepare them for future endeavors.

Kansas4-H.org

KansasStateFair.gov

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Vicki Cicaneck: A segment of Faces in Agriculture with Vicki Cicaneck from the Southern Flint Hills ends the show as she describes how she has helped producers grow habitats for wildlife in Kansas. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Grain Price Action
Western Cow Camp
Next Kansas Weather Pattern

00:01:05 – Grain Price Action: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien begins the show with his grain market outlook where he highlights the new contract highs for some commodities and export figures.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Western Cow Camp: Sandy Johnson and Emma Briggs with K-State beef continue the show as they discuss Cow Camp in Hays, Kansas and how they have developed their program to keep meeting the learning needs and wants from the cattle industry.

Cow Camp

www.wkrec.org

00:23:05 – Next Kansas Weather Pattern: Wrapping up the show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, explaining what weather pattern we can be expecting between hot weather and then wet weather. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Crop Coverage Payment Estimates
Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes
Dividing an Iris

00:01:05 – Crop Coverage Payment Estimates: Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, and Jenny Ifft, K-State Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, kick off today's show discussing ARC and PLC payment estimates for the recent crop marketing year.

Price Loss Coverage Payments

Agricultural Risk Coverage Payments

AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes: K-State Extension assistant and youth livestock program coordinator Lexie Hayes continues the show previewing the Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes and its opportunities for youth.

Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes

asi.k-state.edu

00:23:05 – Dividing an Iris: Ending the show is K-State horticulture expert Matt McKernan as he explains the benefits of dividing iris and the steps involved. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

FSA County Committees and County LFPs
Evolving Language in Agricultural Publications
Improving Leased Pasture

00:01:05 – FSA County Committees and County LFPs: Starting today's show is David Schemm, executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he discusses how producers can serve on county committees and how counties are qualifying for the Livestock Forage Program.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Evolving Language in Agricultural Publications: Terry Griffin, K-State precision agricultural specialist, keeps the show rolling as he explains how language in agricultural publications has changed over the decades.

Publications with Terry's Article

00:23:05 – Improving Leased Pasture: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson, Scott Fritz and Dustin Pendell concludes today's show as they chat about what decisions need made when making improvements on leased pasture ground. BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cotton Pests in 2026
Kansas Forests' Map My Property Tool
Harvesting Corn Silage

00:01:05 – Cotton Pests in 2026: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, starts today's show as previews a few cotton pests that Kansas growers could currently be seeing and one that hasn't quite made its way to Kansas.

Mid-Season Cotton Pests

Cotton Jassid

00:12:05 – Kansas Forests' Map My Property Tool: Kansas Forests Service's Ryan Armbrust and Chester Hubbard continue the show as they discuss the "Map My Property" tool and how landowners can use this resource.

KansasForests.org

Map My Property

00:23:05 – Harvesting Corn Silage: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he looks at the best management practices for harvesting corn silage. In particular, he says the two most important factors are whole plant moisture and kernel depth. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Downturn in the Cattle Market
2026 Risk and Profit Conference
What Grey Wolves Eat

00:01:05 – Downturn in the Cattle Market: Beginning the show is Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, commenting on the cattle market experiencing a sharp, historic downturn with live and feeder cattle futures plunging during mid-July.

00:12:05 – 2026 Risk and Profit Conference: Rick Llewelyn, K-State Extension assistant, keeps the show rolling as he previews the Risk and Profit Conference at K-State. We also hear from Ron Wilson with a Kansas Profile.

rvl@ksu.edu

Risk and Profit Conference

00:23:05 – What Grey Wolves Eat: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts concludes the show as he highlights research that has been done looking into what grey wolves are eating. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Look Into the Wheat and Grain Sorghum Market
Look Into the Corn and Soybean Market
Hot, July Kansas Weather

00:01:05 – Look Into the Wheat and Grain Sorghum Market: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, start today's show as they explain what they have seen one week post-WASDE for wheat and grain sorghum.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Look Into the Corn and Soybean Market: Continuing the show is Daniel and Guy as they keep discussing the domestic and international grain market for corn and soybeans.

00:23:05 – Hot, July Kansas Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends today's show as he talks about the hot weather and how drought concerns are starting to increase again in Kansas. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Managing Volunteer Wheat, Part 1
Managing Volunteer Wheat, Part 2 and Handling Herbicides in the Heat
Harvesting Onions and Potatoes

00:01:05 – Managing Volunteer Wheat, Part 1: Beginning the show is Kelsey Andersen Onofre, K-State wheat pathologist; Anthony Zukoff, K-State Extension entomogist; and Sarah Ganske, K-State weed specialist, as they discuss the wheat streak mosaic virus complex and the importance of controlling volunteer wheat.

00:12:05 – Managing Volunteer Wheat, Part 2 and Handling Herbicides in the Heat: They also continue the show before Sarah individually chats about how hot weather can impact herbicide applications.

Wheat Streak Mosaic Publication

Herbicide Applications and High Temperatures

00:23:05 – Harvesting Onions and Potatoes: K-State horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, wraps the show explaining when onions and potato plants are ready to harvest and some best practices for harvesting and storing them once they've been harvested. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

· Data Centers

· Scouting for Potato Leafhoppers

· Transporting Livestock to Shows

00:01:00 – Data Centers: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, kicks off the show as he discusses data centers and what issues and rights exist for landowners and neighbors.

00:12:00 – Scouting For Potato Leafhoppers: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, keeps the show rolling as he highlights potato leafhoppers and what damage they could be doing to alfalfa fields this time of year.

00:23:00 – Transporting Livestock to Shows: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast wraps the show as Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster chat about making sure livestock stay cool enough when traveling to and being at shows.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Catfish in Kansas
Cover Crop Options for Livestock
How the Dairy Industry has Evolved

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Catfish in Kansas: The show starts with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with Joe Gerken and Drew Ricketts as they discuss the various types of catfish in Kansas.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Cover Crop Options for Livestock: K-State's Sandy Johnson, Augustine Obour and John Holman continue the show as they chat about cover crop options for producers and how the forage can be used for livestock.

Cover Crops Grown Post-Wheat for Forage

00:23:05 – How the Dairy Industry has Evolved: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends the show as he looks at how the dairy industry has evolved from localized, labor-intensive family homesteads with a single dairy cow into a high-tech, data-driven sector. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle and Beef Market Imports and Exports
Staying Safe Around Dust, Part 1
Staying Safe Around Dust, Part 2

00:01:05 – Cattle and Beef Market Imports and Exports: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today's show as he explains what reports have shown for the cattle and beef market.

00:12:05 – Staying Safe Around Dust, Part 1: Keeping the show rolling is Mitch Ricketts, professor of agricultural safety and health at K-State, as he discusses what health issues dust could be creating for producers. He shares a few examples of cases where dust created concerns for people.

00:23:05 – Staying Safe Around Dust, Part 2: Mitch Ricketts ends the show by continuing his conversation and providing a list of options for how people can protect themselves. Protecting Yourself from Respiratory Hazards in Agriculture

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Grain Production and Yield Estimates
Crops and Cattle Conference
Look Ahead for Kansas Weather

00:01:05 – Grain Production and Yield Estimates: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, starts the show with his grain market outlook where he discusses futures movement and pre-report production and yield expectations.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Crops and Cattle Conference: Jason Warner, K-State Extension cow-calf specialist, keeps the show rolling as he previews what learning opportunities are available at the upcoming Crops and Cattle Conference.

cropsandcattle.com

jasonwarner@k-state.edu

00:23:05 – Look Ahead for Kansas Weather: Concluding today's show is Chip Redmond K-State meteorologist as he explains how drought is looking in the state and if there are expectations of precipitation in the forecast.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Kansas Wheat Growers
Focus on Feedlots and Preparing for Weaning
Grub Damage in Lawns

00:01:05 – Kansas Wheat Growers: Kansas wheat growers Derek Sawyer and Jay Armstrong begin today's show as they discuss how their wheat crop faired this past year and what they learned for next season.

agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdates

kswheat.com

00:12:05 – Focus on Feedlots and Preparing for Weaning: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, continues the show as he recaps the recent Focus on Feedlots report and says what cattle producers can be doing to prepare for weaning.

Focus on Feedlots - May Data

Consider Early Weaning, Even if Pasture Conditions Have Improved

00:23:05 – Grub Damage in Lawns: Wrapping up the show is K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, explaining the damage grubs can cause in home lawns and how a rescue treatment in late July or August may be necessary if the damage is extensive.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Kansas Farm Service Agency Farm Program Deadline
Herbicide Considerations for Corn, Grain Sorghum and Cotton
Adding Value to Cattle that are not Bred

00:01:05 – Kansas Farm Service Agency Farm Program Deadline: Today's show starts with David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he highlights a few current farm programs including, acreage reporting, Livestock Forage Program and base acres.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Herbicide Considerations for Corn, Grain Sorghum and Cotton: Sarah Ganske, K-State weed specialist, keeps the show rolling discussing what herbicide questions she has been getting related to corn, grain sorghum and cotton.

Late-Season Herbicide Applications in Corn

Weed Control Challenges with Delayed Grain Sorghum Planting

Weed Control Considerations for Non-Glyphosate Tolerant Cotton

00:23:05 – Adding Value to Cattle that are not Bred: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster concludes the show explaining how value can be added to open cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Mapping Fields and Using Drones for Spraying
Keeping Humans and Livestock from Getting Too Hot
Tracking Dairy Heat Stress

00:01:05 – Mapping Fields and Using Drones for Spraying: Deepak Joshi, K-State agriculture precision specialist, starts today's show discussing how producers can use mapping from harvest to learn more about their field and how drones can be used for spraying.

Beyond Yield Maps

Drone Imagery and Artificial Intelligence for Weed Mapping and Postemergence Herbicide Applications

00:12:05 – Keeping Humans and Livestock from Getting Too Hot: Continuing the show is K-State's Kelsie Doty and A.J. Tarpoff with a few reminders about keeping yourself and livestock cooler in the summer heat.

Kelsie's Full Segment

A.J.'s Full Segment

00:23:05 – Tracking Dairy Heat Stress: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show as he says how some dairies use monitoring systems that track heat stress before visible symptoms appear. For those without that technology, he says checking cooling systems daily is critical.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle and Packer Market
Pokeweed and Soybean Herbicide Cutoff
Pond Turnover

00:01:05 – Cattle and Packer Market: Getting the show started is Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, as he chats about feeder cattle, packer economics and what else is impacting cattle prices.

00:12:05 – Pokeweed and Soybean Herbicide Cutoff: Sarah Ganske, K-State weed specialist, keeps the show rolling as she discusses pokeweed in fields and what soybean growers need to keep in mind with herbicides and growth stage.

World of Weeds: Pokeweed

Herbicide Application Cutoffs for Flowering Soybeans

00:23:05 – Pond Turnover: K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, Joe Gerken, ends today's show as he explains what pond turnover is and how it can be noticed.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Acreage and Grain Stocks Reports
Human Aspect of New World Screwworm
Fertilizing Tomato Plants

00:01:05 – Acreage and Grain Stocks Reports: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today's show with a grain market update as he reviews the recent USDA acreage and grain stocks reports.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Human Aspect of New World Screwworm: Continuing the show is part of a webinar on New World screwworm where Erin Petro from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment discusses the human aspect of the pest.

New World Screwworm Webinar

AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Fertilizing Tomato Plants: K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends the show explaining when tomato plants should be fertilized during the season for healthy tomato plant growth with maximum yield.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Court Rulings Impact
Effects of Excessive Water on Quality, Part 1
Effects of Excessive Water on Quality, Part 2

00:01:05 – Court Rulings Impact: K-State and Washburn law professor, Roger McEowen, begins the show as he reviews new Supreme Court rulings and what they mean for people and agricultural producers.

The Supreme Court's New Rulings

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Effects of Excessive Water on Quality, Part 1: Continuing the show is K-State watershed specialist Stacie Minson, K-State soil scientist Augustine Obour and K-State Extension agronomist Logan Simon as they explain how the large amounts of rains in June could have impacted soil health and quality and how moisture like that can be utilized.

00:23:05 – Effects of Excessive Water on Quality, Part 2: Stacie, Augustine and Logan end the show as they wrap up their conversation on water, crop and soil quality.

Kansas Water Institute

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Hantavirus
Getting Ready for Goat and Sheep Breeding
Continue Keeping an Eye Out for New World Screwworm

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Hantavirus: Starting the show is K-State's Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast as they discuss hantavirus and how it is transmitted.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Getting Ready for Goat and Sheep Breeding: Kelsey Bentley, K-State small ruminant specialist, continues today's show as she shares reminders for goat and sheep producers as they get ready for breeding season.

00:23:05 – Continue Keeping an Eye Out for New World Screwworm: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show providing an update on the New World screwworm and reminds Kansas dairy farmers to continue monitoring their herds and calving areas for signs of New World screwworm.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle Prices and Meat Demand
Brown Recluse Spiders are Crawling Out
Kansas FFA at Washington Leadership Conference

00:01:05 – Cattle Prices and Meat Demand: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off the show as he talks about the mostly calm cattle market and how people's finances impact their meat protein purchases.

Glynn on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Brown Recluse Spiders are Crawling Out: K-State entomologist Jeff Whitworth keeps the show rolling as he chats about brown recluse spiders. Jeff shares where they are most likely to be found and what control may work.

00:23:05 – Kansas FFA at Washington Leadership Conference: Today's show ends with Lexi Averhoff from Kansas FFA discussing her involvement with the Washington Leadership Conference and what she learned to bring back home to her community.

ksFFA.org

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

How the Grain Market is Looking
Tar Spot and Other Corn Diseases
Cool and Wet to Hot and Humid

00:01:05 – How the Grain Market is Looking: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins the show as he talks about downward trends for corn, soybeans and wheat in the futures. He also disucsses upcoming report expectations.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Tar Spot and Other Corn Diseases: K-State Extension row crop specialist, Rodrigo Onofre, keeps the show moving as he covers what concerns there currently are for corn, including tar spot, rusts, corn stunt and corn leafhoppers.

Kansas Corn Disease Tracker

Fungicide Considerations and Field Scouting Corn Disease in Kansas

Tar Spot in Kansas

00:23:05 – Cool and Wet to Hot and Humid: Wrapping up the show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, as he recaps our recent cool and wet weather and the change to hot and humid that we should be expecting.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Dairy Trends and Preferences, Part 1
Dairy Trends and Preferences, Part 2
Destructive Pests and Bacteria

00:01:05 – Dairy Trends and Preferences, Part 1: K-State's Mike Brouk and Midwest Dairy's Maureen Windisch start today's show as they take a look into the dairy industry and what dairy products are preferred by consumers. They also discuss how the perception of dairy has changed and if it has impacted dairy producers.

00:12:05 – Dairy Trends and Preferences, Part 2: The show and conservation continue with Mike and Maureen as they chat about dairy and customer preferences.

K-State Dairy

Midwestdairy.com

00:23:05 – Destructive Pests and Bacteria: Matt McKernan, K-State Extension horticulture expert, ends today's show explaining fire blight, a highly destructive bacterial disease that can damage apple, pear and other trees in the rose family. He also mentions spider mites and squash bugs.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Agriculture Undersecretary Visits Kansas
4-H Summer Enrichment Program
Can Cattle be Raised in Confinement?

00:01:05 – Agriculture Undersecretary Visits Kansas: Beginning the show is David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he recaps the recent visit from the undersecretary of farm production and conservation.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – 4-H Summer Enrichment Program: Kansas 4-H summer enrichment program administrator Regan Gleason continues the show discussing the 4-H Summer Enrichment Program and what they hope it provides to Kansas youth.

Kansas4-H.org

KSWheat.com

00:23:05 – Can Cattle be Raised in Confinement?: Brad White, Todd Gunderson, Phillip Lancaster and special guest Logan Thompson end today's show with part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast talking about raising beef cattle in confinement.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Farm Income Projections for Kansas
Focusing on Feedlot Data
Dairy Commodity Price Comparison

00:01:05 – Farm Income Projections for Kansas: Joe Parcell, director of K-State's Risk Management Center, begins today's show discussing what he is seeing for Kansas farm income projections and what could have the biggest influence.

AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Focusing on Feedlot Data: K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, keeps the show rolling as he reviews the recent Focus on Feedlots and what is showing seasonality.

Focus on Feedlots

00:23:05 – Dairy Commodity Price Comparison: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he looks at how dairy farmers have compared to other commodity prices over the last 10 years. He says the increase in cull cow prices has been a bright spot, but only a slight increase in milk prices isn't helping the bottom line.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle on Feed Report
June Cattle Management
Keeping Wildlife Wild

00:01:05 – Cattle on Feed Report: The show begins with a cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, as he reviews the Cattle on Feed report and the impact of New World screwworm and drought.

LMIC.info

00:12:05 – June Cattle Management: K-State Extension cow-calf specialist, Jason Warner, continues today's show as he talks about management steps cattle producers could be taking this time of year for spring and fall calving herds.

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Keeping Wildlife Wild: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, ends the show as he reminds people why it is important to leave wildlife wild and what to do if you do encounter wildlife.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Down and Flat Grain Market
Trying to Manage Mosquitoes
Extended Weather Forecast

00:01:05 – Down and Flat Grain Market: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off the show with his grain market update as he explains how the market has trended down and then flat.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Trying to Manage Mosquitoes: Continuing the show is K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, discussing mosquitoes. He talks about their lifecycle, and the best chance people have at managing their populations.

00:23:05 – Extended Weather Forecast: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends today's show as he recaps the recent rain or lack thereof across the state and says what is in the long-term forecast.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Water Needs for Cattle
Swine Market and Summer Differences
Assessing Landscape Damage

00:01:05 – Water Needs for Cattle: Starting the show is K-State Extension beef cattle specialist Justin Waggoner as he discusses factors that influence water needs of cattle and how to make sure they are getting enough.

KSUBeef.org

Estimating Water Requirements

00:12:05 – Swine Market and Summer Differences: Joel DeRouchey, K-State Extension swine specialist, continues today's show as he provides an update on the swine market and what changes in the summer.

KSUSwine.org

00:23:05 – Assessing Landscape Damage: K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends the show as he explains the steps involved in assessing damage to the home landscape following a severe storm.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Payment and Eligibility Changes from OBBBA
Satellite Imaging in Kansas Crop
Possible Neurologic Cases in Cattle

00:01:05 – Payment and Eligibility Changes from OBBBA: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts today's show as he talks about payment limit and eligibility changes, and the impacts for producers.

USDA Final Rule Implements Significant Payment Limit and Eligibility Changes

00:12:05 – Satellite Imaging in Kansas Crop: Keeping the show rolling is K-State's Deepak Joshi and Craig Dinkel as they discuss satellite imaging in Kansas wheat and what they are able to identify.

Using Remote Sensing to Monitor Wheat Under Weather Variability in Kansas

00:23:05 – Possible Neurologic Cases in Cattle: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast ends the show as Brad White, Bob Larson and Scott Fritz explain neurologic cases in cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Working in Extension
Row Crops Damaged by Weather
Monitoring New World Screwworm for Dairy Producers

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Working in Extension: Beginning the show is Joe Gerken and Drew Ricketts from K-State with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they discuss their involvement in Extension and what Extension provides for Kansans.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Row Crops Damaged by Weather: Tina Sullivan and Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomists, continue today's show as they talk about the recent weather damage to wheat, corn and soybeans.

Considerations for Storm-Damaged Wheat

Assessing Storm Damage in Corn: Defoliation, Root Lodging and Green Snap

00:23:05 – Monitoring New World Screwworm for Dairy Producers: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show as he provides an update on the New World screwworm and how dairy producers can better protect livestock through continual monitoring and evaluation.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle Market Update
Weed Control After Wheat Harvest
Faces in Agriculture: Chelsea Good

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update: The show kicks off with Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel as he chats about the cattle market and continued impacting factors.

derrell.peel@okstate.edu

00:12:05 – Weed Control After Wheat Harvest: K-State's Sarah Ganske and Jeanne Falk Jones keep today's show rolling as they discuss reminders for controlling weeds after wheat harvest and is crucial to take into consideration.

Controlling Weeds After Wheat Harvest

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

Chemical Weed Control Guide

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Chelsea Good: Chelsea Good from Johnson County ends the show explaining her involvement in agriculture and what she is excited for in the dairy industry for this segment of Faces in Agriculture.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

What Is Happening for Corn and Sorghum
Wheat and Soybean Markets
Severe Weather and Excessive Rainfall

00:01:05 – What is Happening for Corn and Sorghum: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien and senior economist at the IGP Institute Guy Allen detail what's happening with corn and sorghum.

AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Wheat and Soybean Markets: Daniel and Guy continue the show discussing what we are seeing with wheat and highlight the record high soybean crush.

00:23:05 – Severe Weather and Excessive Rainfall: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends the show discussing the recent severe weather and rainfall across the state as well as some potentially cooler temperatures coming this weekend.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Annual Forage Insurance Options
Controlling Weeds Before Wheat Harvest
Warm Season Grasses

00:01:05 – Annual Forage Insurance Options: K-State's Jenny Ifft and John Holman start the show as they explain annual forage insurance and how producers can use it in their operation as a risk mitigation tool.

Webinar Slides and Recording

AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Controlling Weeds Before Wheat Harvest: Sarah Ganske and Jeanne Falk Jones from K-State continue today's show as they discuss weed control before wheat harvest and why it is crucial to get control before the combine gets in the field.

Agronomy eUpdates

00:23:05 – Warm Season Grasses: Ending the show is K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, as he talks about some of the benefits of warm season grasses — which can still be established through mid-summer.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Loan Opportunities with the Farm Service Agency
Japanese Beetles and Corn Rootworms in Kansas
Cattle Health Starting in Gestation

00:01:05 – Loan Opportunities with the Farm Service Agency: Beginning the show is David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he reviews FSA loan opportunities and what is coming up for the agency.

Farmers.gov

Service Center Locator

00:12:05 – Japanese Beetles and Corn Rootworms in Kansas: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, keeps the show rolling as he discusses Japanese beetles and corn rootworms. He explains what crops they could be impacting and what growers can be doing.

00:23:05 – Cattle Health Starting in Gestation: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson and special guest Lee Jones ends today's show as they chat about a key health risk in cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Options for Double Crop After Wheat, Part 1
Options for Double Crop After Wheat, Part 2
National Dairy Month Recognition

00:01:05 – Options for Double Crop After Wheat, Part 1: The show starts with K-State Extension agronomists Logan Simon and Jeanne Falk Jones, as well as K-State weed specialist Sarah Ganske as they chat about options for double cropping after wheat. They talk about the different crop factors and how putting in another crop after wheat can benefit weed suppression.

00:12:05 – Options for Double Crop After Wheat, Part 2: Logan, Sarah and Jeanne continue the show as they keep conversing about what growers need to keep in mind.

Double Crop Options After Wheat

kswheat.com

00:23:05 – National Dairy Month Recognition: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show discussing how Kansas farmers can participate in National Dairy Month by hosting on-farm events or using social media to demonstrate what they do "day in and day out" to produce milk to make the dairy products we all enjoy.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Impacts of New World Screwworm on the Cattle Market
New World Screwworm in the U.S.
Jellies in Kansas Ponds and Reservoirs

00:01:05 – Impacts of New World Screwworm on the Cattle Market: A cattle market update from Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, kick starts the show as he discusses how the recent New World Screwworm news has impacted the market.

00:12:05 – New World Screwworm in the U.S.: K-State livestock entomologist, Cassandra Olds, continues today's show as she explains New World Screwworm, current concerns and what she wants Kansans to keep in mind as we move forward.

Screwworm.gov

Cassandra Olds

00:23:05 – Jellies in Kansas Ponds and Reservoirs: Ending the show is K-State fisheries and aquatic Extension specialist, Joe Gerken, as he talks about jellies in ponds and reservoirs. He says what they look like and what they provide to the water.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Grain Market Prices Falling Off
Sericea Lespedeza Management
Impressive Rainfalls

00:01:05 – Grain Market Prices Falling Off: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins the show with a grain market outlook where he explains why the futures and cash markets have fallen off.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Sericea Lespedeza Management: A discussion on sericea lespedeza and its control options with K-State rangeland management specialist, Molly Reichenborn, and K-State Extension agronomist, Tina Sullivan, continues today's show.

Early Summer Control of Sericea Lespedeza

00:23:05 – Impressive Rainfalls: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends the show as he recaps the recent impressive rains and what temperatures he is expecting with the forecasted humidity.

Mesonet.k-state.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Chinch Bugs Update and Potato Leafhopper Concerns
Ukraine and Black Sea Region Conditions
Annual and Perennial Flower Care

00:01:05 – Chinch Bugs Update and Potato Leafhopper Concerns: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, kicks off today's show with an update on chinch bugs and what questions he has been receiving about them. He also touches on potato leafhoppers and their damage and management.

00:12:05 – Ukraine and Black Sea Region Conditions: Antonina Broyaka, K-State Extension associate in the department of agricultural economics, continues the show as she talks about current conditions and expectations for Ukrainian and Black Sea Region agriculture.

Warm-Weather Wednesday Webinar

AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Annual and Perennial Flower Care: Ending the show is K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, covering the type of care needed for annual and perennial flowers through late spring and summer. This may include deadheading, pinching and fertilizing.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Farmland Fraud
Kansas Wheat Crop Update
Maximizing Beef on Dairy Cattle

00:01:05 – Farmland Fraud: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen begins the show as he discusses farmland scams and what issues they are creating for landowners and how they can help protect their property.

Farmland Title Fraud: An Escalating Crisis in Rural Real Estate

00:12:05 – Kansas Wheat Crop Update: Kelsey Andersen Onofre, K-State wheat pathologist, and Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, continue the show as they update Kansas wheat crop conditions and its biggest impacts.

00:23:05 – Maximizing Beef on Dairy Cattle: Ending the show is part of a Beef Cattle Institute Cattle Chat podcast as Phillip Lancaster, Bob Larson and Brad White chat about maximizing efficiency for beef on dairy cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Invasive Aquatic Species
Water Injection Dredging
Dairy Product Wins

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Invasive Aquatic Species: Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kicks off today's show as they discuss invasive aquatic species and what people need to remember.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Water Injection Dredging: Trisha Moore, associate professor in K-State's Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, continues today's show as she describes water injection dredging and its impact on sedimentation in water.

00:23:05 – Dairy Product Wins: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show saying milk production numbers from 2025 show that cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese and dry whey products have been bright spots for the dairy industry.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Monitoring the Cattle Market
Livestock Heat Stress, Part 1
Livestock Heat Stress, Part 2

00:01:05 – Monitoring the Cattle Market: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins today's show with an update on the cattle market, feedlot returns and the recent Meat Demand Monitor.

Meat Demand Monitor

Feedlot Returns

Cattle Auctions

00:12:05 – Livestock Heat Stress, Part 1: K-State Extension beef veterinarian, A.J. Tarpoff, continues today's show as he explains what heat stress is for livestock, the most common causes and what producers can be doing to help reduce heat generating events.

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Livestock Heat Stress, Part 2: Ending the show is A.J. Tarpoff as he continues with heat stress reminders and what people should do when their animals start getting too hot.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Trend Factors for the Grain Market
Early Season Cotton Pests
Precipitation in Kansas

00:01:05 – Trend Factors for the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, starts off the show with his grain market update where we chats about seasonal trends and the biggest factors impacting the market.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Early Season Cotton Pests: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, continues the show with his discussion on early season cotton pests and why volunteer soybean is an issue in cotton.

Cotton Insect Pest Management Publication

Bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Precipitation in Kansas: Concluding the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with what parts of Kansas have seen rain and what pattern he is seeing for our forecast.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Crop Scouting with Drones
Summer Reminders from a Veterinarian
Warm-Season Vegetables

00:01:05 – Crop Scouting with Drones: The show starts with Deepak Joshi, K-State agriculture precision specialist, as he explains how drones can be used for scouting crop fields and what he is currently evaluating.

00:12:05 – Summer Reminders from a Veterinarian: Justin Smith, Kansas animal health commissioner, keeps today's show going as he discusses paperwork and testing for transporting animals, biosecurity reminders and an upcoming event that brings a unique perspective to livestock health.

agriculture.ks.gov

00:23:05 – Warm-Season Vegetables: K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends the show providing tips for selecting and planting warm-season vegetables.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Farm Service Agency Reporting
Mineral Considerations for Cattle
Cattle Risk Management

00:01:05 – Farm Service Agency Reporting: David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, starts off the show chatting about reporting producers can get done in the offices and what programs are available for drought and disasters.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Mineral Considerations for Cattle: K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, Jason Warner, continues today's show as he explains the important factors of mineral for cattle and what sometimes gets forgotten by producers.

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Cattle Risk Management: Ending the show is part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson, Dustin Pendell and Phillip Lancaster discussing risk management options for cattle operations.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle Port Facilities and Trade
Chinch Bugs in Kansas
Dairy Checkoff Program

00:01:05 – Cattle Port Facilities and Trade: Beginning the show is a cattle market update from Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, discussing his recent visit to New Mexico, what their port facilities for cattle look like and trade with other countries.

00:12:05 – Chinch Bugs in Kansas: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, keeps the show rolling as he chats about chinch bugs and what crops he is concerned about because of the pest.

entomology.ksu.edu

Crop Insects in Kansas

00:23:05 – Dairy Checkoff Program: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show explaining how the mandatory, USDA-supervised Dairy Checkoff Program benefits Kansas dairy producers and consumers.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Deals and Movement in the Grain Market
A Look into the Weather Variety in Kansas
Focus on Feedlot Data

00:01:05 – Deals and Movement in the Grain Market: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off the show as he talks about movement in futures and cash, more data from the WASDE report and the U.S. and China trade deal.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – A Look into the Weather Variety in Kansas: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond continues the show as he discusses the large differences in the weather for the past week and what we can be expecting for the unofficial start of summer.

Mesonet.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Focus on Feedlot Data: Wrapping up the show is K-State Extension beef cattle specialist Justin Waggoner as he reviews the Focus on Feedlot data and what it shows for the cattle industry.

Focus on Feedlots Monthly Reports

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Factors for Sorghum Planting Conditions
Early Weaning for Calves
Looking for Bagworms

00:01:05 – Factors for Sorghum Planting Conditions: A conversation about grain sorghum planting considerations with Lucas Haag, agronomist in-charge at Tribune, and Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, begins today's show.

Sorghum Planting Considerations: Planting Date and Hybrid Maturity

Sorghum Planting Considerations: Seeding Rate and Row Spacing

00:12:05 – Early Weaning for Calves: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, keeps the show rolling as he talks about why early weaning could be an option for cattle producer's drought management plan.

00:23:05 – Looking for Bagworms: Ending the show is K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, as he recommends those with conifers start scouting for early signs of bagworms on trees and shrubs.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Joint Tenancy Case in Kansas
Preplant Herbicides for Grain Sorghum
Economic Cow Size

00:01:05 – Joint Tenancy Case in Kansas: Starting off the show is K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen as he chats about a recent case in Kansas that involves joint tenancy and if he thinks the court went to far.

Joint Tenancy in Jeopardy - Blog Article

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Preplant Herbicides for Grain Sorghum: K-State weed scientist Jeremie Kouame keeps the show rolling as he discusses pre-plant herbicide options for grain sorghum and what other tools might be available for weed control.

Get Ahead of Weeds: Preplant Herbicide Options for Grain Sorghum

00:23:05 – Economic Cow Size: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster ends the show as the share their thoughts on the financials for cow size and herd size.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Trapping Wildlife
Noxious Weeds in Kansas
Kansas All Breeds Junior Dairy Show

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Trapping Wildlife: K-State's Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken start off today's show with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast where they chat about trapping and how fur is used on certain wildlife.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Noxious Weeds in Kansas: The show continues with Jeff Vogel, manager of the plant protection and weed control program, as he discusses what makes a weed a noxious weed and what changes have been made to the list for Kansas.

agriculture.ks.gov/noxiousweeds

cwdak.org

00:23:05 – Kansas All Breeds Junior Dairy Show: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends the show previewing the 61st annual Kansas All Breeds Junior Dairy Show that takes place at the Saline County Livestock and Exposition Center from June 18-20.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Beef Demand and Hay Stocks
Kansas Brush Species Control
Faces in Agriculture: Barb Downey

00:01:05 – Beef Demand and Hay Stocks: Beginning the show is Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, as he talks about beef and pork demand as well as drought and hay conditions.

00:12:05 – Kansas Brush Species Control: Molly Reichenborn, K-State Extension rangeland management specialist, continues today's show discussing roughleaf dogwood, buckbrush and smooth sumac and how they can be managed.

Control Options for Buckbrush, Roughleaf Dogwood, and Smooth Sumac

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Barb Downey: A segment of Faces in Agriculture with Barb Downey from Wabaunsee County ends the show as she explains her involvement in agriculture and the value of succession planning.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

USDA Crop Production Estimates
Rural Development in Kansas
Fire and Flooding Concerns

00:01:05 – USDA Crop Production Estimates: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, begins today's show talking about what production estimates have come out for crops as well as continued volatility in the grain market.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Rural Development in Kansas: The show continues with Gimmie Jo Jansonius, USDA Rural Development state director of Kansas, discussing rural development in Kansas and a recent grant for rural water infrastructure.

Rural Development

Gimmie Jo Jansonius - gimmie.jansonius@usda.gov and 785-271-2700

00:23:05 – Fire and Flooding Concerns: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, concludes the show explaining how parts of Kansas have fire concerns and other parts might need to prepare for flooding.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

2025 Kansas Net Farm Income
2025 Net Farm Income for KFMA Regions
Container Gardening

00:01:05 – 2025 Kansas Net Farm Income: Mark Dikeman, Kansas Farm Management Association executive director, kicks off the show as he reviews the 2025 agricultural economy for Kansas by discussing the biggest factors of net farm income.

AgManager.info/KFMA

00:12:05 – 2025 Net Farm Income for KFMA Regions: Kansas Farm Management Association economists Glenn Conover, Katelyn Reiff, Cole Mushrush, Dillon Rapp, Jonie James and Andrea Seaton keep the show rolling as they break down what they saw for farm income in their regions.

00:23:05 – Container Gardening: Ending the show is K-State Extension horticulture expert Matt McKernan saying using quality potting mix, ensuring adequate drainage and choosing the right container are the keys to successful container gardening.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

FSA Communication from the County to D.C.
2026 Kansas Wheat Tour
Diarrhea in Calves

00:01:05 – FSA Communication from the County to D.C.: The show starts off with David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he explains grassland CRP, livestock forage program and how communication happens between counties and the Capitol.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – 2026 Kansas Wheat Tour: Romulo Lollato, K-State professor in agronomy and wheat production specialist, continues the show sharing insight from the 2026 Kansas Wheat Tour that is happening this week across Kansas.

00:23:05 – Diarrhea in Calves: Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and Scott Fritz with the Beef Cattle Institute end the show with part of their Cattle Chat podcast where they discuss causes of diarrhea in calves.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Beef Food Safety and Grilling
Picking Clothes to Help Stay Cool
Controlling Stable Flies for Dairy Cows

00:01:05 – Beef Food Safety and Grilling: Today's show begins with K-State meat science Extension specialist Erin Beyer as she discusses basic food safety practices to keep in mind this summer along with what cuts of meat may be best to throw on the grill this season.

00:12:05 – Picking Clothes to Help Stay Cool: Kelsie Doty, assistant professor in fashion studies, joins the show as she explains what fabrics and clothes producers should consider to help stay maybe a touch cooler in the summer heat.

00:23:05 – Controlling Stable Flies for Dairy Cows: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show as he encourages producers to take action now to reduce stable flies on the dairy and minimize revenue loss.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Speculation in the Cattle Market
Volunteer Corn and Herbicide Discontinuation
Pollinator Strips

00:01:05 – Speculation in the Cattle Market: The show begins with a cattle market update from Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, as he discusses fed cattle, packers, retail and labor concerns.

00:12:05 – Volunteer Corn and Herbicide Discontinuation: K-State weed specialist, Sarah Ganske, continues today's show as she explains controlling volunteer corn and the discontinuation of a herbicide for growers.

Plan Now for Volunteer Corn Control

Sales of Paraquat to be Discontinued after 2026

War Against Weeds - Combine Settings

00:23:05 – Pollinator Strips: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, ends today's show as he talks about pollinator strips and what they provide for the land and wildlife.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Events and Factors in the Grain Market
Wet Planting and Crop Conditions
Kansas Weather Forecast

00:01:05 – Events and Factors in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, starts off the show with his grain market update as he explains how growers might be seeing the positive side of uncertainty in the market.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Wet Planting and Crop Conditions: Tina Sullivan, K-State Extension agronomist, keeps the show rolling as she details how the wet conditions in parts of the state could be impacting corn and soybean production.

Sidewall Compaction from Planting into Wet Soils

Soybean Response to Standing Water and Saturated Soils

Effect of Standing Water and Saturated Soils on Corn

00:23:05 – Kansas Weather Forecast: Wrapping up the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond as he notes the recent cool and wet conditions and what is in the forecast.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

K-State Veterinary Medicine 2026 Alumni Fellow: Ralph Richardson, Part 1
K-State Veterinary Medicine 2026 Alumni Fellow: Ralph Richardson, Part 2
Common Pests: Sawfly, Tick and Bagworm

00:01:05 – K-State Veterinary Medicine 2026 Alumni Fellow: Ralph Richardson, Part 1: Today's show starts with Ralph Richardson, 2026 K-State Alumni Fellow for the College of Veterinary Medicine, as we learn about his career and path in the industry.

00:12:05 – K-State Veterinary Medicine 2026 Alumni Fellow: Ralph Richardson, Part 2: Ralph Richardson also continues the show as he explains how he found his way back to Kansas State University as the Dean of the K-State's College of Veterinary Medicine.

Ralph Richardson Full Interview

00:23:05 – Common Pests: Sawfly, Tick and Bagworm: K-State horticultural entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, ends today's show with information on the brown headed ash sawfly, a common pest of ash trees in May and June, ticks and bagworms.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Experts in Agricultural Cases
Staying Safe on the Farm Once School is Out
Making Timing Decisions for Working Calves

00:01:05 – Experts in Agricultural Cases: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, kicks off the show as he explains a recent case that reminds people of what can make a person an expert, especially in agriculture.

Expert Witness Reliability in Agricultural Litigation

00:12:05 – Staying Safe on the Farm Once School is Out: Program manager for the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Health Program at K-State Tawnie Larson continues today's show discussing safety reminders for various categories of children.

K-State.edu/kash

00:23:05 – Making Timing Decisions for Working Calves: Concluding the show is part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast where Brad White, Bob Larson and Scott Fritz chat about the timing for working calves.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Heron Deterrents
Higher Ethanol Gas Blends
Whey Expanding the Dairy Market

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Heron Deterrents: Beginning today's show is part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode as Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken chat with graduate student, Grace Lansdell, about her project on deterrents for herons.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Higher Ethanol Gas Blends: Kansas Corn CEO, Josh Roe, keeps the show rolling as he explains the recent decision made in Kansas that involves higher ethanol fuel blends and the potential impact on farmers and customers.

FueledbyKansas.com

kscorn.com

Article

00:23:05 – Whey Expanding the Dairy Market: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends today's show discussing how Kansas dairy producers can benefit from the expanding market of protein powder produced from whey.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Strong Cattle Market
Kansas Wheat Conditions, Part 1
Kansas Wheat Conditions, Part 2

00:01:05 – Strong Cattle Market: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins today's show as he highlights the strong cattle market and if there have been changes to the Meat Demand Monitor.

Glynn on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Kansas Wheat Conditions, Part 1: The show continues with Kelsey Andersen Onofre, K-State wheat pathologist, and Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, as they discuss the current state of the wheat crop and what issues growers are currently facing.

00:23:05 – Kansas Wheat Conditions, Part 2: Kelsey and Romulo wrap up the show as they say what they hope to see for the crop and what learning opportunity is upcoming.

www.wheatscab.psu.edu

Plant Disease Lab

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Transportation and Weather Impacts on the Grain Market
Flinchbaugh Center: Farm Bill Factors
Precipitation in Kansas

00:01:05 – Transportation and Weather Impacts on the Grain Market: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show with a volatile grain market update. He explains what factors are contributing to the changes.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Flinchbaugh Center: Farm Bill Factors: Part of the Clearing the Air podcast with K-State's Jenny Ifft and Eric Atkinson along with Brad Lubben and Mark Edelman as well as special guest Tara Smith continues the show as they chat about the Farm Bill and what they are currently seeing for it.

Flinchbaugh Center - Podcast

Smoke & Mirrors

00:23:05 – Precipitation in Kansas: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends today's show as he discusses the recent precipitation and the lack of it in the forecast.

Mesonet.ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

State-Level Exposure to Tariffs, Part 1
State-Level Exposure to Tariffs, Part 2
Weed Growth in Landscapes

00:01:05 – State-Level Exposure to Tariffs, Part 1: Today's show kicks off with a conversation from K-State's Jenny Ifft, Cornell University's Wendong Zhang and the Ohio State University's Seungki Lee as they discuss how tariffs can disrupt states differently across the U.S.

00:12:05 – State-Level Exposure to Tariffs, Part 2: Wendong and Seungki continue the show as they share examples of how states could be impacted uniquely and what neighbors usually contribute to the most concern.

Uneven State-Level Exposure to Potential US Tariff Disputes with Canada and Mexico

Smoke & Mirrors

00:23:05 – Weed Growth in Landscapes: K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends today's show explaining what can be done to control spring weeds as the warmer weather and spring rains have helped lawns and weeds grow.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

FSA Disaster Program and Northwest Offices
Alfalfa Issues and Concerns
Cattle Linebreeding

00:01:05 – FSA Disaster Program and Northwest Offices: Starting off the show is David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service, as he chats about the supplemental disaster relief program and what he is seeing around the northwest Kansas offices.

00:12:05 – Alfalfa Issues and Concerns: Tina Sullivan, K-State Extension agronomist, keeps the show rolling by discussing alfalfa and what issues it might be experiencing.

Alfalfa Stand Performance Issues: Symptoms and Management

00:23:05 – Cattle Linebreeding: The Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster ends today's show as they converse about their thoughts on linebreeding in cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Decision Tree for Cattle Turnout
Working in Extension
New K-State Dairy Facility

00:01:05 – Decision Tree for Cattle Turnout: K-State range scientist in Hays, Keith Harmoney, kicks off the show as he highlights work he has done that provides a decision tree for cattle producers to help make turnout cattle choices.

Webinar - 2026 Decision Making for Grass Turnout in Western Kansas

Grass Turnout Decisions in Western Kansas

00:12:05 – Working in Extension: The show continues with K-State's Jenny Ifft, Cornell University's Wendong Zhang and the Ohio State University's Seungki Lee as they explain how their background has impacted their work in Extension.

00:23:05 – New K-State Dairy Facility: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends the show discussing recently approved funding for a new K-State Dairy teaching and research facility which will include modern, cutting-edge technology for teaching, research and Extension. He says this is crucial for training the next generation of dairy scientists.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle Market, Beef Production and Weather Impacts
Knowing How to Identify Snakes
Bovine Theileriosis

00:01:05 – Cattle Market, Beef Production and Weather Impacts: Beginning today's show is Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, as he talks about the cattle market, global beef production and the impact weather has or could have on the industry.

Oklahoma State University Extension Beef

00:12:05 – Knowing How to Identify Snakes: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, keeps the show rolling as he shares his annual reminders of snakes in Kansas and how people should handle encounters.

Wildlife.K-State.edu

00:23:05 – Bovine Theileriosis: K-State livestock entomologist Cassandra Olds ends the show talking about bovine theileriosis. We also hear from Rod Bain and David Gruchot they discuss invasive pests and diseases.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Grain Prices and Exports
Cattle Health Considerations for Pasture and Breeding
Heart of Severe Weather

00:01:05 – Grain Prices and Exports: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien kicks off the show with his grain market update as he explains why wheat closed higher, what the other commodities are doing in the market and what pace we are at for exports.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Cattle Health Considerations for Pasture and Breeding: Keeping the show rolling is K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek as he lists a few cattle health related items that producers should keep in mind as they have summer turnout and plan for breeding.

ksvdl.org

00:23:05 – Heart of Severe Weather: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, concludes today's show as he says how we are in the heart of severe weather season and what Kansans can be expecting.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Safety and Healthy Spring Show Reminders, Part 1
Spring Show Reminders, Part 2 and Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Reducing Summer Drought Impacts on the Landscape

00:01:05 – Safety and Healthy Spring Show Reminders, Part 1: Joel DeRouchey, K-State Extension livestock specialist, starts today's show discussing reminders and tips for livestock families to hopefully have safe and healthy spring shows for the animals and humans.

00:12:05 – Spring Show Reminders, Part 2 and Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge: The show continues with Joel as he highlights what people should do when they get home from shows. We are also joined by Kansas 4-H's Zaira Sandoval and Patsy Maddy as they share about the upcoming Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.

Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

00:23:05 – Reducing Summer Drought Impacts on the Landscape: K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends the show explaining steps we can take this spring to reduce the impact a summer drought could have on the lawn and home landscape.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Agriculture Decisions in the 2026 Legislative Session
Cotton Planting Quality
Calving Dystocia

00:01:05 – Agriculture Decisions in the 2026 Legislative Session: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen starts the show as he reviews a few of the agriculture related decisions that were made in the 2026 Kansas legislative session.

The 2026 Kansas Legislative Session and Agriculture

00:12:05 – Cotton Planting Quality: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, continues today's show as he discusses the factors of weeds, soil temperature and seed quality for cotton planting.

Planting Cotton in Kansas: Soil Temperatures and Seed Quality are Key

Early Weed Control is Crucial for Cotton Success in Kansas

00:23:05 – Calving Dystocia: Ending the show is part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson and Todd Gunderson as they chat about common calving issues.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Crappie
Establishing Windbreaks
Continued Improvement of Kansas Milk

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Crappie: Beginning today's show is part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken as they discuss crappie and the management of them in Kansas.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Establishing Windbreaks: Kansas Forest Service Southwest community and rural district forester, John Klempa, keeps the show rolling as he talks about windbreaks and what options landowners have when it comes to establishing one.

Conservation Tree Planting Schedule

KansasForests.org

00:23:05 – Continued Improvement of Kansas Milk: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends the show looking at 2025 data from the Central Milk Marketing Order which shows Kansas dairy producers continue to make progress in increasing butterfat content, protein percentage and decreasing somatic cell count in milk shipped off the farm.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle on Feed, Production and Slaughter
Heifer Breeding Management Protocol Option
Faces in Agriculture: Cally Miller

00:01:05 – Cattle on Feed, Production and Slaughter: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today's show as he notes key points regarding cattle on feed, global production and trade as well as cow slaughter.

LMIC.info

00:12:05 – Heifer Breeding Management Protocol Option: Jason Warner, K-State Extension cow-calf specialist, continues the show as he chats about the use of MGA for preparing heifers for breeding. He comments on the importance of planning ahead.

KSUBeef.org

BeefRepro.org

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Cally Miller: Ending the show is a segment of Faces in Agriculture with Cally Miller, K-State student originally from Butler County, as she discusses her involvement and growth in agriculture and what she would share with others wanting to be a part of the industry.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Short-term and Long-term Grain Market
Severe Weather in Kansas
Wild Garlic and Wild Onion

00:01:05 – Short-term and Long-term Grain Market: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien begins today's show with his update on the grain market including: futures, cash, exports, longterm pricing and planting.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Severe Weather in Kansas: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, moves the show forward as he recaps the recent severe weather in Kansas and what combination of precipitation and temperatures we can expect.

00:23:05 – Wild Garlic and Wild Onion: Concluding the show is K-State weed specialist Sarah Ganske discussing wild onion and wild garlic. She says what issues they cause for livestock and crop producers.

World of Weeds: Wild Garlic and Wild Onion

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

National Champion Meat Animal Evaluation Team
End-of-Season Peanut Yield Forecasting
Spring Shrub Pruning

00:01:05 – National Champion Meat Animal Evaluation Team: K-State students Riley Miller and Olivia Nitschke start today's show as they discuss what it was like being a part of the National Champion Meat Animal Evaluation Team.

00:12:05 – Forecasting End-of-Season Peanut Yield: Continuing the show is Taylor Cunningham, K-State student in the Master of Agribusiness program, as she explains her research on peanuts that looks into forecasting end-of-season peanut yield.

MAB.K-State.edu

00:23:05 – Spring Shrub Pruning: K-State Extension horticultural expert, Matt McKernan, ends the show with tips for pruning shrubs this spring. He says this could involve making thinning or reduction cuts, renewal cuts or rejuvenation pruning.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Interest Rates and Loan Programs at FSA
Improving Hay Quality
Cattle Recordkeeping Program

00:01:05 – Interest Rates and Loan Programs at FSA: David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, begins today's show as he highlights FSA loan programs and current interest rates.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Improving Hay Quality: K-State Extension agronomists Tina Sullivan and Logan Simon keep the show rolling as they discuss factors to help grow, cut and maintain quality hay.

Considerations to Improve Hay Quality

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Cattle Recordkeeping Program: Ending the show is part of a Beef Cattle Institute Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson and special guest Cambree Schmaltz chatting about the CalfDex project and what they want to provide producers.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Vaccinations Before Cattle Turnout
Proper Handling of Vaccines, Syringes and Needles
Creating Higher-Value Dairy Bull Calves

00:01:05 – Vaccinations Before Cattle Turnout: The show starts with K-State Extension beef veterinarian, A.J. Tarpoff, as he lists his recommendations for what cattle producers should consider for vaccinating their livestock.

00:12:05 – Proper Handling of Vaccines, Syringes and Needles: A.J. continues the show as he discusses proper care of vaccinations, syringes and needles and common mistakes producers might be making.

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Creating Higher-Value Dairy Bull Calves: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show explaining how dairy farmers can add a vital revenue stream to their operation using beef-on-dairy genetics to transform low-value dairy bull calves into high-value beef.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle Prices and Industry Updates
Soil and Plant Tissue Test Tools
Spring Rain Showers Aquatic Impacts

00:01:05 – Cattle Prices and Industry Updates: Beginning today's show is Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, as he discusses how the cattle market has moved, a JBS strike update, imports and an emergency plan update.

00:12:05 – Soil and Plant Tissue Test Tools: K-State's Bryan Rutter and Gustavo Roa keep the show rolling as the explain tools available to producers to help interpret soil and plant tissue tests for fertilizer recommendations.

K-State Tools for Interpreting Soil and Plant Tissue Tests for Fertility Management

Kansas Fertilizer Recommendation Tool

Plant Tissue Test Interpretation Tool

00:23:05 – Spring Rain Showers Aquatic Impacts: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, ends today's show as he describes how spring rain showers have an impact on water sources and aquatic life.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

What is Happening for Wheat and Grain Sorghum
What is Happening for Corn and Soybeans
Needing More Rain in Kansas

00:01:05 – What is Happening for Wheat and Grain Sorghum: Starting the show is K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, and the senior economist at the IGP Institute, Guy Allen, as they chat about the overall grain market and then take a closer look at wheat and grain sorghum domestically and internationally.

00:12:05 – What is Happening for Corn and Soybeans: Daniel and Guy continue the show as they discuss corn, soybeans, the U.S. dollar and freight.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Needing More Rain in Kansas: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends today's show as he explains how the lack of precipitation around the state is becoming more concerning and if it will change.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Kansas Wheat Rust for 2026
Flinchbaugh Center: U.S. Biofuels
Managing Ticks, Chiggers and Mosquitoes

00:01:05 – Kansas Wheat Rust for 2026: K-State wheat pathologist, Kelsey Andersen Onofre, starts the show as she explains the likelihood of stripe, leaf and stem rust in Kansas this year.

Wheat Rust Outlook and Reminders for the 2026 Season

00:12:05 – Flinchbaugh Center: U.S. Biofuels: The show continues with part of a Clearing the Air podcast episode from the Barry Flinchbaugh Center for Ag and Food Policy as Jenny Ifft, Mark Edelman and Scott Irwin discuss biofuels in the U.S.

Full Podcast Episode

00:23:05 – Managing Ticks, Chiggers and Mosquitoes: Raymond Cloyd, K-State horticultural entomologist, ends the show saying personal protection and eliminating breeding sites can help prepare for encounters with ticks, chiggers and mosquitoes.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Intellectual Property on the Farm
Evaluating Feed Tags
Imports and Exports of U.S. Beef

00:01:05 – Intellectual Property on the Farm: Beginning today's show is K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen as he explains intellectual property and the scenarios in which it can impact farms, taxes and advancements.

Navigating Intellectual Property on the Modern Farm

Roger on AgManager

00:12:05 – Evaluating Feed Tags: Jason Warner, K-State Extension cow-calf specialist, contributes to the show by discussing feed tags and what information should be found and evaluated.

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Imports and Exports of U.S. Beef: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Dustin Pendell and Bob Larson ends today's show as they talk through imports and exports of beef.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Feral Swine
Ticks are Out in Kansas
Dairy Employee Training

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Feral Swine: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken from K-State start today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they chat about feral swine in Kansas and the management of them.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Ticks are Out in Kansas: K-State livestock entomologist Cassandra Olds continues the show as she describes this year's ticks and the common concerns for animals and humans.

00:23:05 – Dairy Employee Training: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he discusses the importance of employee training on dairy farms. He says surveys show employees prefer hands-on training with a co-worker or manager with skills in a particular area over watching videos.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Consumer Demand for Beef
Getting Corn Planted
Starch Breakdown in the Rumen

00:01:05 – Consumer Demand for Beef: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins today's show as talks about the cattle market and how consumer demand for beef has historically changed. He also takes a look at the Meat Demand Monitor.

Glynn on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Getting Corn Planted: K-State Extension agronomists Logan Simon and Tina Sullivan continue the show as they discuss corn planting and what they are already seeing across the state and what they expect moving forward.

Spring Planting in Kansas: Soil Temperature and Moisture Status

Corn Planting: Optimal Seeding Rate Recommendations

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Starch Breakdown in the Rumen: Ending the show is Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, as he explains how starch breakdown can be impacted by its processing.

K-State ASI Newsletters

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

How Recent USDA Grain Reports Compare to Expectations
Getting Soybeans Planted
Another Weather Pattern for Kansas

00:01:05 – How Recent USDA Grain Reports Compare to Expectations: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show as he discusses what was in the recent prospective plantings and grain stocks reports and the impact they've had on the market.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Getting Soybeans Planted: Keeping the show rolling are K-State Extension agronomists Tina Sullivan and Logan Simon as they chat about reminders for soybean planting and what is unique this year.

Spring Planting in Kansas: Soil Temperature and Moisture Status

Soybean Row Spacing and Seeding Rates: What Works Best in Kansas?

Soybean Planting Date and Maturity Group Selection for Kansas

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Another Weather Pattern for Kansas: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends today's show as recaps the recent precipitation and what weather pattern Kansans can be expecting.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Continued Weevil and Aphid Concerns for Alfalfa
Conditions of the Winter Canola Crop
Ornamental Grass Maintenance

00:01:05 – Continued Weevil and Aphid Concerns for Alfalfa: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, kicks off the show as he provides alfalfa growers with an update on what pests he is seeing in alfalfa fields and management options that are available.

00:12:05 – Conditions of the Winter Canola Crop: Mike Stamm, K-State canola breeder, continues today's show discussing the current condition of the winter canola crop and if it was impacted by the cold weather and additional temperature swings.

Late Freeze Effects on Winter Canola

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

agronomy.k-state.edu

00:23:05 – Ornamental Grass Maintenance: Ending the show is K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, as he explains why now is a good time to cut back and divide ornamental grasses, such as pampas grass and switch grass, in the home landscape.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

FSA's Conservation Reserve Programs
K-State's Cow Camp
Should Calves get Vaccines and Implants Following Birth?

00:01:05 – FSA's Conservation Reserve Programs: Starting the show is David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he highlights the multiple conservation reserve programs and what emergency plans they have in place.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – K-State's Cow Camp: K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney keeps the show going as she discusses the Cow Camp in eastern Kansas and what hands-on learning will take place for the attendees.

Cow Camp

jkj@ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Should Calves get Vaccines and Implants Following Birth?: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast ends the show as Brad White, Bob Larson and Todd Gunderson chat about calf care right after birth when it comes to vaccines and implants.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Focus on Feedlots: Continued Heavy Cattle
NASA STELLA at Ag Tech Day
Reducing Corn Silage in Cow's Diet

00:01:05 – Focus on Feedlots: Continued Heavy Cattle: Justin Waggoner, K-State beef cattle specialist, starts today's show as he recaps the recent "Focus on Feedlots" report and where cattle are currently finishing in terms of weight.

Focus on Feedlots

KSUBeef.org

jwaggon@ksu.edu

00:12:05 – NASA STELLA at Ag Tech Day: The show continues with Jacob Orser, program support specialist with NASA Acres, as he discusses NASA's STELLA and what he will be teaching kids at the upcoming Ag Tech Day.

NASA - STELLA

Ag Tech Day

00:23:05 – Reducing Corn Silage in Cow's Diet: K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, ends the showing saying how recent studies show that a BMR male sterile sorghum hybrid can effectively replace about 25-30% of the corn silage in a lactating cow's diet.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Demand and Questions in the Cattle Market
KARL Program Travels to Brazil
Pros and Cons of Turkey Vultures

00:01:05 – Demand and Questions in the Cattle Market: A cattle market update from Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, begins the show as he talks about the mixture in the futures, cash and boxed beef market. He also comments on questions he is frequently asked.

00:12:05 – KARL Program Travels to Brazil: Continuing the show are four Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership program participants, Trevor Pederson, Ryan Gilliland, Lisa Schemm and Janae McKinney, as they share about their current international tour in Brazil.

Karlprogram.com

00:23:05 – Pros and Cons of Turkey Vultures: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, ends today's show as he discusses benefits and issues turkey vultures can cause.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Grain Market Volatility
Brown Wheat Mites
Spring or Summer Weather?

00:01:05 – Grain Market Volatility: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today's show with his grain market update where he chats about upcoming grain stocks and acreage reports and the impact they may have.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Brown Wheat Mites: K-State Extension entomologist, Anthony Zukoff, continues the show as he discusses brown wheat mites and what issues they are causing for growers.

Brown Wheat Mite Active in Western Kansas

00:23:05 – Spring or Summer Weather?: Wrapping up the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond as he comments on the recent summer-like weather and if there is spring weather in the forecast.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Wheat Status: Cold, Hot, Mites and Drought, Part 1
Wheat Status: Cold, Hot, Mites and Drought, Part 2
Pruning Trees

00:01:05 – Wheat Status: Cold, Hot, Mites and Drought, Part 1: K-State Extension agronomists Jeanne Falk Jones and Logan Simon are on today's show to explain the current status of wheat in Kansas. They mention how the cold snap impacted the crop and if they think it will recover.

00:12:05 – Wheat Status: Cold, Hot, Mites and Drought, Part 2: Jeanne and Logan continue the show and their conversation as they chat about how fields can differ in regions and their recommendations.

Wheat Status: Injury Symptoms from Freeze Damage

Mesonet.k-state.edu

00:23:05 – Pruning Trees: Ending the show is K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, discussing the basic guidelines for pruning and how to find an arborist when the project is too big to tackle yourself.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

American Food Market Developments
Getting a Handle on Marestail
Implications of Weight-Loss Medications

00:01:05 – American Food Market Developments: Beginning the show is K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen as he explains three developments that have taken place in food and agricultural law so far in 2026.

From Pasture to Plate -- Navigating the New Legal Feudalism

00:12:05 – Getting a Handle on Marestail: Sarah Ganske, K-State weed specialist, adds to show as she discusses marestail and what options growers have for helping control this weed.

Marestail in Soybeans: Strategies for the Best Control

00:23:05 – Implications of Weight-Loss Medications: Part of a Cattle Chat podcast episode from the Beef Cattle Institute concludes today's show as Brad White chats with Abby Heidari about GLP-1 weight-loss medications.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Water Impacts from Burning
Family of Agriculture
Kansas Distinguished Dairy Award Winner

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Water Impacts from Burning: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken start today's show with a part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast. They discuss how prescribed burns can impact water sources.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Family of Agriculture: Continuing the show is Jill Zimmerman, president of the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership program, as she shares her experiences in agriculture and what makes the industry unique for Ag Day.

KARLprogram.com

00:23:05 – Kansas Distinguished Dairy Award Winner: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show recognizing the dedication of McCarty Family Farms, now in its fifth generation, as they have been named the Kansas Distinguished Dairy Award Winner.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle Reports and Data
Youth Learning and Contest Opportunities
Faces in Agriculture: Kim Baldwin

00:01:05 – Cattle Reports and Data: Starting the show is a cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center. He recaps the recent Cattle on Feed and Livestock Slaughter data.

00:12:05 – Youth Learning and Contest Opportunities: Kansas 4-H program coordinator Amy Collins keeps the show rolling as she discusses an upcoming photography opportunity for 4-Hers and a career video contest for youth.

Photography Shutterbug Event Project-Based Events 00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Kim Baldwin: A segment of Faces in Agriculture with Kim Baldwin who is involved in agriculture in McPherson County ends today's show as she shares about her operation and how they have tried new avenues.

BaldwinAg.com

PapaBaldys.com

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Grain Market Volatility
Cropland and Soil After Wildfires
Warming and Drying Weather

00:01:05 – Grain Market Volatility: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today's show commenting on the ups and downs in the market and he discusses transportation and exports.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Cropland and Soil After Wildfires: Keeping the show rolling is John Holman, K-State cropping systems and forage agronomist, and Augustine Obour, K-State soil scientist, as they converse about how producers can help protect their land and soil after a wildfire.

Cropland, Soil and Nutrient Impacts After Wildfire

00:23:05 – Warming and Drying Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends today's show as notes the recent cold and warm temperatures and lack of moisture in the state.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

What Pests to Scout for in Fields
The Hype Around Hemp or Lack Thereof
Flying Ants Versus Termites

00:01:05 – What Pests to Scout for in Fields: The show starts with K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth as he discusses pea aphids, alfalfa weevils, army cutworms and winter grain mites.

00:12:05 – The Hype Around Hemp or Lack Thereof: Tina Sullivan, K-State Extension agronomist, continues the show as she explains how the hemp hype faded from a few years ago and where it currently is.

The Hemp Hype: Questions and Answers that Remain in 2026

00:23:05 – Flying Ants Versus Termites: K-State horticultural entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, ends the show saying people often misidentify flying ants as termites, since these insects are close to the same size.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Hearing from County FSA Offices
Using Ammonium Sulfate and Residual Corn Herbicides
Helping Keep Feedlot Cattle Cooler

00:01:05 – Hearing from County FSA Offices: David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, begins today's show as he highlights FSA farm programs and explains what he is doing traveling around the state.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Using Ammonium Sulfate and Residual Corn Herbicides: K-State weed specialist Sarah Ganske and K-State weed scientist Pat Geier keep the show rolling as they discuss the use of ammonium sulfate and importance of residual herbicides for corn.

Ammonium Sulfate - It's Not Just for Conditioning Spray Water

Residual Herbicides for Corn

00:23:05 – Helping Keep Feedlot Cattle Cooler: Part of a Cattle Chat podcast from the Beef Cattle Institute ends the show as Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Maddie Mancke chat about research on feeding times to help keep feedlot cattle cooler.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Using Mealworms for HPAI Protection, Part 1
Using Mealworms for HPAI Protection, Part 2
Great Year for Milk Production

00:01:05 – Using Mealworms for HPAI Protection, Part 1: The show starts with Laura Miller, K-State associate professor of veterinary virology, as she explains research of using mealworms to help protect poultry from highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Protecting the Nation's Poultry Supply

00:12:05 – Using Mealworms for HPAI Protection, Part 2: Laura continues today's show as she discusses how this can be used for wild birds and other species, as well as highlights the teamwork on this project.

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00:23:05 – Great Year for Milk Production: K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, ends the show as he passes along data from 2025 that shows an increase of 45,000 dairy cows in Kansas which helped produce a banner year for milk production and is expected to continue in 2026.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle Market News and Price Changes
Preseason Irrigation Maintenance
Riparian Habitats

00:01:05 – Cattle Market News and Price Changes: Beginning the show is a cattle market update from Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, as he chats about market volatility, market effects and what is impacting input prices.

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00:12:05 – Preseason Irrigation Maintenance: K-State Extension agronomist Tina Sullivan and K-State water resource engineer Jonathan Aguilar add to the show discussing irrigation maintenance that would ideally happen before the season.

Irrigation Season Preparation: Wheel Track Maintenance

Irrigation Season Preparation: The Importance of Pivot Charts

00:23:05 – Riparian Habitats: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, ends the show as he explains riparian habitats and how they benefit Kansas streams, livestock and wildlife.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Kansas Market, Corn and Grain Sorghum
Wheat, Soybeans and Market Factors
Hot and Cold Kansas Temperatures

00:01:05 – Kansas Market, Corn and Grain Sorghum: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, begin today's show as they chat about futures, cash and what they saw in the WASDE report for corn and grain sorghum.

00:12:05 – Wheat, Soybeans and Market Factors: In the second segment, Daniel and Guy continue their discussion with wheat, soybeans and what other factors are impacting the market internationally and domestically.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Hot and Cold Kansas Temperatures: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond wraps up the show as he highlights the rollercoaster of Kansas temperatures and precipitation and if it will continue.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Managing Rangeland and Pasture After Wildfire, Part 1
Managing Rangeland and Pasture After Wildfire, Part 2
Planting Vegetable Crops

00:01:05 – Managing Rangeland and Pasture After Wildfire, Part 1: Today's show begins with K-State Extension rangeland management specialist Molly Reichenborn and K-State range scientist at Hays Keith Harmoney as they converse about managing rangeland and pastures after a wildfire.

00:12:05 – Managing Rangeland and Pasture After Wildfire, Part 2: Molly and Keith also continue the show as they discuss more information about how cattle producers might manage their livestock if their forages were burnt.

Rangeland and Pasture Management After Wildfire

00:23:05 – Planting Vegetable Crops: K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends today's show as he explains the type of vegetable crops that might need planted in the second or third week of March.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Helping to Preserve the Family Legacy with Planning
First Hollow Stem for Dual-Purpose Wheat
Intensity in Estrus

00:01:05 – Helping to Preserve the Family Legacy with Planning: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today's show as he explains what planning problem can cause issues with protecting the legacy of family farms.

Preserving the Family Legacy

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – First Hollow Stem for Dual-Purpose Wheat: K-State graduate students in the Department of Agronomy Luiz Pradella and Claire Bott continue the show as they discuss first hollow stem for wheat growers that use the crop as dual-purpose.

Optimal Time to Remove Cattle from Wheat Pastures: First Hollow Stem

First Hollow Stem Update - 2/23/2026

00:23:05 – Intensity in Estrus: The Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast ends the show as Brad White, Bob Larson and Adrienne Lulay chat about estrus synchronization and its intensity.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Brush Piles Burning Around Wildlife
Farmers and Ranchers go to the Doctor
2026 Factors for Dairy Producers

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Brush Piles Burning Around Wildlife: Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken starts the show as they chat about Joe recently burning a brush pile and its impact on surrounding wildlife.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Farmers and Ranchers go to the Doctor: Keeping the show going is K-State's Erin Martinez, aging expert, as she discusses what farmers and ranchers should get medically evaluated and what things could be impacting their work.

00:23:05 – 2026 Factors for Dairy Producers: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today's show looking at key factors for dairy producers in 2026.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Up and Down in the Cattle Market
War Against Weeds: Annual Ryegrass
K-State Junior Sheep Producer Day

00:01:05 – Up and Down in the Cattle Market: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, starts the show explaining the mixed bag in the cattle market and the February Meat Demand Monitor.

Glynn on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – War Against Weeds: Annual Ryegrass: Part of a War Against Weeds podcast episode continues the show as Alyssa Essman, Joe Ikley, Tom Barber, Charlie Cahoon and Larry Streckel who are all university experts from around the United States chat about annual ryegrass.

Annual Ryegrass - Full Episode

War Against Weeds Podcast

00:23:05 – K-State Junior Sheep Producer Day: Ending the show is K-State's Lexie Hayes as she discusses the learning opportunities at the K-State Junior Sheep Producer Day.

Junior Sheep Producer Day

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Rally in the Grain Market
Wet Weather and Fire Weather
Musil Center for Sustainable Wheat Production

00:01:05 – Rally in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, kicks off today's show discussing a few rallies he is seeing in the grain market and what he expects will impact the market in March.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Wet Weather and Fire Weather: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, keeps the show moving as he explains the mixture of foggy weather and fire concerns in Kansas and what he forecasts this month.

00:23:05 – Musil Center for Sustainable Wheat Production: Ending the show is a Kansas Wheat, Wheat Scoop as Gordon Clark talks about the first realized legacy gift and establishing the Musil Center for Sustainable Wheat Production.

kswheat.com

Extension.K-State.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Recent Gas Price Changes Due to Conflict
Is Neospora Causing Cattle Abortions?
Testing Seed Viability

00:01:05 – Recent Gas Price Changes Due to Conflict: Gregg Ibendahl, K-State Extension farm economist, begins today's show as he mentions the recent global conflict and how it has impacted oil prices and its relationship with gas prices.

What Does a Middle Eastern War Mean for Gas Prices?

00:12:05 – Is Neospora Causing Cattle Abortions?: The show continues with K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek discussing neospora and how it can be the cause of abortions and how cattle can become infected with it.

866-512-5350

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00:23:05 – Testing Seed Viability: K-State Extension horticulture expert, Matt McKernan, ends the show saying how gardeners can test their leftover seeds for viability with a seed germination test and have an answer in 10-14 days.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Kansas FSA Director Update
Water Smart Management Meetings
Veterinary School Applications

00:01:05 – Kansas FSA Director Update: Starting the show is David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he shares his updates from the agency and what programs are available for producers.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Water Smart Management Meetings: K-State Extension agronomist Logan Simon keeps the show moving as he previews the Water Smart Management for a Resilient Future educational meetings in Southwest Kansas.

Registration Link

lsimon@ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Veterinary School Applications: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast ends the show as these experts discuss what they view as important to have a successful veterinary school application.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Scouting for Crop Insect Pests
Damaged or Dead Brome Hayfield Options
Picking Crops that Need Less Water

00:01:05 – Scouting for Crop Insect Pests: K-State Extension entomologist Anthony Zukoff starts the show as he explains what crop pests he is already keeping an eye out for and if it is common for them to be out at this time of year.

Pest Management K-State

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00:12:05 – Damaged or Dead Brome Hayfield Options: Tina Sullivan, K-State Extension agronomist, continues the show as she recognizes the concerns surrounding dead or damaged brome fields from fall armyworms.

Options for Damaged or Dead Brome

00:23:05 – Picking Crops that Need Less Water: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he encourages producers, when possible, to increase the use of crops requiring less water, as it accounts for a large percentage of an operations water use.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Livestock Trade and Meat Storage
Price Discovery Closes
Prescribed Fire for Wildlife Benefits

00:01:05 – Livestock Trade and Meat Storage: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today's show. He reviews the recent trade and cold storage reports.

00:12:05 – Price Discovery Closes: Keeping today's show moving is Jenny Ifft, K-State Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, discussing finished price discovery for crop insurance.

00:23:05 – Prescribed Fire for Wildlife Benefits: K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, ends the show explaining how prescribed fire is beneficial for wildlife populations and what has the biggest impact on species.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Kansas Crop Prices and Exports
Cattle Maintenance After Prairie Fires
Temperature and Precipitation Swings

00:01:05 – Kansas Crop Prices and Exports: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, begins the show as he discusses more information learned from the Ag Outlook Forum and how prices and exports were this week

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Cattle Maintenance After Prairie Fires: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, keeps the show rolling as he talks about cattle maintenance needs after prairie fires.

Justin Waggoner

00:23:05 – Temperature and Precipitation Swings: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, as he highlights the recent precipitation and temperature swings and if there is more in our forecast.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Livestock Risk Protection Use in Kansas, Part 1
Livestock Risk Protection Use in Kansas, Part 2
Caring for Houseplants

00:01:05 – Livestock Risk Protection Use in Kansas, Part 1: Starting the show is Brian Coffey, K-State agricultural economist, and Yifei Zhang, senior research economist with the Agricultural Risk Policy Center at North Dakota State University, as they discuss research into Kansas producers using Livestock Risk Protection for feeder cattle.

00:12:05 – Livestock Risk Protection Use in Kansas, Part 2: Brian and Yifei keep the show and their conversation going as they converse about how producers have been using this risk management tool.

Use of Feeder Cattle Livestock Risk Protection Insurance in Kansas

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00:23:05 – Caring for Houseplants: K-State consumer horticulture Extension associate, Matt McKernan, ends the show chatting about how to tell if a houseplant needs repotting, how to determine pot size and how to care for plants that are root-bound.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Legal Issues for Producers After the Prairie Fires
Frost Seeding Legumes
Bull Buying Considerations

00:01:05 – Legal Issues for Producers After the Prairie Fires: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show discussing legal and tax issues that agriculture producers could be looking into due to the recent prairie fires.

Legal and Tax Issues Associated with Prairie Fires

00:12:05 – Frost Seeding Legumes: K-State Extension agronomist, Tina Sullivan, keeps the show rolling as she highlights frost seeding legumes and why this option could be beneficial and factors to remember.

Frost-Seeding Legumes into Established Cool-Season Forages

00:23:05 – Bull Buying Considerations: Ending the show is the Beef Cattle Institute with part of their Cattle Chat podcast as they chat about what they recommend looking into when filtering through cattle buying prospects.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Pond Health and Safety
Bull Selection and K-State Legacy Sale
Calving Heat-Stressed Cows

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Pond Health and Safety: The show starts with Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they converse about pond health, quality and structure for livestock.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Bull Selection and K-State Legacy Sale: Jason Warner and Christian Magana continue the show explaining components of bull selection and what makes K-State's Legacy Bull and Female Sale unique and educational.

K-State Legacy Bull and Female Sale

00:23:05 – Calving Heat-Stressed Cows: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show discussing what happens with calves born to heat-stressed cows. He says they are typically about 10 pounds lighter, have a lighter weaning weight and longevity is reduced.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle Market Movement Contributors
Importance of Phosphorus in Mineral
Faces in Agriculture: Anita Clubine

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Movement Contributors: Beginning the show is Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, with his cattle market outlook where he discusses the Cattle on Feed report and what factors have been contributing to market movement.

00:12:05 – Importance of Phosphorus in Mineral: K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, continues today's show as he reminds cattle producers about the importance of mineral supplementation, especially phosphorus.

ASI Newsletter - Feedlot Facts

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Anita Clubine: Anita Clubine from Montgomery County ends today's show with a segment of Faces in Agriculture where she explains how her operation has evolved and expanded.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

USDA Grain Market Outlook and Futures
Remembering Customer Service Elements
Little Bit of Rain, Fire and Snow

00:01:05 – USDA Grain Market Outlook and Futures: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien starts the show highlighting information from the USDA Ag Outlook Forum and how future prices are looking.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Remembering Customer Service Elements: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, keeps the show rolling as he discusses the importance of good customer service in the agriculture industry.

ASI Newsletter - Management Minute

00:23:05 – Little Bit of Rain, Fire and Snow: Concluding the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond as he explains how Kansas has seen rain, fire and snow within the past week and what else we can be expecting.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Causes of Crop Loss in 2025
Animal Welfare Considerations for Bigger Cattle
New Entomology Publications

00:01:05 – Causes of Crop Loss in 2025: Beginning today's show is Jenny Ifft, Lucas Haag and Tina Sullivan from K-State as they chat about crop insurance ratios and the causes of the losses.

Current Kansas Crop Insurance Loss Ratios and Causes of Loss - 2025

00:12:05 – Animal Welfare Considerations for Bigger Cattle: K-State Extension beef veterinarian, A.J. Tarpoff, continues the show discussing research from a panel discussion at NCBA about what bigger cattle means for animal welfare.

00:23:05 – New Entomology Publications: Raymond Cloyd, K-State horticultural entomologist, ends today's show highlighting two new publications he authored: Mimosa Webworm: Insect Pest of Honey Locust and Mimosa Trees and Threestriped and Ashgray Blister Beetles, which are now available in the K-State Extension Bookstore.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Beginning Farmer Loans and Online FSA Access
Research on Dairy Cow Milk Production
Emergency Plans for Livestock

00:01:05 – Beginning Farmer Loans and Online FSA Access: David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, begins today's show as he highlights programs for beginning farmers and online access for FSA producers.

Farmers.gov

Service Center Locator

00:12:05 – Research on Dairy Cow Milk Production: Continuing the show is Victor Gomez-Leon, K-State dairy Extension specialist, as he discusses research on how changing the ratio of fatty acids in dairy cows' diets impact their milk yield and reproduction.

Victor - vgomezleon@ksu.edu

Mike - mbrouk@ksu.edu

Billy - brownb@ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Emergency Plans for Livestock: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast ends today's show as they welcome special guest Christine Navarre to chat about emergency plans for livestock.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Over-the-Top Dicamba Application Approval
K-State Cattlemen's Day
Dairy Calf Starter Rotation Research

00:01:05 – Over-the-Top Dicamba Application Approval: Starting off today's show is K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster as she reviews rules for the newly approved over-the-top dicamba applications.

EPA Approves Dicamba Over-the-Top Applications Through 2027

Press Release from the EPA

00:12:05 – K-State Cattlemen's Day: A discussion about the upcoming Cattlemen's Day at K-State with Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, keeps the show rolling as he acknowledges the forward focus of this year's event.

K-State Cattlemen's Day

00:23:05 – Dairy Calf Starter Rotation Research: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show as he takes a closer look at research findings that found what can effectively replace soybean meal in dairy calf starter rotations.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle Market and Meat Demand
Pre-emergence Kochia Control
Ammonia, Nitrates and Nitrites in Livestock Ponds

00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Meat Demand: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off today's show as he highlights the cattle market, feedlot returns and meat demand and their impact on the cattle industry.

Glynn on AgManager.info

Webinar - Economic Drivers and Market Trends in Meat

00:12:05 – Pre-emergence Kochia Control: K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster continues the show as she reminds growers about the importance of pre-emergence kochia control and what their options are.

Pre-Plant Herbicide Applications for Kochia Control

Late Winter Kochia Control in Fields Going to Corn or Grain Sorghum

Late Winter Kochia Control in Fields Going to Soybeans, Sunflowers, Cotton and Wheat

00:23:05 – Ammonia, Nitrates and Nitrites in Livestock Ponds: Ending the show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken as he explains what could be impacting water quality in livestock ponds.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Grain Reactions to the WASDE Report, Part 1
Grain Reactions to the WASDE Report, Part 2
Moisture and Drying Back Out

00:01:05 – Grain Reactions to the WASDE Report, Part 1: Beginning today's show is Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, as they provide a grain market report and their reactions to the recent WASDE report. In the first segment, they discuss corn and grain sorghum.

00:12:05 – Grain Reactions to the WASDE Report, Part 2: Daniel and Guy keep the show rolling as they chat about transport, currency, soybeans and wheat in the second segment.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Moisture and Drying Back Out: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends the show explaining the recent warm temperatures and what moisture and continued temperatures Kansans can be expecting.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

ARC, PLC and Crop Insurance for Producers, Part 1
ARC, PLC and Crop Insurance for Producers, Part 2
Planting Based on Soil Temperature

00:01:05 – ARC, PLC and Crop Insurance for Producers, Part 1: Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, and Jenny Ifft, Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, are on the first two segments as they discuss Agricultural Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage and crop insurance. They explain the background for these programs and how they have recently shifted.

00:12:05 – ARC, PLC and Crop Insurance for Producers, Part 2: As they continue the show, Jenny and Robin chat about how producers can learn more about these risk management options.

Article on AgManager.info Winter Wednesday Webinar on AgManager.info 00:23:05 – Planting Based on Soil Temperature: K-State Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, ends the show sharing the importance of soil temperature — not the date on the calendar. He says planting when the soil has reached the correct temperature produces the best results.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Pesticide Laws and Litigation
2025 Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week
Leaky Gut in Cattle

00:01:05 – Pesticide Laws and Litigation: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts off the show as he explains pesticide shield laws and what decision we will get in 2026.

Pesticide "Shield" Laws

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – 2025 Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week: Continuing the show is Kansas Forest Service's fire prevention specialist, Shawna Hartman, as she discusses Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week and how people can help reduce wildfire risks.

KansasForests.org

00:23:05 – Leaky Gut in Cattle: Part of a Beef Cattle Institute Cattle Chat podcast ends the show as Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster, Scott Fritz and Liliana Rivas chat about leaky gut and what causes it

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Videos of Wildlife on Social Media
Wheat Field Conditions in Kansas
K-State Dairy Days

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Videos of Wildlife on Social Media: Beginning today's show is Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with a part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they discuss wildlife social media and finding factual information.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Wheat Field Conditions in Kansas: Lucas Haag and Jeanne Falk Jones from K-State continue the show as they chat about the condition of wheat fields in Kansas and how it could impact its future growth.

00:23:05 – K-State Dairy Days: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk concludes the show previewing Kansas State University's annual Dairy Days on February 17 in Seneca and February 19 in Whiteside.

K-State Dairy Days

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

What is Happening in the Cattle Industry?
Site Specific Weed Management
K-State Junior Beef Producer Day

00:01:05 – What is Happening in the Cattle Industry?: A cattle market and industry update from University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, Elliott Dennis, begins today's show. He discusses the markets, policies, labor, dairy and technology.

00:12:05 – Site Specific Weed Management: Keeping the show rolling is Jeremie Kouame and Anita Dille as they explain site specific weed management and what it can mean for weed control and cost savings.

The Basics and Use in Fallow Systems

In-Crop Systems and Herbicide Savings

00:23:05 – K-State Junior Beef Producer Day: Lexie Hayes, K-State Extension assistant and Youth Livestock Program coordinator, ends the show previewing the learning opportunities at the K-State Junior Beef Producer Day.

Junior Beef Producer Day

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Exports and Conversation with China
Muddy Conditions and Fire Weather
Wheat Scoop: Market Relationship

00:01:05 – Exports and Conversation with China: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien begins the show as he recaps this week's grain market and says what he expects to see in the WASDE report next week.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Muddy Conditions and Fire Weather: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, continues the show as he discusses muddy conditions, drought degradation, fire weather concerns and more potential cold in the future.

Mesonet.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Wheat Scoop: Market Relationship: Ending the show is a Kansas Wheat, Wheat Scoop from Gordon Clark as he reports on how Kansas delegation met with people from Mexico to reinforce the importance of the market.

KSWheat.com

Winter Wednesday Webinar Series

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Winter Tree Damage
Live Well, Lead Well
Honey Bees in Kansas

00:01:05 – Winter Tree Damage: Shad Hufnagel, Kansas Forest Service forest health coordinator, starts the show as he explains winter tree damage of frost cracking, sunscald and rodents.

KansasForests.org

00:12:05 – Live Well, Lead Well: Referring to the 4 Four "H's" of 4-H, Zaira Sandoval and Patsy Maddy from Kansas 4-H share examples of how people can live well and lead well.

Kansas4-h.org

00:23:05 – Honey Bees in Kansas: The show ends with Golden Prairie District Horticulture Agent, Ryan Engel, discussing standard beekeeping management practices as well as some of the essential food sources that honey bees in Kansas depend on for survival.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

FSA Programs, Loans and Online
Communication Skills with Kansas 4-H
Cattle Body Condition

00:01:05 – FSA Programs, Loans and Online: Beginning today's show is David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he highlights programs, loans and the new FSA online.

Farmers.gov

Login.gov

00:12:05 – Communication Skills with Kansas 4-H: Beth Hinshaw, Kansas 4-H youth development regional specialist, keeps the show going discussing developing communication skills with Kansas 4-H.

Communication with Kansas 4-H

Kansas4h.org

00:23:05 – Cattle Body Condition: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson and Jason Warner ends the show as they converse about having poor body condition cattle and increasing their condition.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Reducing Fertilizer Costs and Water Contamination, Part 1
Reducing Fertilizer Costs and Water Contamination, Part 2
Somatic Cell Count Data

00:01:05 – Reducing Fertilizer Costs and Water Contamination, Part 1: In the first two segments of the show Micah Cameron-Harp, K-State assistant professor in the department of agricultural economics, and Matt Kirk, professor of geology at K-State, explain how nitrate concentration levels in water and be used to reduce fertilizer costs and contamination of drinking water.

00:12:05 – Reducing Fertilizer Costs and Water Contamination, Part 2: Micah and Matt continue their conversation talking about how this is valuable for agriculture and communities.

Using Irrigation Nitrate Concentrations - Paper on AgManager.info

Soil Test Interpretations and Fertilizer Recommendations in Kansas

mcameronharp@ksu.edu

mfkirk@ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Somatic Cell Count Data: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show discussing the benefits of obtaining individual somatic cell count data. He says the data helps track new infections and identify those cows with high somatic cell count.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle Inventory Report
Cattle Grazing Behavior
Concerns People Have About Coyotes

00:01:05 – Cattle Inventory Report: A cattle market update from Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, kicks off today's show. He breaks down the major points he saw in the Cattle Inventory report.

Cattle Inventory report

00:12:05 – Cattle Grazing Behavior: Keeping the show rolling is Brad White and Phillip Lancaster from the Beef Cattle Insitute with part of a Bovine Science podcast episode where they talked about research that was done looking into cattle grazing behavior.

Podcast - Diving into Diets: Grazing Behavior

00:23:05 – Concerns People Have About Coyotes: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, ends the show as he explains the concerns about coyotes and what people can do to remain safe.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Grain Market Outlook
K-State Virtual Agronomy Conference
An Average January

00:01:05 – Grain Market Outlook: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, begins today's show as he talks about how futures, cash and exports look for corn, grain sorghum, soybeans and wheat.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – K-State Virtual Agronomy Conference: Continuing the show is Sarah Lancaster and Kathy Gehl as they discuss the K-State Agronomy Science and Solutions Virtual Conference. We also hear from Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at K-State, with a Kansas Profile.

K-State Agronomy Science and Solutions Virtual Conference

00:23:05 – An Average January: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, concludes the show as he recaps the recent cold weather and if we can be expecting more.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Impact of Weather on Weeds and Wheat
Flinchbaugh Center: Agricultural Economy
Ready for Garden Planting

00:01:05 – Impact of Weather on Weeds and Wheat: Starting off the show is Chip Redmond, Sarah Lancaster, and Kelsey Andersen Onofre as they chat about how the previous above average temperatures and now cold temperatures have impacted impact weeds and wheat.

00:12:05 – Flinchbaugh Center: Agricultural Economy: Part of the Flinchbaugh Center for Ag and Food Policy's podcast continues today's show as Jenny Ifft, Brad Lubben, Joe Glauber and Eric Atkinson talk about the current state of the agricultural economy.

Full Podcast Episode

Smoke & Mirrors: Ag Policy Unfiltered - Apple Podcasts

00:23:05 – Ready for Garden Planting: K-State Extension agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, ends the show discussing things gardeners can do now to get ready for planting this spring.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Ag Law and Tax Issues that Often Get Overlooked
2026 Cotton Conference
Antimicrobial Resistance in Cattle Disease

00:01:05 – Ag Law and Tax Issues that Often Get Overlooked: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins the show as he discusses water right abandonment, tax and estate issues as well as dual-use equipment and what often gets overlooked on these topics.

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – 2026 Cotton Conference: K-State Extension agronomist, Logan Simon, keeps today's show rolling as he previews the Great Plains Cotton Conference.

Great Plains Cotton Conference

lsimon@ksu.edu

Southwest Cotton Physiology Conference

00:23:05 – Antimicrobial Resistance in Cattle Disease: The show concludes with part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast as Brad White, Bob Larson and Todd Gunderson chat about antimicrobial resistance with bovine respiratory disease.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Mussels in Kansas
US Beef Retail Market and Demand
Keeping Winter Calves Safe

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Mussels in Kansas: Today's show begins with part of the Fins, Fur and Feathers from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken as they describe mussels and their population changes.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – US Beef Retail Market and Demand: Brain Coffey, K-State agricultural economist, continues the show as he explains work looking into the U.S. beef retail market and beef demand.

A Microeconomic Assessment of the US Retail Beef Market - Beef Demand Matters

bcoffey@ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Keeping Winter Calves Safe: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show discussing how to keep winter-born dairy calves healthy. He says it involves immediate drying and warming them after birth, providing a warm, dry, draft-free shelter with deep bedding for insulation, and the use of calf jackets to prevent cold stress.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle on Feed and Cold Storage Reports
Kansas Land Values
Faces in Agriculture: Tana McCarter

00:01:05 – Cattle on Feed and Cold Storage Reports: Tyler Cozzens and Brandon Dodd from the Livestock Marketing Information Center begin today's show as they explain what they saw in the recent Cattle on Feed and Cold Storage reports.

00:12:05 – Kansas Land Values: K-State Extension land and crop market specialist, Megan Hughes, keeps the show rolling as she discusses the 2025 Kansas Land Values book and how farmers and ranchers can use it.

2025 Kansas Land Values Book

mnhughes@ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Tana McCarter: Ending the show is a segment of Faces in Agriculture with Tana McCarter from Wilson County as she shares about her involvement and excitement in agriculture.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Recovered Grain Market After USDA Reports
Deciding on Replacement Females
Snow in Kansas

00:01:05 – Recovered Grain Market After USDA Reports: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien kicks off today's show as he shares about the cash, futures and trade for the grain market. He also says what growers have had the most concern about.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Deciding on Replacement Females: Jason Warner, K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, continues the show as he discusses what cattle producers should evaluate when deciding on replacement females. He also mentions an available decision tool.

KSU - Beef Replacement Tool

00:23:05 – Snow in Kansas: Concluding the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond as he explains what winter weather people in Kansas should be prepared for.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cold Stress for Cattle and People, Part 1
Cold Stress for Cattle and People, Part 2
How Insects Survive the Cold

00:01:05 – Cold Stress for Cattle and People, Part 1: Beginning today's show is K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, as he discusses cold stress and what cattle producers should prepare for their livestock.

00:12:05 – Cold Stress for Cattle and People, Part 2: Justin keeps the show rolling as he continues talking about cold stress with reminders for producers to stay safe. K-State fashion studies' Kelsie Doty and Reannan Boisvert remind us about clothing choices to stay warm.

Episode 2062 - Picking Fabric to Stay Warm

00:23:05 – How Insects Survive the Cold: K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd ends the show explaining how insect pests are able to survive extreme cold and how to control the pests that emerge in the spring.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

FSA Payouts and State Committee
Lice on Livestock in the Winter
Quality of Udders in Cattle

00:01:05 – FSA Payouts and State Committee: David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, begins the show as he recaps program payouts from 2025 and highlights the recently announced state committee.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Lice on Livestock in the Winter: The show continues with K-State veterinary entomologist, Cassandra Olds, discussing lice on livestock in the winter and reminders for effective control.

A Winter Guide Keeping Lice in Check

00:23:05 – Quality of Udders in Cattle: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast concludes the show as Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster chat about their feelings on the quality of udders on cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

2026 Chemical Weed Control Guide
Finances and the Farm Online Class
Assessing Resources to Make Decisions

00:01:05 – 2026 Chemical Weed Control Guide: Starting today's show is K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster as she highlights changes to this year's Chemical Weed Control Guide and what it provides to growers.

2026 Chemical Weed Control Guide

00:12:05 – Finances and the Farm Online Class: LaVell Winsor, K-State farm analyst, and Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, continue the show discussing the Finances and the Farm online class.

Finances and the Farm

00:23:05 – Assessing Resources to Make Decisions: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show saying this is a good time for dairy producers to assess their available forages and determine their planting and purchasing decisions for 2026.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle Market, Harvest Capacity and Exports
Supplemental and Enhanced Coverage Options
Fish Contaminants

00:01:05 – Cattle Market, Harvest Capacity and Exports: A cattle market update from Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, begins today's show as he discusses what impacted the market last week, how packers are adjusting harvest and export relationships.

00:12:05 – Supplemental and Enhanced Coverage Options: Jenny Ifft, K-State Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, keeps the show rolling as she explains the supplemental coverage option and enhanced coverage option and what has changed since last year.

SCO and ECO Information and Examples

SCO Expected Payment Map

Crop Insurance Maps

Yield Correlation Tool

SCO and ECO Payment Calculator

00:23:05 – Fish Contaminants: Wrapping up the show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken as he chats about the concern of contaminants in fish.

KDHE Fish Contaminants

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Grain Market Reaction, Corn and Grain Sorghum
Wheat, Soybeans and Macroeconomics
Weather Conditions Creating Fire Concerns

00:01:05 – Grain Market Reaction, Corn and Grain Sorghum: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, begin the show as they discuss the overall market reaction to the USDA reports as well as feed grains.

00:12:05 – Wheat, Soybeans and Macroeconomics: Keeping the show and their conversation rolling are Daniel and Guy as they continue chatting about wheat and soybeans as well as also touching on transportation, foreign exchange and government payments.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Weather Conditions Creating Fire Concerns: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond concludes today's show as he notes how the current conditions in Kansas should have people paying extra attention to fire concerns.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Getting Rid of Fleas
Women Grow the Farm Conference
Successful Seed Growth

00:01:05 – Getting Rid of Fleas: Starting today's show is K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth as he explains why he has been receiving more questions about fleas. He also describes their lifecycle.

00:12:05 – Women Grow the Farm Conference: LaVell Winsor and Robin Reid keep the show rolling as they highlight the goals and agenda for this year's Women Grow the Farm Conference.

WomenGrowTheFarm.com

00:23:05 – Successful Seed Growth: K-State instructor and Extension horticulture specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, ends the show discussing how to start seeds. She covers the seeds to use, starting mix, containers, water and the light needed to successfully grow seedlings.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Roger's Top 10 in Ag Law and Tax
Cover Your Acres Winter Conference
Cattle Management in Australia

00:01:05 – Roger's Top 10 in Ag Law and Tax: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show as he highlights his top ten developments in agricultural law and tax in 2025.

Roger on AgManager

00:12:05 – Cover Your Acres Winter Conference: K-State Northwest area agronomist, Jeanne Falk Jones, continues today's show previewing the Cover Your Acres Winter Conference and what topics are focused on.

Cover Your Acres

00:23:05 – Cattle Management in Australia: Ending the show is part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast where they chatted with special guest Cameron Best from Australia and discuss how cattle management is different in Australia.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: A Unique Spread of Rabies
Common Causes of Cattle Abortions in 2025
Less Dairies, Bigger Herds

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: A Unique Spread of Rabies: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken from K-State begin today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they conversed about a rare case of rabies.

Fins, Fur, and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Common Causes of Cattle Abortions in 2025: K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek keeps the show rolling as he breaks down the common causes of abortions in cattle from his 2025 lab data.

ksvdl.org

866-512-5650

ksvdl YouTube

00:23:05 – Less Dairies, Bigger Herds: The Kansas dairy industry is showing sustained growth in terms of milk production. However, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show saying dairy herds increased in size in 2025, but the total number of dairy farms decreased — something he expects to continue in 2026.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor Update
50 Years of Herbicide Resistance, Part 1
50 Years of Herbicide Resistance, Part 2

00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor Update: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, starts today's show recapping the recent cattle market and highlighting the last Meat Demand Monitor of 2025.

December Meat Demand Monitor

Brian Coffey - A Microeconomic Assessment of the U.S. Retail Beef Market

00:12:05 – 50 Years of Herbicide Resistance, Part 1: The show continues with K-State weed scientist, Pat Geier, as he discusses the anniversary of 50 years of herbicide resistance in Kansas. He explains the first weed that had resistance.

Fifty Years of Herbicide Resistance in Kansas

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – 50 Years of Herbicide Resistance, Part 2: K-State's Pat Geier also ends the show as he talks about how to help reduce additional herbicide resistance for growers.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Grain Futures and Cash Trends and USDA Reports
2026 Swine Profitability Conference
Continued Warm or Cold Winter?

00:01:05 – Grain Futures and Cash Trends and USDA Reports: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today's show discussing the trends in futures and cash and his expectations for the USDA reports that are coming out on January 12.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – 2026 Swine Profitability Conference: Keeping the show rolling is K-State Extension swine specialist, Joel DeRouchey, previewing the upcoming Swine Profitability conference and who attendees will be able to learn from.

Swine Profitability Conference

00:23:05 – Continued Warm or Cold Winter?: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond wraps up the show explaining if Kansas residents can be expecting a snowstorm this winter or continued above average temperatures.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer

How Where You Live Impacts Life Expectancy, Part 1
How Where You Live Impacts Life Expectancy, Part 2
Creating Thriving Soil

00:01:05 – How Where You Live Impacts Life Expectancy, Part 1: Today's show begins with Zaira Ruiz, Kansas 4-H regional specialist and faculty at the Southwest Research and Extension Center in Garden City, as she explains how social determinants impact health. She lists the various social factors.

00:12:05 – How Where You Live Impacts Life Expectancy, Part 2: Zaira continues the show discussing examples of social determinants in Kansas and superfund sites.

Links for More Information: Social Determinants, A Tale of Two Zip Codes, Havard Study, Epidemic of Loneliness, General Surgeon Social Connection, Wichita Life Expectancy, American Heart Association - Midwest Region, EPA Superfund Sites, Iola Case Study

00:23:05 – Creating Thriving Soil: Pottawatomie County Extension Agent, Shannon Blocker, ends the show sharing ways to improve soil to boost resilience, create a thriving landscape and provide long-term soil vitality.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Farm Service Agency Committee and Acre Rates
Applications for the Next KARL Class
When to Check Cows for Pregnancy

00:01:05 – Farm Service Agency Committee and Acre Rates: Starting the show is David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he explains the state committee and highlights commodity per acre rates.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Applications for the Next KARL Class: Jill Zimmerman, president of the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership Program, continues today's show discussing the KARL program and how people can become a part of the community.

KARLprogram.com

00:23:05 – When to Check Cows for Pregnancy: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast concludes the show as Brad White, Bob Larson and Scott Fritz converse about timing options for checking cow pregnancy.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Africa Being the Next Grain Market for the U.S., Part 1
Africa Being the Next Grain Market for the U.S., Part 2
Dairy Needs Biosecurity Plans

00:01:05 – Africa Being the Next Grain Market for the U.S., Part 1: Today's show starts with two segments from Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, and Peter Goldsmith, director and principal investigator of the Soybean Innovation Lab at the University of Illinois, as they discuss how Africa could be the next big market for U.S. growers.

00:12:05 – Africa Being the Next Grain Market for the U.S., Part 2: Guy and Peter continue the show explaining challenges and barriers to opening the market.

Articles on AgManager.info - Should U.S. Growers Look to Africa as the Next Big Market?

Understanding Africa's Food and Oil Demand Trends

Understanding Africa's Soy Import Demand

Selected Import Markets for Soybeans, Meal and Oil

00:23:05 – Dairy Needs Biosecurity Plans: K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, ends the show saying every dairy needs a biosecurity plan whether it's for bird flu, New World Screwworm or foot and mouth disease.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Cattle Market 2025 Recap and 2026 Expectations
Extension Communication
Traits of Domesticated Raccoons

00:01:05 – Cattle Market 2025 Recap and 2026 Expectations: A recap of 2025 and expectation for 2026 for the cattle market with Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, begins today's show.

00:12:05 – Extension Communication: Keeping the show rolling is Sandra Wick from K-State's Post Rock District as she explains how communications between producers, Extension agents and specialists happens to help with questions.

ksre.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Traits of Domesticated Raccoons: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, ends the show as he discusses how raccoons are showing more traits that signal domestication.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

U.S. Grain Expectations for 2026, Part 1
U.S. Grain Expectations for 2026, Part 2
Weather Application Recommendations

00:01:05 – U.S. Grain Expectations for 2026, Part 1: Today's show kicks off with Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute at K-State, and Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, as they discuss their 2026 grain outlook. In the first segment they chat about export expectations, the U.S. dollar and transportation.

00:12:05 – U.S. Grain Expectations for 2026, Part 2: Guy and Daniel continue their second segment looking into other countries, conflict, the Monroe Doctrine and tariffs and how they all have an impact on the grain market.

Daniel on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Weather Application Recommendations: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends the show highlighting his favorite ways to track and look into expected weather and also what to avoid.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
Used Failed Wheat Crop for Cattle
Understanding More About Bull Fertility

00:01:05 – Farmer Bridge Assistance Program: David Schemm, state executive director for the Kansas Farm Service Agency, kicks off the show as he highlights what he learned in Washington D.C. and the new Farmer Bridge Assistance Program.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Used Failed Wheat Crop for Cattle: Continuing the show is grad student in K-State's Animal Sciences and Industry, Adam King, discussing how producers can use a failed wheat crop for cattle rations.

adamking@ksu.edu

eabriggs@ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Understanding More About Bull Fertility: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson, Todd Gunderson and Jason Warner concludes today's show as they converse about bull fertility.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Pros and Cons of Whitetail Deer
Rust Infections in Wheat
Matching Finances and Production Data

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Pros and Cons of Whitetail Deer: The show begins with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken talk about balancing the positive and negatives of whitetail deer.

Fins, Fur, and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Rust Infections in Wheat: Kelsey Andersen Onofre, K-State wheat pathologist, and Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, keep the show moving as they discuss rust in wheat and other challenges they expect the crop to encounter this season.

Fall Infections of Rusts in Kansas Wheat

00:23:05 – Matching Finances and Production Data: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show explaining matching data from the production site with the financial output of the farm to measure financial success.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Update on Cattle and Beef Reports
What Weather Took Place in 2025
Kansas 4-H Citizenship in Action

00:01:05 – Update on Cattle and Beef Reports: An update on the recent Cattle on Feed report and Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade report from Tyler Cozzens and Brandon Dodd from the Livestock Marketing Information Center begins the show.

LMIC.info

00:12:05 – What Weather Took Place in 2025: Matt Sittel, assistant state climatologist at K-State, keeps the show rolling with a recap of the weather that took place in 2025.

00:23:05 – Kansas 4-H Citizenship in Action: Ending the show is Kansas 4-H program coordinator Dona Ratliff as she discusses Kansas 4-H's Citizenship in Action event for youth.

Kansas4-h.org

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Holiday Grain Market
Why it is Important to Clean Yield Monitor Data
Warm Temperatures in December

00:01:05 – Holiday Grain Market: The show starts with K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, as he highlights futures and cash prices for corn, soybeans and wheat. He also notes what usually takes place for the grain market around the holidays.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Why it is Important to Clean Yield Monitor Data: K-State agriculture precision specialist, Deepak Joshi, and K-State Extension agronomist, Tina Sullivan, keep the show moving as they discuss the importance of cleaning yield monitor data and what errors commonly occur.

Cleaning Yield Monitor Data Matters for Better Farm Decisions

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Warm Temperatures in December: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends today's show as he shares his forecast that includes what he expects for the end of the year.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Look into Research and Innovation in 2025, Part 1
Look into Research and Innovation in 2025, Part 2
Winter Compost Piles

00:01:05 – Look into Research and Innovation in 2025, Part 1: Jane Schuh, associate dean of research and graduate programs for K-State's College of Agriculture and director for the Kansas agriculture experiment stations, begins today's show with a recap on research and Extension in 2025.

00:12:05 – Look into Research and Innovation in 2025, Part 2: She continues the show with sharing what she is excited for with the new facilities at K-State. Jane also says what she is ready for in 2026.

ag.k-state.edu

ksre.k-state.edu

00:23:05 – Winter Compost Piles: K-State horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, ends the show explaining how to maintain a compost pile throughout the winter.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

North Dakota Carbon Dioxide Case
K-State National Champion Crops Judging Team
Heifer Breeding Exams

00:01:05 – North Dakota Carbon Dioxide Case: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, kicks off today's show explaining a case in North Dakota that shows a taking of private property and what is currently happening.

Roger on AgManager.info

WashburnLaw.edu/WALTR

00:12:05 – K-State National Champion Crops Judging Team: The show continues with Kansas State University students Karlie Albright and Ella Pachta as they discuss their experience and recent success as competitors on K-State's 34th national champion crops judging team.

00:23:05 – Heifer Breeding Exams: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson and Jason Warner concludes the show as they converse about pre-breeding exams for heifers.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Resources for Extinguishing Fires, Part 1
Resources for Extinguishing Fires, Part 2
Forages to Increase Milk Components

00:01:05 – Resources for Extinguishing Fires, Part 1: Today's show starts with a discussion about categories of fire extinguishers and their purpose with Aaron Williams, Kansas Forest Service district fire management officer for southeast Kansas.

KansasForests.org

00:12:05 – Resources for Extinguishing Fires, Part 2: Aaron Williams with the Kansas Forest Service continues the show as he recognizes other potential fire concerns for homeowners, car owners and people with barns.

00:23:05 – Forages to Increase Milk Components: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show by saying how providing the herd with high quality forages can significantly increase milk components.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle and Beef Market and Meat Demand
Bull Selection Considerations
Christmas Trees for Fish

00:01:05 – Cattle and Beef Market and Meat Demand: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins the show with an update on the cattle market and a look into the recent Meat Demand Monitor.

Glynn on AgManager.info

gtonsor@k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Bull Selection Considerations: K-State Extension cow-calf specialist Jason Warner continues the show as he discusses key considerations for bull selection and his reminders during bull buying season.

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Christmas Trees for Fish: Wrapping up the show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken as he explains how Christmas trees can be useful in ponds for fish habitats.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Corn, Grain Sorghum and Macroeconomic Market
Soybean and Wheat Market
Warm and Dry Weather

00:01:05 – Corn, Grain Sorghum and Macroeconomics Market: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, start today's show as they discuss the feed grains market for the United States and worldwide. Guy also comments on his time in Canada, the U.S. Dollar and freight.

00:12:05 – Soybean and Wheat Market: The show and conversation continue with Daniel O'Brien and Guy Allen as they chat about the soybean and wheat markets.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Warm and Dry Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond concludes the show highlighting the warmer than average temperatures and lack of moisture.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Trying to Find Protection from Dectes Stem Borer
Pigs in China
Caring for Holiday Plants

00:01:05 – Trying to Find Protection from Dectes Stem Borer: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, starts the show as he explains if there are any seed varieties that are best for Dectes stem borer protection, which is a question he has recently been receiving.

00:12:05 – Pigs in China: Continuing the show is part of the keynote presentation from K-State Swine Day by Arkin Wu. He discusses the swine industry in China and how it has evolved in the past years.

KSUSwine.org

K-State Swine Day - Arkin Wu's Presentation

00:23:05 – Caring for Holiday Plants: Kansas State University instructor and horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, ends today's show sharing how to care for holiday plants, including Christmas cactus, poinsettia and amaryllis.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Stage 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
Pig Livability Research
How Theileria Can Spread

00:01:05 – Stage 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program: Beginning today's show is Kansas Farm Service Agency chief program specialist, Todd Barrows, as he highlights the differences between the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program Stage 1 and Stage 2.

Farmers.gov

FSA Service Centers

00:12:05 – Pig Livability Research: Joel DeRouchey, K-State Extension swine specialist, continues the show with part of his K-State Swine Day presentation where he highlights key points for pig livability.

KSUSwine.org

DeRouchey - International Conference on Pig Livability Highlights

00:23:05 – How Theileria Can Spread: Part of a Cattle Chat podcast from the Beef Cattle Institute with Brad White, Bob Larson and Cassandra Olds concludes the show as they discuss theileria and how it can be transmitted.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Artificial Intelligence Videos of Wildlife
Winter Canola Planting and Research
Increase in the Kansas Dairy Cattle Herd

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Artificial Intelligence Videos of Wildlife: Drew Ricketts, Joe Gerken and Danny Lindahl from K-State begin today's show with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they discuss wildlife videos using artificial intelligence.

Fins, Fur, and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Winter Canola Planting and Research: K-State canola breeder, Mike Stamm, keeps the show rolling as he highlights the winter canola crop and why he is feeling confident and hopeful for its season.

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

kswheat.com

00:23:05 – Increase in the Kansas Dairy Cattle Herd: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he looks at the significant growth in the number of dairy cattle in Kansas — increasing from 181,000 at the beginning of the year to 218,000 in November.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Closure of the Lexington Beef Plant
Cotton Season in Kansas
Accounting for Agriculture

00:01:05 – Closure of the Lexington Beef Plant: Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, kicks off the show as he explains details of the Lexington plant closure and its short- and long-term impacts.

Understanding the Tyson Plant Closure - UNL

cap.unl.edu

00:12:05 – Cotton Season in Kansas: K-State Extension agronomist Logan Simon continues today's show as he highlights the cotton season, what Kansas cotton is used for and what research he is excited about.

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Accounting for Agriculture: Ending the show is Monica Baker Swarts, owner of Baker Professional Accounting Services, as she discusses how she has been supporting farmers around Pratt, Kansas and what she encourages people to keep in mind.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Prices and Expectations in the Grain Market
Calving Kit and Schools
When is the Next Storm?

00:01:05 – Prices and Expectations in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, kicks off today's show discussing the current state of the markets as he talks through the futures and cash prices.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Calving Kit and Schools: Keeping the show rolling is K-State Extension beef veterinarian, A.J. Tarpoff, as he shares his reminders for preparing calving kits and upcoming calving schools.

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – When is the Next Storm?: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, concludes today's show explaining the recent cold temperatures, if they will continue and when we can be expecting potentially more winter precipitation.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Options for Using Ad Hoc Payments, Part 1
Options for Using Ad Hoc Payments, Part 2
Gifts for Gardeners

00:01:05 – Options for Using Ad Hoc Payments, Part 1: Jenny Ifft, K-State Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, and Brady Brewer, K-State associate professor in agricultural economics, begins today's show discussing ad hoc payments and what producers need to consider when receiving these one-time government payments.

00:12:05 – Options for Using Ad Hoc Payments, Part 2: The show and ad hoc conversation continues with Jenny Ifft and Brady Brewer.

Top 5 Considerations for Managing Large, One-Time Government Payments

Ag Profitability Conferences

00:23:05 – Gifts for Gardeners: K-State Extension horticulture agent for Butler County, Calla Edwards, ends the show noting a survey done among Master Gardeners and gardening enthusiasts that revealed their favorite tools, supplies and plants.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Grain Company Bankruptcy and Protective Arrangements
Vitamin A Cattle Needs and Deficiency
Veterinary Programs

00:01:05 – Grain Company Bankruptcy and Protective Arrangements: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show as he discusses a recent bankruptcy and the differences between full conservatorship and the new option of protective arrangements.

Important Information for Kansas Farmers on the Hansen-Mueller Co Bankruptcy Filing

Change to Guardianships and Conservatorships in Kansas - Impact on Ag Contracts?

00:12:05 – Vitamin A Cattle Needs and Deficiency: K-State beef systems specialist Emma Briggs keeps the show moving by explaining the importance of vitamin A for cattle and the issues a deficiency can cause.

Vitamin A Matters: Supporting Reproduction, Growth, and Immunity in Cattle

KSGrainSorghum.org

00:23:05 – Veterinary Programs: Concluding the show is part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson and Fred Gingrich as they highlight the American Association of Bovine Practitioners and the Academy of Veterinary Consultants.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Equine Herpesvirus-1 and Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy
Drinking Energy Drinks
Controlling Dairy Reproduction

00:01:05 – Equine Herpesvirus-1 and Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy: Beginning today's show is Justin Smith, Kansas animal health commissioner, as he discusses a horse virus that has recently been talked more about and how horse owners can help protect their animals.

Equine Disease Communication Center

00:12:05 – Drinking Energy Drinks: Chelsea King, nutrition, food safety and health Extension agent in Johnson County, continues the show as she explains energy drinks, the concerns with them and potential alternatives.

00:23:05 – Controlling Dairy Reproduction: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show saying how managing the reproductive status of the herd is something dairy producers can control - and that today's technology makes that easier.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle Market Continues with its Fundamentals
Beef Reproduction Task Force Meeting
Skunks in Kansas

00:01:05 – Cattle Markets Continues with its Fundamentals: Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, kicks off the show as he provides an overview of the market, an update of reduced packing plants and his expectations.

00:12:05 – Beef Reproduction Task Force Meeting: Today's show keeps rolling with K-State beef reproduction specialist Sandy Johnson as she recaps topics from a Beef Reproduction Task Force meeting where they discussed what could be impacting successful cattle breeding.

beefrepro.org

sandyj@ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Skunks in Kansas: K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, ends the show explaining the lifecycle of skunks, where they go in the winter and what they commonly eat.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Disaster Relief Program and Extended Deadlines
Educational Experiences with 4-H
Balancing the Size of Your Cattle Herd

00:01:05 – Disaster Relief Program and Extended Deadlines: The show starts with David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he discusses the supplemental disaster relief program and extended program deadlines.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Educational Experiences with 4-H: McKenzie Zimmerman with Kansas 4-H continues today's show as she highlights educational experiences with Kansas 4-H and how involvement in them has improved.

Kansas4-H.org

785-532-5800

00:23:05 – Balancing the Size of Your Cattle Herd: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast ends the show as Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster, Dustin Pendell and Scott Fritz talk about balancing quantity and size of cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bird Migration
Nutrition Changes for the Cow and Calf
Changes in the Holstein Breed

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bird Migration: Today's show kicks off with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken as they explain what triggers birds to migrate and how they make the trip.

Fins, Fur, and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Nutrition Changes for the Cow and Calf: Gregg Hanzlicek, K-State veterinarian, keeps the show rolling as he highlights the changes in energy and protein needs for cows and common causes of weak or stillborn calves.

00:23:05 – Changes in the Holstein Breed: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show discussing changes that we've seen in the Holstein breed over the last 20 years and whether to expect more changes down the road.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle on Feed and Trade
Fire Fuel, Risks and Protection, Part 1
Fire Fuel, Risks and Protection, Part 2

00:01:05 – Cattle on Feed and Trade: Tyler Cozzens and Brandon Dodd from the Livestock Marketing Information Center start off today's show as they recap the recent Cattle on Feed report and trade data, as well as a quick New World Screwworm update.

00:12:05 – Fire Fuel, Risks and Protection, Part 1: The show continues with Kansas Forest Service's Bill Waln and Rodney Redinger as they discuss wildfire concerns and what has contributed to the risks this year. They also note how fast fire can spread and what people can do to protect their homes and help firefighters.

00:23:05 – Fire Fuel, Risks and Protection, Part 2: Rodney and Bill conclude the show with their fire safety conversation.

KansasForests.org

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Wheat and Freight Market
Corn, Grain Sorghum and Soybean Market
Cooling Down to Average Temperatures

00:01:05 – Wheat and Freight Market: On today's show, K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, and the senior economist at the IGP Institute, Guy Allen, have a domestic and international grain market discussion in the first two segments. They first talk about wheat, transportation and the U.S. dollar.

00:12:05 – Corn, Grain Sorghum and Soybean Market: In their second segment, Daniel and Guy converse about corn, grain sorghum and soybeans for both the United States market and worldwide market.

00:23:05 – Cooling Down to Average Temperatures: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, wraps today's show with his weather update where he explains our expected wet conditions and average temperatures.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Death Loss in the Cattle Feeding Industry
Kansas Farm Service Agency is Back Open
Building Resilient Gardens

00:01:05 – Death Loss in the Cattle Feeding Industry: Beginning today's show is K-State Extension beef specialist Justin Waggoner as he explains how death loss in the cattle feeding industry has changed in the past 30 years and what might be contributing to the losses.

00:12:05 – Kansas Farm Service Agency is Back Open: David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency State executive director, continues today's show as he provides an update on FSA programs and how they are working to continue serving producers.

Farmers.gov

Service Center Locator

Important Information for Kansas Farmers on the Hansen Muelle Co. Bankruptcy Filing

00:23:05 – Building Resilient Gardens: Reno County Extension horticulture agent, Pam Paulsen, ends the show discussing methods for building gardens that are resilient to tough growing conditions. This was the topic for the November K-State Garden Hour.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Zoning Classifications
Rural Technology Development
How Many Cows Per Bull?

00:01:05 – Zoning Classifications: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen starts today's show as he discusses zoning classifications and the impact they can have on people's dreams of living in rural areas.

Acreage Anxiety - Zoning Issues That Can Kill Your Rural Dream

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Rural Technology Development: Keeping the show rolling is Jeff Tucker, executive director of the K-State Technology Development Institute, as he explains what the institute and the Rural Technology Innovation Assistant program are providing to communities and its entrepreneurs.

jwtuck@ksu.edu

K-State.edu/TDI

00:23:05 – How Many Cows Per Bull?: The Beef Cattle Institute's Brad White, Bob Larson and Dustin Pendell wrap today's show as they consider the ideal number of cows per bull on part of a Cattle Chat episode.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Third Trimester Cattle Care
Bloody Diarrhea in Calves
Protecting Teats from the Cold

00:01:05 – Third Trimester Cattle Care: Sandy Johnson, K-State beef reproduction specialist, kicks off today's show with reminders for cattle producers when it comes to caring for cattle in their third trimester and how to give the cow and calf the best circumstances.

KSUBeef.org

00:12:05 – Bloody Diarrhea in Calves: Keeping the show rolling is part of a Bovine Science episode from the Beef Cattle Institute with Brad White and Bob Larson as they talk about an issue a rancher was having with his calves after bringing them together for weaning.

KSUbci.org

Herd Health: Weaned Calves with Bloody Diarrhea

00:23:05 – Protecting Teats from the Cold: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show discussing how extreme cold can cause teat damage and what producers can do to protect the herd.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cattle Market Update and Headlines
Picking Fabric to Help Stay Warm
Preparing Ponds for Winter Management

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update and Headlines: A cattle market update from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist Elliott Dennis starts off today's show. He explains the recent headlines including reports, New World Screwworm announcement, meat packing industry investigation and consumer demand and consumption.

00:12:05 – Picking Fabric to Help Stay Warm: The show continues as Kelsie Doty and Reannan Boisvert from K-State's fashion studies explain what the best textile choices are for people when their goal is to stay warm and dry.

00:23:05 – Preparing Ponds for Winter Management: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, wraps today's show discussing pond and fish management for the winter months.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Good Day in the Market and Report Expectations
Organizational Reflection and Culture
From Below to Above Average Temperatures

00:01:05 – Good Day in the Market and Report Expectations: The show kicks off with K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien as he discusses the positive day in the market and what report expectations are.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Organizational Reflection and Culture: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, keeps the show moving as he highlights the importance of reflecting on your organization and understanding its culture.

Organizational Reflection

Define the Culture of Your Organization

00:23:05 – From Below to Above Average Temperatures: A weather update from K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends the show. He explains our recent above average temperatures and if they will hold on as we continue in November.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Metrics for Cattle Herds
Recap of the 98th Annual FFA Convention
Protecting Gardens from Freezing

00:01:05 – Metrics for Cattle Herds: Jason Warner, K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, starts the show as he breaks down cattle herd production metrics and how producers can use them in their herd.

KSUbeef.org

00:12:05 – Recap of the 98th Annual FFA Convention: We continue the show with Kansas FFA State Officers, Lillian Hulse and Brycen Benyshek as they recap the 98th National FFA Convention and highlight their personal experiences as FFA members.

ksffa.org

00:23:05 – Protecting Gardens from Freezing: K-State horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, ends the show discussing ways to protect cold season garden crops, especially from freezing.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Kansas Grain Sorghum Update
Winter Wheat Weed Control
Selecting Calves to Keep as Heifer Replacements

00:01:05 – Kansas Grain Sorghum Update: Kicking off today's show is Adam York, CEO of Kansas Sorghum Producers Association and administrator for Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission, as he highlights the importance of relationships for countries and sorghum growers.

ksgrainsorghum.org

agriculture.ks.gov

00:12:05 – Winter Wheat Weed Control: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, continues the show as she talks about controlling mustards and winter annual grasses in winter wheat.

Control of Mustards in Wheat - Timely Treatment is Important

Winter Annual Grass Control in Winter Wheat

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Selecting Calves to Keep as Heifer Replacements: Part of the Cattle Chat podcast from the Beef Cattle Institute ends the show as Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and Scott Fritz discuss making the decision of what heifer calves to keep as replacements.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Safely Harvesting Wildlife
Insects Overwintering in Kansas
Continued Cattle Testing for Bird Flu

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Safely Harvesting Wildlife: Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken starts off the show as they converse about legally and safely hunting and processing wildlife.

Fins, Fur, and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Insects Overwintering in Kansas: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth keeps the show moving as he mentions the armyworms should be done for the winter and how multi-colored Asian lady beetles, ground beetles and attic flies can overwinter in homes.

00:23:05 – Continued Cattle Testing for Bird Flu: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk discussing the current status of bird flu across the United States and how continual testing is having a positive impact on detecting potential problems in dairy herds.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Consumers Still Want Beef
Ukraine Crop Production Update
Sorghum Connection Winter Series

00:01:05 – Consumers Still Want Beef: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins the show with an update on the cattle market and reminders about consumers' continued demand for beef.

Glynn on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Ukraine Crop Production Update: The show keeps going with Antonina Broyaka, K-State Extension associate in the department of agriculture economics, as she provides the show with an update on Ukraine crops and their production.

Current State of The Black Sea Grain and Oilseed Markets

00:23:05 – Sorghum Connection Winter Series: K-State's Rodrigo Onofre and Kansas Grain Sorghum's Maddy Meier wrap up the show as they preview the Sorghum Connection Winter Series and what learning opportunities are available.

KsGrainSorghum.org

Sorghum Connection Winter Series

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Futures: Now vs In a Year
Preparing Irrigation Systems for Winter
Up and Down Temperatures

00:01:05 – Grain Futures: Now vs In a Year: Starting off today's show is K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien with an update on the grain market where he shares about topped out rallies in the futures and the impact we could see from an upcoming USDA report.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Preparing Irrigation Systems for Winter: K-State water resource engineer Jonathan Aguilar keeps today's show rolling with his reminders for growers with irrigation systems to get them prepared for cold temperatures and freezing water.

620-275-9164

Winterizing Irrigation Systems: Steps for a Smooth Spring Start

00:23:05 – Up and Down Temperatures: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, concludes the show with his report of fluctuating temperatures, breezy conditions and unlikely chances of precipitation.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Marestail and Henbit Management
Reusing Wastewater
Dealing with Pests in Homes and Gardens

00:01:05 – Marestail and Henbit Management: K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster kicks off the show as she reminds listeners about managing marestail and henbit as well as preparing their sprayers for winter.

Get Control of Fall-Emerged Marestail Before Next Spring

Henbit Taking Over? Management Tips for Fall

Preparing Spray Systems for Winter: Simple Steps to Avoid Spring Repairs

00:12:05 – Reusing Waste Water: Joe Parcell, director of the Risk Management Center at K-State, continues the show as he explains a project that he is a part of that is working on the ability to add value to wastewater.

Waste, Water and a Wicked Problem

00:23:05 – Dealing with Pests in Homes and Gardens: Wrapping today's show is K-State horticulture entomologist, Raymond Cloyd as he looks at insect and mite pests that are currently trying to get in homes and how a clean garden can prevent pests from overwintering in the debris.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Deductions and Depreciation
Winter Curl Mite Damage
Adding Beef for the Community

00:01:05 – Deductions and Depreciation: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show as he discusses more changes. This week he talks about car loan interest deduction, heifer bonus depreciation and depreciation recapture.

Roger on AgManager.info

www.Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

00:12:05 – Winter Curl Mite Damage: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth keeps the show rolling as he highlights the winter curl mite and why wheat growers might be seeing their wheat look silver.

00:23:05 – Adding Beef for the Community: Ending the show is the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with special guest Dave Maples from the Kentucky Cattlemen's Association as they converse about beef being included when thinking about food as medicine.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Detecting Emerald Ash Borer
Increasing Cancer Screenings in Kansas
Having Healthy Calves

00:01:05 – Detecting Emerald Ash Borer: Shad Hufnagel, Kansas Forest Service forest health coordinator, begins today's show explaining emerald ash borer and how they have identified it in another county in Kansas.

KansasForests.org

00:12:05 – Increasing Cancer Screenings in Kansas: The show continues with K-State's Jeff Wichman as he hosts Hope Krebill and Keren Denes-Collar on Sound Living as they discuss cancer screenings and how they hope to provide it to more people.

Sound Living

00:23:05 – Having Healthy Calves: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show by saying how producers can boost their bottom line by keeping calves healthy as their value has increased.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Remembering Cattle Market Fundamentals
What Records to Keep
Raccoon Distemper

00:01:05 – Remembering Cattle Market Fundamentals: A cattle market update with Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel starts today's show as he reinforces the fundamentals and how they are looking in our current market.

Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

Derrell.peel@okstate.edu

00:12:05 – What Records to Keep: Keeping the show rolling is the Beef Cattle Institute's Brad White and Bob Larson as they discuss research that looked into record keeping for cattle herds on a recent Bovine Science episode.

Herd Health: Value of Records

ksubci.org

00:23:05 – Raccoon Distemper: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, concludes the show as he explains distemper in raccoons and where it is likely most prevalent.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Waiting for Grain Reports
Spooky Veterinarian Stories
Contrast in the Weather

00:01:05 – Waiting for Grain Reports: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien kicks off today's show by discussing the changes in the futures and what recent news headlines have impacted the market.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Spooky Veterinarian Stories: Keeping the show rolling is A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, as he shares stories and spooky things that he has encountered or heard about as a veterinarian.

00:23:05 – Contrast in the Weather: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, concludes today's show with his weather update which highlights our recent wet and cool weather and if we can continue to expect those conditions.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Soybean Cyst Nematodes, Tar Spot and Moldy Corn
K-State Swine Day
Research in Horticulture

00:01:05 – Soybean Cyst Nematodes, Tar Spot and Moldy Corn: K-State row crop plant pathologist Rodrigo Onofre starts the show as he provides an update on soybean cyst nematodes, tar spot and moldy corn.

Protect Your Soybeans Next Year

Corn Grain Quality

Late-season Tar Spot Update

00:12:05 – K-State Swine Day: The show continues with K-State Extension swine specialist Mike Tokach as he highlights the 2025 K-State Swine Day along with the research and innovations happening in the swine industry.

K-State Swine Day

00:23:05 – Research in Horticulture: Director of the K-State Horticulture Research and Extension Center in Olathe, Cary Rivard, ends the show discussing their work in grafting tomatoes, agrivoltaics and high tunnels.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

An Update from Kansas Corn
K-State Ag Profitability Conference
From School to Workforce

00:01:05 – An Update from Kansas Corn: Today's show starts with Kansas Corn CEO Josh Roe as he provides an update on Kansas Corn and how the commodity is doing in Kansas.

KSCorn.com

00:12:05 – K-State Ag Profitability Conference: Robin Reid, K-State farm economist, and Allen Featherstone, K-State agricultural economics department head, add to the show discussing the Ag Profitability conference and what information will be shared.

K-State Ag Profitability Conference

00:23:05 – From School to Workforce: The Beef Cattle Institute's Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and Makenna Jensen conclude today's show with part of their Cattle Chat podcast as they talk about transitioning into the workforce.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Amphibians
Green Stem in Soybeans
New Dairy Technology

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Amphibians: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken from K-State with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast kick off today's show as they converse about amphibians and their development and lifecycle.

Fins, Fur, and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Green Stem in Soybeans: K-State Extension agronomist Tina Sullivan continues the show as she explains green stem in soybeans and how harvest is going in Kansas.

Green Stem Syndrome in Soybeans

00:23:05 – New Dairy Technology: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk discussing new technology he viewed at the World Dairy Expo and how it could help the dairy industry improve efficiencies on the farm.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Estimates and Prices
Drone Selection for Agriculture
Faces in Agriculture: Leigh Ann Pfannenstiel

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Estimates and Prices: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens and Brandon Dodd at the Livestock Marketing Information Center begins today's show. They discuss what Cattle on Feed pre-report estimates are and price trends for the industry.

00:12:05 – Drone Selection for Agriculture: K-State agriculture precision specialist, Deepak Joshi, keeps the show moving as he explains different types of drones and what producers should consider before purchasing.

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Leigh Ann Pfannenstiel: A segment of Faces in Agriculture with Leigh Ann Pfannenstiel from Logan County ends today's show as she shares about Red's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch.

Red's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Trends and Direction in the Grain Market
Beef on Dairy Liver Abscess Research
Fall Weather in Kansas

00:01:05 – Trends and Direction in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien kicks off the show with a grain market update where he comments on futures, trends and market direction.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Beef on Dairy Liver Abscess Research: Continuing the show is Cole Ellis, K-State Beef Stocker Unit research assistant and graduate student, as he talks about liver abscesses for beef on dairy cattle and the research he has done.

2025 K-State Stocker Field Day Presentation

K-State Forage Conference

00:23:05 – Fall Weather in Kansas: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, wraps up today's show discussing cooler temperatures and expected rainfall for Kansas.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

4-H Livestock Project Goal Setting
Southwind Extension District's Agriculture
Breeding Goals for Cattle Producers

00:01:05 – 4-H Livestock Project Goal Setting: Beginning today's show is Kelsey Nordyke, Kansas 4-H ag sciences program specialist, discussing setting goals for 4-Hers and getting ready for this 4-H year.

Kansas4-H.org

kla.org

00:12:05 – Southwind Extension District's Agriculture: Southwind Extension Districts' Hunter Nickell and Lonnie Mengarelli keep the show rolling as they share how agriculture is doing in their area and how producers are feeling.

Southwind.K-State.edu

Fort Scott Office - 620-223-3720

Southwind District Facebook

00:23:05 – Storing Garden Pesticides: K-State Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, ends today's show explaining how to safely store leftover lawn and garden pesticides for use again next season.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust
Agriculture in Hodgeman County
Breeding Goals for Cattle Producers

00:01:05 – Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust: K-State and Washburn law professor, Roger McEowen, begins today's show discussing Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust and what they mean for farmers and ranchers.

Roger on AgManager.info

www.Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

00:12:05 – Agriculture in Hodgeman County: Continuing the show is DeWayne Craghead, agriculture and 4-H Extension agent for Hodgeman County, as he explains agriculture in his area.

00:23:05 – Breeding Goals for Cattle Producers: The Beef Cattle Institute's Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster are joined by Jordan Thomas on their Cattle Chat podcast to chat about reaching reproductive goals in the herd.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Moths in Kansas
K-State Forage Conference
Lactose-Free Product Technology

00:01:05 – Moths in Kansas: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth starts the show explaining the different moths that people could be seeing in Kansas. He notes how people can manage them.

00:12:05 – K-State Forage Conference: John Holman, K-State cropping systems and forage agronomist, and Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, keep the show rolling as they preview the upcoming K-State Forage Conference.

K-State Forage Conference

jholman@k-state.edu

Ukraine-Russia Conflict Webinar

00:23:05 – Lactose-Free Product Technology: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he says the new technologies used to create lactose-free products are helping Kansas producers meet the demand of today's consumers.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

News in the Cattle Market
Impact of Leaves in Ponds
Research on Gluten in Wheat

00:01:05 – News in the Cattle Market: Beginning the show is Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, with an update on feeder cattle, live cattle, missed reports, settled lawsuits and if consumers are still buying beef.

00:12:05 – Impact of Leaves in Ponds: K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, Joe Gerken, continues today's show discussing leaves in ponds and the issues they can create for aquatic life and livestock.

00:23:05 – Research on Gluten in Wheat: A Wheat Scoop feature from Kansas Wheat's Gordon Clark ends the show as he highlights research taking place at K-State that is looking into reducing gluten allergens in wheat.

KSWheat.com

ksre.ksu.edu

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

KSUBeef.org

KSUSwine.org

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Waiting for Direction in the Grain Market
Remote Sensing in Agriculture
Waiting on Cooler Temperatures

00:01:05 – Waiting for Direction in the Grain Market: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show for today as he talks about market projections and how the grain market could react to future USDA reports.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Remote Sensing in Agriculture: K-State agriculture precision specialist Deepak Joshi keeps the show rolling as he highlights the use of remote sensing in agriculture. He mentions how he has used drones to support farmers.

The Basics of Remore Sensing in Precision Agriculture

Understanding Resolution in Remote Sensing Imagery: What Farmers Need to Know

00:23:05 – Waiting on Cooler Temperatures: Concluding the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with his weather update where he notes when Kansans can expect classic fall weather.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Asian Longhorned Tick
Staying Safe on Roads
Community Gardens

00:01:05 – Asian Longhorned Tick: A discussion on Asian Longhorned Ticks with Justin Smith, Kansas animal health commissioner, and A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, begins today's show. They talk about the tick and their recommendations.

agriculture.ks.gov

Asian Longhorned Tick Identified in Kansas

00:12:05 – Staying Safe on Roads: Ed Brokesh and Madison Sultz from K-State's department of biological and agricultural engineering continue the show with reminders about roadway safety as many parts of the state are in harvest.

00:23:05 – Community Gardens: Ending the show is Extension horticulture agent from the Meadowlark District, Laura Phillips, as she explains four components to establishing and sustaining a successful community garden.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Benefits of Crop Residue
Barton County Producer's Transitions and Involvement
Crop Concerns for Cattle

00:01:05 – Benefits of Crop Residue: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, and John Holman, K-State cropping systems and forage agronomist, kick off the show as they explain the value of crop residue in fields and how it helps.

Management Considerations Before Baling Corn Residue

Crop Residues: Nutritive Value and Options for Grazing

00:12:05 – Barton County Producer's Transitions and Involvement: Keeping the show going is Keith Miller, a farmer in Barton County, discussing his operation and how it transitioned as well as how he made the decision to add hired labor.

00:23:05 – Crop Concerns for Cattle: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast ends today's show as Brad White, Bob Larson, Scott Fritz and Jason Warner talk about things that could be concerning to growers in sorghum.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Deer Hunting Plots
3rd Annual Landowner Conference at K-State
Corn Variety Changes

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Deer Hunting Plots: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken start today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode discussing food and hunting plots for deer.

Fins, Fur, and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – 3rd Annual Landowner Conference at K-State: K-State Extension farm economist, Robin Reid, and Director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition at K-State, Ashlee Westerhold, continue the show highlighting and previewing the Kansas Landowner Conference and what attendees could learn.

AgManager.info/Landowner

00:23:05 – Corn Variety Changes: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends the show explaining the move away from brown midrib hybrid corn varieties and how that will impact seed offerings for 2026.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Bullish Cattle Market
Hazardous Gases
Beef Cattle Breed Diversity

00:01:05 – Bullish Cattle Market: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins today's show discussing the bullish cattle markets and the value of public data.

2025 Beef Stocker Field Day Presentations

00:12:05 – Hazardous Gases: Keeping the show moving is Mitch Ricketts, professor of agricultural safety and health at K-State, as he reminds listeners about the concerns and dangers of hazardous exhaust gases.

Protecting Yourself from Respiratory Hazards in Agriculture

00:23:05 – Beef Cattle Breed Diversity: The Beef Cattle Institue's Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster end the show as they share their thoughts on adding more cattle breeds to a herd.

bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

WASDE Report Insights
Youth and Volunteer Leadership Forum
Weather and Wind

00:01:05 – WASDE Report Insights: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins the show with a grain market update were he highlights what he and others expected from the WASDE report and how the harvest grain market is looking.

00:12:05 – Youth and Volunteer Leadership Forum: Beth Hinshaw and Patsy Maddy with Kansas 4-H keep today's show going as they discuss an upcoming youth and volunteer leadership forum and the Kansas Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.

00:23:05 – Weather and Wind: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond as he explains our recent temperature change and what windy conditions can be expected.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Forage Quality on Conservation Reserve Program Land
Continuing Advancing Biosecurity
Current Insect Pests

00:01:05 – Forage Quality on Conservation Reserve Program Land: Jason Warner, K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, kicks off today's show as he discusses research looking into forage quality on land in the Conservation Reserve Program.

00:12:05 – Continuing Advancing Biosecurity: Continuing today's show is Jackie McClaskey, CEO and President of the American Royal Association, as she shares her perspective on biosecurity and what people can do. She talked on this topic at the Flinchbaugh Forum.

FlinchbaughCenter.com

Kansas Income Tax Institute

Crop Insurance Workshop

AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Current Insect Pests: K-State horticultural entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, ends the show covering a variety of current insect pests, including mimosa webworm, fall armyworm and crickets.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Crop Insurance and Selling Farmland Provisions
Continued Wheat Planting Pest Concerns
Backfat Impact on Breeding Soundness

00:01:05 – Crop Insurance and Selling Farmland Provisions: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen starts the show by explaining changes for young farmers and ranchers using crop insurance as well as provisions for certain cases of buying and selling farmland.

00:12:05 – Continued Wheat Planting Pest Concerns: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, keeps the show rolling as he provides an update on the wheat curl mite, armyworm, false wireworm and Hessian fly which can impact wheat planting.

00:23:05 – Backfat Impact on Breeding Soundness: Ending the show is part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and Todd Gunderson as they discuss how backfat impacts bull's breeding soundness exams.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

2025 Gardiner Lecturer: Megin Nichols, Part 1
2025 Gardiner Lecturer: Megin Nichols, Part 2
Testing Colostrum

00:01:05 – 2025 Gardiner Lecturer: Megin Nichols, Part 1: Today’s show begins with Megin Nichols, a veterinarian and public health leader that is this year’s Henry C. Gardiner lecturer, as she explains her One Health approach. She discusses the relationship between animal and human health. Megin also mentions times when biosecurity and health is sometimes forgotten.

Henry C. Gardiner

00:12:05 – 2025 Gardiner Lecturer: Megin Nichols, Part 2: Megin Nichols continues the show.

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Testing Colostrum: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show saying dairy producers who aren’t testing the level of immunoglobulins in colostrum are just guessing as to whether the calf receives enough to result in effective passive immunity. He discusses how the test is conducted.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Seasonality in the Cattle Market
Winter Canola Expansion and Improvement
Wildlife Color Combinations

00:01:05 – Seasonality in the Cattle Market: A cattle market update with Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, begins today's show as he talks about a pause in the market and how different sectors are doing.

Derrell.Peel@okstate.edu

Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

00:12:05 – Winter Canola Expansion and Improvement: Continuing today's show is K-State's Mike Stamm and Scoular's Ed Prosser as they explain how canola has expanded in Kansas and what research has improved the crop.

00:23:05 – Wildlife Color Combinations: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, ends the show discussing common color combinations in wildlife and how it impacts how they are preyed on.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

USDA Reports and Grain Market Movement
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Conferences
Weekend Fire Weather

00:01:05 – USDA Reports and Grain Market Movement: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today's show discussing an up futures market and what changes the USDA made in their recent small grains and stocks reports.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Beginning Farmer and Rancher Conferences: Keeping the show moving is K-State Extension farm economist Robin Reid and Director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition at K-State Ashlee Westerhold as they preview the new Beginning Farmer/Rancher Conferences.

AgManager.info/beginningfarmer

00:23:05 – Weekend Fire Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond wraps today's show as he explains why we have been having lots of dew in the morning and what weather change he is expecting.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Wheat Planting Conditions and Wheat Streak Mosaic
Crickets Coming Out of Crops and Into Homes
Decorating with Seasonal Options

00:01:05 – Wheat Planting Conditions and Wheat Streak Mosaic: K-State wheat production specialist, Romulo Lollato, and K-State wheat pathologist, Kelsey Andersen Onofre, kick off the show explaining the current wheat planting conditions and how wheat streak mosaic virus may have been impacted by armyworms.

Free Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus Testing

Wheat Planting Tips

00:12:05 – Crickets Coming Out of Crops and Into Homes: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, continues today's show as he breaks down the common crickets in Kansas and how to help stop them from coming into homes.

00:23:05 – Decorating with Seasonal Options: Ending the show is K-State horticulture instructor, Cynthia Domenghini, passing along some decorating ideas using seasonal flowers, pumpkins, gourds and more.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

More FSA Financial Assistance for Farmers
Soybeans Drying Down for Harvest
Heart Conditions in Livestock

00:01:05 – More FSA Financial Assistance for Farmers: Starting the show is David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he discusses expanded FSA programs and a summary from the recent report from Secretary Rollins.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Soybeans Drying Down for Harvest: K-State Extension agronomist Tina Sullivan keeps the show going as she explains the drying down process for soybeans and what the crop looks like around the state.

Soybean Seed Filling and Dry Down Rate Before Harvest

00:23:05 – Heart Conditions in Livestock: Brad White, Bob Larson and Todd Gunderson with part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast end the show where they talk about heart disease in many species and its impact on the animal.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Aerating Ponds
What Mike Johanns is Watching in Agriculture
Revised USDA Numbers Impact Dairy

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Aerating Ponds: Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kicks off today's show as they explain the importance of aeration, methods of aerating and if you can aerate too much.

Fins, Fur, and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – What Mike Johanns is Watching in Agriculture: Continuing the show is a panelist from the Flinchbaugh Forum Mike Johanns, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, as he discusses his career and what he is keeping in an eye on in agriculture and what he encourages farmers and ranchers to pay attention to.

Flinchbaughcenter.com

00:23:05 – Revised USDA Numbers Impact Dairy: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show looking at the potential impact the revised USDA milk production, All Milk price for 2025 and cow numbers could have on the dairy industry.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Still Consuming Beef
Spurge and Musk Thistle Control, Part 1
Spurge and Musk Thistle Control, Part 2

00:01:05 – Still Consuming Beef: University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, Elliott Dennis, starts the show discussing what we may see in a farm bill regarding livestock traceability as well as continued beef consumption despite higher prices for consumers.

00:12:05 – Spurge and Musk Thistle Control, Part 1: Tina Sullivan, Molly Reichenborn and Sarah Lancaster from K-State team up together to finish the last two segments of today's show talking about spurges and musk thistle. They explore various control options, where they are most likely to be found and when the best time to manage them is.

Spurges

Musk Thistle

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Spurge and Musk Thistle Control, Part 2: The show ends with Tina and Molly continuing their conversation.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Report Expectations
BRD Treatment Studies
Wet or Dry Weather Ahead?

00:01:05 – Grain Report Expectations: K-State grain economist Daniel O’Brien begins today’s show by discussing the upcoming USDA Grain Stock and Small Grains report expectations, as well as a positive outlook for corn exports.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – BRD Treatment Studies: The show continues with David Renter, director of the Center for Outcomes Research and Epidemiology at K-State, as he explains research he and his team have done looking into treatment choices for Bovine Respiratory Disease.

Center for Outcomes Research and Epidemiology at K-State

00:23:05 – Wet or Dry Weather Ahead?: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, wraps today’s show with his weather forecast, where he expects warmer than normal temperatures and steady weather.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

The Flinchbaugh Focus: Opinions on the Agricultural Economy
Fire Prevention and Safety
Bulb Selection

00:01:05 – The Flinchbaugh Focus: Opinions on the Agriculture Economy: Today's show begins with Jenny Ifft, Brad Lubben and Mark Edelman as they share their opinions on many economic topics on a recent Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down on the Economy podcast episode.

00:12:05 – Fire Prevention and Safety: Shawna Hartman, fire prevention specialist with the Kansas Forest Service, continues the show with reminders about how to help protect your home and property from accidental fires and wildfires.

00:23:05 – Bulb Selection: K-State Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, ends the show discussing the selection process for bulbs, such as tulips and daffodils.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Annual Kansas Income Tax Institute
Lowering the Federal Funds Rate
Causes of Pinkeye in Cattle

00:01:05 – Annual Kansas Income Tax Institute: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, with Rich Llewelyn, K-State Extension assistant, start today's show as they preview the Kansas Income Tax Institute. Roger mentions the major topics that will be covered.

Kansas Income Tax Institute

00:12:05 – Lowering the Federal Funds Rate: Continuing the show is Brady Brewer and Brian Briggeman from K-State as they discuss the recent decision from the Federal Open Market Committee and what it means for inflation, unemployment and agriculture.

00:23:05 – Causes of Pinkeye in Cattle: The Beef Cattle Insitute's Brad White, Todd Gunderson, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster end the show with part of their Cattle Chat podcast as they explain the causes of pinkeye.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Worms in Alfalfa
Controlling Phragmites
Nutrition Program for Gestating Cows

00:01:05 – Worms in Alfalfa: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, begins the show by talking about worms in alfalfa. He shares his recommendations for alfalfa caterpillars, beet armyworms, fall armyworms and garden webworms.

00:12:05 – Controlling Phragmites: K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster continues today's show discussing phragmites and how to tell the difference between native and non-native species.

Managing Phragmites in Waterways, Wetlands and Roadsides

EDD MapS

00:23:05 – Nutrition Program for Gestating Cows: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk explaining why it's important for dairy farmers to have a nutrition program specifically designed for gestating cows.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle on Feed Report
Harvest and Bin Safety Reminders
More Paddlefish in Kansas

00:01:05 – Cattle on Feed Report: Today's show begins with a cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center. Tyler discusses the recent cattle on feed report and how it compares to expectations.

00:12:05 – Harvest and Bin Safety Reminders: Tawnie Larson, program manager for the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Program at K-State, keeps the show rolling with reminders about safety and health for farmers and children during harvest.

AgriSafe Webinars

00:23:05 – More Paddlefish in Kansas: K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken wraps up the show explaining paddlefish and why more have been brought into Kansas waters.

ksoutdoors.gov

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Corn and Grain Sorghum Market
Soybean and Wheat Market
Tropical Moisture in Kansas

00:01:05 – Corn and Grain Sorghum Market: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, begin today's show as they talk about the domestic and international grain market. In the first segment, the pair discusses corn and grain sorghum.

00:12:05 – Soybean and Wheat Market: Their conversation about soybeans and wheat keeps the show going as they continue their grain market discussion. Daniel and Guy also comment on macroeconomic topics.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Tropical Moisture in Kansas: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with a weather recap and forecast. Chips says how we have recently been experiencing tropical moisture.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

New K-State Range Management Extension Specialist
Does Woody Encroachment Impact Land Values
Sweet Potato Harvest

00:01:05 – New K-State Range Management Extension Specialist: Starting the show is Molly Reichenborn, K-State range management Extension specialist, as she says what she hopes to bring to K-State and Kansas farmers and ranchers as she begins her job.

mreichenborn@ksu.edu

00:12:05 – Does Woody Encroachment Impact Land Values: Jackson Lindamood, graduate research assistant in K-State's Department of Agricultural Economics, keeps the show moving by explaining if woody encroachment impacts land values.

Land Value Impact of Woody Encroachment in Kansas

00:23:05 – Sweet Potato Harvest: K-State horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, ends the show passing along information on harvesting sweet potatoes. She says the key is to harvest before the first freeze.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Farm Service Agency's Fiscal Year
2025 Roscoe Ellis, Jr. Lecturer: Sasha Kravchenko
Adult Cattle with Anemia

00:01:05 – Farm Service Agency's Fiscal Year: Starting today’s show is David Schemm, state executive director for the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he provides an update on programs and a summary of stats from the 2025 fiscal year at FSA.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – 2025 Roscoe Ellis, Jr. Lecturer: Sasha Kravchenko: The 2025 Roscoe Ellis Jr. Lecturer, Sasha Kravchenko, keeps the show moving by discussing her research on soil pores as habitats for microorganisms.

Kravchenko Lab Website

Roscoe Ellis, Jr. Lectureship

00:23:05 – Adult Cattle with Anemia: Brad White, Todd Gunderson and Bob Larson with the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast end the show as they describe how to identify anemia in adult cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Voles
Storage Tank Safety in Agriculture
Awarding McCarty Family Farms

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Voles: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts and fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken start the show as they discuss voles and what to do if you see the rodent in your yard.

Fins, Fur, and Feathers

wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Storage Tank Safety in Agriculture: Continuing the show is Mitch Ricketts, professor of agricultural safety and health at K-State, as he explains the safety concerns and precautions for storage tanks on agricultural operations.

Protecting Yourself from Respiratory Hazards in Agriculture

00:23:05 – Awarding McCarty Family Farms: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show taking a closer look at McCarty Family Farms, a fourth-generation dairy farm family, that will be recognized as the 2025 Dairy Producers of the Year at the World Dairy Expo at an awards banquet on October 1.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Pause in the Cattle Market
Using Atrazine Wisely, Part 1
Using Atrazine Wisely, Part 2

00:01:05 – Pause in the Cattle Market: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins today's show with a cattle market update where he discusses the market's pause, feedlot returns, meat demand and what different generations see as important when purchasing protein.

Glynn on AgManager.info

Beef Stocker Field Day

Ag Lenders Conference

00:12:05 – Using Atrazine Wisely, Part 1: Continuing the show is K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster, K-State watershed specialist Ron Graber and K-State Extension specialist for environmental quality Peter Tomlinson as they team up to talk about why atrazine should be used wisely and also share management practices and tips for producers to help keep atrazine in the intended fields.

00:23:05 – Using Atrazine Wisely, Part 2: Sarah, Ron and Peter conclude their conversation on using atrazine wisely to end the show.

Using Atrazine Wisely - Publication

Chemical Weed Control Guide

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Crop Production and WASDE report
Celebrate Ag Weekend
Warmer Weather

00:01:05 – Crop Production and WASDE report: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien starts the show discussing the potential impact of today's release of the Crop Production and WASDE report.

O'Brien | AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Celebrate Ag Weekend: Continuing the show is Dan Moser, interim Eldon Gideon Dean of the College of Agriculture at K-State, as he talks about the upcoming Celebrate Ag Weekend at K-State for friends and family.

Celebrate Agriculture Day

00:23:05 – Warmer Weather: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends the show reviewing the recent wet weather and he previews the forecast with warmer weather.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

The Value of Cover Crops, Part 1
The Value of Cover Crops, Part 2
Lawn and Garden Pests

00:01:05 – The Value of Cover Crops, Part 1: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, and Stacie Minson, K-State watershed specialist, and Jeremy Kootz, producer in Ellsworth County, start the show as they explain the value they see for cover crops. The talk about it from a soil health, water quality and farmer perspective to understand why they have chosen cover crops. They have this conversation in the first two segments of the show.

00:12:05 – The Value of Cover Crops, Part 2: Logan, Stacie and Jeremy continue the show and their conversation.

00:23:05 – Lawn and Garden Pests: Ending the show is this week's lawn and garden segment from K-State horticultural entomologist, Raymond Cloyd as he discusses fall armyworms, mimosa webworms, cicada killers and grubs.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

New Case Involving Administrative Enforcement
Insecticide Wheat Seed Treatments
Getting the Correct Sample for Testing

00:01:05 – New Case Involving Administrative Enforcement: Beginning today's show is Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, as he covers a couple of topics that include administrative enforcement and citizen arrests.

Making a Citizen's Arrest - Is it Permissible? If so, is it a Good Idea?

A Shift in Administrative Enforcement for Agriculture

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Insecticide Wheat Seed Treatments: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, moves the show forward discussing insecticide seed treatments and if he sees them as a worthwhile option for growers.

00:23:05 – Getting the Correct Sample for Testing: The Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Scott Fritz, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and Dustin Pendell ends the show as they talk about their recent topic of the Bovine Science podcast.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Crop Insurance and Options, Part 1
Crop Insurance and Options, Part 2
Managing New World Screwworm

00:01:05 – Crop Insurance and Options, Part 1: Jenny Ifft, Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair at K-State, takes two segments to discuss changes in crop insurance and additional coverage options that producers can take into account. She explains what is different after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and what a few of the tradeoffs are for the many considerations.

00:12:05 – Crop Insurance and Options, Part 2: The show continues with Jenny Ifft and her talk on crop insurance.

Estimated Net Returns to Supplemental Coverage Option Participation Before and After OBBBA Changes

Jenny on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Managing New World Screwworm: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk looks into U.S. efforts to control and eradicate New World screwworm which is currently 4000 miles from the U.S./Mexico border and creeping closer to end today's show.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Continued Record High Cattle Market
Prairie Dog Control
Podworms and Headworms

00:01:05 – Continued Record High Cattle Market: A cattle market update from Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel begins today's show. He discusses the continued record high market and his concerns and excitement.

Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

Less Cattle in U.S. Feedlots; More Cattle in Canade and Australia

00:12:05 – Prairie Dog Control: Keeping the show moving is Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, explaining prairie dogs and the issues they create as well as the various methods of control.

Wildlife.K-State.edu

Prairie Dog Management - Fins, Fur and Feathers

00:23:05 – Podworms and Headworms: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, ends the show sharing about podworms and headworms and the problems they cause for soybean and sorghum growers.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Futures Trends in the Grain Market
2025 Beef Stocker Field Day
Drying Out and Warming Up

00:01:05 – Futures Trends in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, starts the show with his grain market outlook. He breaks down the trends in the futures market as well as how the Mississippi River could impact harvest.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – 2025 Beef Stocker Field Day: Dale Blasi, K-State Extension beef specialist, keeps the show rolling discussing the K-State Beef Stocker Field Day and what informational presentations they have for attendees.

Beef Stock Field Day

Katie Smith - 785-532-1267

00:23:05 – Drying Out and Warming Up: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with his weather report where he recaps the recent hail and what temperatures and precipitation can be expected.

Mesonet.k-state.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Reducing the Spread of Weeds and Cereal Rye
Inaugural Flinchbaugh Forum
Shrubs for the Landscape

00:01:05 – Reducing the Spread of Weeds and Cereal Rye: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, kicks off today's show with reminders about why it is important to clean harvest and drilling equipment. She also discusses using cereal rye and wheat.

Weed Management Practices: Fall Scouting and Equipment Cleaning

Cereal Rye Control in Wheat

War Against Weeds

00:12:05 – Inaugural Flinchbaugh Forum: Continuing the show is Dana Woodbury, executive director of the Barry Flinchbaugh Center for Ag and Food Policy, as she explains the center and the upcoming 2025 Flinchbaugh Forum.

Flinchbaugh Forum

Flinchbaughcenter.com

00:23:05 – Shrubs for the Landscape: Woody Ornamentals Horticulture Extension Specialist and Director of John C. Pair Horticulture Center, Jason Griffin, ends the show highlighting some great shrubs to incorporate into the home landscape.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Loans from FSA for Kansas Producers
Keeping an Eye on Crop Pests
Reducing Cattle Shrink

00:01:05 – Loans from FSA for Kansas Producers: Beginning today's show is David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he takes a look at loans that farmers and ranchers can apply for from the Farm Service Agency and how Kansas producers have used them.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Keeping an Eye on Crop Pests: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, keeps the show rolling as he talks about what pests could be impacting sorghum, soybeans and wheat. He explains how to control various pests and if he is concerned about them.

00:23:05 – Reducing Cattle Shrink: Part of a Cattle Chat podcast episode from the Beef Cattle Institute with Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and Dustin Pendell ends the show as they converse about how cattle producers could potentially reduce shrink.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Managing Ponds
Kansas State Fair 4-H Projects
Forage Requirements

00:01:05 – Managing Ponds: We start our week with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode, as K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts and fisheries/aquatic extension specialist Joe Gerken discuss managing ponds.

Fins, Fur and Feathers Podcast

00:12:05 – Kansas State Fair 4-H Projects: K-State 4-H specialist Kelsey Nordyke continues the show, as she details agriculture science projects to check out at this years state fair.

Fair Resources

00:23:05 – Forage Requirements: Tuesday's show ends with Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist who mentions forage season coming to a close and encourages producers to determine how much forage they'll need moving forward.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Strong Wheat Exports
Agronomy Field Day
Early Fall

00:01:05 – Strong Wheat Exports: Starting today's show is K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien who begins the show discussing the futures and cash markets as well as strong wheat exports.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Agronomy Field Day: K-State agronomy assistant, Nick Detter and PhD student Ceasar Guareschi continue the show as they discuss the upcoming Regenerative Agriculture Field Day at Knopf farms.

Field Day Flyer

00:23:05 – Early Fall: Ending today's show is K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond who provides insight on the recent moisture across the state and mentions the fall weather might be sticking around.

Updated Wheat Variety Guide
Canola Planting
Fall Horticulture Considerations

00:01:05 – Updated Wheat Variety Guide: Today's show starts with Kansas State University plant pathologist Kelsey Andersen Onofre and agronomist Romulo Lollato as they talk about the updated Kansas Wheat Variety Guide.

Kansas Wheat Variety Guide

00:12:05 – Canola Planting: Continuing the show is K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm, who discusses considerations growers should take for the upcoming planting season.

Great Plains Canola Production Handbook

Variety, site and seedbed preparation

Seeding, fertility and pest management

00:23:05 – Fall Horticulture Considerations: K-State horticulture Extension specialist Cynthia Domenghini rounds out the show discussing planting a fall vegetable garden, dividing irises and peonies and deadheading flowers.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Trump Accounts
Drones for Crop Scouting
Limit-Feeding and Manure Scoring

00:01:05 – Trump Accounts: K-State and Washburn University law professor Roger McEowen discusses what young families need to know about Trump accounts and the impact high corn yields may have on producers.

Trump Accounts

00:12:05 – Drones for Crop Scouting: The show continues with K-State precision agriculture specialist Deepak Joshi, along with K-State agronomists Tina Sullivan and Logan Simon, as they explain how drone technology can be a useful tool in the late crop season.

eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Limit-Feeding and Manure Scoring: We wrap up the show with K-State beef cattle experts, who provide insight on limit-feeding calves and assessing manure to support cattle health.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Final Irrigation
Armyworms
Federal Milk Marketing Order Data

00:01:05 – Final Irrigation: K-State agronomists, Lucas Haag and Tina Sullivan start the show with important considerations and measures for irrigating crops and discuss what impacts improper timing can have on yields.

eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:12:05 – Armyworms: Crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth continues the show as he shares recent concerns with armyworms across crops in Kansas.

Armyworms: Kansas Crop Pests

00:23:05 – Federal Milk Marketing Order Data: We round out today's show with K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk who talks about data collected by the Federal Milk Marketing Order which shows the difference between the price farmers are paid for fluid milk and what consumers pay at the store.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Trends/NASS Report
Lambing Publication
Euglena

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Trends and NASS Report: Tyler Cozzens and Brandon Dodd with the Livestock Marketing Information Center kick off today's show with a cattle market update discussing cattle on feed and beef cold storage stocks.

USDA NASS Cattle on Feed

00:12:05 – Lambing Publication: K-State small ruminant specialist, Kelsey Bentley continues the show as she discusses preparation for lambing season and the new Lambing Resources for Beginning Sheep Producers publication.

Lambing Resource Guide

00:23:05 – Euglena: Today's show ends with K-State fisheries and aquatics extension specialist Joe Gerken as he addresses red water concerns which may be caused by the organism euglena.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

High Yields and Strong Grain Exports
Beware of Armyworms
Fall Weather Approaching

00:01:05 – High Yields and Strong Grain Exports: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, begins today's show by discussing the grain market outlook and further details continued strong exports and the international grain market.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Beware of Armyworms: We continue the show with K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth, who addresses concerns about armyworms across crops in Kansas.

Armyworms: Kansas Crop Pests

00:23:05 – Fall Weather Approaching: The show ends with K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond, as he discusses the upcoming moisture and cooler temperatures in the forecast.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Weather, Pest and Disease Conditions in Wheat
Top Performing Wheat Varieties
Grass Seed Labelling

00:01:05 – Weather, Pest and Disease Conditions in Wheat: Today's show starts with Jane Lingenfelser, K-State crop performance test coordinator, as she discusses the wheat tests from the 2024-2025 wheat growing season. In the first segment, she explains the weather, pest and disease conditions. and she continues the show listing what varieties were the top performers in different testing locations around the state.

00:12:05 – Top Performing Wheat Varieties: Jane Lingenfelser continues the show listing what varieties were the top performers in different testing locations around the state.

Wheat Crop Performance Tests

https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu

Seed Directory

Colorado Wheat Trials Database

https://thewheatfarmer.com

00:23:05 – Grass Seed Labelling: We end the show with K-State Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, as he discusses the importance of reading labels on grass seed and paying close attention to the amount of "other crop seed" it contains.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Farm Service Agency Conservation Program
4-H Livestock Sweepstakes
Preconditioning Calves

00:01:05 – Farm Service Agency Conservation Program: Today's show begins with David Schemm, executive director for the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he breaks down what's happening with the conservation and price support program.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes: Next, we hear from Lexie Hayes, Kansas youth livestock coordinator, who shares details about the 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes and the opportunities the event presents for participants.

Kansas 4-H Livestock Reference List

00:23:05 – Preconditioning Calves: We’ll end today's show with part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast as they discuss strategies to capitalize on profitability in a high-price market.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ecosystems
Preparing for Wheat
Milk Lines: Mike Brouk

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ecosystems: We begin today's show with K-State Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken and part of the Fins Fur and Feathers podcast as they discuss benefits of burning and managing different types of ecosystems.

Fins, Fur, and Feathers

00:12:05 – Preparing for Wheat: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, keeps the show rolling as he explains what nutrients wheat growers should test for in their fields to be ready for the next season.

00:23:05 – Milk Lines: Mike Brouk: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today's show discussing the health risks associated with drinking raw milk and how pasteurization helps protect consumers from the risk of foodborne illnesses.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Outlook
Publication on Kidding Goats
Faces in Agriculture: Chad Basinger

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook: We begin today's show with a cattle market update from Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, as he discusses how the southern border closure is continuing to drive high prices as well as the opportunity there could be for the growth of beef on dairy.

00:12:05 – Publication on Kidding Goats: K-State small ruminant specialist, Kelsey Bentley, continues the show as she discusses key considerations from a recent publication for goat producers.

Kidding Resources for Beginning Goat Producers

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Chad Basinger: We end today's show with another segment of Faces in Agriculture as we are joined by Chad Basinger involved in agriculture in Reno and Kingman County. He explains his unique entry into agriculture and how he continues to learn.

https://localkansasbeef.com/

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Factors in the Grain Market, Part 1
Factors in the Grain Market, Part 2
Drying Out in Kansas

00:01:05 – Factors in the Grain Market, Part 1: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute at K-State, start today's show with a look at the domestic and international grain markets following the crop production and WASDE reports. In the first segment, Daniel and Guy discuss corn, grain sorghum and freight.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Factors in the Grain Market, Part 2: They also keep the show rolling as Daniel and Guy look at soybeans, wheat and the U.S. Dollar.

00:23:05 – Drying Out in Kansas: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends today's show as he explains our expected warming up and drying out and what impact where the high pressure decides to go will have.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Lime for Wheat and Alfalfa Production
Cutting Costs But Not Yield
Horticulture Research

00:01:05 – Lime for Wheat and Alfalfa Production : Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, begins the show as he explains the purpose of lime applications and the impact it can have for crops, specifically alfalfa and wheat.

Liming Soils for Optimum Wheat Production

Plan Ahead: Allow Time for Lime Applications for Alfalfa Production

00:12:05 – Cutting Costs But Not Yield: Continuing the show is Brian Arnall, Oklahoma State University precision nutrient management Extension specialist, discussing cutting input costs without losing yield.

b.arnall@okstate.edu

OSUNPK.com

00:23:05 – Horticulture Research: K-State professor and Extension specialist of ornamental nursery crop production and marketing, Cheryl Boyer, ends the show talking about her work in research, marketing and Extension programming.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Can You Resell Off-Patent Seeds?
The Hay Market
Taking Care of Bulls After Breeding

00:01:05 – Can You Resell Off-Patent Seeds?: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen starts today's show discussing the parameters of reselling off-patent seeds and it what it takes to do legally.

Reselling Off-Patent Seeds

00:12:05 – The Hay Market: Keeping the show rolling is a partner at Southwest Missouri Hay Auctions, Jordan Garrett, as he talks about the hay market. Also joining us is K-State's Rich Llewelyn as he reminds listeners about the Risk and Profit conference.

Risk and Profit

00:23:05 – Taking Care of Bulls After Breeding: Brad White, Todd Gunderson and Phillip Lancaster from the Beef Cattle Institute end the show with part of a Cattle Chat podcast where they explain managing bulls after breeding season.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Bt Cotton Stewardship and Pests
Farm to Plate Initiative
Stage of HPAI in Kansas Herds

00:01:05 – Bt Cotton Stewardship and Pests: Beginning today's show is K-State Extension agronomist, Logan Simon, and K-State Extension entomologist, Anthony Zukoff, as they discuss bt cotton, bollworms and stinkbugs.

Late-Season Insect Pest Considerations and Bt Stewardship in Cotton

00:12:05 – Farm to Plate Initiative: A conversation about a farm to plate program from the Kansas Department of Education with Barb Depew continues the show as she explains how the program works for students and producers.

www.cnw.ksde.gov

Farm to Plate

#fuelingkskids

00:23:05 – Stage of HPAI in Kansas Herds: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show providing an update on HPAI in Kansas. We are currently at Stage 4, meaning no herds have tested positive for bird flu under the national milk testing strategy implemented by APHIS.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Continued Cattle Market Strength
Diversifying Farm Income
Identifying Wildlife from Pictures

00:01:05 – Continued Cattle Market Strength: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off today's show with a cattle market update as he discusses the current market, meat demand and the impact of macroeconomic topics.

Glynn on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Diversifying Farm Income: Keeping the show moving is Lettie Nickell a farmer, rancher and entrepreneur from Johnson, Kansas as she explains how she diversified her family farm's income.

lettie.nickell@gmail.com

Wheat Streak Mosaic Complex

00:23:05 – Identifying Wildlife from Pictures: K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, ends the show sharing what steps wildlife experts go through to identify critters from photos and videos.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Favorable Grain Exports
Value of a Mentor
Cooler Temperatures and Drought Conditions

00:01:05 – Favorable Grain Exports: K-State grain economist Daniel O'Brien kicks off today's show with a grain market update, reporting good exports and relatively steady futures and cash markets.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Value of a Mentor: Continuing today's show is Shane Tiffany, CEO and owner of Tiffany Cattle Company, as he discusses the value of a mentor and what key points he learned from his.

https://www.kla.org/events-meetings/klak-state-field-days

00:23:05 – Cooler Temperatures and Drought Conditions: Rounding out today's show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with a weather update, highlighting cooler than normal weather and an outlook on the drought monitor.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Respiratory Concerns with Silage, Part 1
Respiratory Concerns with Silage, Part 2
Pest Damage in the Landscape

00:01:05 – Respiratory Concerns with Silage, Part 1: Beginning today's show is Mitch Ricketts, professor of agricultural safety and health at K-State, with two segments as he talks about respiratory hazards with silage. He explains the concerns, what causes them and what growers need to be watchful of. Mitch also mentions what people need to do if something does happen and a person is unconscious.

00:12:05 – Respiratory Concerns with Silage, Part 2: Mitch continues the show and his conversation.

Protecting Yourself from Respiratory Hazards in Agriculture

00:23:05 – Pest Damage in the Landscape: K-State horticultural entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, ends the show discussing the potential damage Japanese beetle adults, green June beetle adults, mimosa webworms and fall armyworms can cause and whether any control measures should be taken.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Disaster Programs at the Farm Service Agency
Preparing for the State Fair and Next 4-H Year
How Listeriosis Happens

00:01:05 – Disaster Programs at the Farm Service Agency: David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, starts the show as he mentions farm programs with FSA and what payments producers could be receiving.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Preparing for the State Fair and Next 4-H Year: State 4-H Program leader, Sarah Maass, continues today's show as she talks about the Kansas State Fair and what 4-H projects attendees can see. She also mentions what wraps up this 4-H year and how to prepare for the next year.

KansasStateFair.com

Kansas4H.org

Risk and Profit Conference

00:23:05 – How Listeriosis Happens: Ending the show is Brad White, Todd Gunderson and Phillip Lancaster from the Beef Cattle Institute with part of their Cattle Chat podcast where they explain listeriosis in cattle and its causes.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Flooding
Garden City Field Day Plus
Pricing Corn Silage

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Flooding: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken from K-State kick off today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode where they discuss flooding. They explain the causes, the issues it can create and what can be a positive.

00:12:05 – Garden City Field Day Plus: Keeping the show rolling is Logan Simon and Renee Tuttle as the pair preview the upcoming Garden City Field Day Plus, what topics they will be talking about and what else attendees can learn.

00:23:05 – Pricing Corn Silage: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today's show talking about how to determine a fair price for corn silage — for both buyer and seller.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Reaction
Wheat Pre-Planting Meetings
Proposed Dicamba Registration

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Reaction: A cattle market update from Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel begins today’s show. He talks about how the markets reacted to recent reports and how margins are tighter in certain parts of the industry.

Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

Derrell.Peel@okstate.edu

00:12:05 – Wheat Pre-Planting Meetings: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, keeps the show moving as he discusses pre-planting wheat meetings and what topics will be covered.

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Proposed Dicamba Registration: Ending the show is Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, explaining the proposed decision to approve registration for over-the-top dicamba formulations.

EPA Announces Proposed Decision to Approve Registration for Over-the-Top Dicamba Formulations

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Why We Have Low Grain Prices
Soybean Pests
Precipitation Variability Across Kansas

00:01:05 – Why We Have Low Grain Prices: K-State grain economist Daniel O’Brien starts the show with his grain market update. He discusses why we have low grain prices and what it would take to change them.

Daniel O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Soybean Pests: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, continues today’s show as he explains what soybean pests he is currently keeping an eye on in fields.

Crop Insects in Kansas

00:23:05 – Precipitation Variability Across Kansas: Wrapping up today’s show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with his weather update that highlights the variability across the state and if he expects it to continue.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Improving A.I. Success for Heifers
Research with Drones and Satellites
Extending the Garden Harvest

00:01:05 – Improving A.I. Success for Heifers: Beginning the show is K-State’s Sandy Johnson and Nicholas Dias as they explain research they have been working on that looks into how acclimation impacts heifers’ breeding success with artificial insemination

Brushing Away Bovine Stress

00:12:05 – Research with Drones and Satellites: Jaymelynn Farney and Deepak Joshi continue the show as they discuss satellite and drone work, which they are working on, and how it could impact Kansas farmers and ranchers.

Drones and Satellites in Agriculture - August 7 in Winfield

620-221-5450

00:23:05 – Extending the Garden Harvest: K-State instructor and horticulture specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, ends the show saying planting radishes, spinach, turnips, mustard, lettuce and other leafy greens from mid-August to early September can extend the harvest into fall.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Research and Development Tax Changes
Kansas Grain Sorghum Connection Field Days
Breeding Heifers Before Cows

00:01:05 – Research and Development Tax Changes: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen kicks off today’s show as he discusses how the research and development tax credit has changed with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

The OBBBA - Research and Development Expenses

00:12:05 – Kansas Grain Sorghum Connection Field Days: Keeping the show rolling is K-State’s Rodrigo Onofre and Kansas Grain Sorghum’s Maddy Meier as they preview the upcoming Sorghum Connection field days and what they will be sharing with growers.

ksgrainsorghum.org

Sorghum Connection Field Day Series Returns in 2025

00:23:05 – Breeding Heifers Before Cows: Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster from the Beef Cattle Institute end the show with part of their Cattle Chat podcast where they explain why they encourage breeding heifers earlier than cows.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Listeria in Livestock
Equine Infectious Anemia and West Nile Virus
Dairy's Impact on the State's Economy

00:01:05 – Listeria in Livestock: Beginning today’s show is A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, and Jason Warner, K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, as they explain listeria and what is a common cause of it for livestock.

00:12:05 – Equine Infectious Anemia and West Nile Virus: Kansas animal health commissioner, Justin Smith, continues the show as he discusses equine infectious anemia and West Nile virus for horses as the diseases have recently been reported in Kansas.

agriculture.ks.gov

00:23:05 – Dairy's Impact on the State's Economy: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, concludes today’s show as he looks at the impact the Kansas dairy industry has on the state’s economy.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle on Feed and Cattle Inventory Reports
Wheat-Free Windows
Healthy and Safe Ponds

00:01:05 – Cattle on Feed and Cattle Inventory Reports: A cattle market update from Livestock Marketing Information Center’s Tyler Cozzens and Brandon Dodd starts the show as they review the recent Cattle on Feed and Cattle Inventory reports.

LMIC.info

00:12:05 – Wheat-Free Windows: Kelsey Andersen Onofre, K-State wheat pathologist, keeps the show moving as she explains wheat-free windows and why they are valuable for wheat growers.

Pay Attention to Wheat-Free Windows

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Healthy and Safe Ponds: Ending the show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken discussing how people can help keep ponds healthy and safe.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Outlook
Southern Corn Rust in Kansas
More Precipitation?

00:01:05 – Grain Market Outlook: Dan O'Brien, K-State grain economist, starts today's show with a grain market outlook where he notes strong wheat exports.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Southern Corn Rust in Kansas: The show continues with K-State row crop plant pathologist Rodrigo Onofre as he provides insight on southern rust in corn, as it has been found in Kansas.

Rodrigo - 785-477-0171

Southern Corn Rust Now Confirmed in Southwest Kansas

Corn Disease Resource Center

00:23:05 – More Precipitation?: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond concludes the show with a weather update, including why we didn't see temperatures reach 100 degrees statewide as well as some precipitation in the forecast.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Corn Production Issues and Yield Potential
Bovine Respiratory Disease in Calves
Delayed Tomato Harvest

00:01:05 – Corn Production Issues and Yield Potential: Tina Sullivan and Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomists, begin the show as they explain the unique issue of corn not tasseling and how to estimate yield potential.

Corn Production: Pollination Issues and Tightly Wrapped Tassels

Corn Production: Estimating Yield Potential

00:12:05 – Bovine Respiratory Disease in Calves: The show continues with Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White and Bob Larson on their recent Bovine Science podcast, where they discuss bovine respiratory disease in calves prior to weaning.

Herd Health: Preweened BRD

00:23:05 – Delayed Tomato Harvest: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, finishes the show as he says the weather may be pushing back this year’s tomato harvest.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
Upcoming Agricultural Economic Events
Balancing Input Costs With Cattle Production

00:01:05 – Supplemental Disaster Relief Program: Starting today’s show is David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he explains the supplemental disaster relief program, committee nominations, spring acreage reporting and grassland CRP.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Upcoming Agricultural Economic Events: Rich Llewelyn, K-State Extension assistant, continues the show as he lists upcoming agricultural economic events. He mentions a grain marketing webinar, the Risk and Profit conference, and the Ag Lenders conference.

AgManager.info

Winning the Game Grain Marketing Webinars | AgManager.info

Risk and Profit Conference | AgManager.info

Ag Lenders Conference | AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Balancing Input Costs With Cattle Production: Ending the show is the Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson and Dustin Pendell as they discuss balancing input costs and production.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Snakes
Controlling Wasps
Looking Back at the History of Ice Cream

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Snakes: An episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers with K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken starts the show as they discuss snakes and what people should do to reduce the chances of encountering one but also what to do if you do.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

Wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Controlling Wasps: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, keeps the show rolling as he talks about wasps, which ones are common in Kansas and how people can control them.

00:23:05 – Looking Back at the History of Ice Cream: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he looks at the history of ice cream in the U.S., as well as the most popular flavors, toppings and pairings as July is National Ice Cream Month.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Prices and Confidence
Being a Good Leader
Welcoming Chevy-Lynn

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Prices and Confidence: Beginning today’s show is University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist Elliott Dennis, with an update on cattle prices, cutout, animal health and non-tariff measures.

Cap.UNL.edu/articles

Livestock Budgets - AgManager.info

Livestock Decision Tools - Center for Ag Profitability

00:12:05 – Being a Good Leader: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, continues the show as he explains leaders and what skills and traits commonly make a good leader.

KSUBeef.org

Simon Sinek - Trust vs Performance

Trust is Everything

00:23:05 – Welcoming Chevy-Lynn: The show wraps up with an introduction of K-State’s Chevy-Lynn Vaske to learn more about her as she joins Agriculture Today and K-State Extension’s communication team.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Outlook, Part 1
Grain Market Outlook, Part 2
Hot, Dry Weather

00:01:05 – Grain Market Outlook, Part 1: K-State grain economist, Dan O'Brien, starts today's show with two segments discussing the grain market following last week's USDA reports. Dan begins with an overview of the futures and cash prices. He also mentions how the feed grains market is looking for growers.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Grain Market Outlook, Part 2: The grain market conversation with Dan continues as he looks into wheat and soybeans, as well as mentioning a geopolitical event that is taking place.

00:23:05 – Hot, Dry Weather: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, wraps up the show with his weather update. While Kansas has seen cooler temperatures, he says people should be ready for hot, dry weather.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

What Weeds Need Controlled
Cow Camp for Women
Demonstration Gardens

00:01:05 – What Weeds Need Controlled: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, starts today's show as she discusses key things that are happening with weeds this time of year. She mentions palmer amaranth, weeds in soybeans and cleaning up fields of wheat stubble.

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

Chemical Weed Control Guide

00:12:05 – Cow Camp for Women: K-State beef reproduction specialist, Sandy Johnson, and K-State beef production specialist, Emma Briggs, continue the show as they preview their upcoming Cow Camp and what they are providing to women in the cattle industry.

Cow Camp

00:23:05 – Demonstration Gardens: Ending the show is Johnson County Extension Master Gardener coordinator, Mary Matthew, and Sedgwick County Extension horticulture agent, Matthew McKernan, as they talk about demonstration gardens.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Key Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Kansas 4-H Shooting Sports
Clostridium Prefingens

00:01:05 – Key Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show as he explains the key provisions for farmers and ranchers from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Commodities Subtitle

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

00:12:05 – Kansas 4-H Shooting Sports: Keeping the show moving is Kansas 4-H Statewide shooting sports specialist, Chandra Plate, as she discusses the shooting sport projects in Kansas 4-H and what it means to youth.

Shooting Sports - Kansas 4-H

00:23:05 – Clostridium Prefingens: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and special guest Billy Brown ends the show as they converse about Clostridium Prefingens type C and D.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Livestock Risk Protection
Damage From Fall Armyworms and Armyworms
Corn Silage Harvest Considerations

00:01:05 – Livestock Risk Protection: Beginning today’s show is K-State Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, Jenny Ifft, as she breaks down livestock risk protection and how cattle producers can use it as a risk management tool.

AgManager.info

Risk Management Agency

00:12:05 – Damage From Fall Armyworms and Armyworms: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, continues the show as he explains what questions he has been receiving about armyworms and fall armyworms. He says what people can do for control.

Crop Insects in Kansas

00:23:05 – Corn Silage Harvest Considerations: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show as he says determining the right time to harvest corn silage in Kansas depends on a variety of factors, including corn maturity, whole-part moisture content and the weather.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

June Meat Demand Monitor
Western Kansas Cotton and Pests
Working Around Wildlife in Fields

00:01:05 – June Meat Demand Monitor: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off today’s show with a cattle market update where he discusses the current market, meat demand and what we will learn from upcoming reports.

Meat Demand on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Western Kansas Cotton and Pests: The show continues with K-State Extension agronomist, Logan Simon and K-State Extension entomologist, Anthony Zukoff, as they provide an update on cotton, cotton pests and the western bean cutworm.

Cotton Fleahopper and Lygus Bug Management in Cotton

Western Bean Cutworms are Active in Western Kansas

Insect Pest Management in Cotton

00:23:05 – Working Around Wildlife in Fields: K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, ends today’s show as he explains what people should do if they accidentally hit wildlife with their machinery.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Expectations of How the Grain Market Will React
Wheat Harvest Update and Value of Residue
Be Weather Ready

00:01:05 – Expectations of How the Grain Market Will React: TK-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, begins the show as he gives his grain market outlook that includes pre-report WASDE expectations and current market conditions.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Wheat Harvest Update and Value of Residue: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, keeps today’s show rolling as he provides another wheat harvest update. He also discusses the value of wheat residue in fields.

kswheat.com

00:23:05 – Be Weather Ready: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, as he explains his weather forecast and the importance of a weather radio.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Payments for ARC and PLC
Canola Growing Season and Harvest
Pests in the Landscape

00:01:05 – Payments for ARC and PLC: Today’s show starts with K-State Extension farm economist, Robin Reid, and K-State Extension assistant, Rich Llewelyn, as they discuss ARC and PLC payments for wheat and their projections for corn, soybeans and grain sorghum.

National 2024/2025 ARC-Co Wheat Payment Rates and Fall Crop Estimates

MYA Price Estimates Updates for ARC and PLC Commodity Programs

00:12:05 – Canola Growing Season and Harvest: Mike Stamm, K-State canola breeder, continues the show with a recap of the canola growing season and harvest for Kansas.

eUpdate.Agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Pests in the Landscape: K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd ends the show looking at several current pests, including Japanese beetle adults, bagworms and mimosa webworms.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Preparing for FSA Loans
Community Tree Inventory
Freemartin Calves

00:01:05 – Preparing for FSA Loans: Beginning today’s show is Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan specialist Marissa Kepley reviewing farm loan changes at FSA and what producers should keep in mind to benefit loan assistance.

Farmers.gov

Service Centers

AI in Kansas Agriculture

00:12:05 – Community Tree Inventory: Kansas Forest Service northeast district forester, Blaine Stroble, continues the show as he explains the Community Tree Inventory program and what it provides to Kansas communities.

KansasForests.org

00:23:05 – Freemartin Calves: Brad White and Bob Larson end the show with a discussion on how a freemartin heifer could be born from sexed semen on a recent Cattle Chat podcast from the Beef Cattle Institute.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Fish Parasites
Potential Reasons for Cattle Pregnancy Loss
Less Stress When Moving Calves

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Fish Parasites: A discussion about parasites in aquatic life from part of the Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast with K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begins today’s show.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

Wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Potential Reasons for Cattle Pregnancy Loss: K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek keeps the show moving as he explains the various reasons cattle could experience a pregnancy loss.

ksvdl.org

00:23:05 – Less Stress When Moving Calves: Wrapping up the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he talks about research being done to hopefully be able to move calves without causing stress or injury.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Expectations for the Year
Important Nutrients for Corn and Soybeans
Faces in Agriculture: George Hunsinger

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Expectations for the Year: Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, begins today’s show with a cattle market update. He explains what he saw in the first half of the year for the cattle market and what he expects for the second half.

Derrell.Peel@okstate.edu

00:12:05 – Important Nutrients for Corn and Soybeans: The show continues with K-State soil fertility specialist, Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, as he explains important nutrients for corn and soybeans and what growers should think through if their field appears deficient.

Identifying Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms in Soybeans

Plant Analysis for Testing Nutrient Levels in Corn

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: George Hunsinger: A segment of Faces in Agriculture with George Hunsinger from Douglas County concludes the show with information about his operation and how it has evolved in the past years.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

USDA Grain Reports
Extended Weather Forecast
Tomato Problems

00:01:05 – USDA Grain Reports: A grain market update from K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien starts today’s show. Dan explains the recent USDA acreage and grain stocks reports and how they impact the market.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Extended Weather Forecast: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, continues the show with his breakdown of our recent weather and extended forecast for the summer.

00:23:05 – Tomato Problems: Ending the show is K-State horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, as she discusses how hot weather, fungal diseases and hornworms can cause problems for tomatoes.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

One Big, Beautiful Bill in D.C.
Wheat Diseases at Harvest
Veterinary Students Wanting to Practice in Rural Kansas

00:01:05 – One Big, Beautiful Bill in D.C.: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen kicks off the show by discussing the One Big, Beautiful Bill and providing scenarios of how this bill impacts people.

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Wheat Diseases at Harvest: The show keeps rolling with Kelsey Andersen Onofre, K-State wheat pathologist, as she mentions what diseases wheat growers could be seeing at harvest.

Wheat Harvest: Identifying Disease Problems and Setting Harvest Priorities

00:23:05 – Veterinary Students Wanting to Practice in Rural Kansas: Brad White, Bob Larson and Dustin Pendell end today’s show with part of a Cattle Chat podcast from the Beef Cattle Institute, where they talk about the Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Why it is Important to Control Volunteer Wheat
Controlling Volunteer Wheat
Value in Fan Maintenance

00:01:05 – Why it is Important to Control Volunteer Wheat: Jeff Whitworth, Kelsey Andersen Onofre and Sarah Lancaster begin today’s show with two segments discussing the issues volunteer wheat can cause and how it can be controlled. These K-State specialists explain the various pests that can live in volunteer wheat and what they can vector to create ongoing issues. Sarah also states what chemical management growers should consider.

00:12:05 – Controlling Volunteer Wheat: Jeff, Kelsey and Sarah continue the show and their conversation.

Chemical Weed Control Guide

K-State Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab

00:23:05 – Value in Fan Maintenance: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show discussing the importance of fan maintenance. He says just a small amount of dust on the blades significantly reduces air movement and increases energy costs.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Update and NASS Reports
Weather Damage to Wheat, Corn, Soybeans and Cotton
Checking on Flooded Ponds and Rivers

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update and NASS Reports: Today's show starts with a cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center. He discusses the market, cold storage, pigs and hogs as well as provides an update on new world screwworm.

00:12:05 – Weather Damage to Wheat, Corn, Soybeans and Cotton: K-State Extension agronomists Tina Sullivan and Logan Simon continue the show by talking about what storm damage has happened to wheat, corn, soybeans and cotton.

Managing Lodged Wheat and Harvest Challenges After Storm Damage

Root Lodging and Green Snap in Corn

Considerations for Weather-Damaged Cotton Stands

00:23:05 – Checking on Flooded Ponds and Rivers: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, wraps today's show as he explains what people should check for if their ponds or rivers flooded.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Report Expectations
Wet Conditions Impacting Wheat Harvest
More Rain for Kansas?

00:01:05 – Grain Market Report Expectations: A grain market update from K-State grain economist Dan O'Brien begins today's show as he discusses upcoming USDA reports and why the futures market has declined.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Wet Conditions Impacting Wheat Harvest: Keeping the show rolling is Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, with a wheat harvest update. He explains how the wet weather has impacted harvest progress, wheat yield and wheat quality.

kswheat.com

00:23:05 – More Rain for Kansas?: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends the show with safety reminders about lightning and his forecast that includes potentially more rain and storms.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Conference for Agriculture Producers
The Flinchbaugh Focus: The Agricultural Economy
Insect Activity in Kansas

00:01:05 – Conference for Agriculture Producers: Jason Warner, K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, kicks off the show by previewing the High Plains Journal Live Conference where he and other K-State specialists will be discussing the market, beef quality assurance, nutrition, farm bill and other topics.

live.hpj.com

00:12:05 – The Flinchbaugh Focus: The Agricultural Economy: Today’s show continues with part of an episode from the Barry Flinchbaugh Center for Ag and Food Policy as Mark Edelman, Iowa State University; Jenny Ifft, Kansas State University; and Brad Lubin, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, share their opinions on the agricultural economy.

FlinchbaughCenter.com

The Flinchbaugh Focus: Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down on the Economy

00:23:05 – Insect Activity in Kansas: K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd wraps the show with an update on insect activity in Kansas, including bagworms, European elm flea weevils and grasshoppers.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

FSA County Committee Elections
Using Lasers to Measure Cow Burps
Redwater Disease in Cattle

00:01:05 – FSA County Committee Elections: Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural program specialist, Allison Womack, starts the show as she chats about county committee elections, the emergency conservation program, acreage reporting and other FSA programs.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Using Lasers to Measure Cow Burps: Continuing the show is Brian Washburn, physicist and project leader at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, discussing how he and a team are using lasers to measure cow burps.

00:23:05 – Redwater Disease in Cattle: Brad White, Bob Larson and Brian Herrin end the show as they talk about redwater disease and what it is on a recent Cattle Chat podcast from the Beef Cattle Institute.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Groundhogs
Making Sure Goats and Sheep are Ready for Breeding
Tracking Heat Stress with Technology

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Groundhogs: Today’s show begins with Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken from K-State on their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast discussing groundhogs, the damage they can do, how to control them, but also the positives they provide.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

Wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Making Sure Goats and Sheep are Ready for Breeding: K-State small ruminant specialist, Kelsey Bentley, continues the show talking about preparing ewes and does for breeding season. She lists what steps producers should take to hopefully have the healthiest dams and offspring.

00:23:05 – Tracking Heat Stress with Technology: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends the show as he says there is technology that can help producers track and better manage heat stress in their livestock on the farm.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Meat is Having Its Moment
Summer Youth Opportunities
Ticks and Thrips

00:01:05 – Meat is Having Its Moment: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off the show with a cattle market update. He mentions macroeconomic issues that are impacting the cattle market and how meat is having its moment.

Glynn on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Summer Youth Opportunities: Keeping the show rolling is Beth Hinshaw and Amy Collins with Kansas 4-H as they discuss activities youth and 4-Hers have the opportunity to participate in this summer.

Kansas4h.org

00:23:05 – Ticks and Thrips: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, wraps up today’s show as he explains how thrips, ticks and mosquitoes could be bothering people.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

A Bit of Positivity in the Grain Market
Corn Stunt
Kansas Weather Impacted by Hurricane

00:01:05 – A Bit of Positivity in the Grain Market: A grain market update from K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien kicks off today’s show as he mentions prices, corn crop risk and market volatility.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Corn Stunt: Continuing the show is Rodrigo Onofre, K-State row crop plant pathologist, as he discusses corn stunt for growers. He says what the vector of the disease is - the corn leafhopper - and what growers can do for control.

kscorn.com/corndisease

Rodrigo - 785-477-0171

00:23:05 – Kansas Weather Impacted by Hurricane: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, wraps up the show with his weather forecast. He explains how the recent hurricane impacts Kansas weather.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Reducing Mosquitoes
Elevation of Extension, Part 1
Elevation of Extension, Part 2

00:01:05 – Reducing Mosquitoes: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, begins the show as he talks about mosquitoes. He says what is the best for managing them and the health issues they can carry.

00:12:05 – Elevation of Extension, Part 1: Continuing the show is Gregg Hadley, assistant vice president and director for Extension, and Tim Steffensmeier, assistant vice president and director of engagement and outreach at K-State, as they discuss the Elevation of Extension. They explain what it means for the University, Extension, stakeholders, farmers and ranchers. In today’s last two segments, they also say what led to this decision.

00:23:05 – Elevation of Extension, Part 2: Tim and Gregg end the show as they conclude their conversation about the Elevation of Extension.

ksre.k-state.edu/elevating-extension

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Agricultural Law and Taxation Common Questions
Scouting and Controlling Tar Spot
Monitoring Cattle on Pasture

00:01:05 – Agricultural Law and Taxation Common Questions: K-State and Washburn law professor, Roger McEowen, kicks off today’s show discussing what a legacy is, liability of blowing dirt, what a trade or business is, and accessing landlocked parcels.

A Legacy is More Than "Stuff" and...Other "Stuff"

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Scouting and Controlling Tar Spot: Keeping the show rolling is K-State row crop plant pathologist, Rodrigo Onofre, as he explains where tar spot is in Kansas and how growers can handle this corn disease.

Low Levels of Tar Spot Have Been Confirmed in Kansas

kscorn.com/corndisease

Rodrigo - 785-477-0171

00:23:05 – Monitoring Cattle on Pasture: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Dustin Pendell, Phillip Lancaster, Bob Larson and Jordana Zimmermann ends the show conversing about checking in on cattle health while they are out on pasture.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Double Crop Options, Part 1
Double Crop Options, Part 2
Dairy Expectations for 2025-26

00:01:05 – Double Crop Options, Part 1: Today’s show starts with two segments from K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster and K-State Extension agronomists Tina Sullivan and Logan Simon as they discuss soybeans, sunflowers, corn, grain sorghum and summer annual forages as double crop options for growers after wheat harvest. The group also mentions what weed control should be considered and the concern of volunteer wheat.

00:12:05 – Double Crop Options, Part 2: Sarah, Tina and Logan continue their conversation on double crop options.

Double Crop Options After Wheat

Cover Crops Grown After Wheat Harvest for Forage

Conduct Soil Bioassays to Determine Herbicide Carryover Potential

00:23:05 – Dairy Expectations for 2025-26: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show passing along the latest data from the administrator of the Central Milk Marketing Order and what producers might expect to see for the remainder of 2025 into 2026.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Records
TAPS Competition and Field Day
Turtles in Kansas

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Records: Beginning today's show is Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, with a cattle market update. Derrell talks about the current cattle market records and what factors are influencing them.

00:12:05 – TAPS Competition and Field Day: K-State communications specialist, Kelsey Stremel, keeps today's show rolling as she discusses this year's TAPS competition and upcoming field days.

www.ksu.edu/TAPS

TAPS Technology Field Days

rstuttle@ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Turtles in Kansas: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, wraps up the show talking about why people could be seeing more turtles, how to identify them and turtle regulations.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Wheat and Corn Market
Grain Sorghum and Soybean Market, and Macroeconomic Topics
Heating Up in Kansas

00:01:05 – Wheat and Corn Market: Dan O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, begin the show with two segments discussing the grain market. They start with talking about the wheat and corn market domestically and internationally.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Grain Sorghum and Soybean Market, and Macroeconomic Topics: Continuing the show with their grain market conversation is Dan O'Brien and Guy Allen. They start with grain sorghum and soybeans and then look into other macroeconomic topics.

00:23:05 – Heating Up in Kansas: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond as he explains how we have heated up and what his forecast is for the next week.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Crop Field Pests
Artificial Intelligence in Kansas
Deadheading Flowers

00:01:05 – Crop Field Pests: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, kicks off today’s show as he talks about how wheat stem maggots, burrowing bugs and chinch bugs could be causing damage in crop fields.

00:12:05 – Artificial Intelligence in Kansas: Keeping the show rolling are Ajay Sharda and Rod Schaub with K-State as they discuss the upcoming A.I. in Kansas Agriculture conference and why technology and innovation is important to agriculture.

AI in Kansas Ag Conference - ID3A

Frontier District

00:23:05 – Deadheading Flowers: K-State horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, ends the show explaining the process for deadheading plants in the home landscape, which is the practice of removing faded, damaged or dead flower heads from plants to encourage more blooms.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

FSA Programs with Open Enrollment
Annual Forage Insurance
Tariffs Impacting the Beef Cattle Industry

00:01:05 – FSA Programs with Open Enrollment: Michael Martin, Kansas Farm Service Agency agriculture program specialist, starts the show as he discusses what programs are currently happening at FSA and why it is important for growers to report their acres.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Annual Forage Insurance: Continuing the show is Jenny Ifft, Logan Simon and John Holman as they talk about annual forages and annual forage insurance. They say what growers should consider when making selections.

AgManager.info

Webinar - Annual Forage Insurance

00:23:05 – Tariffs Impacting the Beef Cattle Industry: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Dustin Pendell, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster wrap the show as they converse about what impact from tariffs producers could see.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Stratification and Fish Kill
Champion Trees and Summer Tree Care
Growth in the Milk Industry

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Stratification and Fish Kill: Part of another Fins, Fur and Feathers episode from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begins today’s show. Joe explains stratification in ponds and how people can help prevent fish kills.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

Wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Champion Trees and Summer Tree Care: Brady Wolken and Blaine Stoble with the Kansas Forest Service keep the show moving as they discuss Champion Trees in Kansas and how to properly care for trees in the summer months.

KansasForests.org

Champion Trees in Kansas

Black Gum - Champion Tree

Cottonwood - Champion Tree

00:23:05 – Growth in the Milk Industry: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he looks at some of the 2024 milk production numbers for Kansas and the Midwest, which he says are growth areas for the milk industry.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Feeder and Fed Cattle Prices
Sericea Lespedeza Management
Faces in Agriculture: Michael Springer

00:01:05 – Feeder and Fed Cattle Prices: Today's show begins with a cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, as he focuses on feeder and fed cattle prices as well as cattle trade.

LMIC.info

00:12:05 – Sericea Lespedeza Management: Tina Sullivan, K-State Extension agronomist, continues the show as she explains how to manage sericea lespedeza, which can be an issue in pastures.

Early Summer Control of Sericea Lespedeza Using Herbicides

Wheat Variety Development and Management Field Day

Luke Byers - lsbyers@ksu.edu or 785-632-5335

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Michael Springer: A segment of Faces in Agriculture with Michael Springer, who is located in Montgomery and Wilson County, ends the show as he discusses Springer Family Foods.

SpringerFamilyFoods.com

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

A Positive of Lower Grain Prices
Update on Kansas Wheat
Drought Improvements

00:01:05 – A Positive of Lower Grain Prices: A grain market update from K-State grain economist, Dan O'Brien, kickstarts today's show as he discusses low prices, strong exports, and geopolitical uncertainty.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Update on Kansas Wheat: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, keeps the show moving as he provides an update on the Kansas wheat crop. He mentions how the growing season has gone, disease concerns and harvest expectations.

Wheat Plot Tour

00:23:05 – Drought Improvements: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with this week's weather update as he mentions the recent rain and if it will continue.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Maximizing Pivot System Efficiency
Managing Old World Bluestem and Broomsedge
Native and Ornamental Grasses for Kansas

00:01:05 – Maximizing Pivot System Efficiency: Beginning today’s show is K-State water resource engineer Jonathan Aguilar as he discusses ways to maximize water efficiency in pivot irrigation systems.

Maximizing Irrigation Efficiency: Key Steps for Farmers in 2025

00:12:05 – Managing Old World Bluestem and Broomsedge: Tina Sullivan, K-State Extension agronomist, keeps the show rolling talking about Old World Bluestem and broomsedge bluestem. She explains how to identify and manage the plants.

Old World Bluestem vs. Broomsedge: Identification and Management

00:23:05 – Native and Ornamental Grasses for Kansas: Johnson County horticulture Extension agent, Markis Hill, ends the show with what native and ornamental grasses are suitable for Kansas’ conditions.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

What's Happening in the Government?
Importance of Good Laundry Care
Clostridial Cattle Diseases

00:01:05 – What's Happening in the Government?: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show as he explains things that are happening in the government. He talks about a reconciliation bill, the MAHA report, tariffs and a Swampbuster case.

House Passes Budget Reconciliation Bill; MAHA Report Released

Tariffs and Swampbuster -- Constitutional Questions Galore

00:12:05 – Importance of Good Laundry Care: Continuing the show is Tawnie Larson, project manager for the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Health program at K-State, as she discusses the importance of properly washing clothing after working with animals or pesticides.

www.K-State.edu/kash

00:23:05 – Clostridial Cattle Diseases: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White and Brian Lubbers wrap the show as they explain clostridial diseases and what causes them.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Shade and Limit Feeding for Cattle in the Summer
Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge
Dairy Fly Control Methods

00:01:05 – Shade and Limit Feeding for Cattle in the Summer: Starting the show is K-State Extension beef veterinarian, A.J. Tarpoff, and K-State Extension beef specialist, Dale Blasi, as they talk about how cattle producers should consider limit feeding and shade to help reduce concerns of heat stress for cattle.

Shade Allocation is Important for Growing Cattle Comfort and Efficiency

Animal Comfort on the Mesonet

00:12:05 – Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge: Kansas 4-H special projects administrator, Patsy Maddy, continues the show explaining the Kansas Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. She says how adults can support the challenge and what youth can do.

Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge

YEC Summit Flyer

00:23:05 – Dairy Fly Control Methods: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show discussing effective fly control methods for calf-rearing areas.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Steady Cattle Market
Ants and Termites in Homes and Buildings
Piping Plover Characteristics

00:01:05 – Steady Cattle Market: A cattle market update from K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor begins today’s show. Glynn talks about the current market prices while also explaining what impacts consumers’ meat demand.

Glynn on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Ants and Termites in Homes and Buildings: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, keeps the show rolling as he discusses ants and termites. He has been receiving multiple questions and wants to let people know what they can look for and how they can handle the situation.

00:23:05 – Piping Plover Characteristics: Ending the show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken as he explains what Piping Plovers are and if they are in Kansas.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Potential Outcomes for Crops
More Precipitation in Kansas?
Protecting Against Ticks

00:01:05 – Potential Outcomes for Crops: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with his grain market update. He touches on futures and cash prices as well as the likelihood of different outcomes for crops.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – More Precipitation in Kansas?: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, continues the show as he talks about the recent moisture Kansas received and how it influences the forecast in the coming weeks.

00:23:05 – Protecting Against Ticks: A reminder for staying safe around ticks from K-State veterinary entomologist, Cassandra Olds, ends the show. She comments on keeping them off your skin, appropriate removal and what to do afterwards.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Rabies in Cattle
KFMA: Mental Health in Agriculture
Weeds in the Garden and Landscape

00:01:05 – Rabies in Cattle: Gregg Hanzlicek, K-State veterinarian, kicks off today’s show as he discusses rabies in cattle. He explains how cattle usually get rabies and what producers could see in their livestock if they have it.

ksvdl.org

866-512-5650

00:12:05 – KFMA: Mental Health in Agriculture: Keeping the show rolling is part of the Kansas Farm Management Association’s podcast with Chelsea Plummer and K-State’s Elaine Johannes as they talk about mental health with a focus on agriculture and rural communities.

KFMA Podcast

AgManager.info/KFMA

00:23:05 – Weeds in the Garden and Landscape: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, ends today’s show with options for keeping weeds under control in the garden or home landscape.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

David Schemm Returns to Kansas FSA
Crops in Saturated Soils
What to do With Herpes in Cattle

00:01:05 – David Schemm Returns to Kansas FSA: Beginning today’s show is David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as we learn more about him as he begins in this role of state executive director for the second time. He mentions what his goals are for the agency.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Crops in Saturated Soils: K-State Extension agronomist Tina Sullivan continues the show as she explains what concerns she has for crops from the recent weather. Tina discusses wheat, corn and soybeans.

Soybean Response to Standing Water and Saturated Soils

Effect of Standing Water and Saturated Soils on Corn Growth

Mesonet.k-state.edu

00:23:05 – What to do With Herpes in Cattle: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson and Brian Lubbers concludes the show as they converse about a listener question asking about herpes in cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Dire Wolves
Cattle Market Headlines
Controlling Flies at a Dairy

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Dire Wolves: Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with Drew Ricketts, Joe Gerken and specialist guest Danny Lindahl begins today’s show. They discuss dire wolves and what they could mean for the environment.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

Wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Cattle Market Headlines: A cattle market update from University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, Elliott Dennis, keeps the show moving as he talks about futures prices, the Cattle on Feed report, JBS and new world screwworm.

00:23:05 – Controlling Flies at a Dairy: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he says producers can get a jump on controlling flies on the dairy by using a multi-pronged approach that combines sanitation, biological control and targeted insecticides.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Support in the Grain Market
New K-State Swine Nursery
More Rain in Kansas

00:01:05 – Support in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist Dan O'Brien starts the show by looking into the futures, cash and exports of the grain market.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – New K-State Swine Nursery: Joel DeRouchey, K-State Extension swine specialist, keeps today's show rolling as he discusses the new swine nursery that will benefit students, the industry and stakeholders.

00:23:05 – More Rain in Kansas: The show ends with a weather update from K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond. He explains who saw severe weather this past week and if we can expect moisture in the coming week.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Should Growers Spray Their Alfalfa for Pests?
Minimizing Costs for Cattle Producers
Adding Perennials to the Landscape

00:01:05 – Should Growers Spray Their Alfalfa for Pests?: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, kicks off the show, reminding alfalfa growers of what insects they could be seeing and if they should spray.

Crop Insects in Kansas

00:12:05 – Minimizing Costs for Cattle Producers: K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, Jason Warner, and K-State agricultural economist, Dustin Pendell, continue today’s show as they converse about what cattle producers should track and manage if they are hoping to minimize costs.

AgManager.info

KFMA

00:23:05 – Adding Perennials to the Landscape: Ending today’s show is K-State Research and Extension Central Kansas horticulture agent, Jason Graves, discussing the importance of soil health for adding heat-loving perennials to the home landscape.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Tax Legislation for "One, Big, Beautiful Bill"
Brush and Poison Ivy Control
Cattle Health Metrics

00:01:05 – Tax Legislation for "One, Big, Beautiful Bill": Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show explaining a recent piece of legislation. He talks about the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” and what it means for taxpayers, farmers and ranchers.

The "One, Big, Beautiful Bill"

Tax Legislation - What Now?

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Brush and Poison Ivy Control: Keeping the show rolling is K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster as she discusses how to control buckbrush, roughleaf dogwood, smooth sumac and poison ivy.

Control Options for Buckbrush, Roughleaf Dogwood, and Smooth Sumac

00:23:05 – Cattle Health Metrics: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Brian Lubbers, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and guest Logan Thompson end the show as they say what health metric they would like to see measured.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

KFMA State Summary for 2024
KFMA Association Summary for 2024
All Breeds Junior Dairy Show

00:01:05 – KFMA State Summary for 2024: Beginning today’s show is Mark Dikeman, Kansas Farm Management Association executive director, reviewing the 2025 state income summary for Kansas agricultural operations. He discusses what contributed to farm income.

00:12:05 – KFMA Association Summary for 2024: Kansas Farm Management Association economists Dillon Rapp, Glenn Conover, Lindsay Bryant, Jake Grinstead, Craig Althauser and Clay Simons continue the show as they recap what 2024 farm income looked like for their association.

AgManager.info/KFMA

00:23:05 – All Breeds Junior Dairy Show: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends the show by previewing the upcoming Kansas All Breeds Junior Dairy Show being held June 19-21 in Salina, Kansas.

Dairy Show

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

New World Screwworm's Cattle Market Impact
Farm Income Outlook
Chronic Wasting Disease at Feeders

00:01:05 – New World Screwworm's Cattle Market Impact: A cattle market update from Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, begins today's show. He explains the impact of new world screwworm on the U.S. and Mexican cattle market.

derrell.peel@okstate.edu

00:12:05 – Farm Income Outlook: Keeping the show rolling is Jenny Ifft, K-State Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, discussing a farm income outlook for Kansas. She breaks down how producers' products could look for 2025.

Kansas Farm Income Outlook

RuralandFarmFinance.com

raff.missouri.edu

00:23:05 – Chronic Wasting Disease at Feeders: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, ends today's show reviewing research that has been done looking into chronic wasting disease being found at feeders.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Corn and Grain Sorghum Market
Wheat and Soybean Market
Severe Weather in Kansas

00:01:05 – Corn and Grain Sorghum Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, kick off today’s show with a domestic and international grain market outlook. They talk about corn and grain sorghum in the first segment.

00:12:05 – Wheat and Soybean Market: The show and grain market conversation continue with Dan and Guy as they explain what they are seeing in the market for wheat and soybeans. Guy also touches on the U.S. dollar and freight.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE Report

00:23:05 – Severe Weather in Kansas: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, wraps up the show with his weather forecast that includes the likelihood that Kansas will experience its first severe weather of the month.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Planting Considerations for Grain Sorghum
Winter Wheat Quality Tour, Day 3
Insects on Trees and Plants

00:01:05 – Planting Considerations for Grain Sorghum: K-State Extension agronomist, Logan Simon, and K-State weed scientist, Jeremie Kouame, begin today’s show as they share reminders for grain sorghum planting when it comes to weeds, row spacing, seeding rate, planting date and hybrid selection.

Get Ahead of Weeds: Preplant Herbicide Options for Grain Sorghum

Sorghum Planting Considerations: Planting Date and Hybrid Maturity

Sorghum Planting Considerations: Seeding Rate and Row Spacing

00:12:05 – Winter Wheat Quality Tour, Day 3: Continuing the show is K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato as he provides another update from the Winter Wheat Quality tour as he mentions the major concerns and yield estimate.

KSUWheat on X

KsWheat.com

KansasWheat on X

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Insects on Trees and Plants: Raymond Cloyd, K-State horticultural entomologist, ends the show discussing bagworms, brownheaded ash sawfly, rose sawfly and clover mites.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

FSA Loan Programs and Credit Standing
Winter Wheat Quality Tour, Day 2
Cattle Pour-On

00:01:05 – FSA Loan Programs and Credit Standing: Starting today’s show is Marissa Kepley, Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan specialist, as she mentions loan programs, good credit standing and the importance of good communication.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Winter Wheat Quality Tour, Day 2: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, keeps the show rolling with his day two recap of the Kansas Winter Wheat Quality Tour. He talks about yield, diseases and expectations for today.

KSUWheat on X

KStateAgron on X

KsWheat.com

KansasWheat on X

00:23:05 – Cattle Pour-On: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Dustin Pendell and Brian Lubbers wrap up the show as they discuss the absorption of pour-on for cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Grass Carp
Winter Wheat Quality Tour, Day 1
Dairy Replacement Heifer Considerations

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Grass Carp: Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken at K-State begins the show for today. The pair converses about why grass carp is an option for vegetation control in ponds, but also what people need to watch for.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

Wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Winter Wheat Quality Tour, Day 1: Today’s show continues with K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato providing his expectations of yield, diseases and pests on the Kansas Winter Wheat Quality Tour.

KSUWheat on X

KStateAgron on X

KsWheat.com

00:23:05 – Dairy Replacement Heifer Considerations: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show as he covers some of the factors dairy producers need to consider for replacement heifers.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Discussion of the Cattle Market
Uniform Calf Crop
Early Season Corn Pests

00:01:05 – Discussion of the Cattle Market: Starting the show is a cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center. He covers fed and feeder cattle, boxed beef and trade.

LMIC.info

00:12:05 – Uniform Calf Crop: K-State beef production specialist, Emma Briggs, continues today’s show with why a uniform calf crop is beneficial for the calves and cows. She also touches on how producers can tighten the calving season.

Managing Your Breeding Season for a Uniform Calf Crop

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Early Season Corn Pests: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, ends the show as he lists the early-season corn pests that growers should be watching for.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Low Grain Prices, Good Exports
Volunteer Corn and Burndown Issues
Rain, But No Severe Weather

00:01:05 – Low Grain Prices, Good Exports: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, gets the show started with a grain market outlook. He discusses current prices, pre-report estimates and trade.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Volunteer Corn and Burndown Issues: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, keeps today’s show rolling as she explains the concerns of volunteer corn in soybeans and corn. She also talks about why the grower’s burndown might not be working.

Plan Now for Volunteer Corn Control

Temperature Influences the Performance of Burndown Herbicide Applications

00:23:05 – Rain, But No Severe Weather: A weather update from K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends the show with his weather recap and forecast. Chip says if we can expect severe weather in the coming week.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Alfalfa Weevil Update and Wheat Curl Mite Reminder
Protecting Livestock from Thieves
Keeping Trees Healthy

00:01:05 – Alfalfa Weevil Update and Wheat Curl Mite Reminder: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, starts the show as he discusses the pests that he is currently getting questions about, the alfalfa weevil and wheat curl mite.

00:12:05 – Protecting Livestock from Thieves: Scarlett Madinger, vice president of communications at the Kansas Livestock Association, continues today’s show with how to prevent livestock theft and report it. She shares tips for protecting livestock and where to find help following a suspected crime.

kla.org

00:23:05 – Keeping Trees Healthy: Ending the show is K-State Extension horticulturist Cynthia Domenghini with more information on tree care as she covers mulching around young trees and providing enough water to keep trees healthy this spring and summer.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Land Dispute with the U.S. Forest Service
Australian Student Visiting K-State
Calving Scorecard

00:01:05 – Land Dispute with the U.S. Forest Service: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins the show as he discusses a case that helps bring to light boundary line concerns between U.S. Forest Service land and private property.

Resolving Land Disputes with the U.S. Forest Service

Roger on AgManager.info

WashburnLaw.edu/WALTR

00:12:05 – Australian Student Visiting K-State: Continuing the show is Charlotte Nugent from New South Wales, Australia as she recaps her time in Kansas and at K-State as part of a program with Angus Australia.

00:23:05 – Calving Scorecard: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White and Bob Larson along with K-State’s Jason Warner ends today’s show by talking about what to have on your calving scorecard and using it to evaluate the success on the season.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

2025 Wheat Disease Update
Considerations for Breeding Cattle That Are Out on Pasture
Getting Forage Secured

00:01:05 – 2025 Wheat Disease Update: Kelsey Andersen Onofre, K-State wheat pathologist, kicks off today’s show with a wheat disease update. She talks about fusarium head blight, leaf spotting and stripe rust.

Foliar Fungicide Efficacy Rating for Wheat

Wheat Variety Guide

Wheat Disease Update - eUpdate

wheatscab.psu.edu

00:12:05 – Considerations for Breeding Cattle That Are Out on Pasture: Continuing today’s show is Sandy Johnson, K-State beef reproduction specialist, to discuss producers making sure there is enough pasture for cattle to have adequate food.

KSUBeef.org

Beef Tips

00:23:05 – Getting Forage Secured: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show explaining some of the options available to dairy farmers for securing forage in the months ahead.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fed Cattle Market
Readying for Cotton Planting
Plants in Ponds

00:01:05 – Fed Cattle Market: Starting today’s show is a cattle market update from University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, Elliott Dennis. His conversation covers an in-depth look into the fed cattle market as well as a discussion on feeder cattle, trade and the economy.

UNL - Center for Ag Profitability

The Steer-Heifer Price Difference

Leveraging the Price Slide

00:12:05 – Readying for Cotton Planting: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, and Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, keep the show rolling as they talk about getting cotton fields ready for planting and things to watch.

Early Weed Control is Crucial for Cotton Success in Kansas

Planting Cotton in Kansas: Soil Temperature and Seed Quality are Key

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Plants in Ponds: K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken ends the show as he explains plants being in ponds and whether they are a good or bad thing.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Opportunities from Low Grain Prices
Severe Weather Safety and Weather Forecast, Part 1
Severe Weather Safety and Weather Forecast, Part 2

00:01:05 – Opportunities from Low Grain Prices: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show with his grain market outlook. He discusses current prices and how they are impacting exports.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Severe Weather Safety and Weather Forecast, Part 1: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond continues today’s show by providing a recap of the recent Kansas weather while also reminding listeners about safety concerns during severe weather.

00:23:05 – Severe Weather Safety and Weather Forecast, Part 2: Chip continues his conversation to end the show as he shares his recommendations for getting alerted about severe weather and if he sees any in the weather forecast.

Mesonet.ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Agricultural Equipment Incidents on Roadways
2025 Veterinary Medicine Alumni Fellow: Dr. Ron Marler
Evaluating Trees After a Storm

00:01:05 – Agricultural Equipment Incidents on Roadways: Kicking off today’s show is Ed Brokesh, K-State assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, as he shares details about roadway incidents between agricultural equipment and passenger vehicles.

00:12:05 – 2025 Veterinary Medicine Alumni Fellow: Dr. Ron Marler: The 2025 Alumni Fellow for K-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Ron Marler, continues the show as he talks about his history in the industry and what he has learned as he advanced.

K-State Vet Med 2025 Alumni Fellow

00:23:05 – Evaluating Trees After a Storm: K-State Extension horticulture specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, ends the show discussing evaluating storm-damaged trees and removing tree suckers.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

FSA Program Details and Comments from IGP Course Attendees
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
Turning Cattle Out on Grass

00:01:05 – FSA Program Details and Comments from IGP Course Attendees: Allison Womack, Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural program specialist, starts the show with reminders about program deadlines and specifics. We are also joined by Brooks Nagel and Chloe Smith, who were at K-State's IGP Institute, to hear their perspective on the grain market.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations: K-State Extension livestock specialist Joel DeRouchey continues the show by sharing information on concentrated animal feeding operations, their environmental footprint, and the regulations under which they raise livestock.

00:23:05 – Turning Cattle Out on Grass: Ending the show is the Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White and Phillip Lancaster with Jason Warner discussing turning cattle out on grass.

KSUBeef.org

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bobwhite Quail
Preparing Trees for Severe Weather
Requirements Before Showing Livestock

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bobwhite Quail: Part of an episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers from K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kicks off today’s show. Drew and Joe discuss bobwhite quail and how predators can impact their population.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

Wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Preparing Trees for Severe Weather: Kansas Forest Service forest health coordinator, Shad Hufnagel, continues the show by explaining why people should check their trees before spring weather in Kansas. He says what his recommendations are and what people should watch for.

KansasForests.org

WRAP

00:23:05 – Requirements Before Showing Livestock: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he makes listeners aware of requirements that might be present for showing their animals. Mike notes the primary concern is making sure the animals are disease-free.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Positive Cattle Market
2025 College of Agriculture Alumni Fellow: Renée McReynolds Laird, Part 1
2025 College of Agriculture Alumni Fellow: Renée McReynolds Laird, Part 2

00:01:05 – Positive Cattle Market: K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor starts off today’s show with a cattle market update. He discusses the market while also touching on feedlot returns, domestic demand and export demand.

Glynn on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – 2025 College of Agriculture Alumni Fellow: Renée McReynolds Laird, Part 1: Keeping the show rolling is the 2025 Alumni Fellow from the College of Agriculture, Renée McReynolds Laird. Renée talks about how her career has changed through the years and what helped her move forward. She also explains what it was like to leave the farm, but still regularly return home.

Alumni Fellow

00:23:05 – 2025 College of Agriculture Alumni Fellow: Renée McReynolds Laird, Part 2: Renée continues the show and conversation as she discusses the value of mental health in agriculture.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Where the Grain Market is Right Now
Diesel Fuel Price Expectations
June Weather Pattern in April

00:01:05 – Where the Grain Market is Right Now: K-State grain economist, Dan O'Brien, jumpstarts the show with a grain market outlook. Dan says where the market currently is and what he is keeping an eye on.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Diesel Fuel Price Expectations: Continuing the show is K-State Extension farm economist, Gregg Ibendahl, reviewing his recent publication that looks into diesel prices for 2025. He states the biggest contributors to price changes. We are also joined by Andres Garcia as he shares about his work in the grain market.

Diesel Fuel Price Outlook for 2025

00:23:05 – June Weather Pattern in April: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, concludes today's show with his weather forecast explaining how our current weather pattern is similar to what usually happens in June and whether that is good or bad.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Protecting Agricultural Operations and Their Assets, Part 1
Protecting Agricultural Operations and Their Assets, Part 2
Adding Easter Lilies to the Landscape

00:01:05 – Protecting Agricultural Operations and Their Assets, Part 1: Beginning today’s show is a conversation about protecting agricultural operations and working to keep them safe. Detective with the Butler County Sheriff's Office, Robby Chandler, shares his farm security recommendations for farmers and ranchers in two segments.

00:12:05 – Protecting Agricultural Operations and Their Assets, Part 2: Robby discusses tips for keeping property and equipment safe, but also what people should do if their assets do unfortunately get stolen. He also says what allows things to have a better chance of being recovered.

00:23:05 – Adding Easter Lilies to the Landscape: K-State instructor and Extension horticulture specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, ends the show explaining the process for moving Easter lilies into the home landscape.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Can Retirement Accounts be Used for Farming and Ranching?
Stripe Rust and Other Wheat Diseases
Cattle Prolapses

00:01:05 – Can Retirement Accounts be Used for Farming and Ranching?: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts off today’s show discussing using an IRA for farmland, using a 401(k) retirement account for startup capital and gifting property that still has debt.

Estate and Transition Planning Potpourri

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Stripe Rust and Other Wheat Diseases: Keeping the show rolling is K-State wheat pathologist Kelsey Andersen Onofre as she explains if wheat growers need to be concerned about stripe rust. She also touches on other diseases wheat growers could see.

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

Wheat Variety Guide

Wheat Stripe Rust

Wheat Disease Identification

00:23:05 – Cattle Prolapses: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster, Dustin Pendell and Brian Lubbers end the show as they share thoughts on prolapses in cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Crop Yield Potential Estimates
KFMA: Residual Fertilizer Deductions
Warmer Weather Impacts Milk Production

00:01:05 – Crop Yield Potential Estimates: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, kicks off today’s show as he explains research he was a part of that worked on a new method for estimating crop yield potentials and gaps.

Lollato@ksu.edu

785-532-0397

Romulo Lollato

00:12:05 – KFMA: Residual Fertilizer Deductions: The Kansas Farm Management Association’s Chelsea Plummer and Mark Dikeman continue the show as they talk with Kristine Tidgren from Iowa State University about deducting residual fertilizer on their recent KFMA podcast.

KFMA Podcast

AgManager.info/KMFA

00:23:05 – Warmer Weather Impacts Milk Production: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he discusses new data from the Federal Milk Marketing order and how warmer weather over the next 90-120 days could impact milk production.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Recent Cattle on Feed Report
Tar Spot, Corn Stunt and Sudden Death Syndrome
Leave Wildlife Alone

00:01:05 – Recent Cattle on Feed Report: Starting today’s show is Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel with a cattle and beef market update. He shares information from the Cattle on Feed report and a sign of heifer retention.

00:12:05 – Tar Spot, Corn Stunt and Sudden Death Syndrome: K-State row crop plant pathologist Rodrigo Onofre continues the show as he reminds growers of corn diseases and a soybean disease that their crops are susceptible to in the growing season.

agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Leave Wildlife Alone: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, wraps the show with why it is important to leave wildlife wild. He explains a few different safety reasons for wildlife and humans.

ksoutdoors.com

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Trends in the Grain Market
Soybean Herbicides and Henbit
Too Much or Too Little Rain in Kansas?

00:01:05 – Trends in the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, kicks off today’s show with a grain market update. Dan covers futures and cash and how weather uncertainty is impacting the market.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Soybean Herbicides and Henbit: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, keeps the show rolling for today as she talks about the recipe for pre-emergence herbicides for soybeans and henbit, the purple weed growers might be seeing in their fields.

Pre-emergence Herbicides for Soybeans

World of Weeds - Henbit

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Too Much or Too Little Rain in Kansas?: Concluding the show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, as he explains how parts of Kansas might see too much rain in the next week.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Tariffs - On this bonus episode of Agriculture Today, listeners will hear the full conversation about tariffs from K-State professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Nelson Villoria. The conversation ranges from explaining what a tariff is to discussing the impact of past tariffs.

AgManager.info

Learning About Tariffs, Part 1
Learning About Tariffs, Part 2
Spring Insect Pests

00:01:05 – Learning About Tariffs, Part 1: Beginning today’s show is Nelson Villoria, K-State professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, with two segments discussing tariffs. He explains how tariffs work, who pays for the tariff, retaliatory tariffs, and how, historically, tariffs have impacted agriculture and consumers.

00:12:05 – Learning About Tariffs, Part 2: Nelson continues to build on his conversation about tariffs in the second segment.

00:23:05 – Spring Insect Pests: K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd ends the show with an update on early spring insect pests, including clover mites and ants.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Payments from FSA Programs
Elmer G. Heyne Lecture: Jianming Yu
Do Cattle Producers Also Have Crops?

00:01:05 – Payments from FSA Programs: Kickstarting today’s show is Josh Ridder, acting state executive director for the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as he talks about the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program and approved farm loans.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Elmer G. Heyne Lecture: Jianming Yu: The 38th Annual Elmer G. Heyne lecturer Jianming Yu from Iowa State University keeps the show moving as he discusses the genetic and statistic research he has done on multiple crops.

Jianming Yu

Lab Website

Elmer G. Heyne

00:23:05 – Do Cattle Producers Also Have Crops?: Brad White, Dustin Pendell, Brian Lubbers and Bob Larson from the Beef Cattle Institute end the show with part of their Cattle Chat podcast to converse about how operations may have changed over the years.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Percids
Pre-season Irrigation Inspection
Care of Heifer Calves

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Percids: Another Fins, Fur and Feathers episode from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken at K-State kicks off today’s show. The pair chat about fish people can find in Kansas and a few of their unique characteristics.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

Wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Pre-season Irrigation Inspection: K-State’s Tina Sullivan and Jonathan Aguilar continue the show by explaining what growers with irrigation systems should look over and inspect before starting irrigation.

Pre-season Irrigation Checklist: Maximize Efficiency and Minimize Issues

00:23:05 – Care of Heifer Calves: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk discussing the importance of providing quality care to heifer calves soon after birth and the impact it has on growth rate, milk production and how long they stay in the herd.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle and Input Prices
Classes of Driver's Licenses
Faces in Agriculture: Sara Olberding

00:01:05 – Cattle and Input Prices: Starting today’s show is Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with a cattle market update. He talks about hay and corn inputs and retail prices.

00:12:05 – Classes of Driver's Licenses: A discussion about the different classes of driver's licenses with Nick Wright, a trooper with the Kansas Highway Patrol, keeps today’s show rolling.

KansasHighwayPatrol.gov - Commercial Vehicles

ktsro.org

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Sara Olberding: The show wraps with another segment of Faces in Agriculture. We are joined by Sara Olberding who is involved in agriculture in Dickinson County to talk about her business, Bella Ren Fields.

BellaRenFields.org

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

The Good and Bad of the International Grain Market
Pea Aphids Join Alfalfa Weevils and Army Cutworms
Spring Weather

00:01:05 – The Good and Bad of the International Grain Market: Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute at K-State, kicks off today’s show with a grain market outlook. He recaps the recent WASDE report for wheat, corn, grain sorghum and soybeans as well as the U.S. Dollar and freight.

00:12:05 – Pea Aphids Join Alfalfa Weevils and Army Cutworms: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth continues the show to remind growers of pests in their alfalfa. Jeff says how people could also start seeing pea aphids along with alfalfa weevils and army cutworms.

Crop Insects in Kansas

00:23:05 – Spring Weather: Wrapping up the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with his weather forecast. He explains the spring weather we can be expecting.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Why Water Quality Matters for Herbicides
Planning for Soybean Planting
Increase Yields in a Home Garden

00:01:05 – Why Water Quality Matters for Herbicides: Starting today’s show is Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, and Pat Geier, K-State weed scientist, as they explain how water quality can impact herbicide effectiveness.

The Role of Water Quality on Effective Herbicide Applications

00:12:05 – Planning for Soybean Planting: K-State Extension agronomists Logan Simon and Tina Sullivan keep the show rolling as they discuss factors soybean growers should consider as they get ready for planting.

Soybean Planting Date and Maturity Group Selection

Soybean Row Spacing and Seeding Rates: What Works Best in Kansas?

00:23:05 – Increase Yields in a Home Garden: Abbey Draut, K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Sedgwick County, ends the show with ways to increase fruit and vegetable yield in a home garden.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Tariffs, Contracts and Searches
Space Weather Impact on 2024 Corn Planting
Acute Interstitial Pneumonia

00:01:05 – Tariffs, Contracts and Searches: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts off today’s show as he discusses topics concerning tariffs, deferred payment contracts, easement tax and warrantless searches.

Ag Law and Tax Ramblings

00:12:05 – Space Weather Impact on 2024 Corn Planting: K-State precision agricultural economist, Terry Griffin, continues the show as he explains the impact that space weather had on corn planting in 2024 and if growers can do anything to prepare for potentially another event.

Impact of the Gannon Storm on Corn Production Across the Midwestern USA

swpc.noaa.gov

Glocal Cost Assessment of GNSS Outage to Agricultural Productivity

Terry onAgManager.info

00:23:05 – Acute Interstitial Pneumonia: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson and Brian Lubbers ends today’s show by answering a listener’s question on lung lesions associated with acute interstitial pneumonia.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grass Tetany in Cattle
Hard Red Spring Wheat Contracts
Increasing Milk Fat Production

00:01:05 – Grass Tetany in Cattle: A.J. Tarpoff and Jason Warner from K-State begin today’s show as the pair discusses grass tetany. They review what causes the disease and what steps cattle producers can take to reduce the chance of it being deadly.

00:12:05 – Hard Red Spring Wheat Contracts: Keeping the show moving is CME group’s Fred Seamon, executive director of ag research, as he explains the new hard red spring wheat contracts. Fred says what is means for hard red winter wheat growers.

www.CMEgroup.com/hardredspringwheat

00:23:05 – Increasing Milk Fat Production: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show as he says the Penn State Particle Separator can be used to assess TMR Particle size and optimize fiber content to potentially increase milk fat production in dairy cows.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Outlook
Army Cutworm and Alfalfa Weevil
Algae in Kansas Ponds

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook: A cattle market update with University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist Elliott Dennis kicks off today’s show. Elliott explains recent market movements and the impact of trade changes.

AgManager.info

cap.unl.edu

SPS in Beef

00:12:05 – Army Cutworm and Alfalfa Weevil: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, continues the show by discussing what pests he has recently been getting calls about. He talks about the army cutworm and alfalfa weevil.

Crop Insects in Kansas

00:23:05 – Algae in Kansas Ponds: Concluding the show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken with information about algae, which is commonly referred to as pond moss, and how people could manage it.

KSRE Wildlife on YouTube

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Changes to Planting Predictions
Scouting for Wheat Disease
Cool, Warm, Dry and Wet Weather

00:01:05 – Changes to Planting Predictions: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show with a grain market outlook. He covers the recent prospective plantings and U.S. grain stocks reports.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Scouting for Wheat Disease: Keeping the show moving is K-State wheat pathologist, Kelsey Andersen Onofre, as she comments on the diseases that wheat growers should be keeping an eye out for in their fields.

Outlook for Stripe Rust in the 2025 Kansas Wheat Crop is Optimistic

Foliar Fungicide Efficacy Ratings for Wheat Disease Management

Publication - Foliar Fungicide Efficacy Ratings

00:23:05 – Cool, Warm, Dry and Wet Weather: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends the show discussing the weather. Chip says if we can expect more moisture and what temperatures we are likely going to feel.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Wheat's First Hollow Stem
How Canola in Kansas is Looking
Getting the Garden Ready

00:01:05 – Wheat's First Hollow Stem: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, leads today’s show with details on wheat’s first hollow stem. He says what stage the crop is measuring at in Kansas.

First Hollow Stem Update

00:12:05 – How Canola in Kansas is Looking: K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm keeps the show rolling as he explains how the canola crop has been progressing. Mike also shares what insects and diseases canola growers should be scouting for.

eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Getting the Garden Ready: Ending the show is K-State horticulture Extension specialist Cynthia Domenghini as she discusses a variety of actions that can be taken to prepare for the garden season.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

FSA's ECAP and Corn Gromwell
Preparing for a Prescribed Burn
Artificial Insemination or Embryo Transfer

00:01:05 – FSA's ECAP and Corn Gromwell: Starting today’s show is Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural program specialist, Emily Evans, as she explains details of the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. We are also joined by K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster as she discusses corn gromwell.

Farmers.gov

Corn Gromwell

00:12:05 – Preparing for a Prescribed Burn: Luke Berning, Kansas Forest Service fuels specialist, continues the show by reminding people about burn plan factors when it comes to prescribed fire.

Kansas Wildflowers and Grasses

Simple Smoke

KansasForests.org

00:23:05 – Artificial Insemination or Embryo Transfer: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson and Brian Lubbers wrap the show with part of their Cattle Chat episode. They converse about breeding options for integrating registered cattle into a commercial herd.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Tree Squirrels
Is it a Weather Myth or Fact?
Keeping Up with Biosecurity

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Tree Squirrels: Beginning today’s show is part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode by Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken at K-State. They talk about squirrels, what they can get into and how people can help exclude them from areas.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

Wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Is it a Weather Myth or Fact?: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, continues the show with a segment discussing weather myths and if there is any truth to them.

00:23:05 – Keeping Up with Biosecurity: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show providing an update on HPAI in dairy cattle and he reminds producers to remain vigilant in their biosecurity measures to control spread and impact on the dairy industry.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Update for the U.S. and Mexico
Corn Seeding Rate Factors
Cover Crop Survey

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update for the U.S. and Mexico: A cattle market update with Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, begins today's show. Derrell discusses the market and also gives a recap from his recent travels to Mexico and how their cattle market is doing.

derrell.peel@okstate.edu

A Cattle Industry Update from Northern Mexico

00:12:05 – Corn Seeding Rate Factors: Keeping the show rolling are K-State Extension agronomists Tina Sullivan and Logan Simon as they explain optimal corn seeding rates and factors for people to consider before their planters hit the fields.

Optimal Corn Seeding Rate Recommendations

00:23:05 – Cover Crop Survey: Jena Schwartze, graduate research assistant in K-State's department of agronomy, ends the show talking about a cover crop survey she is asking growers to take the time complete.

Cover Crop Survey

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Report Expectations
Soybean Meal and Pig Performance
Weather Rollercoaster

00:01:05 – Grain Report Expectations: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, gets the show rolling with a grain market outlook. He talks through pre-report expectations for the prospective planting and grains stock reports.

00:12:05 – Soybean Meal and Pig Performance: The show continues with K-State assistant research professor in swine nutrition Katelyn Gaffield as she discusses soybean products in the swine industry through research supported by the United Soybean Board. She explains if differences in soybean meal quality impacts pig growth performance.

gaffield@ksu.edu

KSUSwine.org

00:23:05 – Weather Rollercoaster: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends the show with a weather forecast. He says what weather rollercoaster we will likely experience in the coming week.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Old World Bluestem, History and Opinions
Old World Bluestem and Bull Fertility Traits
Getting The Onions and Potatoes Planted

00:01:05 – Old World Bluestem, History and Opinions: Beginning today’s show is the Kling L Anderson lecturer Karen Hickman who is the director of Oklahoma State University’s environmental science program, to discuss Old World Bluestem. Karen explains the history of the grass and how the opinion of it has changed.

00:12:05 – Old World Bluestem and Bull Fertility Traits: Karen continues the show and her conversation about Old World Bluestem. We are then joined by Danielle Stock a PhD student in K-State’s animal sciences and industry department as she talks about bull fertility trait estimates.

Karen Hickman

Kling L Anderson

K-State Cattlemen's Day Videos

00:23:05 – Getting The Onions and Potatoes Planted: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for the Post Rock District, Cassie Thiessen, ends today’s show saying if gardeners want to grow onions or potatoes this spring they need to get them planted as soon as possible.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Law and Tax Considerations for Agriculture
Federal Open Market Committee Announcement
Bulls Versus Cows Body Condition Scoring

00:01:05 – Law and Tax Considerations for Agriculture: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show as he talks about potential issues for farmers and ranchers involving trade or business activity, basis, like-kind exchanges and croppers.

Trade or Business; Income Tax Basis; Cropper; and Like-Kind Exchanges

Article on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Federal Open Market Committee Announcement: K-State’s Brady Brewer and Brian Briggeman keep the show moving as they discuss the Federal Open Market Committee rate announcement. The pair breaks down what it means, what other factors could be at play and its impact to agriculture.

00:23:05 – Bulls Versus Cows Body Condition Scoring: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster conclude the show with part of their Cattle Chat podcast. They converse about body condition scores for bulls versus cows.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Composting Dead Livestock
ATV and UTV Safety
Kansas Milk Production Ranked

00:01:05 – Composting Dead Livestock: Beginning today’s show is K-State livestock specialist, Joel DeRouchey, and K-State watershed specialist, Ron Graber, as they explain a recent publication on composting livestock mortalities.

Environmental Considerations for Composting Livestock Mortalities

Bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu

00:12:05 – ATV and UTV Safety: Tawnie Larson, project manager for the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Health program at K-State, continues today’s show discussing ATV and UTV safety. She reminds listeners of important safety measures.

K-State.edu/KASH

AgInjuryNews.org

00:23:05 – Kansas Milk Production Ranked: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show by saying Kansas remained 17th in the nation in milk production and ranked 16th in production per cow. However, according to the Federal Milk Marketing Order milk production in 2024 was down compared to 2023.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market and Meat Demand
Cattle Mineral Management
Time to Start Seeing Snakes

00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Meat Demand: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, starts the show with a cattle market outlook. He covers the market, cattle on feed, feedlot returns and the meat demand monitor.

Glynn on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Cattle Mineral Management: Keeping the show moving is K-State cow-calf Extension specialist Jason Warner discussing cattle herd supplementation and management of minerals.

00:23:05 – Time to Start Seeing Snakes: A conversation about snakes with K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, ends the show. He describes identifiers of poisonous snakes and how people can help manage them.

wildlife.k-state.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

A Look at the Grain Market
Residual Herbicides for Corn
Seasons of the Weather in One Week

00:01:05 – A Look at the Grain Market: A grain market update with K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien kicks off today’s show. He provides a big picture view of the market while also talking about corn, wheat, soybeans and grain sorghum.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Residual Herbicides for Corn: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, continues the show as she discusses residual herbicides for corn and also shares about potential programs to use.

Residual Herbicides for Corn

00:23:05 – Seasons of the Weather in One Week: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond wraps today’s show as he explains all of the weather Kansas has seen in the past week and if we will experience it in the coming week.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Ticks are Out in Kansas
Alfalfa Pests and Brown Recluse Spiders
Preventing Crabgrass

00:01:05 – Ticks are Out in Kansas: Ticks are starting to come out in Kansas so K-State veterinary entomologist Cassandra Olds starts the show to remind us of the different types of ticks and how people should handle them.

Ticks in Kansas

Bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu

00:12:05 – Alfalfa Pests and Brown Recluse Spiders: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, keeps today’s show moving as he mentions what pests growers will find in alfalfa. He also says how brown recluse spiders are something that people could start seeing.

Crop Insects in Kansas

00:23:05 – Preventing Crabgrass: Concluding the show is K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, as he discusses the options to prevent crabgrass in cool-season lawns.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Farm Service Agency Loan Programs
Beginning Wheat Crop Pests
Dystocia in Cattle

00:01:05 – Farm Service Agency Loan Programs: Beginning today’s show is Marissa Kepley, Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan specialist, as she shares an update from the FSA. She pays special attention to the farm loan programs they offer.

Farmers.gov

Service Centers

00:12:05 – Beginning Wheat Crop Pests: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, keeps the show moving as he discusses what pests growers could be finding in their wheat crop. He explains winter grain mites and army cutworms.

Crop Insects in Kansas

Wheat Production Handbook

00:23:05 – Dystocia in Cattle: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Brian Lubbers ends today’s show as they converse about what could be causing heifers calving issues.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bluegill in Kansas
Nitrogen Topdressing for Wheat
Lameness in the Dairy Herd

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bluegill in Kansas: Part of another Fins, Fur and Feathers episode from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken at K-State kicks off today’s show. The pair converses about bluegill and how they contribute to ponds.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

Wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Nitrogen Topdressing for Wheat: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, continues the show as he discusses fertilization for the wheat crop. He talks about the different nutrients growers should consider and focuses on nitrogen.

Topdressing Wheat with Nitrogen Fertilizer

eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Lameness in the Dairy Herd: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he recommends producers start using footbaths again and contact their hoof trimmer as some may start seeing lameness in their herd. He says maintaining a trimming schedule can decrease lameness and increase milk production.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle and Retail Prices
Putting Herbicides on Wheat
Pasture and Irrigated Surveys

00:01:05 – Cattle and Retail Prices: Beginning today’s show is a cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center. He talks about current prices, the consumer price index and retail prices for beef and eggs.

00:12:05 – Putting Herbicides on Wheat: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, keeps the show rolling as she discusses how herbicides need to be sprayed at the appropriate time for what stage the wheat is at.

Spring Herbicide Decisions on Wheat - Pay Attention to the Growth Stage

00:23:05 – Pasture and Irrigated Surveys: K-State’s Leah Tsoodle, director of the Land Use Survey office, concludes the show as she explains two surveys for people to take related to bluestem pasture and irrigated farm lease arrangement.

2025 Kansas Bluestem Pasture Survey

2025 Kansas Irrigated Farm Lease Arrangement Survey

Land Use on AgManager.info

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Supply and Demand of the Grain Market, Part 1
Supply and Demand of the Grain Market, Part 2
High Fire Weather Concerns

00:01:05 – Supply and Demand of the Grain Market, Part 1: A grain market update from Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, kickstart today’s show. In two segments, they discuss corn, grain sorghum, soybeans and wheat as well as the macroeconomic topics of freight and the U.S. dollar.

00:12:05 – Supply and Demand of the Grain Market, Part 2: In the second segment, Dan and Guy continue their grain market conversation.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – High Fire Weather Concerns: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond as he says how recent and forecasted weather is creating greater fire concerns.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Controlling Flies on Cattle Operations
Planting in March

00:01:05 – Update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: Starting today’s show is Justin Smith, Kansas animal health commissioner, as he talks about the current state of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Kansas and the U.S.

agriculture.ks.gov

00:12:05 – Controlling Flies on Cattle Operations: Cassandra Olds, K-State veterinary entomologist, keeps the show moving as she discusses how cattle producers can hopefully get flies under control in 2025.

veterinaryentomology.org/vetpestx

00:23:05 – Planting in March: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, wraps today’s show as he looks at some of the cool-season crops that can be planted in March.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Agriculture's Return Flow Exemption
Debt Repayment Capacity
Cattle Inventory

00:01:05 – Agriculture's Return Flow Exemption: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins the show as he discusses a part of the Clean Water Act. He talks about how agricultural irrigation has a return flow exemption.

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Debt Repayment Capacity: K-State’s Jenny Ifft and Joe Parcell keep today’s show rolling as they explain the debt repayment capacity for U.S. crop businesses. They explain major contributors and what they are watching.

Debt Repayment Capacity Among U.S. Crop Farm Businesses

AgManager.info

raff.missouri.edu

00:23:05 – Cattle Inventory: Ending the show is Brad White, Bob Larson, Dustin Pendell, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster with special guest Juliana Ranches as they converse about figures from the cattle inventory report on part of a Cattle Chat episode.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Gene Editing in Agriculture, Part 1
Gene Editing in Agriculture, Part 2
New Dairy Product

00:01:05 – Gene Editing in Agriculture, Part 1: Starting today’s show is Alison Van Eenennaam, a U.C. Davis professor of cooperative extension who was a speaker at K-State Cattlemen’s Day. Alison talks about genetic modification, genetic engineering and gene editing and what has been done so far in the industry and where we could be going.

00:12:05 – Gene Editing in Agriculture, Part 2: Alison continues the show with her conversation about genetic modification, genetic engineering and gene editing in her second segment.

Alison Van Eenennaam

Animal Biotechnology at U.C. Davis

00:23:05 – New Dairy Product: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show looking at a new product from Dairy Farmers of America that contains less sugar than regular milk and 9 grams of crude protein. The goal is to increase consumption of fluid milk and offer a healthy alternative to plant-based beverages.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Risk and Consumer Debt
Safety Training for Agriculture
Vernal Ponds and Salamanders

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Risk and Consumer Debt: A cattle market update with University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, Elliott Dennis, begins today's show as he discusses the current market, trade, consumer confidence and debt.

00:12:05 – Safety Training for Agriculture: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, keeps the show moving as he explains the duty of safety agriculture employers have for their business. He also talks about an upcoming 30 hour OSHA training.

OSHA General Industry Course

KSUbeef.org

00:23:05 – Vernal Ponds and Salamanders: Concluding the show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, Joe Gerken, as he shares what vernal ponds are and what they provide to livestock and wildlife.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Volatility
Workplace Communication
Kansas Weather Being Kansas Weather

00:01:05 – Grain Market Volatility: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kickstarts today’s show with his grain market outlook where he touches on the markets recent volatility and WASDE report expectations.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Workplace Communication: K-State Extension beef cattle specialist Justin Waggoner keeps the show rolling as he talks about the value of communication in the workplace and shares a few reminders about good communication with listeners.

Communication in the Workplace

00:23:05 – Kansas Weather Being Kansas Weather: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond as he explains how Kansas has experienced a wide variety of weather in the past week and if it can be expected again.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Precision Agriculture in Kansas
Kansas 4-H Horse Judging Contest
At Home Prairie

00:01:05 – Precision Agriculture in Kansas: Beginning today’s show is K-State precision agriculture specialist Deepak Joshi as he explains his work with precision agriculture and what he is excited to work on for farmers and ranchers.

drjoshi@ksu.edu

785-532-2273

00:12:05 – Kansas 4-H Horse Judging Contest: Kelsey Nordyke, Kansas 4-H ag sciences program specialist, keeps the show rolling as she highlights the winners from the Kansas 4-H Horse Panorama and where people can compete in a horse judging contest.

Kansas 4-H Horse Judging

Kansas4H.org

KSUbeef.org

KBC@KansasBeef.org

785-273-5225

00:23:05 – At Home Prairie: Johnson County natural resources Extension agent, Amy Keigher, end the show as she discusses how to create a thriving prairie habitat at home.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Crop Rotation Profitability Research, Part 1
Crop Rotation Profitability Research, Part 2 and FSA Dairy Margin Coverage
Appropriate Bull Condition

00:01:05 – Crop Rotation Profitability Research, Part 1: K-State agronomist Kraig Roozeboom and agricultural economics professor Beth Yeager kick off today’s show as they explain research that looks into cover crops, double-crop soybeans and nitrogen in crop rotations to see how it impacts soil and profitability.

agronomy@k-state.edu

agec@k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Crop Rotation Profitability Research, Part 2 and FSA Dairy Margin Coverage: After a little more from Kraig and Beth, Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural program specialist, Allison Womack, keeps the show rolling as she reminds listeners of deadlines and dairy margin coverage.

Farmers.gov

Service Centers

00:23:05 – Appropriate Bull Condition: The show concludes with K-State’s Brad White and special guest Pedro Fontes discussing the effects of over-conditioning bulls on fertility as part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Starlings
Farm Bankruptcies in 2024
Reducing Greenhouse Gasses for Dairy

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Starlings: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today’s show with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast. This week they discuss starlings and the issues they can create in agriculture and how they can be managed.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

Wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Farm Bankruptcies in 2024: Continuing the show is American Farm Bureau Federation associate economist, Samantha Ayoub, as she talks about Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies and how the numbers looked last year, while comparing them to previous years.

fb.org/marketintel

2024 Farm Bankruptcies Highlight Worsening Farm Credit

00:23:05 – Reducing Greenhouse Gasses for Dairy: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show with recent research on how small-to-medium sized dairies can lower greenhouse gas emissions.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Prices and Returns
Recap of National FFA Week
Faces in Agriculture: Ellie Bowman

00:01:05 – Cattle Prices and Returns: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off the show with a cattle market outlook. He talks about feedlot returns and meat demand for beef, pork and chicken.

Glynn on AgManager.info

Cattle Feeding Returns

00:12:05 – Recap of National FFA Week: Continuing the show is Jory Ratzlaff, Kansas FFA president, and Natalee Bray, Kansas FFA sentinel, as they recap what they did for National FFA week and what a few of their favorite activities were.

ksffa.org

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Ellie Bowman: A segment of Faces in Agriculture with Ellie Bowman from Edwards County concludes today’s show. Ellie talks about owning Prickly Pear Farm and Home and what it has been like being in her rural community.

PricklyPearFarmandHome.com

Prickly Pear Farm & Home on Facebook

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Comments from D.C., Part 1
Grain Market Comments from D.C., Part 2
Rollercoaster of Temperatures

00:01:05 – Grain Market Comments from D.C., Part 1: K-State grain economist Dan O'Brien and the senior economist at the IGP Institute Guy Allen begin today's show with a grain market outlook as they share numbers and comments from the 101st Outlook Forum. They discuss the domestic and international market for corn and soybeans in their first segment.

00:12:05 – Grain Market Comments from D.C., Part 2: Dan and Guy continue the show and their conversation about wheat and grain sorghum.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Rollercoaster of Temperatures: Ending today's show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, with a weather forecast. He says what people can expect in the coming weeks and if he thinks we will have a wet or dry spring.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Beef Quality Assurance Program
Effective Irrigation Water Use
Vermicomposting Care

00:01:05 – Beef Quality Assurance Program: A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, starts off today's show explaining the benefit of the Beef Quality Assurance program for producers, beef cattle and consumers. He has upcoming training that he also highlights for listeners.

KSUBeef.org

KBC@KansasBeef.org

785-273-5225

BQA.org

00:12:05 – Effective Irrigation Water Use: The show continues with part of a Crop Talk webinar with Jonathan Aguilar, K-State water resource engineer, with his presentation on getting the most out of irrigation water.

Crop Talk - Jonathan Aguilar

PostRock.k-state.edu

00:23:05 – Vermicomposting Care: K-State horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, ends today's show providing additional information on vermicomposting. This week she covers what to feed the worms and how to maintain the worm bin.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

The Start of Roger's Top 10 in 2024
Programs for Rural Fire Departments
Bulls for Replacement Heifers

00:01:05 – The Start of Roger's Top 10 in 2024: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show as he talks through a few of the topics that made his top 10 list for agricultural law and taxation in 2024.

The "Top Ten" of 2024 (Part One)

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Programs for Rural Fire Departments: Continuing the show is Kansas Forest Service’s Eric Ward as he discusses a cost share program that is administered by the Kansas Forest Service while also highlighting the impact of volunteer firefighters.

KansasForests.org

00:23:05 – Bulls for Replacement Heifers: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White ends the show with special guest Bob Weaber as they talk about selecting bulls for replacement heifers and certain things to pay attention to.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Did the Cold Impact Insect Populations?
How Kansas Wheat is Doing
2024 Milk Marketing Data

00:01:05 – Did the Cold Impact Insect Populations?: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, begins today’s show as he explains if the recent cold temperatures will impact insect activity. He also states what pests Kansas growers will likely see first.

00:12:05 – How Kansas Wheat is Doing: K-State wheat production specialist, Romulo Lollato, keeps the show rolling as he discusses how the wheat crop faired in the weather and where people can learn more information.

kswheat.com/wheatrx

00:23:05 – 2024 Milk Marketing Data: Ending today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk looking at some of the findings from the 2024 data collected by the Central Milk Marketing Order and how it compares to 2023.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Correction in the Cattle Market
Grain Sorghum Performance Test
Dogs Detecting Insects

00:01:05 – Correction in the Cattle Market: Kicking off today’s show is Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel with a cattle market outlook. He discusses the recent Cattle on Feed report and how numbers are looking for feedlots and cow-calf producers.

derrell.peel@okstate.edu

00:12:05 – Grain Sorghum Performance Test: Jane Lingenfelser, K-State crop performance test coordinator, keeps the show rolling as she breaks down grain sorghum’s performance in the 2024 season.

K-State Crop Performance Tests

Bookstore

Crop Talk Series

Weed Management Schools

00:23:05 – Dogs Detecting Insects: K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, ends the show discussing conservation K-9s and how they can help detect the spotted lanternfly.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Prices and Transportation Costs
K-State Legacy Bull and Female Sale
Finally, Warmer Weather Forecasted

00:01:05 – Grain Market Prices and Transportation Costs: A grain market update from K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien kickstarts today’s show as he discusses the futures market and how transportation costs are impacting prices.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – K-State Legacy Bull and Female Sale: Keeping the show rolling is K-State’s Shane Werk and Chris Mullinix as they talk about the upcoming K-State Legacy Bull and Female Sale. They share what cattle they are excited about for the day.

The Legacy Sale

00:23:05 – Finally, Warmer Weather Forecasted: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, concludes the show as he says how Kansas faired this past week and if we are likely going to see a repeat.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

KFMA: Conservation Practices and Farm Profitability
Agriculture Technologies Conference
Vermicomposting for the Garden

00:01:05 – KFMA: Conservation Practices and Farm Profitability: Chelsea Plummer with the Kansas Farm Management Association kicks off today’s show with part of their podcast where she talked with K-State’s Jenny Ifft and Delide Joseph about their research on conversation practices and farm profitability.

KFMA Podcast

00:12:05 – Agriculture Technologies Conference: Keeping the show rolling is Luke Byers, John West and Darren Hofmann as they converse about the Kansas Agricultural Technologies Conference and who they are excited to hear present.

KARTA-online.org

00:23:05 – Vermicomposting for the Garden: K-State horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, ends today’s show discussing vermicomposting – a method of composting that uses worms to break down food scraps and other organic materials into compost for use in gardens and houseplants.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Livestock and Crop FSA Programs
K-State Cattlemen's Day
Adapting Mineral Programs

00:01:05 – Livestock and Crop FSA Programs: Beginning the show today is Todd Barrows, Kansas Farm Service Agency chief program specialist, as he reminds producers about the Livestock Indemnity Program, American Relief Act bill, ARC and PLC.

AgManager.info

USDA.gov

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – K-State Cattlemen's Day: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, adds to today’s show as he previews the upcoming K-State Cattlemen’s Day. He discusses the presenters and their topics and what he hopes attendees get from the day.

asi.k-state.edu/stockmensdinner

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Adapting Mineral Programs: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Bob Larson wrap the show for today with part of their Cattle Chat podcast where they explained mineral need changes during the calendar year and cattle cycle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ethical Wildlife Harvest
Early Planting Soybean Research
How Many Dairy Heifers Do You Need?

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ethical Wildlife Harvest: K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kick off today’s show with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode. This week the pair converse about ethical and responsible harvest.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

Wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Early Planting Soybean Research: Keeping today’s show moving is Eric Adee, K-State agronomist in charge of the Kansas River Valley and East Central Kansas experiment fields, as he explains research that he has been working on that looks into early planting soybeans.

00:23:05 – How Many Dairy Heifers Do You Need?: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends the show explaining how dairy farmers can use what’s called the “heifer completion rate” to help determine how large their heifer production needs to be every year.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle and Retail Meat Prices
Grain Bin Safety
Establishing Native Grasses

00:01:05 – Cattle and Retail Meat Prices: Kicking off today’s show is Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with a cattle market outlook. He recaps the market as well as provides an update on retail meat prices and imports from Mexico.

LMIC.info

00:12:05 – Grain Bin Safety: K-State outreach specialist in grain storage and feed manufacturing at the IGP Institute, Carlos Campabadal, continues the show as he talks about grain bin safety and shares reminders for farmers and operations.

ngfa.org

geaps.com

IGP Institute

00:23:05 – Establishing Native Grasses: Tina Sullivan, K-State northeast area agronomist, wraps today’s show as she shares tips for growers who want to establish native grasses.

eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Post-WASDE Grain Market Outlook, Part 1
Post-WASDE Grain Market Outlook, Part 2
Continued Snow in Kansas

00:01:05 – Post-WASDE Grain Market Outlook, Part 1: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute at K-State, get today’s show rolling with a two-segment grain market outlook. In their first segment, they discuss things happening on a macro level as well as the wheat market.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Post-WASDE Grain Market Outlook, Part 2: The second segment with Dan and Guy contains their conversation on the corn, grain sorghum and soybean market domestically and internationally.

00:23:05 – Continued Snow in Kansas: A weather forecast from K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends the show as he shares with listeners if we are going to continue to see snow in the next week. He also mentions temperatures swings parts of Kansas may see.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Getting Control of Kochia
Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week
Why Therapeutic Gardening is Beneficial

00:01:05 – Getting Control of Kochia: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, kicks off today's show as she reminds growers of the importance of controlling kochia pre-emergence. She shares tips and why it is crucial.

Preplant Herbicide Applications for Kochia Control

Late Winter Kochia Control in Fields Going to Corn or Grain Sorghum

eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:12:05 – Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week: Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week is taking place this week, so Kansas Forest Service fire prevention specialist Shawna Hartman joins today’s show to explain a few of the costs of wildfires.

Kansas Forest's WRAP

Protecting Your Home from Wildfire

KansasForests.org

00:23:05 – Why Therapeutic Gardening is Beneficial: Concluding the show is K-State instructor and horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, who discusses the benefits of a therapeutic garden.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

3 Agricultural Law Issues From 2024
Kansas 4-H Events for Communication Skills
Maximize or Optimize Beef Cattle?

00:01:05 – 3 Agricultural Law Issues From 2024: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts off today’s show by highlighting three developments that took place in 2024 for agricultural law and taxation.

The "Not Quite" Top Ten

00:12:05 – Kansas 4-H Events for Communication Skills: Continuing the show is Kansas 4-H’s Beth Hinshaw and Dona Ratliff as they talk about Kansas 4-H Days and Citizenship in Action, respectively.

Kansas4H.org

Kansas 4-H Facebook

785-532-5800

00:23:05 – Maximize or Optimize Beef Cattle?: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Dustin Pendell, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and special guest Ty Lawrence ends today’s show as they converse about the difference between maximization and optimization for cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Predation of Livestock, Part 1
Predation of Livestock, Part 2
How Dairy Size Has Changed

00:01:05 – Predation of Livestock, Part 1: Beginning today’s show is two segments about predation and how it affects livestock with K-State Extension wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts. He discusses the different kinds of predators in Kansas, the economic impacts of them and control strategies for producers.

00:12:05 – Predation of Livestock, Part 2: Drew Ricketts resumes his conversation about predation in the second segment.

wildlife.k-state.edu

Drew Ricketts - 785-532-1949

00:23:05 – How Dairy Size Has Changed: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show looking at how dairy farm sizes have changed over the past 25 years and what that means for today’s dairy producers.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Major Cattle Market Topics
ARC, PLC and Coverage Options
Filamentous Algae Control

00:01:05 – Major Cattle Market Topics: Livestock economist Elliott Dennis with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln begins today’s show with his cattle market update. He also talks about major topics that were discussed at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association's CattleCon.

00:12:05 – ARC, PLC and Coverage Options: Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, and Jenny Ifft, Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair at K-State, keep the show rolling as they explain ARC, PLC and high coverage options.

2025 Winter Wednesday Webinar Series

AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Filamentous Algae Control: Ending today’s show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken as he talks about filamentous algae and how people can control it.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Increased Grain Futures Prices
Extending Days-On-Feed, Economic Considerations
Here Comes More Snow

00:01:05 – Increased Grain Futures Prices: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kickstarts today’s show with his grain market outlook. He discusses the higher futures prices and if they influenced cash prices.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Extending Days-On-Feed, Economic Considerations: Continuing the show is research associate for the Center for Outcomes Research and Epidemiology at K-State Lucas Horton as he explains recent research that looked into extending days on feed of feedlot steers.

lhorton@ksu.edu

Extending Days-on-Feed of Feedlot Steers - AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Here Comes More Snow: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond concludes the show with a weather forecast. He says where in Kansas is likely to see snow in the next week.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

What Mud Does to Cattle
Habits of Highly Productive Pork Producers
Garden Drip Irrigation

00:01:05 – What Mud Does to Cattle: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, starts today’s show as he comments on how mud can be impacting cattle and what producers can do to help their livestock.

00:12:05 – Habits of Highly Productive Pork Producers: A speaker from K-State’s Swine Profitability conference, Lisa Tokach, a veterinarian in private practice, continues the show as she touches on a few points from her presentation, “11 Habits of Highly Productive Pork Producers.”

KSUSwine.org - Swine Profitability Conference Videos

00:23:05 – Garden Drip Irrigation: Ending today’s show is K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, as he discusses how drip irrigation helps conserve water use, which was from this month’s K-State Garden Hour.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Bull Selection Factors
Wheat Forage Yields and Seminar
Partnership for Kansas

00:01:05 – Bull Selection Factors: Getting today’s show rolling is K-State beef reproduction specialist Sandy Johnson as she reminds cattle producers of things to consider for bull selection.

beefrepro.info

KSUBeef.org

00:12:05 – Wheat Forage Yields and Seminar: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, continues today’s show as he discusses wheat forage yields and the Wheat Rx seminar in Salina.

kswheat.com/WheatRx

Wheat Variety Fall Forage Yield Comparison for 2024-25

00:23:05 – Partnership for Kansas: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Phillip Lancaster, Brian Lubbers and Bob Larson with special guest Marshall Stewart ends today’s show as they converse about the K-State and Garden City Community College partnership from part of their Cattle Chat podcast.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Moles
K-State Cow-Calf Production Meetings
Pricing Formula Changes

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Moles: Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken starts today’s show as the pair discuss moles and what impact they can have on the prairie.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

Wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – K-State Cow-Calf Production Meetings: K-State cow-calf Extension specialist Jason Warner keeps the show rolling as he informs listeners of the upcoming Extension cow-calf meetings.

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Pricing Formula Changes: Ending today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he explains the potential impact of the recently amended uniform pricing formulas for all 11 Federal Milk Marketing Orders and how producers can learn more by attending Dairy Days.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Inventory and Trade
Rural Heart Health
Farm and Ranch Transition Conferences

00:01:05 – Cattle Inventory and Trade: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off today’s show with a cattle market update where he talks about the current market, cattle inventory report and provides a trade update.

Glynn on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Rural Heart Health: February is American Heart Month so project consultant for the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Health program at K-State Tawnie Larson joins the show to discuss heart health for farmers and ranchers and rural America.

ManTherapy.org

KansasAgStress.org

LiveToTheBeat.org

K-State.edu/KASH

00:23:05 – Farm and Ranch Transition Conferences: Ending today’s show is Ashlee Westerhold, director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition at K-State, previewing their Farm and Ranch Transition conferences.

Farm and Ranch Transition on AgManager.info

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Exports and Ethanol Prices
Managing Lice on Cattle
Melting Snow

00:01:05 – Grain Exports and Ethanol Prices: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, gets today’s show rolling with his grain market outlook. He breaks down where the markets are moving and what is contributing to it.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Managing Lice on Cattle: K-State Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff continues the show as he discusses lice on cattle and why they are more of an issue in the winter.

Have a Plan for Lice Control this Winter

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Melting Snow: The show wraps with K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with his weather forecast. Chip comments on recent rain but how increased fire concern is beginning.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Preparing a Calving Kit
KFMA: Common Social Security Questions
Gardening Tips

00:01:05 – Preparing a Calving Kit: Kicking off the show is K-State Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff as he provides his top calving preparation reminders for cattle producers.

00:12:05 – KFMA: Common Social Security Questions: Part of the Kansas Farm Management Association’s podcast with Chelsea Plummer and Senior Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration, David Seymour, continue today’s show as they cover common social security questions.

AgManager.info/KFMA

KFMA Podcast

00:23:05 – Gardening Tips: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, offers some pointers to get ready for the upcoming gardening season to end today’s show.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

FTC Complaint, Biofuel Feedstocks and Estate Planning Flexibility
Establishing Crabgrass for Forage
Managing Around Mud

00:01:05 – FTC Complaint, Biofuel Feedstocks and Estate Planning Flexibility: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts today’s show as he explains changes that are happening with the government and how they could impact agriculture.

Roger on AgManager.info

Agricultural Law and Taxation Blog

00:12:05 – Establishing Crabgrass for Forage: K-State northeast area agronomist Tina Sullivan keeps the show rolling as she talks about establishing crabgrass as an alternative forage.

eUpdate - Crabgrass Could Serve as an Alternative Cattle Forage

Chemical Weed Control Guide

Crabgrass: An Alternative Cattle Forage

00:23:05 – Managing Around Mud: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster, Dustin Pendell and Brian Lubbers ends today’s show with how to keep cattle performance and health on track in times of deep mud.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Is There Wheat Winterkill?
Ad-Hoc Payments
K-State Dairy Days

00:01:05 – Is There Wheat Winterkill?: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, begins the show today discussing winterkill in wheat. He says if Kansas growers should be concerned.

Potential for Winterkill to the Kansas Wheat Crop

Wheat Rx Seminar in Salina

kswheat.com

00:12:05 – Ad-Hoc Payments: Keeping today’s show rolling is Jenny Ifft, Flinchbaugh Agricultural Policy chair at K-State, and Brady Brewer, K-State associate professor in agricultural economics, as they talk about a webinar series that is beginning and outline their Ad-Hoc payments presentation.

Register for the Webinar Series

00:23:05 – K-State Dairy Days: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show previewing K-State’s upcoming Dairy Days being held February 19 in Westside and February 20 in Seneca.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Record High Cattle Market
National Champion Forage Quiz Bowl Team
Wildlife in Cold Weather

00:01:05 – Record High Cattle Market: A cattle market update from Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, kicks off today’s show. He talks about the record highs in the market and beef production numbers from 2024.

00:12:05 – National Champion Forage Quiz Bowl Team: Continuing the show is the K-State forage quiz bowl national champion team, team coach Sarah Frye, and team members Caleb Reese and Quinten Bina to discuss their national win. They explain the competition and what went into their success.

agronomy.ksu.edu

News Release

ksre.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Wildlife in Cold Weather: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, ends the show by explaining how different wildlife adapt to the colder temperatures.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Questions in the Grain Market
Extended Weather Forecast
Soil Fertility Schools

00:01:05 – Questions in the Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show with his grain market outlook. He shares positive news in the futures market and what growers are seeing for cash.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Extended Weather Forecast: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond keeps the show rolling with his weather forecast. He discusses what he expects for weather as we look into spring.

00:23:05 – Soil Fertility Schools: Ending today’s show is Stacy Campbell, crop production agent in the Cottonwood Extension District, as he previews the soil fertility schools taking place in north central and northwest Kansas.

RSVP Link

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Communication Between Generations
Hay Feeder Waste
Starting Vegetable Seeds

00:01:05 – Communication Between Generations: Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, begins today’s show as he discusses multiple generations working together in agriculture. He says how their communication styles often differ.

Generations in the American Workforce

Mesonet's Animal Comfort Index

00:12:05 – Hay Feeder Waste: Keeping the show rolling is K-State Extension beef production specialist Emma Briggs as she explains how hay waste changes with hay feeders that are used by cattle producers.

Choose the Right Hay Feeder to Reduce Waste and Cut Cost

eabriggs@ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Starting Vegetable Seeds: K-State Research and Extension horticulture specialist Cynthia Domenghini ends today’s show as she talks through how to start vegetable seeds.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

FSA Program Recap and Administration Changes
Great Plains Cotton Conference
Preparing for Calving

00:01:05 – FSA Program Recap and Administration Changes: Kicking off today’s show is Marissa Kepley, Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan specialist, with updates and deadline reminders for FSA programs. She also touches on the change in administration.

Farmers.gov

Service Centers

00:12:05 – Great Plains Cotton Conference: K-State Extension agronomist Logan Simon continues the show, previewing the Great Plains Cotton Conference. He says what information they are bringing to current and prospective cotton growers.

lsimon@ksu.edu

217-617-0290

Great Plains Cotton Conference

00:23:05 – Preparing for Calving: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and Brian Lubbers wrap up our Wednesday show with a segment about how to be ready for calving season from their Cattle Chat podcast.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Winter Fish Kill
K-State Swine Profitability Conference
Reviewing Dairy Programs

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Winter Fish Kill: Starting today’s show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken on another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. In this episode, the pair explain winter fish kill and its positives and negatives.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

Wildlife.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – K-State Swine Profitability Conference: Joel DeRouchey, K-State swine Extension specialist, continues the show previewing the 35th annual Swine Profitability Conference. He notes the speakers and their topics.

Swine Profitability Conference - KSUSwine.org

00:23:05 – Reviewing Dairy Programs: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show encouraging dairy farmers to review their nutrition and breeding programs to see if they can increase milk components.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle and Hay Market
Agritourism Research in Kansas
Faces in Agriculture: Alec Tiemeyer

00:01:05 – Cattle and Hay Market: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, kicks off today’s show. He breaks down market prices for cattle and also explains how hay prices have changed from previous years.

LMIC.info

00:12:05 – Agritourism Research in Kansas: Continuing today’s show are K-State’s Nellie Hill-Sullins and Mia Reyes and Kansas Agritourism’s Kelsey Wendling as they discuss research they are doing to understand agritourism in Kansas and what they can provide back to them.

travelks.com

Mia Reyes - miareyes13@ksu.edu or 785-532-1140

Additional information BELOW

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Alec Tiemeyer: Another segment of Faces in Agriculture with Alec Tiemeyer of Washington County wraps up the show as he explains his niche meat product.

EAT Meats

Additional Agritourism Resources:

Read the 2023 Survey of Kansas Agritourism Operators

Sign-up to join the agritourism focus groups hosted by K-State across the state. Enjoy a free meal and discuss your goals and challenges as an agritourism operator to influence resources development to meet your business and marketing needs.

Request more information about the Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement Insight Summit on digital marketing or College of Business Administration microcredential classes about business strategy.

This project is funded by the Kansas State Global Food Systems Seed Grant.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

USDA Grain Market Report Movement, Part 1
USDA Grain Market Report Movement, Part 2
Coldest Time of The Year

00:01:05 – USDA Grain Market Report Movement, Part 1: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien starts today’s show with a grain market update. He explains how the recent USDA WASDE report and other reports impacted the market. Dan discusses corn and grain sorghum in the first segment.

00:12:05 – USDA Grain Market Report Movement, Part 2: Dan continues the show in a second segment as he talks about soybeans, wheat and canola market changes.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Coldest Time of The Year: Ending the show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, with his weather forecast. He says when Kansans can potentially expect to see the snow melted and how temperatures are across the state.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Payroll for Agriculture Producers
Garden City Community College and K-State
More Factors for Starting a Garden

00:01:05 – Payroll for Agriculture Producers: Kicking off the show is Kansas Farm Management Association professional development officer Chelsea Plummer as she discusses the 2025 Agricultural Payroll for Producers events.

2025 Agricultural Payroll for Producers

Chelsea Plummer - ecplummer@ksu.edu or 316-393-1830

00:12:05 – Garden City Community College and K-State: Dan Moser, associate dean in K-State’s College of Agriculture, continues the show explaining the collaboration between Garden City Community College and Kansas State University and what they hope it brings to the state.

www.ag.k-state.edu

www.ksre.k-state.edu

00:23:05 – More Factors for Starting a Garden: Harvey County Extension horticulture agent, Scott Eckert, ends today’s show as he talks about weed control, making a garden sketch and the difference between warm and cool season vegetables.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Regulation Changes for the Horse Protection Act
Theileriosis and Asian Longhorned Ticks
Grazing Crop Stubble

00:01:05 – Regulation Changes for the Horse Protection Act: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show discussing the upcoming regulation changes to the Horse Protection Act. He explains the revisions for horse events and owners.

Horse Protection Act

Roger on AgManager

00:12:05 – Theileriosis and Asian Longhorned Ticks: Continuing the show is K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek talking about a cattle disease, theileriosis. Gregg explains how it will likely come to Kansas and what cattle producers can do.

866-512-5650

ksvdl.org

00:23:05 – Grazing Crop Stubble: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White and Bob Larson with special guest Scott Fritz end today’s show with part of their Cattle Chat podcast discussing grazing crop stubble.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Chemical Weed Control Guide for 2025
What is On a Meat Label?
Dairy Prices

00:01:05 – Chemical Weed Control Guide for 2025: Starting today’s show is Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, previewing the 2025 Chemical Weed Control Guide. She mentions what has changed and has been included and is not included.

2025 Chemical Weed Control Guide

00:12:05 – What is On a Meat Label?: Erin Beyer, assistant professor of sustainable meat science and industry at K-State, keeps the show rolling as she explains what can be found on meat labels.

Meat Product Labeling and Marketing - K-State

USDA Labels

00:23:05 – Dairy Prices: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk looks at dairy prices for the last few months of 2024 to end today’s show. He says what it may mean for Kansas dairy farms moving forward in 2025.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Increases
Cover Your Acres
Geese in Kansas

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Increases: A cattle market update with Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, begins today’s show. He discusses what the current market conditions could mean for the year.

00:12:05 – Cover Your Acres: Lucas Haag, K-State Extension agronomist, keeps the show moving as he previews the Cover Your Acres winter conference. He explains what topics presenters will be speaking on for attendees.

www.CoverYourAcres.com

00:23:05 – Geese in Kansas: Ending the show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken with information on the different groups of geese and how their population has changed.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

USDA Grain Market Report Expectations
Firearm Safety
Winter Weather Continues

00:01:05 – USDA Grain Market Report Expectations: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show with a grain market outlook. He mentions upcoming USDA reports and the impact they could have on the market.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Firearm Safety: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts continues today’s show as he takes the time to remind listeners about firearm safety. He discusses proper storage, handling and personal safety.

ProjectChildSafe.org

00:23:05 – Winter Weather Continues: Ending the show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, where he says when Kansans can expect to get more winter precipitation and warmer temperatures.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Women Managing the Farm Conference
2024 Kansas Land Values
Tips for Getting Started Gardening

00:01:05 – Women Managing the Farm Conference: K-State farm analyst LaVell Winsor kicks off today’s show previewing the Women Managing the Farm conference. She says who the keynote speakers are and what she hopes the conference brings to attendees.

Women Managing the Farm

00:12:05 – 2024 Kansas Land Values: Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, continues the show to highlight the recently released Kansas Land Values book for 2024. She recognizes trends she saw for the entire state and specific regions.

Kansas Land Values Book 2024

00:23:05 – Tips for Getting Started Gardening: Ending today’s show is Harvey County horticulture agent Scott Eckert discussing the basics of getting started as beginning gardeners in this month’s K-State Garden Hour.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

FSA Programs for Producers and TAPS Banquet
Corn and Soybean Schools
Feeding Steers Whole or Cracked Corn

00:01:05 – FSA Programs for Producers and TAPS Banquet: Beginning today’s show is Allison Womack, agricultural program specialist with the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as she shares what programs and deadlines are taking place and recognizes their State Executive Director leaving. Renee Tuttle with TAPS also joins to let listeners know about an upcoming banquet.

Farmers.gov

USAJobs.gov

K-State.edu/TAPS

TAPS Banquet RSVP

00:12:05 – Corn and Soybean Schools: K-State’s Kathy Gehl, Kansas Corn’s Emily Koop and Kansas Soybean’s Jancey Hall continue the show, previewing the 2025 Kansas Corn and Soybean Schools.

KSCorn.com/schools

00:23:05 – Feeding Steers Whole or Cracked Corn: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast ends today’s show as Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Bob Larson converse about the use of whole and cracked corn.

KSUbci.org

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Beavers
Economic Assistance Payments
New HPAI Testing for Dairy Herds

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Beavers: K-State's Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today's show with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode. The pair talk about beavers and the damage they could do to farm ponds.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

Wildlife.k-state.edu

Wildlife Management on YouTube

00:12:05 – Economic Assistance Payments: Keeping the show rolling is Jenny Ifft and Logan Moss from K-State's agricultural economics department as they discuss estimated economic assistance payments. They explain resources they have developed for growers.

2025 Economic Assistance

American Relief Act 2025 - Estimated Economic Assistance for Kansas Producers

00:23:05 – New HPAI Testing for Dairy Herds: As HPAI continues to be an issue across the United States, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today's show saying how the USDA is implementing a rule change that will require each state to test a certain percentage of herds for the virus. He explains how the rule will impact dairy farmers in Kansas.

Agriculture.ks.gov

Leaving a Lasting Legacy

Animal Comfort on Mesonet.k-state.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Outlook
Personal Finance Considerations, Part 1
Personal Finance Considerations, Part 2

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins today’s show with a cattle market update. He explains the current state of the market and the weather's impact; he also defines demand destruction and what it means for the cattle market. Glynn also says what they will be specifically looking into for the Meat Demand Monitor.

AgManager.info

Glynn on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Personal Finance Considerations, Part 1: Kansas Farm Management Association economist Jonie James keeps the show rolling as she discusses factors to consider with personal finances. She explains how people can financially be more prepared for life changes and her budgeting tips are in this two-segment interview.

00:23:05 – Personal Finance Considerations, Part 2: Jonie continues her personal finance conversation.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

A Refresh on Market Terminology
Grain Market Outlook
Winter Weather is Here

00:01:05 – A Refresh on Market Terminology: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Rich Llewelyn, K-State Extension assistant, kick off today’s show as they take the time to explain common terminology that is used when discussing the market.

00:12:05 – Grain Market Outlook: Continuing the show is K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien as he provides his regular grain market update. Dan explains what the first trading day of 2025 looked like.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Winter Weather is Here: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends the show with a weather forecast. He says what cold weather we should be expecting and also reminds listeners to have their vehicle prepared for potential winter conditions.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Breaking Down the Past Farm Debt Crisis, Part 1
Breaking Down the Past Farm Debt Crisis, Part 2
Vegetable Transplants

00:01:05 – Breaking Down the Past Farm Debt Crisis, Part 1: Brian Briggeman, professor and director of the Arthur Capper Cooperative Center at K-State, begins today's show as he explains the golden age of agriculture and the farm debt crisis. In two segments, he talks about what contributed to the crisis and what measures have been put in place to reduce the chance of a repeat.

00:12:05 – Breaking Down the Past Farm Debt Crisis, Part 2: Brian Briggeman continues his conversation.

00:23:05 – Vegetable Transplants: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, ends the show discussing the steps involved in starting vegetable transplants.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

K-State Extension and College of Agriculture in 2024, Part 1
K-State Extension and College of Agriculture in 2024, Part 2
Proposed Change in Milk Checks

00:01:05 – K-State Extension and College of Agriculture in 2024, Part 1: Jane Schuh, director of K-State Research and Extension and associate dean of research and graduate programs for the College of Agriculture, begins today’s show with two segments as she takes the time to look back on 2024 to recognize the work that has been accomplished.

KSUBeef.org

00:12:05 – K-State Extension and College of Agriculture in 2024, Part 2: Jane highlights the research, collaboration and students at Kansas State University. We are also joined by Ron Wilson with a Kansas Profile.

ag.k-state.edu

Kansas Profile

k-state.edu

00:23:05 – Proposed Change in Milk Checks: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show discussing some of the Federal Milk Marketing Order’s proposed changes to the way milk checks are calculated, which he says should benefit Kansas dairy farmers.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Why You Might Want to Buy Replacement Heifers Now
2024 Weather in Kansas
Why Birds Could Be Dying

00:01:05 – Why You Might Want to Buy Replacement Heifers Now: A cattle market update with Lee Schulz, the chief economist for Ever.Ag’s livestock division starts today’s show. Lee talks about cattle on feed, cold storage and replacement heifer prices.

Current Replacement Heifer Prices Seem Reasonable

00:12:05 – 2024 Weather in Kansas: Matt Sittel, assistant state climatologist at K-State, keeps the show rolling with a review of Kansas's weather in 2024. He explains how this year’s weather compares to previous years.

00:23:05 – Why Birds Could Be Dying: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts ends the show by discussing that people could be seeing dead waterfowl because of avian influenza and he says how people should handle those situations.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Top Agriculture Commodity Stories in 2024
Advancing African Swine Fever Detection on Surfaces
Above Average Temperatures for the Holidays

00:01:05 – Top Agriculture Commodity Stories in 2024: Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, kicks off today’s show with his top stories in 2024 agriculture commodities.

00:12:05 – Advancing African Swine Fever Detection on Surfaces: K-State swine nutrition veterinarian Jordan Gebhardt continues the show explaining research he has been working on that looks into the ability for African Swine Fever to be detected on surfaces.

00:23:05 – Above Average Temperatures for the Holidays: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with a weather forecast for Kansas. He says when we can expect to see cool winter temperatures.

Mesonet - Animal Comfort Index

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Farm Finances Learning Opportunity
Succession Planning Series for Women
Holiday Plant Care

00:01:05 – Farm Finances Learning Opportunity: Starting today’s show is K-State farm analyst LaVell Winsor and K-State Extension farm economist Robin Reid as they discuss the update they worked on for the online Finances and the Farm course.

Finances and the Farm

Risk Management on the Farm

00:12:05 – Succession Planning Series for Women: LaVell Winsor continues the show with Ashlee Westerhold, director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition at K-State, to share information about the upcoming Women in Ag series: Leaving a Lasting Legacy for Midwestern Farm Women.

Leaving a Lasting Legacy

00:23:05 – Holiday Plant Care: K-State instructor and horticulture Extension specialist Cynthia Domenghini ends today’s show explaining how to care for holiday plants, including Christmas cactus, poinsettias and amaryllis.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

ERP Income and What to Do When Elevators Fail
K-State's National Champion Livestock Judging Team
Water Belly in Cattle

00:01:05 – ERP Income and What to Do When Elevators Fail: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show explaining the Emergency Relief Program, what happens when grain elevators fail, taxes for hedging and speculating and how people can learn from him in the coming semester.

More Ag Law and Tax Musings -- ERP and Equipment Gains; Elevator Failure; Hedging/Speculation; and Spring Ag Law Course

roger.mceowen@washburn.edu

afeather@ksu.edu

00:12:05 – K-State's National Champion Livestock Judging Team: Moving the show forward is K-State’s livestock judging team member Jacob Klaudt and head coach Payton Dahmer as they discuss the work that went into being National Champions.

Livestock Judging Team

00:23:05 – Water Belly in Cattle: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White and Phillip Lancaster, joined by special guest Todd Gunderson, end today’s show by explaining water belly in cattle and the potential causes.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Trout
Winter Beef Cattle Nutrition Demonstrations
Using Technology for Improved Calf Management

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Trout: Another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers kicks off today’s show as Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken converse about trout. They discuss where they are native and what people need to do to be able to fish for them.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – Winter Beef Cattle Nutrition Demonstrations: K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, Jason Warner, continues the show as he previews an upcoming educational program for cattle producers that is taking place at the Topeka Farm Show.

KSUBeef.org - news release

00:23:05 – Using Technology for Improved Calf Management: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends today’s show as he explains how dairy farmers can use technology and data to improve calf management.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Strong Cattle Market
New World Screwworm and HPAI
Faces in Agriculture: Scott Kasl

00:01:05 – Strong Cattle Market: The show begins with livestock economist Derrell Peel from Oklahoma State University with a cattle market update. He discusses the strong market, retail prices and trade with Mexico.

derrell.peel@okstate.edu

Cow-Calf Corner

00:12:05 – New World Screwworm and HPAI: Justin Smith, Kansas animal health commissioner, keeps today’s show rolling as he explains New World Screwworm and the precautions that are being taken. He also mentions that it is time to be watchful of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

aphis.usda.gov

agriculture.ks.gov

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Scott Kasl: A segment of Faces in Agriculture with Scott Kasl from Republic County ends today’s show as he talks about what Kasl Christmas Tree Farm does to provide holiday magic to others.

Kasl Christmas Tree Farm

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Supply and Demand Balance Sheets, Part 1
Grain Supply and Demand Balance Sheets, Part 2
Above Normal Temperatures

00:01:05 – Grain Supply and Demand Balance Sheets, Part 1: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, kick off today’s show with a grain market outlook. In their first segment they provide an overview and also discuss supply and demand for corn and grain sorghum.

00:12:05 – Grain Supply and Demand Balance Sheets, Part 2: Continuing the show is Dan O’Brien and Guy Allen in their second segment conversing about wheat and soybeans while Guy also mentions macroeconomic changes.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Above Normal Temperatures: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends today’s show as he provides a weather forecast for Kansas. He talks about the temperatures changes and if he expects a white Christmas.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fire Safety Reminders for the Winter
K-State Crops Judging National Champion Team
Storing Lawn and Garden Tools Correctly

00:01:05 – Fire Safety Remidners for the Winter: Assistant fire management officer for the Kansas Forest Service, Eric Ward, kicks off today’s show with reminders for people during the winter and holiday season. He shares concern for Christmas trees, candles, fireplaces and smoke detectors.

00:12:05 – K-State Crops Judging National Champion Team: K-State crops judging team members Lakin Giager, Molly Kane and Carissa Sohm continue the show as they talk about being crops judging National Champions. They converse about the work that went into it as well as people who made it possible.

K-State Crops Judging Team

X/Twitter: @KStateCropsTeam

00:23:05 – Storing Lawn and Garden Tools Correctly: Ending today’s show is K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, as he discusses how to properly store gas lawn mowers and garden tools until they are needed again in the spring.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

New FSA Specialty Crop Program
Preparing for Kidding and Lambing
Finishing Steers

00:01:05 – New FSA Specialty Crop Program: Beginning today’s show is Dennis McKinney, Kansas Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency, to discuss a new program for specialty crop producers as well as a waiver for winter grazing CRP.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Preparing for Kidding and Lambing: K-State small ruminant specialist, Kelsey Bentley, continues the show as she explains what sheep and goat producers should have on hand and be prepared for when it comes to lambing and kidding.

00:23:05 – Finishing Steers: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White and Phillip Lancaster end today’s show with part of their Cattle Chat podcast where the pair conversed about a producer wanting to finish out his own steers.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Opportunity for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative, Part 1
Opportunity for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative, Part 2
Will a Trend in Dairy Fit the Operation?

00:01:05 – Opportunity for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative, Part 1: Chuck Rice, university distinguished professor in agronomy, and Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, begin today’s show with two segments discussing a recent report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative.” They explain how their research impacts agriculture in the country and Kansas.

00:12:05 – Opportunity for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative, Part 2: Chuck and Romulo continue the show and also share how this was a collaborative effort.

Report: Potential for the U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative

USFarmersandRanchers.org

cast-science.org

bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Will a Trend in Dairy Fit the Operation?: Ending today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he encourages producers to track the trends in the industry and determine whether they’re a good fit for their operation.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Beef Imports and Exports
What Fish Do When Ice Forms
Protecting the Cattle Herd from Illness

00:01:05 – Beef Imports and Exports: A cattle market update with Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today’s show. He discusses the market outlook, beef exports and imports and cattle imports.

LMIC.info

00:12:05 – What Fish Do When Ice Forms: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, continues the show as he explains what aquatic life does during the cold months. He also reminds livestock producers about their need to make sure their animals can get water.

wildlife.k-state.edu

Wildlife Management YouTube

00:23:05 – Protecting the Cattle Herd from Illness: Ending today’s show is the Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Brian Lubbers and special guest Todd Gunderson as they converse about the difference between biocontainment and biosecurity and what things they help protect against.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Global Grain Market
Kansas Grain Market
Temperature Roller Coaster

00:01:05 – Global Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with his grain market outlook. In his first segment he breaks down his thoughts on the current global grain market.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Kansas Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, continues the show and his grain market conversation as he talks about futures, cash and exports.

00:23:05 – Temperature Roller Coaster: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond wraps up the show as he explains the temperature changes Kansas has been experiencing. He says how long they are expected to last and if more precipitation is on the way.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Nano Sensors for Agriculture
November Highlights for K-State Agriculture and Extension
Using Hydroponics

00:01:05 – Nano Sensors for Agriculture: K-State’s Raj Kholsa and Suprem Das begin the show today as they explain how the collaboration between themselves and others is contributing to the development of nano sensors. They say where they are in the process and what benefit a final product could bring to producers.

00:12:05 – November Highlights for K-State Agriculture and Extension: Ernie Minton, dean of K-State’s College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension, continues today’s show with a review of work that has been taking place with K-State researchers and what changes are coming for the dean.

November Statewide

Link to subscribe to Statewide newsletter

00:23:05 – Using Hydroponics: Ending today’s show is Shawnee County horticulture agent, Lane Wiens, as he discusses the benefits of hydroponics and crops that can grow well without soil.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Lame-Duck Legislation and Property Boundaries
K-State's National Champion Meat Judging Team
Non-Protein Nitrogen Considerations

00:01:05 – Lame-Duck Legislation and Property Boundaries: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show as he explains what legislation he thinks must pass, may pass and is unlikely to pass during lame-duck. He also discusses how property's boundaries could shift.

Legislation in the Lame-Duck; Drones, Wills, Disease and Fencerow -- Sundat Afternoon Thoughts

Boundaries and Surveys

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – K-State's National Champion Meat Judging Team: K-State meat judging coach, Travis O’Quinn, and K-State meat judging team member, Reece Geer, keep the show rolling as they converse about the work and excitement that went into being the meat judging national champions.

www.asi.k-state.edu

K-State Meat Judging Team

00:23:05 – Non-Protein Nitrogen Considerations: Ending today's show is part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Brian Lubbers as they breakdown pros and cons of non-protein nitrogen tubs.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Wildlife Eating Acorns
Beyond the Value of the Wheat Grain
Dairy Cow Flooring

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Wildlife Eating Acorns: Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast kick off today’s show. The pair discuss acorns and how people can manage for them for deer and other species to eat.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – Beyond the Value of the Wheat Grain: K-State's Romulo Lollato and Kansas Wheat's Aaron Harries continue the show as they explain their new campaign that is intended to help growers and others be able to share about the value received from wheat beyond the price.

Wheat's On Your Mind Podcast with Romulo

Beyond Grain Publication

kswheat.com

KSUWheat on Facebook

KSUWheat on X/Twitter

00:23:05 – Dairy Cow Flooring: Ending today’s show is Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, as he says dairy cow flooring should provide traction, be easy to clean, durable and smooth enough to reduce wear on hooves. Mike discusses different flooring options.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Kansas Arbor Day Contest
Biosecurity for Animal Health, Part 1
Biosecurity for Animal Health, Part 2

00:01:05 – Kansas Arbor Day Contest: Starting today's show is Blaine Stroble, northeast district forester with the Kansas Forest Service, as he discusses the Kansas Arbor Day poster contest. Blaine explains how teachers and students can get involved in the contest and how what can be learned is important to trees.

Kansasforests.org

Kansas Arbor Day Poster Contest

District Office Map

00:12:05 – Biosecurity for Animal Health, Part 1: Cassie Jones, professor in animal sciences and industry, and Chad Paulk, associate professor in feed and pet food science, continue the show as the pair converse about the value of biosecurity and animal health when it comes to milling facilities and how they're doing research to help others reduce accidental disease spread.

www.grains.k-state.edu

www.asi.k-state.edu

00:23:05 – Biosecurity for Animal Health, Part 2: Cassie and Chad continue their conversation about animal health and biosecurity.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Slow Period at the Farm Service Agency
Weather Forecast for the Winter Months
Feeding Cattle in Their Last Two Trimesters

00:01:05 – Slow Period at the Farm Service Agency: Beginning the show is Emily Evans, agricultural program specialist with the Kansas Farm Service Agency, as she explains why it is a slower time period for the FSA. We are also joined by Ron Wilson with a Kansas Profile.

www.Farmers.gov

FSA Service Centers

Kansas Profile

How to Safely Prepare and Cook Meats for the Holidays

www.rrc.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Weather Forecast for the Winter Months: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, keeps the show rolling as he provides a weather forecast. He discusses what winter could look like and what factors are playing the biggest role.

00:23:05 – Feeding Cattle in Their Last Two Trimesters: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Brian Lubbers end today’s show with Todd Gunderson as they converse about the importance of appropriately feeding cattle in their second and third trimesters.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

100 Years of Agriculture Today

00:00:05 – 100 Years of Agriculture Today: Former host and producer of Agriculture Today, Eric Atkinson, comes back into the studio to share the long history of Agriculture Today. He discusses key events and people who have contributed to the program over the last 100 years. Eric also explains how he hopes Agriculture Today will continue to provide valuable information to farmers and ranchers.

www.k-state.edu/radiocentennial

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

100 Years of Agriculture Today, Part 1
100 Years of Agriculture Today, Part 2
Influences of a Longer-Lasting Herd

00:01:05 – 100 Years of Agriculture Today, Part 1: Starting today’s show is former longtime host and producer of Agriculture Today, Eric Atkinson, as he comes back to recap the 100 years of Agriculture Today. Eric recognizes the people like Paul DeWeese who helped make the program what it is. He also explains the changes that Agriculture Today has gone through in the last 100 years.

00:12:05 – 100 Years of Agriculture Today, Part 2: Eric Atkinson continues the show and his conversation about the 100 years of Agriculture Today.

www.k-state.edu/radiocentennial

00:23:05 – Influences of a Longer-Lasting Herd: K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, ends the shows as he says forage, stocking density, resting areas, slip-resistant flooring and carefully moving cows can reduce stress and improve the health, production, pregnancy rate and longevity of the herd.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Meat Demand in the Cattle Market
Protecting Cattle from Cold Stress
Wild Turkey Population

00:01:05 – Meat Demand in the Cattle Market: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins the show with a cattle market update. He discusses the October Meat Demand Monitor as well as a special demand report.

Presentation from KLA

Meat Demand Monitor: Consumer Segments

Meat Demand on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Protecting Cattle from Cold Stress: K-State Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff continues today’s show as he explains how cattle producers can check their calves for cold stress and help reduce the concerns of cold weather for their livestock.

Animal Comfort on Mesonet.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Wild Turkey Populations: Ending today’s show is K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, as he talks about what is being done to increase turkey populations.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Prices and Movement
Deductions Impact on Cooperatives
Seasonable or Unseasonable Kansas Weather

00:01:05 – Grain Prices and Movement: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show discussing the current grain market. He talks through futures, exports and price seasonality for corn, grain sorghum, wheat and soybeans.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Deductions Impact on Cooperatives: Keeping today’s show rolling is Brian Briggeman, director of the Arthur Capper Cooperative Center at K-State, as he explains the impact that section 199A(g) has had for cooperative’s deductions.

Impact of Section 199A(g) on Local Grain Marketing and Farm Supply Cooperatives

ACCC Homepage

AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Seasonable or Unseasonable Kansas Weather: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends the show with a weather outlook. He says that Kansas can expect to cool down and if the weather has been seasonable or unseasonable.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Virtual Fencing and GPS Collar Research
Sustainability Research at Rannells
Discouraging Rabbits

00:01:05 – Virtual Fencing and GPS Collar Research: Kicking off the show today is K-State beef systems specialist, Jaymelynn Farney, as she discusses research that she has been doing in southeast Kansas looking into to the use of virtual fencing and technological ear tags.

www.southeast.k-state.edu

00:12:05 – Sustainability Research at Rannells: Logan Thompson, K-State sustainable beef production specialist, and Sophie Westbrook, K-State rangeland ecology and invasive species specialist, continue the show as they explain the history of Rannell’s Preserve and how they plan to use it for research to benefit agriculture.

Range & Forage at Rannells

00:23:05 – Discouraging Rabbits: K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, ends today’s show with information on the use of habitat modification, exclusion and removal to protect broadleaf and woody plants from rabbits.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Tax and Legal Issues Farmers and Ranchers Could Encounter
Why Good Sleep is Valuable
Why a Bull Could be Prolapsing When Mounting

00:01:05 – Tax and Legal Issues Farmers and Ranchers Could Encounter: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins the show discussing water rights and conservation easements, long-term care costs, tax home, negative easements and accessing landlocked areas.

More Legal and Tax Issues for Farmers and Ranchers

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Why Good Sleep is Valuable: Project consultant for the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Health program at K-State, Tawnie Larson, keeps today’s show moving as she explains why good sleep is important for people’s health.

kla.org

00:23:05 – Why a Bull Could be Prolapsing When Mounting: Wrapping up the show is the Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and Brian Lubbers as they talk through a listener question trying to understand why a bull is prolapsing when he breeds.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ducks
Nutritional Changes for Cattle in Cold Weather
Dairy Cow Pain Management

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ducks: Another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers kicks off the show with K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken. The pair discuss ducks and the issues they can create but also how people can get more in their area.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – Nutritional Changes for Cattle in Cold Weather: Keeping the show going is Jason Warner, K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, as he explains how nutritional needs of cattle shift as temperatures cool.

KSUBeef.org

Mesonet.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Dairy Cow Pain Management: K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, ends today’s show encouraging dairy farmers to consult with their veterinarian to establish new pain management protocols as the FDA warns against unapproved use of aspirin in lactating dairy cows.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Why Cattle Placements are Difficult, But Important
Preparing Pivots Systems for Winter
Faces in Agriculture: Amanda Clausen

00:01:05 – Why Cattle Placements are Difficult, But Important: A cattle market update with Lee Schulz, chief economist of the livestock division at Ever.Ag, begins today’s show. He discusses the current market, retail beef prices, hay production and prices and why placements are difficult to project.

Placements: Most Important, Yet Most Elusive, Cattle on Feed Report Number

00:12:05 – Preparing Pivots Systems for Winter: Continuing the show is K-State water resource engineer, Jonathan Aguilar, as he provides a checklist of things people with pivot irrigation systems should work on checking off before it gets below freezing.

Checklist for Irrigation System Winterization

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Amanda Clausen: Another segment of Faces in Agriculture ends today’s show with Amanda Clausen from Jackson County. She describes her poultry operation and how they have grown in the past few years.

Windy Ridge on ShopKansasFarms.com

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

The World Grain Market, Part 1
The World Grain Market, Part 2
A Wet November

00:01:05 – The World Grain Market, Part 1: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, kick off today’s show with a two-segment grain market update. Dan and Guy cover the domestic and international market for corn, grain sorghum, soybeans and wheat.

00:12:05 – The World Grain Market, Part 2: Guy also discusses macroeconomic topics as well grain market headlines with Dan.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE Report

00:23:05 – A Wet November: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, with this week’s weather recap and forecast. He explains how temperatures are expected to change and if Kansas will see more moisture.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Private Water Well Safety and Testing
Pregnant Yearling Heifer Needs
Protecting Teat Health

00:01:05 – Private Water Well Safety and Testing: K-State watershed specialist, Stacie Minson, and City of Hays water conservation specialist, Holly Dickman, begin today’s show discussing what people should be evaluating when it comes to their water wells and landscape irrigation.

Know Your Water

Nitrate and Groundwater - MF857

Private Well -- Safe Location - MF3667

Testing Private Water Systems - MF3655

Private Well Maintenance and Protection - MF3666

00:12:05 – Pregnant Yearling Heifer Needs: Continuing the show is Sandy Johnson, K-State beef reproduction specialist, as she explains considerations for cattle producers with pregnant yearling heifers.

KSUBeef.org

KSUSwine.org - Swine Day

Katie Smith - 785-532-1267

KSGrainSorghum.org

00:23:05 – Protecting Teat Health: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends today’s show by offering tips for protecting exposed skin as we move into the winter months and maintaining a healthy teat condition can become challenging.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

FSA Farm Loan Programs
Developing Spring-Born Heifers
Using the CalfDex App

00:01:05 – FSA Farm Loan Programs: Starting the show today is Marissa Kepley, Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan specialist, as she discusses farm loan programs at the FSA. Marissa also shares how much money has been used for these programs.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Developing Spring-Born Heifers: Sandy Johnson, K-State beef reproduction specialist, keeps the show rolling as she talks about spring-born replacement heifer development. She says what research has influenced new approaches.

Considerations for Replacement Heifer Management

00:23:05 – Using the CalfDex App: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast ends today’s show as Brad White, Bob Larson, Ted Schroeder and Cambree Schmaltz converse about the app CalfDex and what it provides to producers.

CalfDex

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

20 Years of the K-State Beef Stocker Unit
Agriculture Tax Planning and Strategies
Making a Longer Growing Season

00:01:05 – 20 Years of the K-State Beef Stocker Unit: Beginning today’s show is K-State Extension beef specialist, Dale Blasi, as he covers how the K-State Beef Stocker Unit began and what work they do to support cattle producers.

KSUBeef.org

Beef Stocker Unit

00:12:05 – Agriculture Tax Planning and Strategies: Kansas Farm Management Association’s podcast with KFMA economist, Chelsea Plummer, and KFMA executive directory, Mark Dikeman, continue the show as they review tax planning strategies and tools.

KFMA Podcast

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00:23:05 – Making a Longer Growing Season: K-State horticulture Extension specialist Cynthia Domenghini ends today’s show discussing how to use cold frames, hot caps and low tunnels to extend the growing season.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Trade in the Cattle Market
A Look Back at October from Ernie Minton
Pros and Cons of Leaves in Ponds

00:01:05 – Trade in the Cattle Market: A cattle market update with Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, starts today’s show. He discusses the market, wheat pasture prospects and trade data.

00:12:05 – A Look Back at October from Ernie Minton: Ernie Minton, dean of K-State's College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension, continues the show as he provides an update on what has been happening on-campus and how construction is going.

October Statewide

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00:23:05 – Pros and Cons of Leaves in Ponds: Ending the show for today is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, Joe Gerken, as he explains the benefits and concerns of leaves being in ponds and streams.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

WASDE Grain Report Expectations
Should Winter Wheat be Replanted?
Rain and Snow in Kansas

00:01:05 – WASDE Grain Report Expectations: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, kicks off today’s show with a grain market outlook. He previews pre-report expectations of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE Report

00:12:05 – Should Winter Wheat be Replanted?: Keeping the show rolling is K-State wheat production specialist, Romulo Lollato, as he discusses winter wheat growing conditions and what scenarios growers might see in their fields to consider replanting.

Replanting Decisions for Winter Wheat

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Rain and Snow in Kansas: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends today’s show as he recaps the recent moisture all of Kansas received and if we can be expecting more.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

First Herbicide Following ESA Requirements
New Wheat and Triticale Hybrid
Managing a Compost Pile

00:01:05 – First Herbicide Following ESA Requirements: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, kicks off the show discussing the first Endangered Species Act compliant herbicide. She talks about the mitigation and off-target movement rules.

First Herbicides with ESA-Compliant Herbicide Label Approved

War Against Weeds

00:12:05 – New Wheat and Triticale Hybrid: Continuing the show is Marion Spiering with the Kansas Crop Improvement Association to explain a new wheat and triticale hybrid that has been identified.

New Wheat x Triticale Hybrid Confirmed in Kansas

kscrop.org

00:23:05 – Managing a Compost Pile: K-State horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, ends today’s show describing how to maintain and continue adding organic materials to compost piles this winter.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

First Herbicide Following ESA Requirements
New Wheat and Triticale Hybrid
Managing a Compost Pile

00:01:05 – First Herbicide Following ESA Requirements: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, kicks off the show discussing the first Endangered Species Act compliant herbicide. She talks about the mitigation and off-target movement rules.

First Herbicides with ESA-Compliant Herbicide Label Approved

War Against Weeds

00:12:05 – New Wheat and Triticale Hybrid: Continuing the show is Marion Spiering with the Kansas Crop Improvement Association to explain a new wheat and triticale hybrid that has been identified.

New Wheat x Triticale Hybrid Confirmed in Kansas

kscrop.org

00:23:05 – Managing a Compost Pile: K-State horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, ends today’s show describing how to maintain and continue adding organic materials to compost piles this winter.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Acts, Violations and Strategies in Agriculture
Johne's Disease in Cattle
Demand and Consumption of Animal Protein

00:01:05 – Acts, Violations and Strategies in Agriculture: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts today’s show by explaining the FARM Act, a National Environmental Policy Act violation and the Environmental Protection Administration’s draft strategy.

Kansas Income Tax Institute

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Johne's Disease in Cattle: Continuing the show is K-State veterinarian, Gregg Hanzlicek, as he discusses Johne’s disease in cattle and how producers can help reduce risk of it in their herd.

Johne's Disease: No Longer Just a Dairy Disease

johnes.org

ksvdl.org

00:23:05 – Demand and Consumption of Animal Protein: A portion of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast ends today’s show as Brad White, Dustin Pendell, Bob Larson, Brian Lubbers, Phillip Lancaster and Ken Odde converse about meat demand and consumption.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Armadillos
Swine Feed and Performance Research
Blankets for Young Calves

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Armadillos: Another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers with K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kick off today’s show. This week the pair discuss armadillos and the different methods that can be used for controlling their population.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – Swine Feed and Performance Research: K-State swine nutritionist, Jason Woodworth, and master’s student, Jessica Smallfield, continue the show as they explain their research involving swine feed efficiency and growth performance.

KSUSwine.org

K-State Swine Day

00:23:05 – Blankets for Young Calves: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, end today’s show with the benefits of using calf blankets on young calves, especially during the first three weeks of life.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Recap and Pasture Conditions
Anhydrous Ammonia Applications
Kansas Profile: 6S Creative

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Recap and Pasture Conditions: A cattle market update with Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, starts today’s show. He discusses the current market and also provides what the range and pasture conditions are and how they compare to previous years.

LMIC.info

00:12:05 – Anhydrous Ammonia Applications: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, keeps the show rolling as he talks about considerations for anhydrous ammonia applications in the fall. He explains what should be examined before deciding to apply.

Considerations for Fall Applications of Anhydrous Ammonia

Can Dry Soil Affect Anhydrous Ammonia Applications?

00:23:05 – Kansas Profile: 6S Creative: Ending today’s show is Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at K-State, with a Kansas Profile on the founder and owner of 6S Creative.

ksre.ksu.edu - Kansas Profile

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Seasonality
Kansas FFA at National FFA Convention
Moisture in the Forecast

00:01:05 – Grain Market Seasonality: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins the show with a grain market outlook. Dan discusses current trends as well as events that could impact the market.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Kansas FFA at National FFA Convention: Continuing the show is Hayley Hines and Natalee Bray, Kansas FFA State Officers, to recap the National FFA Convention and Expo. The pair talk about Kansas FFA success and exciting speakers.

ksffa.org

ffa.org

00:23:05 – Moisture in the Forecast: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, end today’s show with a weather forecast. He says where in Kansas saw rain and if we can be expecting more moisture in the coming weeks.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Bovine Leukemia Virus
Kansas Grain Sorghum Update
Fall Removal and Testing

00:01:05 – Bovine Leukemia Virus: K-State veterinarian, Gregg Hanzlicek, kicks off today’s show by discussing Bovine Leukemia Virus also referred to as BLV. He explains its concerns and how common it is in dairy and beef cattle herds.

ksvdl.org

00:12:05 – Kansas Grain Sorghum Update: Continuing the show are Kansas grain sorghum growers Brant Peterson and Jon Berning as they provide a look into how their crop performed this year and what they hope for next season.

ksgrainsorghum.org

00:23:05 – Fall Removal and Testing: Gregg Eyestone, Riley County Extension horticulture agent, ends the show providing tips for removing fallen leaves from the home landscape and explaining why fall is a good time to soil test.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

An Update on FSA Programs
Agricultural Innovation Initiative
End of Grazing Season Feeding

00:01:05 – An Update on FSA Programs: Kansas State Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency Dennis McKinney starts the show by providing an update on FSA programs available to Kansas farmers and ranchers. He also says what support producers have when it comes to conservation.

FSA State Offices

FSA Conservation Programs

00:12:05 – Agricultural Innovation Initiative: From last week’s annual conference, College of Agriculture Director and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate programs, Jane Schuh, discusses the 210-million dollar Agriculture Innovation Initiative that’s currently underway.

Agricultural Innovation Initiative

00:23:05 – End of Grazing Season Feeding: The Beef Cattle Institute's Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Bob Larson end today’s show with a listener’s question about feeding cows at the end of the grazing season. The hosts discuss protein tubs, crude protein levels and non-protein nitrogen.

BCI Cattle Chat

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Are Recent Interest Rates Impacting Ag Rates
Emerald Ash Borer Continues To Spread
Dairy Producers Can Help 4-H Grow

00:01:05 – Are Recent Interest Rates Impacting Ag Rates: K-State’s Brain Briggeman and Brady Brewer look at recent interest rates and how they have influenced agricultural rates and what we can possibly expect moving forward.

AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Emerald Ash Borer Continues To Spread: Matt Norville, community forestry program coordinator for the Kansas Forest Service, discusses the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer. The invasive insect has now been confirmed in 15 Kansas counties.

Emerald Ash Borer

Recommended Trees for Kansas

00:23:05 – Dairy Producers Can Help 4-H Grow: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk has information on how dairy producers can help increase participation in 4-H.

4-H Beyond Ready Campaign

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cutout Value Price Factors
Fall 2025 Net Farm Income
Prairie Dog Control Options

00:01:05 – Cutout Value Price Factors: Universty of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist Elliott Dennis discusses cutou value price factors, trends in slaughter weight and beef slaughter cows.

https://agecon.unl.edu/faculty/elliott-dennis

00:12:05 – Fall 2025 Net Farm Income: K-State Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, Jenny Ifft, continues today's show with a look at fall 2025 net farm income. She explains what's impacting it and how it compaes to previous years.

https://www.agmanager.info/contributors/ifft

00:23:05 – Control Options for Prairie Dogs: K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, wraps up today's show with a discussion on prairie dogs...descibing and comparing various control options.

https://www.wildlife.k-state.edu/species/prairie-dogs/

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Kansas and U.S. Cash Grain Prices
Soil Considerations Before Removing Crop Residue
Drought Expansion

00:01:05 – Kansas and U.S. Cash Grain Prices: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show for today with a grain market outlook. Dan discusses cash prices in the U.S., seasonal price trends and international events taking place.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Soil Considerations Before Removing Crop Residue: The show keeps going with K-State Extension agronomist, Logan Simon, as he talks about how removing crop residue from fields can impact the soil. He also provides an update on cotton.

Crop Residues: Abundance and Considerations for Alternative Uses

Management Considerations Before Baling Corn Residue

00:23:05 – Drought Expansion: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends today’s show with a recap of the recent moisture Kansas has received and if his forecast has Kansas getting more precipitation.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Late Sowing Wheat
Woody Encroachment Management Event
Safely Storing Lawn and Garden Pesticides

00:01:05 – Late Sowing Wheat: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, kicks off today’s show with management considerations for wheat growers who are past their optimal window to sow wheat.

Management Adjustments When Sowing Wheat Late

00:12:05 – Woody Encroachment Management Event: Continuing the show is Midway District Extension agents Craig Dinkel and Clinton Laflin as well as K-State watershed specialist Stacie Minson as they discuss agriculture in their district and an upcoming woody encroachment management field day.

How To Manage Woody Encroachment

785-472-3161 EXT3

00:23:05 – Safely Storing Lawn and Garden Pesticides: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, ends today’s show with tips for safely storing leftover lawn and garden pesticides for use again next year.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Kansas Income Tax Institute
Small Acreage Agriculture Series in Kansas
When to Start a Finishing Ration

00:01:05 – Kansas Income Tax Institute: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, and Rich Llewelyn, K-State Extension assistant, start the show as they preview the speakers and topics for the upcoming Kansas Income Tax Institute.

Kansas Income Tax Institute

00:12:05 – Small Acreage Agriculture Series in Kansas: Keeping the show rolling are agriculture and natural resources agents Jenni Carr and Grace Schneider as they share about agriculture in their counties and their upcoming small acreage agriculture series

gschnei@ksu.edu

jlcarr@ksu.edu

Harper County: 620-842-5445

Kingman County: 620-532-5131

00:23:05 – When to Start a Finishing Ration: K-State’s Brad White, Dustin Pendell, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster wrap today’s show with part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast. The group converse about if there is an ideal weight to start a finishing ration.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Water Clarity
Feed Labels
Dairy Sustainability Practices

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Water Clarity: Beginning today’s show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with a segment of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast. This week the pair converse about water clarity and how it can impact pond health.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – Feed Labels: K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, Jason Warner, continues the show by discussing feedstuff tags. He explains how custom and commercial feed tags can differ

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Dairy Sustainability Practices: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends the show for today as he talks about the strides dairy farmers have made in increasing sustainability and practices they should consider moving forward.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Meat Demand Monitor
Medicare Programs
Faces in Agriculture: Ken McCarty

00:01:05 – Meat Demand Monitor: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins today’s show as he discusses the current cattle market and also provides a rundown of the Meat Demand Monitor for September.

Meat Demand on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Medicare Programs: Kansas Farm Management Association’s Chelsea Plummer and Marshall County Extension Agent, Susie Latta, keep the show rolling with part of KFMA’s recent podcast where they talk about the SHICK and Medicare programs in Kansas.

KFMA Podcast

AgManager.info/KFMA

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Ken McCarty: Ending the show for today is another segment of Faces in Agriculture where we are joined by McCarty Family Farm’s Ken McCarty. Ken explains his family’s dairy operation and how they have expanded.

McCartyFamilyFarms.com

McCarty Tik Tok

JMDairyLearningCenter.com

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Overview of the Grain Market, Part 1
Overview of the Grain Market, Part 2
Waiting on Precipitation

00:01:05 – Overview of the Grain Market, Part 1: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute at K-State, start the show today as they provide a domestic and international look at the grain market. The pair give an overview of factors impacting the market as well as conversing about corn, grain sorghum, soybeans and wheat and how numbers have changed for Kansas and foreign markets.

00:12:05 – Overview of the Grain Market, Part 2: Dan and Guy continue their grain market conversation.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE Report

00:23:05 – Waiting on Precipitation: Ending the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with a weather forecast. He discusses if we can be expecting any cooler or wetter conditions.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Larger Pig Litters and Pre-Weaning Socialization
Roadway Incidents with Agricultural Equipment
Discouraging Home Pests

00:01:05 – Larger Pig Litters and Pre-Weaning Socialization: Kicking off today’s show is K-State swine specialist, Mike Tokach, as he explains research that has been done at K-State to help make sure sows and nursing pigs continue to be provided appropriate nutrition as litter sizes increase.

KSU Swine Day

Katie Smith: 785-532-1267

00:12:05 – Roadway Incidents with Agricultural Equipment: K-State assistant professor in the department of agricultural and biological engineering, Ed Brokesh, continues the show as he reminds listeners of roadway safety and things that can be done to hopefully reduce incidents.

AEM.org

00:23:05 – Discouraging Home Pests: Raymond Cloyd, K-State horticultural entomologist, ends today’s show by talking about a few pests that might be trying to enter homes and what can be done to discourage them.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Kansas FSA Reminders
Pasture Soil Testing and Fertilization
Cattle Pain Management

00:01:05 – Kansas FSA Reminders: Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural program specialist, Allison Womack, kicks off today’s show with date reminders for FSA programs and a reminder about county committee elections.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Pasture Soil Testing and Fertilization: The show keeps going with K-State northeast area agronomist, Tina Sullivan, discussing fall soil testing, what nutrients growers should consider applying and what to hold off on for pasture ground.

Fall Soil Testing of Hayfields and Pastures

Fall Fertilization of Smooth Brome and Tall Fescue

Web Soil Survey

Soil Test Interpretations and Fertilizer Recommendations in Kansas

00:23:05 – Cattle Pain Management: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson and Brian Lubbers wrap today’s show as they converse about pain management in livestock and the medicine available and lack thereof.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Website Launched for Crop Performance Tests
Green Cloverworms and Crop Pests are Slowing Down
Focus Points for Dairy Producers

00:01:05 – Website Launched for Crop Performance Tests: Beginning today’s show is Ignacio Ciampitti, K-State farming systems specialist and director of research for ID3A, as he explains the recently released website that allows farmers to have easier access to K-State’s crop performance tests.

avyield.com

News Release

00:12:05 – Green Cloverworms and Crop Pests are Slowing Down: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, keeps the show rolling with an update on pests in Kansas. He talks about green cloverworms, armyworms, army cutworms and grasshoppers.

00:23:05 – Focus Points for Dairy Producers: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show as he looks at some of the trends and areas where Kansas producers might want to focus moving forward.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Choosing How to Expand the Cattle Herd
Potential of Rainfed Grain Sorghum in Kansas
Birds Flying Around Kansas

00:01:05 – Choosing How to Expand the Cattle Herd: A cattle market update with Ever.Ag’s livestock division chief economist, Lee Schulz, starts the show for today. Lee talks about the current market outlook, beef export statistics and buying versus raising beef cow replacement heifers.

Raising Versus Buying Heifers for Beef Cow Replacement

August Pork Exports Above Year-Ago; Beef Exports Trend Lower

USDA News Release

00:12:05 – Potential of Rainfed Grain Sorghum in Kansas: The show continues with K-State’s Sarah Sexton-Bowser and Andres Patrignani as the pair discusses a recent research publication that looks into the potential of rainfed grain sorghum in Kansas.

Yield Gap Analysis for Rainfed Grain Sorghum in Kansas

00:23:05 – Birds Flying Around Kansas: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, finishes out the show as he explains what birds people could be seeing right now and the changes those birds are going through.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Pre-Report USDA Estimates
Fire Weather Risks
Kansas Ag Map for Educators

00:01:05 – Pre-Report USDA Estimates: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with his grain market outlook. He shares what pre-report estimates are for the upcoming USDA reports.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Fire Weather Risks: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, keeps the show rolling with a weather update. He reminds producers of fire weather concerns and what they can do to help mitigate the dangers.

Fire Danger Forecast on the Mesonet

Fire Wise

00:23:05 – Kansas Ag Map for Educators: Ending the show for today is Brianna Jacobus, assistant director of Kansas Ag in the Classroom, to talk about the new Kansas map that has been made to help educators locate resources in their area.

ksagclassroom.org

ksagmap.org

kansas4-h.org

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Henry C. Gardiner Lecturer: Peer Ederer, Part 1
Henry C. Gardiner Lecturer: Peer Ederer, Part 2
Adding to the Landscape

00:01:05 – Henry C. Gardiner Lecturer: Peer Ederer, Part 1: Beginning today’s show is the 2024 Gardiner lecture speaker, Peer Ederer, as he discusses livestock and meat production for a global society in this 2-segment interview. Peer explains the Dublin Declaration, why meat is important for society and he takes the time to mention many aspects of how livestock impacts the environment. He also says how Kansas farmers and ranchers are supporting the global society.

00:12:05 – Henry C. Gardiner Lecturer: Peer Ederer, Part 2: Peer Ederer continues his conversation.

Peer Ederer's Gardiner Lecture Presentation

GOALsciences.org

aleph2020.org

00:23:05 – Adding to the Landscape: K-State horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, ends today’s show discussing how to add interest to the home landscape with seasonal flowers, pumpkins, gourds and corn.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Agricultural Law and Tax Items
National Cooperative Month
How Often to Supplement Cattle?

00:01:05 – Agricultural Law and Tax Items: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show discussing digital contracts, spousal lifetime access trusts, a Waters of the United States case and an IRS code for Extended Livestock Replacement.

Contracts, Estate Planning and Wetlands

Extended Livestock Replacement Period Applies in Areas of Extended Drought

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – National Cooperative Month: Today’s show continues with Brian Briggeman, director of the Arthur Capper Cooperative Center at K-State, as he provides an update on cooperatives in Kansas as October is National Cooperative Month.

accc.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – How Often to Supplement Cattle?: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster wrap up the show answering a listener question on supplementing cattle while the producer has a busy schedule.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Burning Impacts on Wildlife Habitat
Corn Stunt and Corn Leafhoppers
Continuing HPAI Safety Measures

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Burning Impacts on Wildlife Habitat: K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today’s show with part of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast where they discuss habitat management with fire and how it impacts wildlife, specifically northern bob white quail.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – Corn Stunt and Corn Leafhoppers: Rodrigo Onofre, K-State row crop plant pathologist, continues the show as he explains corn stunt and corn leafhoppers. He describes this new to Kansas disease and what growers need to keep an eye out for.

Corn Stunt Spiroplasma: A New Threat to Kansas Corn

onofre@ksu.edu

azukoff@ksu.edu

K-State Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab

00:23:05 – Continuing HPAI Safety Measures: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he encourages producers to continue using the recommended HPAI safety measures to be prepared if a new outbreak in Kansas occurs.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Higher Feeder Heifer Imports
National 4-H Week
Cattle Grazing Grain Sorghum Residue

00:01:05 – Higher Feeder Heifer Imports: A cattle market update with Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, kicks off today’s show. He explains how drought is impacting wheat grazing options and feeder cattle imports.

00:12:05 – National 4-H Week: This week is National 4-H Week and Sarah Maass and Amy Collins join today’s show to discuss 4-H in Kansas and how Kansas is celebrating National 4-H week.

Kansas4-H.org

Kansas 4-H on Facebook

00:23:05 – Cattle Grazing Grain Sorghum Residue: Ending the show is K-State Extension cow-calf specialist, Jason Warner, as he says what cattle producers need to remember if they choose to graze their cattle on grain sorghum residue.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Concerns Impacting the Grain Market
Musk Thistle Control
Need Rain in the Forecast

00:01:05 – Concerns Impacting the Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today’s show with his grain market outlook. He takes a look into the current issues domestically and internationally that are impacting the market.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Musk Thistle Control: Continuing the show is K-State’s Sarah Lancaster and Tina Sullivan as they discuss musk thistle and how it can be controlled. We also take the time to introduce Tina to Kansas farmers and ranchers.

Musk Thistle Control in the Fall

00:23:05 – Need Rain in the Forecast: A weather update with K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends the show as he explains the continued dry conditions and if he sees rain in the forecast.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Quality Grain Storage Tips
Coccidiosis in Cattle
Color in the Garden All Year

00:01:05 – Quality Grain Storage Tips: Outreach specialist in grain storage and feed manufacturing at the IGP Institute at K-State, Carlos Campabadal, kicks off today’s show with reminders about proper grain storage.

campa@ksu.edu

785-532-3187

00:12:05 – Coccidiosis in Cattle: The show continues with a speaker from K-State’s Beef Stocker Field Day who talked about coccidiosis. Senior veterinarian with Huvepharma, Joe Dedrickson, describes its lifecycle and treatment.

joe.dedrickson@huvepharma.us

00:23:05 – Color in the Garden All Year: From the latest K-State Garden Hour, K-State woody ornamentals specialist, Jason Griffin, ends the show discussing a few of the conifer studies that have been conducted at the John C. Pair Horticulture Research Center.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Check-in with the Farm Service Agency
Preparing Brush Piles to Burn
Coccidiosis at Weaning

00:01:05 – Check-in with the Farm Service Agency: Starting the show today is Kansas Farm Service Agency chief program specialist, Todd Barrows, with updates from FSA about programs and the farm bill.

fsa.usda.gov

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Preparing Brush Piles to Burn: Kansas Forest Service fuels specialist, Luke Berning, keeps the show rolling by explaining why people might want to stack brush piles differently. He also reminds listeners of when is the appropriate time and place to burn piles.

lrberning@ksu.edu

Kansas Canopy

00:23:05 – Coccidiosis at Weaning: Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and Brian Lubbers from K-State's Beef Cattle Institute wraps up today’s show. The group converses about coccidiosis and how producers can manage it during weaning.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Scorpions and Crickets in Homes
Gardiner Conference and Lecture Series
Isoacids in Dairy Cattle Nutrition

00:01:05 – Scorpions and Crickets in Homes: Beginning today’s show is K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, discussing what pests could be making their way into homes. He explains how people can manage scorpions and crickets in and around their house.

00:12:05 – Gardiner Conference and Lecture Series: The Henry C. Gardiner conference and lecture series is happening soon so Mark Gardiner from Gardiner Angus Ranch in Ashland, Kansas continues the show previewing the event and explaining why his family puts this together.

Henry C. Gardiner Conference and Lecture Series

GardinerAngus.com

00:23:05 – Isoacids in Dairy Cattle Nutrition: K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, ends today’s show by looking at how isoacids might be important to dairy cattle nutrition, as there has been an renewed interest in this supplement.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle, Pigs and Hogs Report
A Year of ID3A
Wildlife and Ticks in Parks and Yards

00:01:05 – Cattle, Pigs and Hogs Report: A cattle market update with Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today’s show. He talks about cold storage numbers and the hogs and pigs report.

00:12:05 – A Year of ID3A: K-State’s Susan Metzger, Brian McCornack and Marshall Stewart continue today’s as they reflect on one year of the Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics at K-State. They mention how they are excited to continue to serve farmers and ranchers.

K-State ID3A

00:23:05 – Wildlife and Ticks in Parks and Yards: Ending today’s show is Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, with a recap from a study that looked into wildlife in yards and parks and how it is connected to tick populations.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

USDA Grain Pre-report Expectations
K-State's Family and Friends Reunion
Drought Monitor Changes

00:01:05 – USDA Grain Pre-report Expectations: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, gets the show started with a grain market outlook. He explains pre-report grain stock and wheat production expectations as well as how internation conditions could impact our markets.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – K-State's Family and Friends Reunion: Continuing the show is Angie Denton, K-State animal science communication coordinator, and Justin Janssen, president of the livestock meat industry council, previewing K-State Animal Sciences and Industry Family and Friends Reunion.

Family & Friends Reunion

00:23:05 – Drought Monitor Changes: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, wraps up today’s show with his weather update. He discusses unique drought monitor changes and how the hurricane will impact Kansas weather.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Planning for Weaning Calves
Prussic Acid Poisoning
Saving Seeds for Next Year's Garden

00:01:05 – Planning for Weaning Calves: K-State Extension beef veterinarian, A.J. Tarpoff, kicks off today’s show discussing weaning options for calves. He also explains what planning is needed and what producers should be prepared for.

00:12:05 – Prussic Acid Poisoning: Sandy Johnson, K-State beef specialist, and John Holman, K-State cropping systems and forage agronomist, continue the show with reminders about prussic acid and the dangers it has for livestock.

Test Forages to Prevent Nitrate and Prussic Acid Poisoning

00:23:05 – Saving Seeds for Next Year's Garden: Ending the show is Wildcat Extension District horticulture agent, Jesse Gilmore, as he covers five steps for saving seed from one year to the next, which can help make gardening have minimal cost.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Ag Law and Tax Credits, Drones and Fencerows
Fall Weed Management
Implants in Beef-on-Dairy

00:01:05 – Ag Law and Tax Credits, Drones and Fencerows: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins the show today with agricultural law and taxation issues involving sustainable aviation fuel, research and development credit, drones and fencerows.

More "Stuff" in the Ag Law and Tax World

00:12:05 – Fall Weed Management: Keeping the show rolling is K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster discussing fall weed management. She says how growers need to continue to manage and control weeds around harvest.

Weed Management Practices: Fall Scouting and Equipment Cleaning

Survey of Integrated Weed Management Practices Used by Kansas Soybean Producers

2024 Chemical Weed Control Publication

00:23:05 – Implants in Beef-on-Dairy: Brad White, Dustin Pendell, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster from K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute wrap the show with part of their Cattle Chat podcast where the group is conversing about implants in beef-on-dairy cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Fish Population Management
Wheat Seed Treatments
Forage Inventory

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Fish Population Management: Getting today’s show started is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. This week the pair converse about fish and the importance of managing their population.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – Wheat Seed Treatments: Kelsey Andersen Onofre, K-State wheat pathologist, continues the show discussing wheat seed treatments and what scenarios make treatments more valuable.

Seed Treatment Fungicides for Wheat Disease Management 2023

Seed Treatment Fungicides for Wheat Disease Management

00:23:05 – Forage Inventory: K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, ends today’s show recommending producers take an inventory of what forage is on-hand and what they’ll need for the next 9 or 10 months.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Will We Have a Rally in the Cattle Market?
Potato Leafhoppers in Soybeans and Alfalfa
Kansas Profile: Katie Wagner

00:01:05 – Will We Have a Rally in the Cattle Market?: A cattle market update begins today’s show with Iowa State University livestock economist, Lee Schulz. He discusses the current market, recent USDA cattle reports and provides more information for beef-on-dairy.

Cattle on Feed

Historical Track Record

More Price Data on Beef-on-Dairy Crossbreds Now Available

00:12:05 – Potato Leafhoppers in Soybeans and Alfalfa: Continuing the show is Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, as he explains what potato leafhoppers are currently doing in alfalfa and soybeans and when they should leave Kansas.

00:23:05 – Kansas Profile: Katie Wagner: A Kansas Profile with Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at K-State, ends today’s show. Ron talks about Katie Wagner, the communications director for Enriched Ag.

Kansas Profile

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Predictions for Corn Harvest
Ukraine Expectations Update
Moisture for Parts of Kansas

00:01:05 – Predictions for Corn Harvest: Dan O’Brien kicks off today’s show with a grain market outlook. This K-State grain economist, talks about the current market, wheat exports and corn harvest expectations.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Ukraine Expectations Update: Continuing the show is Antonina Broyaka, K-State Extension associate in the department of agricultural economics, with a snippet from her recent Ukraine update. She discusses next marketing year expectations and Ukraine's food security and price inflations.

Ukraine Update on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Moisture for Parts of Kansas: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, closes out the show with his weather update. He explains what parts of Kansas have been luckier than others when it comes to receiving rain.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Insects in Cattle and Horses
Photosensitization in Cattle
Sweet Potato Harvest

00:01:05 – Insects in Cattle and Horses: Cassandra Olds, K-State veterinary entomologist, starts the show by explaining what insect pests cattle and horse producers could be dealing with. She also previews what should be prepared for, next year.

Late Summer and Fall Insect Pest Control in Cattle and Horses

00:12:05 – Photosensitization in Cattle: K-State veterinary toxicologist Scott Fritz progresses today’s show by talking through a costly skin condition in cattle known as photosensitization.

ksubci.org - toxicology

00:23:05 – Sweet Potato Harvest: Ending the show is K-State instructor and horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, as she explains how to harvest and cure sweet potatoes.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Changes at the Farm Service Agency
Developing Heifers
Producer-Veterinarian Relationship

00:01:05 – Changes at the Farm Service Agency: Dennis McKinney, director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, kicks off today’s show explaining changes that have been made with the farm loan program and what it means for farmers and ranchers.

Farmers.gov

Service Center Locator

00:12:05 – Developing Heifers: Keeping the show rolling is K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, Jason Warner, as he discusses developing heifers and considerations cattle producers should think about.

KSUbeef.org

ksre.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Producer-Veterinarian Relationship: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Dustin Pendell and Brian Lubbers ends today’s show by conversing about a recent presentation on reducing the use of antibiotics on a cattle operation.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Evaluating Cattle Pregnancy Results
Introducing New K-State Small Ruminant Specialist
Mixing New and Old Corn Silage

00:01:05 – Evaluating Cattle Pregnancy Results: Starting today’s show is K-State beef reproduction specialist, Sandy Johnson, discussing her recommendation for evaluating results from pregnancy checks on cattle.

Why Aren't My Cows Pregnant?

Understanding and Diagnosing Pregnancy Loss in Beef Cattle

Bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu

00:12:05 – Introducing New K-State Small Ruminant Specialist: K-State small ruminant Extension specialist, Kelsey Bentley, continues the show as she introduces herself to Kansans and explains her past research.

Kelsey Bentley - K-State

kbentley@ksu.edu

919-502-9293

00:23:05 – Mixing New and Old Corn Silage: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, wraps up the show by suggesting to producers that they check with their nutritionist to make sure they have the proper mix of new and old silage, before using the 2024 corn silage crop.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Mixed Bag Cattle Market
Ag Lenders Conference
Out Fishing

00:01:05 – Mixed Bag Cattle Market: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, starts today’s show with his cattle market outlook. He discusses the current state of the market, feedlot returns and domestic and export demand.

25th Annual Stocker Field Day

5 State Beef Conference

Ag Lenders Conference

00:12:05 – Ag Lenders Conference: K-State Extension assistant, Rich Llewelyn continues the show with a preview of the upcoming Ag Lenders Conference. We are also joined by USDA’s Rod Bain as he talks with professionals about farm safety and health.

Ag Lenders Conference

AgInjuryNews.org

necasag.org

cultivatesafety.org/casn

00:23:05 – Out Fishing: Ending today’s show is Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, as he talks about what fishing opportunities people can be taking advantage of this time of year.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Balance Sheets, Part 1
Grain Market Balance Sheets, Part 2
Will We See Rain?

00:01:05 – Grain Market Balance Sheets, Part 1: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, senior economist at the IGP Institute, begin today’s show with two segments as they discuss the domestic and international grain markets following the WASDE report. Dan gives an overview of the changes in USDA balance sheets while Guy discusses the movement in the U.S. Dollar. The pair also talks about the markets for wheat, corn and soybeans.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE Report

00:12:05 – Grain Market Balance Sheets, Part 2: Dan O'Brien and Guy Allen continue their grain market conversation.

00:23:05 – Will We See Rain?: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends the show with a weather update. He says how the recent weather has reduced soil moisture and if we can be expecting any precipitation looking forward.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

ARC-County Payments
Cool-Season Performance Tests
Pests in Yards

00:01:05 – ARC-County Payments: Robin Reid, K-State Extension agricultural economist, starts today's show with reviewing ARC-County payments for wheat and expected payments for corn, soybeans and grain sorghum.

ARC-County Wheat Payment Rates for 2023/2024 Marketing Year

2023/2024 ARC-County Corn, Soybean, and Grain Sorghum Payment Rate Estimates

AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Cool-Season Performance Tests: K-State cropping systems and forage agronomist, John Holman, and K-State soil scientist, Augustine Obour, keep today’s show rolling by explaining the 2024 Kansas Cool-Season Forage Performance Tests.

2024 Kansas Cool-Season Forage Performance Tests

2024 Kansas Cool-Season Forage Performance Tests - eUpdate

00:23:05 – Pests in Yards: Ending the show is K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd with information on the three current insect pests: mimosa webworm, fall armyworm and grasshoppers.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Formal Partnerships and Drawing from Social Security
Armyworms and Fall Armyworms
Beef Trade

00:01:05 – Formal Partnerships and Drawing from Social Security: Beginning today’s show is Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, with a discussion on more tax and legal issues involving partnerships, estate planning and social security.

More Legal and Tax Issues Involving Farmers and Ranchers

00:12:05 – Armyworms and Fall Armyworms: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, keeps the show rolling with information on how much longer people will likely be seeing armyworms and fall armyworms in their fields.

00:23:05 – Beef Trade: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Dustin Pendell, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster close out the show with a segment from their Cattle Chat podcast. This week they discuss imports, exports and consumption of beef around the world.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Opossums
Wheat Planting Dates
Biosecurity to Reduce HPAI Transfers

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Opossums: Another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers with K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begins today’s show. This week they focus on opossums and why people are likely seeing more of them on the road.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – Wheat Planting Dates: K-State wheat production specialist, Romulo Lollato, keeps today’s show rolling as he talks through wheat planting dates and what growers need to consider before entering the field to plant

Wheat Planting: Be Cautios of Planting Too Early

00:23:05 – Biosecurity to Reduce HPAI Transfers: The show wraps up with K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he encourages dairy farmers to take biosecurity measures to help prevent the transfer of HPAI from birds, small animals and other sources to the herd.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Outlook
25th Beef Stocker Field Day
Livestock Sweepstakes High Individual: Lyle Perrier

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook: A cattle market update with University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, Elliott Dennis, begins today’s show. He talks about feeder and live cattle prices and how seasonality could impact slaughter.

Elliott's Article

00:12:05 – 25th Beef Stocker Field Day: K-State Extension beef specialist, Dale Blasi, moves along the show with a preview of what will be discussed at the 25th K-State Beef Stocker Field Day.

K-State Beef Stocker Field Day

00:23:05 – Livestock Sweepstakes High Individual: Lyle Perrier: Ending today’s show is Greenwood County 4-Her and K-State student Lyle Perrier as he discusses his success in the 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes as he earned high overall individual for the second year in a row.

News Release

asi.ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Report Predictions
Ready to Plant Winter Canola
Quiet Weather

00:01:05 – Grain Market Report Predictions: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, kicks off today’s show with a grain market update. He discusses the futures market and what yield forecasts are from crop analysts.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Ready to Plant Winter Canola: Continuing the show is Mike Stamm, K-State canola breeder, with considerations for canola growers as the planting window for winter canola has started. He explains what conditions are ideal to plant in.

Winter Canola Planting Considerations

Winter Canola Management Considerations

Planting Winter Canola? Be Aware of Rotation Restraiction with Herbicides

00:23:05 – Quiet Weather: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends the show with a weather update. He talks about the recently quiet weather week and the warm and dry weather we can be expecting.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Options for Insuring Crops
Hearing and Respiratory Protection
Over-Seeding Lawns

00:01:05 – Options for Insuring Crops: K-State agricultural economist, Robin Reid, and Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, Jenny Ifft, kick off today’s show by discussing crop insurance and Title 1 options for wheat growers.

AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Hearing and Respiratory Protection: Tawnie Larson, project consultant for the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Health program at K-State, keeps the show rolling by reminding farmers about hearing and respiratory protection during harvest.

KSU.edu/KASH

00:23:05 – Over-Seeding Lawns: Ending today’s show is Riley County Extension horticulture agent, Gregg Eyestone, covering the steps involved in overseeding cool-season lawns.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Changes to FSA's Farm Loan Program
Strategic and Occasional Tillage in Cropping Systems
Changing Goals for a Heifer

00:01:05 – Changes to FSA's Farm Loan Program: Beginning the show is Josh Ridder, Kansas FSA farm loan chief, explaining policy changes that are taking place at the Farm Service Agency and how they could impact farmers and ranchers.

Farmers.gov

Service Center Locator

00:12:05 – Strategic and Occasional Tillage in Cropping Systems: K-State’s Logan Simon and Augustine Obour continues today’s show as they talk about research that has been done looking into the use of strategic and occasional tillage in different systems.

Strategic Tillage in Long-term No-tillage Systems

Occasional Tillage Strategies in Dryland Cropping Systems

00:23:05 – Changing Goals for a Heifer: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Brian Lubbers, Phillip Lancaster and Dustin Pendell wrap up today’s show with a segment from their Cattle Chat podcast where they conversed about if producers can change their feedlot heifers into heifers for breeding.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Food Plots for Deer
County Cash Rent and Land Values
Milk Marketing Orders

00:01:05 – Food Plots for Deer: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, kicks off today’s show by explaining what needs to be done when establishing food plots for deer. He also says what plants he has seen deer prefer from his research.

KDWP Biologists

Wildlife Food Plots and Early Succesional Plants

00:12:05 – County Cash Rent and Land Values: K-State agricultural economist, Robin Reid, keeps the show rolling by reviewing recent land values and county cash rent values from the USDA.

USDA-NASS Kansas 2024 County Cash Rent Values

00:23:05 – Milk Marketing Orders: Ending today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk with more comments on the proposed changes to all 11 Federal Milk Marketing Orders that the USDA is currently accepting public comments on. These orders affect pricing for dairy farms and more than 300 dairy processors that produce fluid milk products.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Exports
Aphids and Tarantulas in Kansas
Drought Monitor Improvements

00:01:05 – Grain Market Exports: K-State grain economist, Dan O'Brien, begins the show with a grain market outlook. He explains the current market conditions and how our prices have impacted our exports.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Aphids and Tarantulas in Kansas: A discussion on aphids and tarantulas in Kansas with K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth keeps the show moving.

Entomology.ksu.edu

Crop Insects in Kansas

00:23:05 – Drought Monitor Improvements: Chip Redmond ends the show with a weather update for Kansas. This K-State meteorologist recognizes the recent hot temperatures and isolated moisture as well as previewing our expected weather.

Mesonet.ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Recognizing the Century of K-State Radio, Part 1
Recognizing the Century of K-State Radio, Part 2
Recognizing the Century of K-State Radio, Part 3

00:01:05 – Recognizing the Century of K-State Radio, Part 1: Today’s show of Agriculture Today takes the time to recognize the legacy of radio at Kansas State University with K-State broadcasting professor emeritus Steve Smethers and Kansas radio broadcaster Ed Klimeck. In the first segment the pair discuss how radio started at K-State and adversity that had to overcome.

ksu.edu/radiocentennial

00:12:05 – Recognizing the Century of K-State Radio, Part 2: The conversation with Steve and Ed continues as they finish discussing key events in the history of K-State radio and begin recognizing people during that time.

00:23:05 – Recognizing the Century of K-State Radio, Part 3: They end today’s show by previewing an event that has been put together to celebrate a century of sound and service of radio from Kansas State University.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Farming and Property Rights Protected by Kansas Supreme Court
Tool for Calculating Hay Inventory
Acute Interstitial Pneumonia in Cattle

00:01:05 – Farming and Property Rights Protected by Kansas Supreme Court: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, kicks off today’s show discussing a court case that involves trespassing, nuisance, right-to-farm and road ditch right-of-way laws and what the court's decision means for farmers.

Article on AgManager.info

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

00:12:05 – Tool for Calculating Hay Inventory: Continuing the show is K-State’s Robin Reid, Jenny Ifft and Kiran Elam talking about the updated hay inventory calculator. They explain the new tools and how they can be utilized.

Hay Inventory Calculator

Contributors on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Acute Interstitial Pneumonia in Cattle: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Dustin Pendell and Phillip Lancaster with guest Paige Schmidt end today’s show by talking about acute interstitial pneumonia from their recent Cattle Chat podcast.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Invertebrates
Soil Fertility for Wheat
Expected Raw Milk Prices in 2025

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Invertebrates: K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken start today’s show with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. This week the pair discuss invertebrates and what they contribute the environment.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – Soil Fertility for Wheat: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, keeps the show rolling by explaining the value of soil fertility and what he recommends for growers who are trying to use minimal amounts.

K-State Soil Testing Laboratory

Planning Your Wheat Fertility Program: Start Now by Soil Testing

Soil Fertility and Wheat Production: Profile Nitrate Levels and Wheat Yield

00:23:05 – Expected Raw Milk Prices in 2025: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he talks about recently published numbers by the USDA Economic Research Service on expected prices for raw milk for 2025.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Fundamentals
Armyworms and Fall Armyworms in Kansas
Handling Cereal Rye

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Fundamentals: The show begins with livestock economist Derrell Peel from Oklahoma State University with a cattle market update. He discusses the stock market shock and how the fundamentals of the cattle market are holding strong.

00:12:05 – Armyworms and Fall Armyworms in Kansas: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, continues today’s show as he talks about armyworms and fall armyworms and the current concerning questions he is getting from producers.

Entomology.ksu.edu

Crop Insects in Kansas

00:23:05 – Handling Cereal Rye: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, ends the show with reminders about handling and control for producers who are using cereal rye on their operation.

Cereal Rye Control in Wheat

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Anticipation in the Grain Market
Irrigation Technology Adoption
Drought Degradation and Improvement

00:01:05 – Anticipation in the Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, gets today’s show rolling with a grain market outlook. Dan mentions reports that will be coming out soon and how he sees old crop sales.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Irrigation Technology Adoption: Continuing the show is Micah Cameron-Harp, K-State post-doctoral fellow in agricultural economics, discussing research that evaluated how technology adoption for irrigation impacted water use in the past 20 years.

mcameronharp.com

mcameronharp@ksu.edu

Efficiency and Water Use: Dynamic Effects of Irrigation Technology Adoption

00:23:05 – Drought Degradation and Improvement: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends the show as he talks about the range in temperatures Kansas has seen and also forecasts what September could bring.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Strategic Risk for Farmers and Ranchers
Kansas Landowner Conference
Understanding Composting

00:01:05 – Strategic Risk for Farmers and Ranchers: Beginning today’s show is Brady Brewer, K-State associate professor in agricultural economics, to talk about long-term strategic risk in operations and what can help prepare managers to withstand unplanned concerns.

KSGrainSorghum.org

00:12:05 – Kansas Landowner Conference: K-State’s Ashlee Westerhold and Robin Reid keep the show rolling as they converse about the upcoming Kansas Landowner conference. They preview the topics that will be discussed and how this year’s program differs.

AgManager.info/Landowner

00:23:05 – Understanding Composting: Ending the show is K-State instructor and horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, as she discusses the science behind composting and how to start your own compost pile.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Reporting Changes to FSA
Adoption of Methane Reducing Feed Additive in U.S. Feedlots Research
Cattle Operation Moving Locations

00:01:05 – Reporting Changes to FSA: Kansas FSA outreach coordinator Candi Ketterel kicks off the show with why producers would need to contact FSA to update their records. We are also joined by USDA’s Gary Crawford and K-State’s Sharolyn Jackson on the importance of taking care of the brain.

Farmers.gov

Service Center Locator

00:12:05 – Adoption of Methane Reducing Feed Additive in U.S. Feedlots Research: Keeping the show rolling is K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor, and PhD student, Jaime Luke, explaining their study looking into the adoption of a methane reducing feed additive.

Publication on AgManager.info

Full Study

00:23:05 – Cattle Operation Moving Locations: Brad White, Bob Larson, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster wrap up the show with part of an episode of the BCI’s podcast. The host discuss how a producer should approach moving their operation from South Africa to America.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Lime for Wheat and Alfalfa Production
Kansas Wheat Variety Publications
More Corn Silage, Less Alfalfa Hay

00:01:05 – Lime for Wheat and Alfalfa Production: K-State soil fertility specialist, Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, starts today’s show with reminders about the importance of liming fields especially for wheat and alfalfa.

Liming Soils for Optimum Wheat Production

Allow Time for Lime Applicaitons When Planting Alfalfa this Fall

00:12:05 – Kansas Wheat Variety Publications: Kelsey Andersen Onofre, K-State wheat pathologist, and Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, keep the show rolling by discussing the Kansas wheat variety guide and other wheat publications.

Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 2024

Coleoptile Length of Winter Wheat Varieties 2024

Dual-Purpose Wheat Variety Performance

00:23:05 – More Corn Silage, Less Alfalfa Hay: With an abundance of corn silage expected, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show saying producers may be able to increase margins by using more corn silage and less alfalfa hay.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Livestock Product CPI and Retail Price
Wheat Stripe Rust Research
Frogs Around Kansas

00:01:05 – Livestock Product CPI and Retail Price: A cattle market update from Livestock Marketing Information Center’s director Tyler Cozzens begins today’s show. Tyler gives a market recap and talks about the consumer price index and retail meat prices.

LMIC.info

00:12:05 – Wheat Stripe Rust Research: Continuing the show is K-State wheat disease specialist, Erick DeWolf, explaining a recent grant he received to research heat tolerant strains of wheat stripe rust.

00:23:05 – Frogs Around Kansas: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, wraps up the show by discussing how many species of frogs are in Kansas and how they interact with ponds.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Discussion
Western Kansas Field Days
Cool Temps and Wet Weather

00:01:05 – Grain Market Discussion: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with a grain market outlook. He recaps what was discussed at the Risk and Profit conference and why markets are described as comfortable.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Western Kansas Field Days: Head of Western Kansas Research-Extension Centers, Brian Olson, continues the show for today as he previews the upcoming topics at the field days in western Kansas.

WKREC.org field days

00:23:05 – Cool Temps and Wet Weather: Ending the show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, with a weather update. He explains why we have seen moisture in Kansas and what we can expect in the forecast.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Wheat Performance Tests, Part 1
Wheat Performance Tests, Part 2
Cicada Killer Nests

00:01:05 – Wheat Performance Tests, Part 1: K-State crop performance test coordinator, Jane Lingenfelser, starts today’s show with two segments to review the 2024 wheat performance tests in Kansas. In the first segment she discusses how the growing season faired for weather, disease and insects.

00:12:05 – Wheat Performance Tests, Part 2: Jane’s second segment focuses on the varieties and how they yielded at various locations across Kansas.

Crop Performance Tests (k-state.edu)

orderpub@k-state.edu

Kansas Crop Improvement Association (kscrop.org)

https://thewheatfarmer.com/

WheatTrials Database (ramwheatdb.com)

00:23:05 – Cicada Killer Nests: Ending the show is K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd as he talks about cicada killers, which can build nests in lawn and garden areas. He also has an update on the fall armyworm and green June beetles.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Farmers and Ranchers Protecting Their Assets
Protein Supplementation for Cattle
Yogurt Health Claim

00:01:05 – Farmers and Ranchers Protecting Their Assets: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts today’s show by mentioning legal scenarios that agriculture producers could encounter when it comes to protecting themselves and their livestock.

More Legal Scenarios Involving Farmers and Ranchers

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

00:12:05 – Protein Supplementation for Cattle: K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, Jason Warner, keeps the show rolling as he explains why cattle producers may want to use protein supplementation for their livestock.

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Yogurt Health Claim: Today’s show wraps up with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast. K-State’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Dustin Pendell, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster discuss a new health claim found on yogurt relating to type II diabetes and the implication of this for other animal-based food products.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bats in Kansas
Sheep and Goat Meat Product Preferences
Economics at the Dairy

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bats in Kansas: Another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers with K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begins the show for today. The pair talk about bats in Kansas, how to exclude them and the concerns they carry.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – Sheep and Goat Meat Product Preferences: Continuing the show is K-State assistant professors, Nellie Hill-Sullins and Logan Britton, discussing what preferences Kansans have when it comes to sheep and goat meat.

Kansans' Preferences for Sheep and Goat Meat Products

00:23:05 – Economics at the Dairy: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show as he says the margin level on the dairy is often measured by milk-to-feed ratios – which have been a challenge for the past few years. He takes a look at the current economics impacting the industry.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Sentiment
Pre-emergence Herbicides in Wheat
Faces in Agriculture: Craig Berning

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Sentiment: Today’s show starts with a cattle market update with University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist Elliott Dennis. He discusses the impacts on the market and how producers, consumers and economists are feeling.

00:12:05 – Pre-emergence Herbicides in Wheat: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, keeps the show rolling with reminders about pre-emergence herbicides in wheat.

Pre-emergence Herbicides in Wheat

2024 Chemical Weed Control for Field Crops, Pastures and Noncropland

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Craig Berning: Craig Berning from Wichita County ends today’s show on another segment of Faces in Agriculture. Craig explains his involvement in agriculture and what he is seeing for the industry as he looks forward.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Upcoming Report and Current Basis Grain Market Trends
Feeding Cattle in Heat and Culling Cows
Moisture in Kansas

00:01:05 – Upcoming Report and Current Basis Grain Market Trends: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with this week’s grain market outlook. He discusses an upcoming report and where the markets are currently looking.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Feeding Cattle in Heat and Culling Cows: Continuing the show is the Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Bob Larson as these experts talk about why, what and when you feed cattle should change during heat and what criteria cattle producers may want to evaluate if looking at culling cows.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

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00:23:05 – Moisture in Kansas: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends today’s show by explaining why Kansas has been receiving recent moisture and what we can expect for the next week.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Research and Construction in the College of Agriculture
Concern About High Nitrate in Forages
Planting a Fall Salad Garden

00:01:05 – Research and Construction in the College of Agriculture: Ernie Minton, dean of K-State’s College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension, begins the show with a review of his recent Statewide newsletter. He also provides and update on what’s happening on K-State’s Manhattan campus.

Link to subscribe to Statewide newsletter

Risk and Profit Conference

00:12:05 – Concern About High Nitrate in Forages: K-State beef specialist, Sandy Johnson, and K-State cropping systems and forage agronomist, John Holman, keep the show rolling with reminders about the concern of high nitrate levels in forages and how they could be toxic for livestock.

Nitrate Toxicity in Drought-Stressed Forages

Nitrate Toxicity - KSRE Bookstore

00:23:05 – Planting a Fall Salad Garden: Ending today’s show is K-State instructor and horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, as she offers tips for establishing a salad garden this fall.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

FSA Programs for Drought and H5N1
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease
How to Body Condition Score Cattle

00:01:05 – FSA Programs for Drought and H5N1: Starting today’s show is Diane Barrett, Kansas Farm Service Agency agriculture program specialist, with information on programs that are available to producers dealing with drought and H5N1.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease: Gregg Hanzlicek, K-State veterinarian, keeps the show rolling by discussing epizootic hemorrhagic disease and how it could impact cattle and what producers should do.

ksvdl.org

ksvdl.org/testing

hpj.com/suwu

00:23:05 – How to Body Condition Score Cattle: K-State’s Brad White and Phillip Lancaster conclude the show with another segment of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast by explaining how to body condition score cattle. The experts share physical indicators, how the system works and more information about this practice.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Sunflower Head Moth
25 Years of Kansas and Nebraska Land Values
Increasing Pregnancy Detection

00:01:05 – Sunflower Head Moth: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, kicks off today’s show by reviewing crop insects he is seeing and hearing more about this year than in recent years. Today he talks about the sunflower head moth and green June beetle.

Crop Insects in Kansas

00:12:05 – 25 Years of Kansas and Nebraska Land Values: Master’s student at K-State and Nebraska Extension educator, Anastasia Meyer, continues the show as she shares key points from her thesis that researched 25 years of land value changes in Kansas and Nebraska.

00:23:05 – Increasing Pregnancy Detection: Ending the show for today is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he discusses “best practices” for increasing the rate of pregnancy detection in the dairy herd between now and the beginning of fall.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Strategy Options for Feeding Cattle
Crop Condition Reports
Wildlife Habitat Education Program

00:01:05 – Strategy Options for Feeding Cattle: A cattle market update with Iowa State University livestock economist Lee Schulz starts today's show. Lee talks about the current market as well as reports on land values and cash rent and why a producer might want to adopt a blackjack strategy for feeding cattle

Agricultural Land Values

Cash Rents

Adopt a Blackjack Strategy to Feeding Cattle

00:12:05 – Crop Condition Reports: K-State Extension farm economist, Gregg Ibendahl, keeps the show rolling by discussing the reports he puts together on crop conditions and soil conditions in Kansas.

Gregg on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Wildlife Habitat Education Program: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, ends today's show with information about the Wildlife Habitat Education Program. He explains what the program is and what youth can learn and how they can compete.

WHEP.org

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Looking Forward in the Grain Market
Considerations During Hay Buying
Quick Break in the Heat

00:01:05 – Looking Forward in the Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with a grain market outlook. Dan discusses crop ratings and what he expects for markets moving forward.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Considerations During Hay Buying: The show continues with K-State beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster explaining how to correctly navigate the hay buying process. Phillip shares how to ensure quality, evaluate price and the questions to ask before the sale.

00:23:05 – Quick Break in the Heat: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond wraps up today’s show with this week’s weather update. Chip explains the break in heat and what the forecast for August looks like right now.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus
Reminders for Mitigating Cattle Heat Stress
Dividing Irises

00:01:05 – Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus: Beginning today’s show is K-State wheat pathologist, Kelsey Andersen Onofre, and associate diagnostician, Chandler Day, as they discuss wheat streak mosaic virus and how to manage it.

Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus: Control of Volunteer Wheat is Crucial

Wheat Streak Mosaic

Bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu

Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab

00:12:05 – Reminders for Mitigating Cattle Heat Stress: A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, continues the show with a rerun of his interview with reminders on how cattle producers can help mitigate heat stress.

00:23:05 – Dividing Irises: The best time to divide irises is late July through early August, when the plant is dormant. K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, ends today’s show saying dividing irises every three to five years helps rejuvenate the plant and increase flowering.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Sweat Equity, Liability and Tax Considerations for Farmers and Ranchers
Winter Canola Crop Recap and Meetings
Risk Planning for Shipping Calves

00:01:05 – Sweat Equity, Liability and Tax Considerations for Farmers and Ranchers: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show with legal planning items that farmers and ranchers should consider when it comes to sweat equity, negligent entrustment and tax deductions.

More Legal and Planning Issues to Ponder

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Winter Canola Crop Recap and Meetings: Continuing the show is K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm as he explains how this year’s winter canola crop did and where people can learn more about the crop.

Regional Winter Canola Meetings Slated Aug. 6-7

00:23:05 – Risk Planning for Shipping Calves: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Phillip Lancaster, Bob Larson and Dustin Pendell conclude today’s show with a discussion on making risk management plans when shipping calves this fall. The experts talk about the importance of past sale tickets, having a strategy and collecting data.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Oxygen in Ponds in the Summer
How a Tick Impacted his Life
Corn Silage Content

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Oxygen in Ponds in the Summer: Getting today’s show started is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. This episode they talk about how the warm weather can impact oxygen level in ponds and what people can do about it.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – How a Tick Impacted his Life: Brian McCornack, head of the entomology department at K-State, continues the show by sharing his story with Alpha-gal syndrome. He discusses the importance of self-advocacy and understanding the potential reactions.

00:23:05 – Corn Silage Content: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show encouraging farmers to consider the dry matter content of the whole place and its starch content when this year’s corn silage harvest begins.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Reports
What's Holding Up the Farm Bill?
4-H Livestock Sweepstakes

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Reports: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, starts today’s show with a cattle market outlook. He gives an update on the markets, feedlot returns and a special Meat Demand Monitor report.

AgManager.info Events

KSUBeef.org

Glynn on AgManager

00:12:05 – What's Holding Up the Farm Bill?: Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair at K-State, Jenny Ifft, continues the show with another Farm Bill update. She says what is holding it up, what the tradeoffs are for getting a Farm Bill this year and if she thinks it will pass in 2024.

Farm Bill History and Policy

00:23:05 – 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes: The show wraps up with K-State youth livestock coordinator Lexie Hayes discussing the 2024 Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes. She outlines the events, how contestants can participate and why youth should consider competing.

4-H Livestock Sweepstakes

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Scenarios
Leaky Gut and Sudden Calf Death
Cool and Dry to Hot and Dry

00:01:05 – Grain Market Scenarios: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, kicks off today’s show with this week’s grain market outlook. Dan talks through scenarios he has for a few Kansas crops as we look forward.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Leaky Gut and Sudden Calf Death: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster keep the show rolling with segments from their Cattle Chat podcast where they discuss leaky gut and sudden calf death.

Leaky Gut Episode

Sudden Calf Death Episode

00:23:05 – Cool and Dry to Hot and Dry: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist concludes the show by explaining the weather pattern change and his concern for animal comfort in the coming weeks.

Animal Comfort Tool

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Soybean Pests in the Field
Sorghum Connections and Upcoming Events
Environmentally Sustainable Lawn

00:01:05 – Soybean Pests in the Field: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, begins today’s show with reminders about soybean pests that growers might be seeing in their field.

00:12:05 – Sorghum Connections and Upcoming Events: Continuing the show is K-State’s Rodrigo Onofre and Kansas Grain Sorghum’s Maddy Meier as they discuss their new program Sorghum Connection. They explain what they hope to bring to sorghum growers.

Sorghum Connection

KsGrainSorghum.org

Cotton Survey

Canola Meetings

Kansas River Valley Field Day

East Central Field Day

Local Food Summit

00:23:05 – Environmentally Sustainable Lawn: Douglas County Extension horticulture and natural resources agent, Dr. Sharon Ashworth, ends the show previewing the August 7 K-State Garden Hour on Establishing a More Environmentally Sustainable Lawn.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

CRP Program Reminders and FSA County Committees
Early Weaning Calves
Cattle Questions This Time of Year

00:01:05 – CRP Program Reminders and FSA County Committees: Kicking off today’s show is Allison Womack, agricultural program specialist at the Kansas FSA, as she discusses CRP programs and county committee elections. We are also joined by K-State's Ron Wilson as he shares how a scale company began in rural Kansas.

Farmers.gov

Farmers.gov/loans

Kansas Profile

00:12:05 – Early Weaning Calves: Jason Warner, K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, continues the show by reminding cattle producers what they need to consider if they are thinking about early weaning.

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Cattle Questions This Time of Year: The Beef Cattle Institute's Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Bob Larson close out today’s show with a series of rapid-fire questions regarding cow mineral consumption, fly control strategies and grazing cool-season grasses.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Controlling Warm-Season Perennial Grasses
Cooperative Health and Leadership Symposium
A Look at the Federal Milk Marketing Order Proposal

00:01:05 – Controlling Warm-Season Perennial Grasses: Starting today’s show is K-State weed scientist, Jeremie Kouame, with information on warm-season perennial grasses and what people can do when trying to control them.

Control Options for Warm-Season Perennial Grasses

00:12:05 – Cooperative Health and Leadership Symposium: Brian Briggeman, director of the Arthur Capper Cooperative Center at K-State, continues the show as he discusses the health of cooperatives, an anniversary for the center and an upcoming symposium for people interested in cooperatives.

accc.ksu.edu

Leadership Symposium for Cooperatives

00:23:05 – A Look at the Federal Milk Marketing Order Proposal: The U.S Department of Agriculture has released a recommended decision to update all 11 Federal Milk Marketing orders. To end today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he takes a closer look at the proposal, which includes changes to pricing formulas and milk composition factors.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Outlook
Flickner Innovation Farm Demonstration Day
Herons Around Ponds

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook: A cattle market update with Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, begins the show for today. Derrell discusses the July Cattle on Feed report and how he saw cattle on his recent international travel.

derrell.peel@okstate.edu

Recent Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

Cattle on Feed Report

00:12:05 – Flickner Innovation Farm Demonstration Day: Continuing the show is Susan Metzger, director, and Melissa Harvey, communications and marketing coordinator, for KCARE and the Kansas Water Institute as they talk about what people can find at the upcoming Flickner Innovation Farm Demonstration Day.

Flickner Innovation Farm Demonstration Day

00:23:05 – Herons Around Ponds: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, rounds out today’s show as he explains what herons impact around ponds and if people should be concerned.

KSRE Wildlife on YouTube

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market, International and Domestic, Part 1
Grain Market, International and Domestic, Part 2
Cooler Than Normal Temps in Kansas

00:01:05 – Grain Market, International and Domestic, Part 1: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute at K-State, start today’s show with an update on the domestic and international grain market. The pair discusses corn and sorghum in their first segment.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE Report

00:12:05 – Grain Market, International and Domestic, Part 2: They continue their conversation in the second segment by conversing about soybeans and wheat.

00:23:05 – Cooler than Normal Temps in Kansas: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, finishes the show with this week’s weather update. Chip explains how our recent temperatures compare to the average and what we can expect looking forward.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Scouting and Managing Soybean Pests
Risk and Profit Conference and Other Events
Things to be Doing in Horticulture

00:01:05 – Scouting and Managing Soybean Pests: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, begins today's show with an update on the pests that growers could be seeing in their soybean fields. He describes the bean leaf beetle, painted lady and blister beetle.

Crop Insects in Kansas

00:12:05 – Risk and Profit Conference and Other Events: Rich Llewelyn, K-State Extension assistant, continues today’s show with a preview of the Risk and Profit Conference and other events and webinars that take place with K-State’s agricultural economics department.

Risk and Profit Conference

AgManager.info/events

rvl@ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Things to be Doing in Horticulture: Wrapping up the show is K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, as he discusses heat-related issues with tomatoes, spider mites and planning a fall garden.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Ag Law Reminders for Producers
Insect Pests in Kansas Cotton
Technology Advancements in Vet Med

00:01:05 – Ag Law Reminders for Producers: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, kicks off the show by talking through his recent blog article that covers topics from reporting 4-H income to foreign bank accounts.

FBAR; Read Before Signing; Reporting 4-H Income and Attorney-Client Privilege

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Insect Pests in Kansas Cotton: K-State Extension agronomist, Logan Simon, continues today’s show with an update on the insects in cotton and what growers should be scouting for.

Mid-Season Insect Management for Cotton Production

2024 Cotton Insect Pest Management bulletin

00:23:05 – Technology Advancements in Vet Med: The show winds down with K-State’s Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Bob Larson from the Beef Cattle Institute as they are joined by the executive director for the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, Fred Gingrich, as the panel shares their thoughts on the major advancements in technology used in veterinary medicine.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Invasive Species
Different Methods of Castration on Bulls Entering the Feedlot
HPAI Research at K-State

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Invasive Species: An episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers from K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kicks off today’s show. The pair discuss invasive plant species and how people can control them.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – Different Methods of Castration on Bulls Entering the Feedlot: K-State Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff progresses today’s show with the findings of a recent K-State research study on castrating cattle when entering the feedlot. He provides information on the different castration methods that were evaluated and the study’s results.

Comparing the Performance of Cattle Castrated Using Different Techniques Upon Arrival at the Feedlot

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – HPAI Research at K-State: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends the show with more information on HPAI in dairy animals, including ongoing research being done at Kansas State University.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Outlook and International Look
International Conference on Precision Agriculture
Faces in Agriculture Today: Jeff Oakes

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook and International Look: Starting today’s show is Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, with this week’s cattle market update. He talks about the current market and what meat demand differences he saw on his recent international travel.

Cattle Feeding Returns - July 2024

00:12:05 – International Conference on Precision Agriculture: K-State’s Rebecca Dale, Ignacio Ciampitti and Ajay Sharda continue the show as they give an update on the Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics at K-State and how they are participating in the International Conference on Precision Agriculture this week.

ispag.org/icpa

K-State's ID3A

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture Today: Jeff Oakes: Another segment of Faces in Agriculture rounds out today’s show. Jeff Oakes who is involved in agriculture in Elk County says what his team does at Flint Oak.

FlintOak.com

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

WASDE Report Expectations
KFMA Podcast: Retirement Accounts
Moisture in Kansas

00:01:05 – WASDE Report Expectations: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with this week’s grain market outlook. He explains the current market and the WASDE pre-report expectations.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – KFMA Podcast: Retirement Accounts: Keeping the show moving forward is an episode of the KFMA podcast with KFMA economist Chelsea Plummer and Edward Jones financial advisor Alice Tunks-Jones as they discuss retirement account options for farmers and ranchers as employers and employees.

Retirement Account Options

AgManager.info/KFMA

00:23:05 – Moisture in Kansas: A weather update with Chip Redmond ends today’s show. This K-State meteorologist touches on the drought monitor improvements as well as how the hurricane activity is impacting our weather.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Kansas Wheat Harvest Final Update
Animal Health at County Fairs
Insects this Summer

00:01:05 – Kansas Wheat Harvest Final Update: Starting today's show is Marsha Boswell, vice president of communications for Kansas Wheat, with a wheat update for Kansas growers. She explains what people saw from their crop and what conditions were seen around the state.

kswheat.com

00:12:05 – Animal Health at County Fairs: K-State livestock specialist, Joel DeRouchey, keeps the show rolling with reminders for 4-Her's when it comes to caring for their livestock at the county fair.

00:23:05 – Insects this Summer: Raymond Cloyd, K-State horticultural entomologist, ends the show discussing a variety of summer insect pests, including bagworms, the Japanese beetle, the Harlequin bug and lace bugs.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

FSA Emergency Loan Program
Grazing Cover Crops in No-Till Cropping Systems
When to Remove Bulls from Breeding

00:01:05 – FSA Emergency Loan Program: Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan chief Josh Ridder begins today’s show by reminding listeners about the emergency loan program at FSA. He explains the eligibility and requirements.

Farmers.gov

Farmers.gov/loans

www.agriculture.ks.gov/DOCLivestockWater

Dave Jones: David.Jones@ks.gov

00:12:05 – Grazing Cover Crops in No-Till Cropping Systems: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, keeps the show rolling discussing his recently published research on the benefits of grazing cover crops.

Cover Crops Grazing Effects on Soil Properties in No-Tillage Dryland Cropping Systems in the Central Great Plains

00:23:05 – When to Remove Bulls from Breeding: The show wraps up with K-State’s Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Bob Larson with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat Podcast. The experts discuss how producers should approach removing bulls during the breeding season.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Influences on Sudden Death Syndrome
Japanese Beetles, Burrowing Bugs and Grasshoppers in Fields
Dairy Prices for Producers vs Consumers

00:01:05 – Influences on Sudden Death Syndrome: Starting the show is K-State row crop plant pathologist Rodrigo Onofre and K-State PhD student in plant pathology Madison Kessler to talk about their recent research on how Sudden Death Syndrome can be influenced.

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:12:05 – Japanese Beetles, Burrowing Bugs and Grasshoppers in Fields: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, keeps today’s show rolling discussing Japanese beetles, burrowing bugs and grasshoppers. He says what these insects are doing and how they can be controlled, if needed.

Japanese Bettle and Burrowing Bugs Make Their Annual Appearance in Kansas

00:23:05 – Dairy Prices for Producers vs Consumers: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk finishes the show by looking at the fluctuation in the Class 1 Base Price and how the price producers receive varies greatly from what consumers see in the grocery store.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Trade Data
Soybean Nutrient Deficiencies
Packrats

00:01:05 – Cattle Trade Data: Kicking off the show is a cattle market update with Livestock Marketing Information Center agricultural economist Tyler Cozzens. He talks about the recently released trade data.

00:12:05 – Soybean Nutrient Deficiencies: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, continues today's show by reviewing the common nutrient deficiencies soybean growers could be seeing in their crop.

Identifying Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms in Soybeans

00:23:05 – Packrats: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts ends the show with information on packrats. Drew says where they are usually found and how people should be able to manage and control them.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Prices and Supply
Need to Control Palmer Amaranth
Weather Forecast for July

00:01:05 – Grain Market Prices and Supply: Dan O’Brien starts today’s show by talking about grain prices for this week’s grain market outlook. He also explains his updated balance sheets on corn and soybeans.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Need to Control Palmer Amaranth: Continuing the show by discussing palmer amaranth is K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster as she reminds growers why it is critical to get control of the weed and how it can hopefully be done.

Palmer Amaranth Control in Grain Sorghum

00:23:05 – Weather Forecast for July: A weather update with K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond wraps up the show as he mentions how parts of Kansas have received almost too much rain while others are still very dry.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

SCOTUS Opinions Impacting Agriculture
Making Agriculture Safe for Children
Cattle Grazing Feedstuffs This Summer

00:01:05 – SCOTUS Opinions Impacting Agriculture: K-State and Washburn law professor, Roger McEowen, kicks off the show with points from cases that may impact farmers and ranchers and what they should consider doing.

From Transition Documents to Inflation to Recent SCOTUS Opinions on Agency Deference and Water Compacts

Of Fences; Agritourism; Liquidity; Solar Panels & Blight; and Trees and Motorists

00:12:05 – Making Agriculture Safe for Children: Tawnie Larson, project consultant for the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Health program, continues the show as she talks about farm safety and how people can help keep kids’ safe.

00:23:05 – Cattle Grazing Feedstuffs This Summer: The show concludes with K-State’s Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Bob Larson with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast about the different feedstuffs producers can graze during the summer.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Reintroducing Alligator Snapping Turtles
Kansas Net Farm Income Estimated Projections
How Dairy is Handling the Heat

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Reintroducing Alligator Snapping Turtles: Beginning the show is another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers with K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken as they talk about the reintroduction of alligator snapping turtles. Joe mentions the benefits and concerns of snapping turtles.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – Kansas Net Farm Income Estimated Projections: Gregg Ibendahl, K-State Extension farm management economist, keeps today’s show rolling as he discusses his net farm income projections for the rest of 2024 and 2025.

Webinar - Estimate of Kansas Net Farm Income for 2024 and 2025

Publication- A Preliminary Estimate for 2024 Kansas Net Farm Income and a Projection for 2025

00:23:05 – How Dairy is Handling the Heat: With the summer heat arrival K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show by saying that measuring the herd’s respiration rate in the morning and again in the evening is the simplest way to determine if the herd is cooling off at night and how well it’s handling daytime heat.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Outlook and Meat Demand Monitor
Plant Analysis for Corn
Sharing Agriculture with Customers

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook and Meat Demand Monitor: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, starts this week’s show with a cattle market outlook. He reviews the current market as well as a point of how people prepare their beef steaks, pork chops and chicken breasts at home.

Glynn on AgManager.info

Risk and Profit Conference

00:12:05 – Plant Analysis for Corn: K-State soil fertility specialist, Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, continues the show with why plant analysis is important for corn growers. He explains how sampling can be done and what can influence its results.

Plant Analysis for Testing Nutrient Levels in Corn

CCA Training - KSU Field Days

00:23:05 – Sharing Agriculture with Customers: Ending today’s show is Glenn Brunkow, former K-State Research and Extension agent, discussing what he finds to be valuable when connecting with customers at markets.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

USDA Report Moving Grain Market
Fungal Diseases in Corn
Hot and Dry Weather Forecast

00:01:05 – USDA Report Moving Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins the show with this week’s grain market outlook. Dan discusses the USDA acreage and grain stocks report and how it could move the market.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Fungal Diseases in Corn: K-State row crop plant pathology specialist, Rodrigo Onofre, continues today’s show by reviewing corn diseases that growers could be seeing in their fields. He also says how fungicides can be used to control them.

Fungicide Considerations for Corn Diseases in 2024

Update - Tar Spot is Now Active in Four Counties in Northeast Kansas

corn.ipmpipe.org

00:23:05 – Hot and Dry Weather Forecast: Ending the show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, with a weather update. Chip explains what weather Kansans can be expecting moving forward and why.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Taking Care of Weeds After Wheat Harvest
Wheat Harvest Update in Kansas
Tomato Problems

00:01:05 – Taking Care of Weeds After Wheat Harvest: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, kicks off the show by reminding producers with the importance of controlling weeds after wheat harvest.

Controlling Weeds After Wheat Harvest

2024 Chemical Weed Control for Field Crops, Pastures, Noncropland

00:12:05 – Wheat Harvest Update in Kansas: K-State Extension agents Jeff Seiler, David Hallauer and Allen Baker keep the show rolling by providing a wheat harvest update from their areas. They say how their farmers are feeling and if there were any concerns this year.

KsWheat.com

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Tomato Problems: Ending today’s show is K-State instructor and horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, as she covers how hot weather, fungal diseases and hornworms can all cause problems for tomatoes.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

FSA Programs for Farmers Right Now
Custom Rates 2024 Survey Results
Water for Cows and Calves

00:01:05 – FSA Programs for Farmers Right Now: Getting the show started is Allison Womack and Heidi Lange, Kansas Farm Service Agency agriculture program specialists, to talk about upcoming deadlines and programs that producers might want to keep in mind because of the heat.

Farmers.gov

Kansas Canopy Podcast

00:12:05 – Custom Rates 2024 Survey Results: Director of the Land Use Survey Office at K-State, Leah Tsoodle, continues today’s show discussing the results from the 2024 Kansas Custom Rates survey.

Custom Rates Survey 2024

00:23:05 – Water for Cows and Calves: The show wraps up with K-State’s Brad White, Phillip Lancaster, Bob Larson and Joe Gerken with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast as they answer listeners questions about calf water consumption and if producers should supply a separate source for their younger cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Feeding Wheat to Pigs
Managing Fire Risks in Agriculture
Work is Paying Off for Dairy

00:01:05 – Feeding Wheat to Pigs: Starting today’s show is K-State Extension swine specialist, Joel DeRouchey, and K-State swine PhD student, Ethan Stas, as they explain their recent research in feeding wheat to pigs.

Fact Sheets: Feeding Wheat and Co-Products

News Release

00:12:05 – Managing Fire Risks in Agriculture: Dennis Carlson, assistant fire management officer with the Kansas Forest Service, keeps the show rolling with reminders about managing fire risks on operations. He discusses a few things to do to mitigate the risks but also what to do if a fire ignites.

Ready, Set, Go

KansasForests.org

Control and Prevention of Hay Fires

Bookstore.KSRE.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Work is Paying Off for Dairy: To end today’s show, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk says the milk production trends across the U.S. show that the hard work dairy producers have been putting into their operation is paying off.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Forecasts
Planting Soybeans Late
Whooping Cranes

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Forecasts: A cattle market update with Iowa State University livestock economist Lee Schulz begins this week’s shows. He discusses cattle on feed, forecast changes and what retailers do to boost beef sales.

Cattle on Feed

Why USDA Beef Supply and Use Forecasts Change Over Time

Retailers Work Hard to Boost Beef Sales

00:12:05 – Planting Soybeans Late: Ignacio Ciampitti, K-State farming systems specialist, continues the show with reminders for growers who are planting late soybeans.

Considerations for Late Planted Soybeans

00:23:05 – Whooping Cranes: K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, ends today’s show as he discusses whooping cranes. He mentions how their population has increased, and the value of farm ponds for them.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Markets Closing Down
County Wildfire Program Grants
Mix of Wet and Dry in Kansas

00:01:05 – Grain Markets Closing Down: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, gets the show rolling with this week’s grain market update. He explains why the markets are closing downward right now and what is happening in the wheat market overseas.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – County Wildfire Program Grants: Today’s show continues with Luke Berning, Kansas Forest Service fuels specialist, to share about grants that have been awarded to a few counties in Kansas and how other counties could qualify to apply.

lrberning@ksu.edu

620-899-8765

00:23:05 – Mix of Wet and Dry in Kansas: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends the show with a weather update. He says where in Kansas has received more rain and what the extended forecast looks like.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fertilization Reduces Severity of SDS
Herbicide Regulations and Suggestions
Adding Cut Flowers

00:01:05 – Fertilization Reduces Severity of SDS: To start the show is K-State row crop plant pathology specialist Rodrigo Onofre to talk about research that has been completed that looks at the impact of fertilization on sudden death syndrome severity. He also gives an update on tar spot.

CropProtectionNetwork.org

CornipmPipe.org

00:12:05 – Herbicide Regulations and Suggestions: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, keeps the show rolling as she discusses upcoming herbicide deadlines as well as how high temperatures could influence producers ideal time to spray.

Herbicide Applications and High Temperatures

Cut-off Dates Approaching for XtendiMax, Engenia, and Tavium Applications

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Adding Cut Flowers: From the latest K-State Garden Hour, horticulture and garden management instructor in the K-State Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources, Cynthia Domenghini discusses growing cut flowers for the home landscape or as a business opportunity.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

What's Come Across Roger's Ag Law Desk?
How Much Water Cattle Need
Getting Cattle Ready for Fairs

00:01:05 – What's Come Across Roger's Ag Law Desk?: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show by discussing topics that have recently come across his desk. He talks about new H-2A rules, right of first refusal and aerial crop dusting liability.

From the Desk...and Email...and Phone... (Ag Law Style)

Roger on AgManager.info

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

00:12:05 – How Much Water Cattle Need: K-State beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, continues the show with reminders on the importance of water for cattle during the summer..

Water: Questions and Answers

00:23:05 – Getting Cattle Ready for Fairs: The show comes to an end with K-State’s Brad White, Brian Lubbers, Phillip Lancaster, Bob Larson and Lilli Heinen with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast. The group provides recommendations for 4-H calf feeding, handling and record keeping.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Managing Established Native Grasslands
Wheat Harvest Update
Additional Biosecurity Measures

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Managing Established Native Grasslands: K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kick off the show with another episode of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast. This week the pair discuss managing established native grasslands.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – Wheat Harvest Update: Keeping the show rolling is James Coover from the Wildcat District, Stacy Campbell with the Cottonwood District and Andrea Burns from Ford County. These agriculture Extension agents share how wheat harvest has been in their area.

00:23:05 – Additional Biosecurity Measures: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show discussing biosecurity measures that dairy producers should consider implementing on their farms as we continue to learn more about the spread of the HPAI virus.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Record High Cattle Market
Spiders are Becoming More Active
TAPS Technology Field Day

00:01:05 – Record High Cattle Market: Beginning today’s show is Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, with this week’s cattle market outlook. Derrell talks about the current record highs and if he expects we will continue to see them.

Fed Beef Production Steady; Nonfed Beef Production Down in 2024

00:12:05 – Spiders are Becoming More Active: Jeff Whitworth, K-State entomologist, continues the show today by sharing about black widow and brown recluse spiders as they become more active. He says how people can reduce their populations.

00:23:05 – TAPS Technology Field Day: K-State Extension Associate with TAPS, Renee Tuttle, wraps up the show with information about the TAPS technology field day. She explains what will be taking place at the event this week.

Field Day Information

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Wheat Market, Domestic and International
Corn, Soybean and Sorghum Market, Domestic and International
Major Drought Improvements in Kansas

00:01:05 – Wheat Market, Domestic and International: Dan O'Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, start today's show with two segments as they discuss the international and domestic grain market. Their first segment focuses on wheat and the U.S. Dollar. Then Dan and Guy continue their conversation in the second segment talking about transportation, corn, soybeans and sorghum.

00:12:05 – Corn, Soybean and Sorghum Market, Domestic and International: Dan and Guy continue their conversation in the second segment talking about transportation, corn, soybeans and sorghum.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE

00:23:05 – Major Drought Improvements in Kansas: Ending the show today is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with a weather update. He explains how Kansas is currently out of extreme drought and what the forecast may look like.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Dealing with Field Bindweed
Kansas FFA Star Recipients
What Insects are Out and About Right Now?

00:01:05 – Dealing with Field Bindweed: K-State weed scientist, Jeremie Kouame, kicks off today’s show by discussing how to prevent and control field bindweed. He explains how to handle the weed if it is found in fields.

World of Weeds - Field Bindweed

Management Options for Control of Field Bindweed

00:12:05 – Kansas FFA Star Recipients: Recognizing the Kansas FFA Stars Andrew Garman, Noah Wiley and Adelle Higbie is how today’s show continues. Each member shares the work they completed to receive their respective honors.

Kansas FFA Members Named Stars Over Kansas

00:23:05 – What Insects are Out and About Right Now?: Raymond Cloyd, K-State horticultural entomologist, ends the show with an update on several insect pests to be on the lookout for this time of year, including bagworms and a variety of beetles.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Qualifying for LFP and Other Programs
Cattle Management
Career Success in the Beef Industry

00:01:05 – Qualifying for LFP and Other Programs: Starting the show is Todd Barrows, Kansas Farm Service Agency chief program specialist, with reminders on upcoming deadlines and eligibility for the Livestock Forage Program.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Cattle Management: K-State cow-calf specialist Jason Warner keeps today’s show rolling with a review on what cattle producers need to keep in mind when it comes to cattle management this time of year. He mentions what should be taking place for spring and fall calving herds.

CattleU.net

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Career Success in the Beef Industry: The show winds down with K-State’s Brad White, Dustin Pendell, Phillip Lancaster, Bob Larson and Dan Moser with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast. The hosts answer rapid fire questions on how to be a successful professional in the beef cattle industry.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

What Chinch Bugs Are Up To
Possible Wheat Concerns at Harvest
Safely Celebrating Dairy Month

00:01:05 – What Chinch Bugs Are Up To: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, kicks off today’s show as he talks about how chinch bugs could be impacting farmers' fields right now.

00:12:05 – Possible Wheat Concerns at Harvest: Continuing the show is K-State wheat pathologist Kelsey Andersen Onofre explaining what concerns wheat growers could be seeing in their field as they harvest and if it could impact them at the elevator.

Public Meetings on Kansas Water

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00:23:05 – Safely Celebrating Dairy Month: June is Dairy Month and that typically means hosting events at the farm. However, with the current HPAI situation, producers will probably want to avoid bringing large group onto the farm. K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show by offering some ideas for safely celebrating Dairy month.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Trade
Stress Playing a Role in Cattle Reproduction
Eel in the Kansas River

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Trade: The show begins with Tyler Cozzens an agricultural economist with the Livestock Marketing Information Center with a cattle market update. He gives a cattle market recap and then talks beef and cattle trade.

00:12:05 – Stress Playing a Role in Cattle Reproduction: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White and Bob Larson keep today’s show rolling with an episode of their Bovine Science podcast where they talk about the potential impacts of stress on reproduction.

Herd Health: Stress and Reproduction

00:23:05 – Eel in the Kansas River: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, ends the show by discussing the recent finding of an American Eel in the Kansas River -- which hasn’t happened for about 10 years.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Positive Grain Markets
Tar Spot Confirmed in Kansas for 2024
Rainfall Across Kansas

00:01:05 – Positive Grain Markets: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, kicks off today’s show explaining what we are seeing in the grain market and contributing international factors.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Tar Spot Confirmed in Kansas for 2024: Continuing the show is Rodrigo Onofre, K-State row crop plant pathology specialist, with information on the conformation of tar spot in Kansas for 2024. We are also joined by Ron Wilson, director of Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development, with a Kansas profile on Sunflower Summer.

Low Levels of Tar Spot have been Confirmed in Kansas

corn.ipmpipe.org/tarspot/

cropprotectionnetwork.org

Sunflowersummer.org

00:23:05 – Rainfall Across Kansas: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends the show today with a weather update. He says what when Kansans can expect the weather to warm up.

Animal Comfort on Mesonet.ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Prevention and Treatment of Pink Eye
K-State Groundbreakings, Grants and Donations
Choosing the Landscape

00:01:05 – Prevention and Treatment of Pink Eye: Starting today’s show is K-State veterinarian, Gregg Hanzlicek, to discuss pink eye in cattle. He talks about the causes, symptoms and what producers can do to treat it.

00:12:05 – K-State Groundbreakings, Grants and Donations: Ernie Minton, director of K-State Research and Extension and dean of K-State’s college of agriculture, continues the show by reviewing his recent Statewide e-newsletter that says what is happening in and around campus.

May Statewide

Link to subscribe to Statewide newsletter

00:23:05 – Choosing the Landscape: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, finishes today’s show with options for garden and home landscapes.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Shortage of Attorneys in Rural Communities
Tank Mixing
Using Cover Crops for Livestock

00:01:05 – Shortage of Attorneys in Rural Communities: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show by discussing the shortage of attorneys in rural and agriculture communities and how they are working to help change that.

Roger.mceowen@washburnlaw.edu

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

00:12:05 – Tank Mixing: Keeping today’s show rolling is K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster with reminders for producers as they are doing tank mixes.

00:23:05 – Using Cover Crops for Livestock: The show concludes with K-State’s Brad White, Dustin Pendell, Phillip Lancaster and Bob Larson with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast. Pendell quizzes the others on a recent report from the USDA about using cover crops in livestock production.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Blue-Green Algae
Annual Forage Insurance Details
Transporting Dairy Cattle

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Blue-Green Algae: Kicking off today’s show is K-State's Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with a new episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers where they converse about blue-green algae and its concerns.

Blue Green Algae and Harmful Algal Blooms

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – Annual Forage Insurance Details: K-State’s Jenny Ifft and John Holman continue the show as they discuss how annual forage insurance is different this year and what decisions need to be made when enrolling.

Annual Forage Insurance: Policy Basics and Interval Selection

00:23:05 – Transporting Dairy Cattle: The detection of HPAI in dairy cattle will have an impact on transporting lactating dairy cows to county fairs and other events this summer. K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show by reviewing the safety measures that have been put in place.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

May Meat Demand Monitor
Corn Pests: Corn Rootworm and Earworm
Faces in Agriculture: Laura Haffner

00:01:05 – May Meat Demand Monitor: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins today’s show with a cattle market update. He explains movements in the market, higher daily price limits and his new Meat Demand Monitor report.

Glynn on AgManager.info

Meat Demand Monitor - May 2024

00:12:05 – Corn Pests: Corn Rootworm and Earworm: Continuing the show is K-State Extension entomologist Anthony Zukoff with information on corn rootworm and corn earworm and how the pest can impact the corn crop.

Entomology.ksu.edu

Crop Insects in Kansas

Corn Rootworm Egg Hatch has Begun in Kansas

Wheat Plot Tour

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Laura Haffner: Another segment of Faces in Agriculture ends today’s show. Laura Haffner from Ellis County talks about the labor challenges her operation has faced and what she has done to help others see its impact.

Facebook: Under The Flyover Sky

UndertheFlyoverSky.com

Facebook: High Plains Harvesting

HighPlainsHarvesting.org

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Position
Too Much Water for Some Corn and Soybeans
All of Kansas Seeing Moisture

00:01:05 – Grain Market Position: Getting today’s show started is K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, with this week’s grain market update. He talks about the current market as well as price outlook probabilities.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

Winning the Game

00:12:05 – Too Much Water for Some Corn and Soybeans: K-State farming systems specialist Ignacio Ciampitti keeps the show rolling as he explains how saturated soil and standing water in corn and soybean fields can affect the crop.

Effect of Standing Water and Saturated Soils on Corn Growth

Soybean Response to Standing Water and Saturated Soils

00:23:05 – All of Kansas Seeing Moisture: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends today’s show by saying how more of Kansas has received rain for this week’s weather update. He also discusses what weather is expected for the coming week.

Mesonet's Animal Comfort Index

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Controlling Sericea Lespedeza
Mitigating Cattle Heat Stress
Canning Garden Produce

00:01:05 – Controlling Sericea Lespedeza: K-State rangeland management specialist, Walt Fick, starts the show today by talking about sericea lespedeza and the issues it creates and how to possibly control it.

Early Summer Control of Sericea Lespedeza Using Herbicides

eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

Mesonet.ksu.edu

00:12:05 – Mitigating Cattle Heat Stress: Keeping the show rolling is K-State Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff as he explains heat stress in cattle. He talks about how to mitigate it and resources available to help do so.

Mesonet's Animal Comfort Index

00:23:05 – Canning Garden Produce: For many gardeners, food preservation is an important part of the growing and harvesting process. To end today’s show K-State food scientist, Karen Blakeslee, offers tips for safely canning and preserving home-grown foods.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Upcoming FSA Program Deadlines
Ticks in Kansas and on Humans
Summer Beef Grazing Plans

00:01:05 – Upcoming FSA Program Deadlines: Kicking off today’s show is Dennis McKinney, Kansas Farm Service Agency state director, with a reminder on upcoming deadlines for programs from FSA.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Ticks in Kansas and on Humans: K-State veterinary entomologist, Cassandra Olds, continues the show as she says what ticks are often found in Kansas, the concerns they may carry and why proper removal is important.

00:23:05 – Summer Beef Grazing Plans: The show wraps up with K-State’s Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Brian Lubbers with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast discussing summer grazing plans and their relation to the beef industry’s sustainability.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Ragweed in Cattle Pastures
Ukraine Crop Numbers
Calculating the Number of Heifers

00:01:05 – Ragweed in Cattle Pastures: K-State range scientist Keith Harmoney starts the show with information about if western ragweed impacts pastures and if that effects cattle gain.

How Does Western Ragweed Impact Pasture Production?

KSUBeef.org

kharmone@ksu.edu

00:12:05 – Ukraine Crop Numbers: Antonino Broyaka, K-State Extension associate in the department of agricultural economics, continues the show with an update on Ukraine. She discusses crop acres, imports and exports.

Full Ukraine Update

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00:23:05 – Calculating the Number of Heifers: Ending today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he says there are some important calculations that need to be made to determine how many heifers are actually needed on the farm.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Forward Look for Crops and the Grain Market
Cattle U Conference
Another Round of Severe Weather

00:01:05 – Forward Look for Crops and the Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today’s show with this week’s grain market outlook. He explains how the weather still plays a major role in the markets here and abroad.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Cattle U Conference: K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, Jason Warner, keeps the show moving be previewing the upcoming Cattle U educational conference. He says what topics will be presented and what producers can get from the day.

CattleU.net

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Another Round of Severe Weather: Ending the show for today is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with another weather update that involves severe weather. Chip discusses how this year's severe weather quotas are comparing.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Farm Bill Update
Metabolic Resistance in Weeds
Adding Nitrogen Fertilizer

00:01:05 – Farm Bill Update: Beginning today’s show is Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair Jenny Ifft as she provides an update on the Farm Bill. Jenny explains what the key talking points of the bill currently are and where they stand.

00:12:05 – Metabolic Resistance in Weeds: K-State weed scientist, Jeremie Kouame, keeps the show rolling as he talks about metabolic resistance in weeds and the issue that it will create for farmers.

Metabolic Resistance: A Pressing Threat Requiring Immediate Action

00:23:05 – Adding Nitrogen Fertilizer: Gregg Eyestone, K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, ends today's show discussing the different options for adding nitrogen fertilizer to plants that might be looking a little pale or garden crops that aren’t doing as well.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Electronic ID Mandate for Cattle
Pillbugs and Wheat Aphids
Calf Management

00:01:05 – Electronic ID Mandate for Cattle: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show today by discussing a new final rule on electric identification for the cattle industry. He says what the mandate is and its issues.

An Electronic Identification Mandate for the Cattle Industry

00:12:05 – Pillbugs and Wheat Aphids: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, continues today’s show with information about pillbugs and wheat aphids that growers are seeing and dealing with now.

00:23:05 – Calf Management: The show comes to an end with K-State’s Brad White, Brian Lubbers, Bob Larson, Dustin Pendell and Phillip Lancaster with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast discussing calf management practices producers need to be thinking about this time of year.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Converting to Native Grasslands for Wildlife
Managing Cotton Weeds and Pests
All Breeds Dairy Show

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Converting to Native Grasslands for Wildlife: Beginning today’s show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. On this episode the pair talk about converting grasslands for wildlife.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – Managing Cotton Weeds and Pests: K-State Extension agronomist, Logan Simon, continues the show with information about weeds and pests in cotton. He explains the top concerns and how growers can help control and manage them.

2024 Chemical Weed Control for Field Crops, Pastures, and Noncropland

2024 Cotton Insect Pest Management

00:23:05 – All Breeds Dairy Show: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends today’s show by highlighting the upcoming All Breeds Dairy Show held June 20-22 at the Saline County Livestock and Exposition Center.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

What's Going on in the Cattle Market
What were the GPS Outages?
Soybean Gall Midge

00:01:05 – What's Going on in the Cattle Market: A cattle market update with Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, kicks off today’s show with a cattle market update. He discusses fed cattle futures, slaughter cows and fed cattle closeouts.

00:12:05 – What were the GPS Outages?: Continuing the show is K-State precision agricultural economist Terry Griffin as he explains the recent GPS outages that people experienced. He says how these issues will likely happen again.

Ag Today with Rebecca Bishop and Terry

Ag Today with Kathy Draeger and Terry

News Release and Video on AgManager.info

NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

00:23:05 – Soybean Gall Midge: Anthony Zukoff, K-State Extension entomologist, ends the show with information about a newer pest, soybean gall midge. He says the damage it does and how it can be identified.

Be on the Lookout for Soybean Gall Midge

K-State Extension Entomology

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Where the Grain Market is Going, Part 1
Where the Grain Market is Going, Part 2
Not Done with Severe Weather

00:01:05 – Where the Grain Market is Going, Part 1: Starting today’s show is Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, to discuss domestic and international grain markets. The pair converse about the various Kansas commodities as well as what macro issues are currently being experienced and crop planting progress.

00:12:05 – Where the Grain Market is Going, Part 2: Dan and Guy continue their conversation about the domestic and international grain market.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Not Done with Severe Weather: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends the shows for this week with a weather update. Chip talks about the different weather people in Kansas have been experiencing and what can be expected in the coming weeks.

Mesonet.ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Hard Winter Wheat Tour, Day 2
Managing Volunteer Corn
Controlling Bagworms, Sawflies and Mosquitos

00:01:05 – Hard Winter Wheat Tour, Day 2: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, starts the show today with another Hard Winter Wheat Tour update. He explains how the crop looked from Colby to Wichita and the concerns identified on his route.

Twitter/X: KSUWheat

Facebook: KSUWheat

Lollato@ksu.edu

00:12:05 – Managing Volunteer Corn: Continuing the show is K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster talking about volunteer corn and the impact it can have on this year’s corn and soybean crop.

Plan Now for Volunteer Corn Control

00:23:05 – Controlling Bagworms, Sawflies and Mosquitos: K-State horticultural entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, ends today’s show by discussing how to control bagworms and sawflies. He also covers the need to eliminate potential breeding environments for mosquitos.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

FSA Loan Programs for Farms and Youth
Hard Winter Wheat Tour, Day 1
Trying to Keep Bulls Safe

00:01:05 – FSA Loan Programs for Farms and Youth: Beginning today’s show is Josh Ridder, Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan chief, discussing their direct farm operating loan program as well as the youth loan program.

Farmers.gov

Farmers.gov/loans

00:12:05 – Hard Winter Wheat Tour, Day 1: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, continues the show with how the hard winter wheat tour has started. He explains what concerns and expected yields they are seeing for this year's crop.

Twitter/X: KSUWheat

Facebook: KSUWheat

00:23:05 – Trying to Keep Bulls Safe: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster round out today’s show on a segment of the Cattle Chat podcast as they converse about different methods of hoping to keep bulls safe when they are introduced together.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

KFMA State Summary for 2023
KFMA's Associations 2023 Summary
Safe Dairy Products

00:01:05 – KFMA State Summary for 2023: Starting today’s show is Mark Dikeman, Kansas Farm Management Association’s executive director, with an economic and financial analysis of Kansas farms in 2023.

AgManager.info/KFMA

00:12:05 – KFMA's Associations 2023 Summary: KFMA’s Extension agricultural economists Glenn Conover, Lindsay Bryant, Dillon Rapp, Aaron Meisenheimer, Jacob Grinstead and Chelsea Plummer continue the show with a quick financial summary of the farms in their association.

00:23:05 – Safe Dairy Products: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show by explaining the steps that are taken to ensure dairy products are safe, as consumers have been asking questions due to the recent HPAI detection.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Exports
Factors for Sorghum Planting
Bats in Homes

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Exports: Beginning today's show is Lee Schulz, Iowa State University livestock economist, with this week's cattle market update as he discusses the current market, export numbers and a livestock slaughter summary for 2023.

USMEF Monthly Export Numbers

USDA Weekly Export Numbers

2023 Livestock Slaughter Summary

00:12:05 – Factors for Sorghum Planting: K-State farming systems specialist Ignacio Ciampitti continues the show with sorghum planting reminders. He touches on seeding rate, planting dates, planting depth and row spacing.

Sorghum Management Considerations: Planting Practices

00:23:05 – Bats in Homes: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, ends today's show by mentioning why people could start seeing bats in their living spaces and what to do and when to remove them.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Expecting No Surprises from the WASDE Report
K-State Agriculture Judging Team Victories
More Severe Weather

00:01:05 – Expecting No Surprises from the WASDE Report: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show with a grain market outlook. He explains what he expects from the WASDE report and the range of market prices.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – K-State Agriculture Judging Team Victories: Continuing the show are members of the K-State Crops Judging Team Landon Trout and Leno Caldieraro to talk about their recent victory. K-State’s Meat Animal Evaluation Team’s Kylie Schakel and coach Payton Dahmer also join to discuss their recent success.

00:23:05 – More Severe Weather: A weather update with K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends today’s show as he says what weather we can be expecting and how this year’s severe weather compares.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Controlling Weeds in Wheat Fields Around Harvest
Fieldwork Capacity Tool
Irrigating at Home

00:01:05 – Controlling Weeds in Wheat Fields Around Harvest: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, gets today’s show rolling by talking about kochia and how wheat growers might be able to manage it before and after harvest.

Pre-harvest Weed Control in Wheat

Control of Late-Emerging Kochia in Wheat or Wheat Stubble

eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

kgehl@ksu.edu

00:12:05 – Fieldwork Capacity Tool: K-State precision agricultural economist Terry Griffin continues the show by talking about an assessing fieldwork capacity tool and how farmers can utilize it.

Assessing Fieldwork Capacity in Your State

00:23:05 – Irrigating at Home: Ending the show is Jay Harris, Extension horticulture agent for the Cottonwood District, as he discusses harvesting and using rainwater for irrigating home gardens and landscapes, which is from this month’s K-State Garden Hour.

K-State Garden Hour

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Update on the Swampbuster Act
Development of USDA Reports
Managing Twin Calves

00:01:05 – Update on the Swampbuster Act: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins the show with an update on the Swampbuster Act and what impactful cases are currently taking place.

What's Going on with Swampbuster?

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Development of USDA Reports: K-State’s Glynn Tonsor and Joe Parcell continue today’s show as they talk about the value of USDA reports and what they are doing to figure out worthwhile reports to continue to be produced.

Swine Contract Library

Cattle Contract Library

00:23:05 – Managing Twin Calves: The show winds down with K-State’s Brad White, Bob Larson and Eduarda Bortoluzzi with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast discussing management techniques for twin beef calves.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Growing Big Fish
Lameness in Cattle
Expanding Dairy Industry

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Growing Big Fish: Kicking off today’s show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast. This week the pair discusses how to grow big fish in ponds.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – Lameness in Cattle: K-State Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff continues the show by talking about the different reasons cattle could be lame and how to identify them.

00:23:05 – Expanding Dairy Industry: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show by discussing the expansion taking place within the dairy industry, including Kansas, and where profitability on dairy farms might be headed.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Heavier Cattle Carcasses
Australian Student Visiting K-State
Faces in Agriculture: Jim Young

00:01:05 – Heavier Cattle Carcasses: A cattle market update with Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, begins today’s show. He explains that carcass weights have increased, and he shares why that is.

00:12:05 – Australian Student Visiting K-State: Libby Falkiner keeps the show rolling as she talks about her experience at K-State and what brought here from Australia for the semester.

angusaustralia.com.au

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Jim Young: Ending the show is another segment of Faces in Agriculture with Jim Young from Kiowa County. Jim talks about how he got into hauling hay in Kansas and what have been some of his biggest challenges.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Trends and Update
Past and Future Severe Weather
Winter Canola Field Day

00:01:05 – Grain Market Trends and Update: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with a grain market update. Dan talks about current market trends as well as how planting is going and weather impacts.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

Winning the Game Grain Marketing Webinar

00:12:05 – Past and Future Severe Weather: Continuing the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with a recap and update on the weather. He reviews the previous week’s weather and explains the current pattern.

Mesonet.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Winter Canola Field Day: K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm finishes this week’s shows with a preview of the upcoming winter canola field day for current and hopefully future growers.

Winter Canola Field Day - May 16

RSVP - Sprite@ksu.edu or 785-532-5776

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Bagworms Taking on Trees
April Statewide and Campus Update
Cleaning the Landscape After a Storm

00:01:05 – Bagworms Taking on Trees: Beginning today’s show is Blaine Stroble, Northeast community district forester with the Kansas Forest Service, to discuss bagworms and how they damage trees but also be managed.

Bagworms

KansasForests.org

00:12:05 – April Statewide and Campus Update: K-State’s Ernie Minton keeps the show rolling by discussing his monthly Statewide e-newsletter. He also mentions what is currently taking place on K-State’s Manhattan campus.

April Statewide

Link to subscribe to Statewide newsletter

KLA.org

00:23:05 – Cleaning the Landscape After a Storm: Cynthia Domenghini, a horticulture and garden management instructor in Kansas State University’s Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources, ends today’s show by providing information for cleaning up a storm-damaged landscape.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Programs Taking Place at FSA and Kansas Profile
Mental Health in Agriculture
Other Species in the Census

00:01:05 – Programs Taking Place at FSA and Kansas Profile: To begin today’s show is Allison Womack, agricultural program specialist with the Kansas Farm Service Agency, with reminders on acreage reporting, dairy margin coverage, CRP and marketing assistance loans. We are also joined by Ron Wilson for a Kansas Profile

farmers.gov

FSA Service Centers

Kansas Profile

00:12:05 – Mental Health in Agriculture: Community health Extension specialist, Elaine Johannes, continues the show by sharing knowledge about mental health for listeners as May is mental health month.

KDA AgStress

KFB - Rural Minds Matter

Rural Minds

KSRE Stress Management

Information on 988

00:23:05 – Other Species in the Census: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Brian Lubbers, Phillip Lancaster and Dustin Pendell finish today’s show by talking about census numbers for llamas, alpacas and honeybees.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

ksubci.org

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Parasites in Goats and Sheep
Keeping Farmers and Ranchers Safe in the Heat
HPAI Impact on Dairy in Kansas

00:01:05 – Parasites in Goats and Sheep: Starting today’s show is diversified agriculture agent from the Wildcat District Adaven Rohling as she talks about parasites in goats and sheep and how people can check them for parasite loads.

adaven@ksu.edu

620-331-2690

00:12:05 – Keeping Farmers and Ranchers Safe in the Heat: K-State community health specialist, Elaine Johannes, keeps the show rolling as she reviews what farmers and ranchers need to keep top of mind as the temperature rises and they are spending time outside.

FEMA Extreme Heat Facts

CDC Extreme Heat Resources

EDEN

OSHA - Working in Extreme Heat

Income Loss from Rising Temperatures in Kansas

00:23:05 – HPAI Impact on Dairy in Kansas: Ending today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he discusses the new order involving highly pathogenic avian influenza from the Kansas Department of Agriculture and what it means for Kansas dairy farmers.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Impacting the Cattle Market
Soil Moisture and Temperatures for Cotton Planting
Bluegill Spawning and Fishing

00:01:05 – Impacting the Cattle Market: A cattle market update with Tyler Cozzens, agricultural economist with the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today’s show. He talks about the current market and what is happening in the industry that is impacting it.

00:12:05 – Soil Moisture and Temperature for Cotton Planting: Continuing the show is K-State Extension agronomists Logan Simon and Lucas Haag with reminders about planting cotton. They explain the importance of soil temperature and moisture.

Soil Temperature, Weather Forecast and Seed Quality are Critical for Cotton Establishment

Mesonet.ksu.edu

cotton.ces.ncsu.edu

00:23:05 – Bluegill Spawning and Fishing: Joe Gerken wraps up today’s show as he says how bluegill will begin spawning soon. This K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist also says when the best time to try and check them is.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Futures
Ukraine Update and Outlook
Severe Weather in Kansas

00:01:05 – Grain Market Futures: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with a grain market outlook. He shares on the futures market and takes a deeper look at acreage for corn and sorghum.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Ukraine Update and Outlook: The show continues with Antonina Broyaka, K-State Extension associate in the department of agricultural economics, as she provides and update on Ukraine’s losses and what 2024’s commodities may look like.

Full Webinar on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Severe Weather in Kansas: Weather with K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond rounds out the show. He says how part of Kansas can be expecting severe weather and how they should prepare.

Mesonet.ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

HPAI in Dairy Cattle Update
2024 Vet Med Alumni Fellow
Cover Crops with Companion Planting

00:01:05 – HPAI in Dairy Cattle Update: Beginning today’s show is an update on highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle herds from Kansas animal health commissioner Justin Smith.

agriculture.ks.gov

00:12:05 – 2024 Vet Med Alumni Fellow: The 2024 Alumni Fellow from K-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Howard Erickson continues today’s show as he talks about what brought him to K-State initially and what he did when he returned as an instructor and researcher.

Veterinary Medicine Alumni Fellows

00:23:05 – Cover Crops with Companion Planting: Pam Paulsen, Extension horticulture agent from Reno County, ends today’s show as she discussed the benefits of using cover crops in conjunction with companion planting as part of this month’s K-State Garden Hour.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Co-Equal Ownership of Rights
Soybean Planting Considerations
Safety When Working with Cattle

00:01:05 – Co-Equal Ownership of Rights: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show by reviewing his recent blog article “Rights of Co-Tenants.” He explains the issues that can come from estate planning and ownership.

Rights of Co-Tenants

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Soybean Planting Considerations: Continuing the show is K-State farming systems specialist Ignacio Ciampitti as he talks through soybean planting considerations for row spacing, seeding rates and planting dates.

Soybean Row Spacing in Kansas

00:23:05 – Safety When Working with Cattle: The show winds down with K-State’s Brad White, Brian Lubbers, Dustin Pendell, Bob Weaber and Bob Larson with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast discussing using safety techniques when working with cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Chronic Wasting Disease
Termites and Wheat Aphids Plus an Alfalfa Weevil Update
Picking the Dairy Animal to Sell

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Chronic Wasting Disease: K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today’s show with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. This week they discuss Chronic Wasting Disease and the concerns that come with it and how people can be watchful.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – Termites and Wheat Aphids Plus an Alfalfa Weevil Update: Next in the show is K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, to provide answers to questions he has been receiving about termites and wheat aphids. He also gives an update on alfalfa weevils.

00:23:05 – Picking the Dairy Animal to Sell: With the low supply of replacement dairy heifers driving up costs, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show discussing how to avoid making unnecessary culls and identify animals that should be sold.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Conditions
Pre-Emergence Herbicides for Soybeans
Celebrating Earth Day

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Conditions: Livestock economist Elliott Dennis from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln discusses cattle on feed and cattle weights as well as the continued impact of HPAI on the cattle market.

00:12:05 – Pre-Emergence Herbicides for Soybeans: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, continues the show as she talks about recent articles that share information on pre-emergence herbicides for soybeans and herbicide movement because of wind.

April 11 eUpdate

Pre-emergence herbicides for soybeans

Off-target movement of herbicides with wind erosion

Integrated Pest Management: New resource to help identify weeds in Kansas

00:23:05 – Celebrating Earth Day: Assistant director at the Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom, as she explains a project that people can do to celebrate Earth Day.

Ksagclassroom.org

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Conditions
College of Ag Alumni Fellow: Shelly Kessen
Drought and Severe Weather

00:01:05 – Grain Market Conditions: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien starts today’s show with a grain market update. He explains how the markets are holding and the current expectations with planting and weather.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – College of Ag Alumni Fellow: Shelly Kessen: Keeping the show rolling is K-State's College of Agriculture 2024 Alumni Fellow Shelly Kessen. Shelly discusses her career and why communication is important for producers and consumers.

00:23:05 – Drought and Severe Weather: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends today’s show with this week’s weather update. He talks about how Kansas experienced rain and drought expansion this week.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Internal and External Parasites in Cattle
Biosecurity Research for Cow-Calf Herd Health
Planting Warm-Season Vegetables

00:01:05 – Internal and External Parasites in Cattle: Gregg Hanzlicek, K-State veterinarian, begins today’s show by talking about internal and external parasites and what cattle producers can do to fight them.

00:12:05 – Biosecurity Research for Cow-Calf Herd Health: Continuing the show is Brad White and Bob Larson from the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State as they discuss published research that talks about how biosecurity practices can impact cow-calf herds.

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Planting Warm-Season Vegetables: As temperatures across Kansas continue to warm up, K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, says it’s about time to plant warm-season vegetables to end the show for today.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Answers to Crop and Livestock Questions at FSA
White Grubs in Brome Fields
Decreasing Expenses for Cattle Operations

00:01:05 – Answers to Crop and Livestock Questions at FSA: Getting today’s show started is Todd Barrows, Kansas Farm Service Agency chief program specialist, as he discusses programs that he has been getting questions about.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – White Grubs in Brome Fields: Anthony Zukoff, K-State Extension entomologist, continues the show as he talks about white grubs and the impact that are having in brome fields in Kansas. Anthony explains why this pest is not a concern every year.

K-State Entomology

Anthony Zukoff

azukoff@k-state.edu

00:23:05 – Decreasing Expenses for Cattle Operations: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast with Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster, Dustin Pendell and Jason Warner completes today’s show as the group converse about decreasing costs on cattle operations.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Canola Crop in Kansas
Bovine Respiratory Disease Vaccine
Controlling Flies on the Dairy

00:01:05 – Canola Crop in Kansas: Starting today’s show is K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm to talk about the current state of the canola crop in Kansas. He says what the crop has experienced and what growers need to keep an eye on moving forward.

Spring Freeze Effects on Winter Canola

00:12:05 – Bovine Respiratory Disease Vaccine: Information about a newly developed Bovine Respiratory Disease vaccine from Louisiana State University professor of molecular virology Shafiqul Chowdhury keeps the show going as he talks about the benefits.

LSU-Developed Vaccine Could Save U.S. Cattle Industry $1 Billion Annually

00:23:05 – Controlling Flies on the Dairy: Now is the time to take steps to control fly breeding on dairy farms so to end today’s show K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk recommends focusing on three things: where flies rest, feed and breed.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor
Update on Crop Pests
Snakes are Becoming More Active

00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, kicks off the show with a cattle market outlook. He talks about things taking place globally that can impact the market and provides an update on the Meat Demand Monitor.

Glynn on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Update on Crop Pests: Keeping the show rolling is K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth with an update on pests in fields. He talks about alfalfa weevils, pea aphids and what growers should be watching for in their fields moving forward.

00:23:05 – Snakes are Becoming More Active: Information about snakes from K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, ends today’s show as he explains why people will start seeing them more often and how they can end up in homes.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

April WASDE Report Review, Part 1
April WASDE Report Review, Part 2
Impactful Weather System for Kansas

00:01:05 – April WASDE Report Review, Part 1: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien and the senior economist at the IGP Institute Guy Allen kick off today’s show by discussing the grain market both domestically and internationally. In the first segment they talk about the foreign exchange, wheat and corn.

00:12:05 – April WASDE Report Review, Part 2: The pair converse about grain sorghum, soybeans, cotton and transportation in the second segment.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE Report

00:23:05 – Impactful Weather System for Kansas: Finishing the show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, as he says how the state continues to experience fire weather but that could be changing for parts of the state with the next systems.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Spring 2024 Kansas Farm Income Outlook
From Field Pennycress to CoverCress
Reminder About Cicadas and Ticks

00:01:05 – Spring 2024 Kansas Farm Income Outlook: Starting today’s show is Jenny Ifft and Joe Parcell from K-State as they review the 2024 Kansas Farm Income Outlook. The pair summarizes crop, livestock and farm income projections.

State Farm Income Estimates

Agricultural Net Income Situation for Property Tax Calculations

Black Sea Agricultural Markets

Winning the Game Grain Marketing

00:12:05 – From Field Pennycress to CoverCress: The Elmer G. Heyne Crop Science lecturer at K-State, Ratan Chopra, continues the show as he talks about the work that has been done at CoverCress and how it could impact agriculture.

CoverCress.com

00:23:05 – Reminder About Cicadas and Ticks: K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd has an update to finish today's show on the upcoming double emergence of 13-and 17-year cicadas and offers a word of caution regarding ticks.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

In-progress Cases that Impact Agriculture
Starter Fertilizer for Corn
Where Cattle Are

00:01:05 – In-progress Cases that Impact Agriculture: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show with information about cases that involve the Clean Water Act and PFAS, both cases that could be impactful to agriculture.

Property Rights Edition - Blog Article

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Starter Fertilizer for Corn: Continuing the show is K-State soil fertility specialist Dorivar Ruiz Diaz as he talks about starter fertilizer for corn and the effects of placement.

Starter Fertilizer for Corn

00:23:05 – Where Cattle Are: K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute finishes today’s show as Brad White, Phillip Lancaster, Brian Lubbers and Bob Larson answer questions about cattle from Dustin Pendell.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ogallala Aquifer
Mineral Supplementation
Heat Stress on Dry Dairy

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Ogallala Aquifer: Another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers from K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begin today’s show as the pair talks about the value of the Ogallala Aquifer for agriculture and wildlife.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – Mineral Supplementation: Keeping the show rolling is K-State Extension cow-calf specialist Jason Warner as he discusses mineral supplementation and the factors that can influence what producers purchase.

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Heat Stress on Dry Dairy: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show with the negative effects of heat stress on dry cows and steps that can be taken to keep them cool.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

News Impacting the Cattle Market
Replacement Heifers and Open Cattle
Faces in Agriculture: Zoe Kaiser

00:01:05 – News Impacting the Cattle Market: A cattle market update with Iowa State University livestock economist Lee Schulz kicks off today’s show. Lee also reviews the other disappearance category on USDA Cattle on Feed reports.

Ag Decision Maker

USDA Hogs and Pigs Report

USMEF Article

00:12:05 – Replacement Heifers and Open Cattle: K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute continues the show as Brad White, Bob Larson, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster discuss listener questions about replacement heifers and cattle coming back as open.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Zoe Kaiser: Finishing today’s show is another segment of Faces in Agriculture with Zoe Kaiser from Gove and Sheridan County. She explains her rural life and what makes her excited for the future of agriculture.

zlkaiser07@gmail.com

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Prices Looking Forward
EPA's Tailpipe Standard
Windy in Kansas

00:01:05 – Grain Prices Looking Forward: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today’s show with a grain market outlook. He talks about the current state of the market and what he thinks for prices moving forward.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – EPA's Tailpipe Standard: Continuing the show is Kansas Corn CEO Josh Roe as he explains EPA’s recent Tailpipe Standard and how it can impact rural life and agriculture.

EPA's Tailpipe Standard Will Hurt Family Farms, U.S. Economy

00:23:05 – Windy in Kansas: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond wraps up today’s show with a weather update. He says with the dry and windy weather people need to continue to have fire safety top of mind.

Mesonet.ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Development of Nitrogen Loss Sampling Devices
Coccidiosis in Calves
Planting Easter Lilies Outside

00:01:05 – Development of Nitrogen Loss Sampling Devices: Starting the show today is K-State soil fertility specialist Dorivar Ruiz Diaz and K-State micrometeorologist Eduardo Santos as they talk about a project they are working on to minimize nitrogen loss.

K-State News Release

00:12:05 – Coccidiosis in Calves: A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, continues today’s show by reviewing information about coccidiosis in cattle. He explains what age they are most likely to be impacted and how it can be managed.

Coccidiosis - MF-2209

00:23:05 – Planting Easter Lilies Outside: K-State horticulture and garden management instructor, Cynthia Domenghini, finishes the show as she discusses the process of moving Easter lilies outdoors, where they can become a permanent part of the home landscape with a few simple steps.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

FSA's ELAP Extension
Condition of the Kansas Wheat Crop
Combination Therapy in Cattle

00:01:05 – FSA's ELAP Extension: Beginning today’s show is Dennis McKinney, director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, to discuss the expansion of the Emergency Livestock Assistance Program as well as the status of other FSA programs.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Condition of the Kansas Wheat Crop: K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato keeps the show rolling as he explains the current condition of the wheat crop and addresses the freeze damage concern for wheat growers.

2024 Kansas Wheat

Injury Symptoms from Freeze Damage to Wheat

First Hollow Stem Update

00:23:05 – Combination Therapy in Cattle: The show winds up with K-State’s Brad White, Katie Long and Brian Lubbers with another segment from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast as they talk about a literature review on combination therapy.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Wheat Viruses and Diseases, Part 1
Wheat Viruses and Diseases, Part 2
2024 Kansas Distinguished Dairy

00:01:05 – Wheat Viruses and Diseases, Part 1: In a two-part segment, K-State Extension wheat pathologists and disease specialists, Kelsey Andersen Onofre and Erick DeWolf discuss wheat streak mosaic, wheat soilborne mosaic virus, wheat spindle streak mosaic virus, barley yellow dwarf and stripe rust. They talk about what growers should be scouting for and what they should do to prepare.

00:12:05 – Wheat Viruses and Diseases, Part 2: Kelsey Andersen Onofre and Erick Dewolf continue their conversation.

Outlook for Stripe Rust in 2024 Kansas Wheat Crop

Foliar Fungicide Efficacy for Wheat Disease Management

Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab

eUpdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – 2024 Kansas Distinguished Dairy: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show by introducing us to the recipients of the 2024 Kansas Distinguished Dairy – Steve and Cindi Ohlde and their family with Ohlde Family Farms that has six sites.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

News Impacting the Cattle Market
K-State Animal Science Academy and Judging Camp
Using Grass Carp

00:01:05 – News Impacting the Cattle Market: Livestock economist Derrell Peel from Oklahoma State University starts today’s show with a cattle market update. He discusses recent cattle market impacts and feeding risk management.

00:12:05 – K-State Animal Science Academy and Judging Camp: Next, we are joined by the program director for KASLA, Sharon Breiner, and K-State Livestock judging coach, Payton Dahmer, who provide information about the K-State Animal Science Leadership Academy and Champions Livestock Judging camp happening in June.

K-State Animal Science Leadership Academy

Champions Livestock Judging Camp

00:23:05 – Using Grass Carp: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, wraps up the show by sharing how grass carps are a tool and not solution for managing plant growth in ponds.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Reacting to Grain Reports
HPAI in Kansas Dairy Cattle
Spring Weather is Here

00:01:05 – Reacting to Grain Reports: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, gets today’s show rolling with this week’s grain market outlook. He discusses the markets and recent NASS reports.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

Prospective Plantings

Grain Stocks

00:12:05 – HPAI in Kansas Dairy Cattle: Continuing the show is Kansas animal health commissioner, Justin Smith, with an update on highly pathogenic avian influenza which has recently been identified in dairy cattle herds in Kansas.

HPAI Detection in Kansas Dairy Herds

BQA Training in Manhattan

Finances and the Farm

Risk Management on the Farm

00:23:05 – Spring Weather is Here: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond completes today’s show with a typical spring weather update. He says how Kansas will continue to fluctuate temperature and precipitation.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Soil Management for Sustainable Agriculture
Checking Soil Temperature Before Planting Corn
Picking a Fruit Tree

00:01:05 – Soil Management for Sustainable Agriculture: Beginning today’s show is Rattan Lal, K-State’s Roscoe Ellis Jr. Lecturer, as he discusses sustainable agriculture and how soil management impacts food and climate security.

Rattan Lal

Roscoe Ellis, Jr. Lectureship

00:12:05 – Checking Soil Temperature Before Planting Corn: K-State farming systems specialist, Ignacio Ciampitti, continues the show as he reminds corn growers about the importance of soil temperature for planting and emergence.

Mesonet - Soil Temperature

Spring Planting in Kansas

00:23:05 – Picking a Fruit Tree: Rebecca McMahon, Extension Local Food Systems Program administrator, finishes the show as she covers the basics for selecting fruit tree varieties, such as apples, pears, peaches, cherries and plums.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Regulations for Prescribed Burning in Kansas
Halter Breaking Calves
Using Sexed Semen

00:01:05 – Regulations for Prescribed Burning in Kansas: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show by reminding people of the rules and regulations that are involved with prescribed burning in Kansas.

Kansas Prescribed Burning - Rules and Regulations

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Halter Breaking Calves: Keeping the show rolling is Butler County Extension agriculture agent Charlene Miller as she discusses her recommendations for halter breaking cattle and getting them prepared for showing.

Butler.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Using Sexed Semen: The show concludes today with K-State’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster, Brian Lubbers and Select Sire’s Adrienne Lulay on another part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast as they talk about the use of sexed semen in commercial beef producer’s artificial insemination programs.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Grass Management
Grazing Cover Crops
Feed Bunk Management

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Grass Management: Kicking off today’s show is K-State's Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of their Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast. This week they discuss grass management for wildlife and how livestock can play a beneficial role.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

Drew Ricketts: aricketts@ksu.edu

Joe Gerken: gerkenje@ksu.edu

00:12:05 – Grazing Cover Crops: Sandy Johnson, K-State beef reproduction specialist, and John Holman, K-State cropping systems and forage agronomist, continue the show by talking through reminders for people wanting cattle to graze cover crops.

Does Grazing Cover Crops Impact Soil Properties?

Managing Spring-Planted Cover Crops for Grazing

Sandy Johnson: sandyj@ksu.edu

John Holman: jholman@ksu.edu

KSRE Bookstore

00:23:05 – Feed Bunk Management: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk finishes today’s show with the importance of proper feed bunk management and how the use of cameras and feed pushers can help prevent the feed bunk from becoming dry.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Update
Smoke Emissions from Prescribed Fire in the Flint Hills
Commodity Futures Conference

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update: A cattle market update with Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today’s show. She discusses current market conditions as well as a part of it that is growing fast this year.

LMIC.info

00:12:05 – Smoke Emissions from Prescribed Fire in the Flint Hills: Keeping the show rolling is Jayson Prentice with the Kansas Bureau of Air as he explains a recent study he contributed to that looked into smoke emissions from prescribed burning in the Flint Hills.

Measuring Smoke Emissions in The Flint Hills

ksfire.org

00:23:05 – Commodity Futures Conference: Joe Parcell, director of the Center for Risk Management at K-State, finishes today’s show with a preview of the upcoming Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference.

AgCon 2024

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Optimism in the Grain Market
Invasive Tree and Bush Easy to Identify Right Now
Spring Weather

00:01:05 – Optimism in the Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with this week’s grain market update. He discusses the current Kansas market and how international issues could be making an impact.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Invasive Tree and Bush Easy to Identify Right Now: Continuing the show is Kansas Forest Service’s Ryan Rastok explaining why Callery pear trees should be removed from properties. He also shares information about bush honeysuckle.

Kansasforests.org

DeepRoots.org

00:23:05 – Spring Weather: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, wraps up the show with a weather update. He says how spring weather is here and what Kansans can expect for the next week.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Herbicides on Crop Fields
Taking Care of Hogs Now to be Ready for Summer Marketing
Preventing Crabgrass

00:01:05 – Herbicides on Crop Fields: K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster kicks off today’s show discussing herbicide decisions for wheat and corn. She shares reminders for producers to think about for timing of application.

Pay Attention to Growth Stage for Spring Herbicide Decisions on Wheat

Residual Herbicides for Corn

00:12:05 – Taking Care of Hogs Now to be Ready for Summer Marketing: Continuing the show is Joel DeRouchey, K-State Extension swine specialist, as he talks about things hog producers need to keep in mind for getting their livestock ready for summer marketing.

KSUSwine.org

00:23:05 – Preventing Crabgrass: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, finishes today’s show discussing how to apply a crabgrass preventer this spring to help prevent crabgrass from taking over cool-season lawns this summer.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Using Your FSA Program to Help After the Wildfires
Farmers Defrauding Crop Insurance
Answering Quick Cattle Questions

00:01:05 – Using Your FSA Program to Help After the Wildfires: Beginning the show today is Tonya Ackerman, Kansas FSA conservation and price support division chief, with how farmers and ranchers can help others dealing with loss from wildfire. She also provides an update on programs currently taking place.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Farmers Defrauding Crop Insurance: Roger McEowen and Jenny Ifft continue today’s show by explaining a recent legal issue farmers got into by tampering with rain gauges on federal property.

Press Release

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Answering Quick Cattle Questions: K-State’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and Brian Lubbers with the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast round out the show by discussing rapid fire questions involving breeding cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Celebrating Kansas Ag for Ag Day
Growing Crabgrass for Cattle
Establishing a Milking Routine

00:01:05 – Celebrating Kansas Ag for Ag Day: We start today’s show by talking with people from the current KARL class. Adam York, Kari West, Andrea Krauss, Mark Palen and Eli Svaty say what Kansas agriculture means to them to celebrate Ag Day.

www.KARLprogram.com

00:12:05 – Growing Crabgrass for Cattle: Jaymelynn Farney, K-State beef systems specialist, continues the show explaining how crabgrass, which is often considered a weed, can be effectively used as an alternative cattle forage.

Crabgrass Could Serve as an Alternative Cattle Forage

Crabgrass: An Alternative Cattle Forage

OSU - Crabgrass Variety Performance Tests

00:23:05 – Establishing a Milking Routine: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk discusses the importance of having a standardized milking procedure to end the show. He says that makes it easier to train new employees and reduces the stress on the cows.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Outlook
Alfalfa Weevils and Pea Aphids This Time of Year
Managing Moles

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook: Kicking off today’s show is livestock economist Elliott Dennis from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a cattle market update. He discusses futures, the recent Product of the USA label ruling and a meat processors program.

00:12:05 – Alfalfa Weevils and Pea Aphids This Time of Year: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth continues the show by sharing answers to the many questions he has been getting about alfalfa weevils and pea aphids.

Mesonet.ksu.edu

Efficacy Trials

00:23:05 – Managing Moles: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, finishes today’s show by talking about moles. He says why now is the time for people to be figuring out how to manage them and he also explains the different and best options to do so.

Video - Trapping Moles

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market After the March WASDE Report, Part 1
Grain Market After the March WASDE Report, Part 2
Spring Weather

00:01:05 – Grain Market After the March WASDE Report, Part 1: We beings today’s show with 2 segments from Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist at the IGP Institute, as they discuss the domestic and international grain market. The pair talks about corn, wheat and soybeans while Guy also shares information about the U.S. Dollar and shipping around the world.

00:12:05 – Grain Market After the March WASDE Report, Part 2: Dan and Guy continue their conversation about the grain market.

WASDE Report

00:23:05 – Spring Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond completes the show with a weather update. He discusses the recent moisture in Kansas and the potential cooler temperatures we can expect into next week.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Weak Calf Syndrome
K-State Statewide Update
Cicadas, Mites and Caterpillars

00:01:05 – Weak Calf Syndrome: Starting the show is K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek as he informs cattle producers about weak calf syndrome and what the diagnostic lab is mostly commonly seeing as the cause of it this year.

ksvdl.org

866-512-5650

www.kla.org

00:12:05 – K-State Statewide Update: Ernie Minton, dean of the College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension, continues today’s show by reviewing his top stories from his recent Statewide newsletter.

Link to subscribe to Statewide newsletter

AgKansitions.org

WalkKansas.org

ams.usda.gov

00:23:05 – Cicadas, Mites and Caterpillars: K-State horticultural entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, ends the show by discussing Brood 19 and Brood 13 cicadas that will be emerging this spring, and clover mites and the eastern tent caterpillar.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Legal Issues for Farmers and Ranchers
Estrus Synchronization for Services
Average Age of Cattle Herds

00:01:05 – Legal Issues for Farmers and Ranchers: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts today’s show by discussing his recent blog article that covers various legal issues farmers and ranchers have found themselves in.

washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

Roger on AgManager.info

Farm Bankruptcy; Sovereign Immunity; Farm Lease and Pipeline Damages

00:12:05 – Estrus Synchronization for Services: Continuing the show is K-State cow-calf Extension specialist Jason Warner as he reminds people about what needs to be considered before choosing and starting an estrus synchronization.

BeefRepro.org

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Average Age of Cattle Herds: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster conclude today’s show as they converse about the average age of a herd for cattle operations from their recent Cattle Chat podcast.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Stocking Ponds with Fish
TAPS Program and Competition
Improving Pregnancy Rates

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Stocking Ponds with Fish: K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begins today’s show. The pair talks about what fish to stock ponds with as well as what fish should probably be avoided.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

00:12:05 – TAPS Program and Competition: Keeping the show rolling is Brian Olson, head of the Western Kansas Research-Extension Centers, with information about the TAPS competition in western Kansas.

www.k-state.edu/TAPS

Kansas Water Institute

00:23:05 – Improving Pregnancy Rates: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk rounds out today's show discussing the potential causes for low reproductive efficiency and steps dairy producers can take to improve pregnancy and conception rates.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Update and Meat Demand Monitor
Liquid Nitrogen Safety
Faces in Agriculture: John Schweizer

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update and Meat Demand Monitor: Beginning today’s show is K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor, with this week’s cattle market update. After the cattle outlook he also convers feedlot returns and the Meat Demand Monitor.

AgManager.info

KSUBeef.org

00:12:05 – Liquid Nitrogen Safety: K-State beef reproduction specialist, Sandy Johnson, continues the show as she discusses the importance of handling and storing semen tanks with liquid nitrogen properly.

Practice Good Habits to Ensure Safety When Handling Liquid Nitrogen Tanks

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: John Schweizer: Another segment of Faces in Agriculture rounds out today’s show. John Schweizer with Alpha Ag Air talks about how he got into the ariel application business and how the challenges his business has faced our similar to most in agriculture.

Alpha Ag Air on Facebook

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

WASDE Report Expectations
Burning Pasture Impacting Tick Populations
Receiving a Bit of Moisture

00:01:05 – WASDE Report Expectations: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today’s show with a grain market outlook. This week he talks about WASDE pre-report expectations and gives an overview of exports.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Burning Pasture Impacting Tick Populations: Keeping the show rolling is K-State veterinary entomologist Cassandra Olds with results from how the timing of burning pasture can affect tick populations differently.

Reducing Tick Populations Through Prescribed Burning

00:23:05 – Receiving a Bit of Moisture: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond finishes today’s show with a weather update. He says while a lot of Kansas received moisture, we should still be watchful of fire dangers.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

First Hollow Stem in Wheat
Prescribed Fire Reminders
Gardening Wellness

00:01:05 – First Hollow Stem in Wheat: Kicking off today’s show is K-State wheat production specialist, Romulo Lollato, on how to identify first hollow stem in wheat and why cattle need to be pulled off from grazing at that stage.

Agronomy eUpdate

00:12:05 – Prescribed Fire Reminders: Dennis Carlson, assistant fire management officer with the Kansas Forest Service, continues the show with reminders for prescribed fire as people might be preparing..

Kansasforests.org

mesonet.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Gardening Wellness: With the gardening season getting underway, Cynthia Domenghini, a horticulture and garden management instructor at K-State rounds out today’s show by providing tips for improving gardening safety and wellness.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

FSA Programs Opening and Closing
Japanese Encephalitis Virus and Rommey Farms
Replacement Heifer Vaccination Protocol

00:01:05 – FSA Programs Opening and Closing: Director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency Dennis McKinney begins today’s show with information on a variety of programs for producers as many have deadlines soon.

Farmers.gov

USAjobs.gov

00:12:05 – Japanese Encephalitis Virus and Rommey Farms: Keeping the show rolling is Dana Vanlandingham from K-State’s college of veterinary medicine to discuss Japanese Encephalitis Virus. We are also joined by Ron Wilson, Director of the Huck Boyd National Institute, with a Kansas Profile on Rommey Farms.

Kansas Profile

00:23:05 – Replacement Heifer Vaccination Protocol: The show concludes today with K-State’s Brad White, Bob Larson and Brian Lubbers on another part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast as they discuss constructing a plan to prevent disease outbreak with your replacement heifer pen.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Industry Training Course
Price Discovery
The Possibility of Dairy Herd Expansion

00:01:05 – Industry Training Course: Starting today’s show is Justin Waggoner, Extension beef cattle specialist, informing people about an upcoming 30-hour OSHA course for feedyard, dairy and agriculture workers.

OSHA General Industry Course

Kansas Custom Rates Survey

00:12:05 – Price Discovery: Jenny Ifft K-State Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair continues the show by discussing what has come from price discovery. She also shares a quick farm bill update.

Historic ARC, PLC and SCO Payouts

Estimated County Outcome 2015-2022

00:23:05 – The Possibility of Dairy Herd Expansion: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk completes today’s show by saying how one key ingredient – replacement heifers – may be missing from dairy herd expansion. That’s something he says to take into account when considering participation in USDA’s Dairy Margin Coverage Program.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Inventory Cycle
Kansas Land Values
Fertilizing Ponds

00:01:05 – Cattle Inventory Cycle: A cattle market update with Iowa State University livestock economist, Lee Schulz, kicks off today’s show. He discusses the inventory cycle and the recently released USDA cold storage report.

Cattle, sheep inventory cycles are changing

00:12:05 – Kansas Land Values: Keeping the show rolling is K-State agricultural economist, Robin Reid, with information about the Kansas Land Values book. She explains the land market trends she recognized when putting it together.

Kansas Land Values Book

00:23:05 – Fertilizing Ponds: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, finishes today’s show by saying who should be fertilizing their ponds and who shouldn't be.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Outlook and Risk Management
Kochia Control
Fire Weather

00:01:05 – Grain Market Outlook and Risk Management: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien kicks off today’s show with a grain market update. He talks about the current market conditions and options for risk management.

00:12:08 – Kochia Control: Continuing the show is K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster and K-State weed scientist Jeremie Kouame with why growers should be taking control of kochia in their fields right now.

Preplant Herbicide Applications for Kochia Control

Late Winter Kochia Control in Fields Going to Corn or Grain Sorghum

Late Winter Kochia Control in Fields Going to Soybeans, Sunflowers, and Wheat

jkouame@ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Fire Weather: A weather update with K-State meteorologist Chip Remond completes the shows for this week. Chip says how current conditions have a lot of fire risk and if that will change next week.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

2022 Census of Agriculture, Part 1
2022 Census of Agriculture, Part 2
Working with Fruit Trees

00:01:05 – 2022 Census of Agriculture, Part 1: Beginning today’s show is Doug Bounds, state statistician for Kansas with the USDA, with a review of the 2022 Census of Agriculture. In this two-part interview Doug covers how much land is in Kansas farms as well as their economics and demographics. He also compares how 2022 looked in-relation to 2017.

00:12:05 – 2022 Census of Agriculture, Part 2: Doug Bounds continues talking about the 2022 Census of Agriculture.

www.nass.usda.gov

Doug: 785-260-1508 or doug.bounds@usda.gov

Fire Danger Forecast

00:23:05 – Working with Fruit Trees: Anthony Reardon, Johnson County horticulture agent, and Rebecca McMahon will be discussing “Selecting and Planting Fruit Trees for Kansas” on the March 6 K-State Garden Hour. Today, Anthony ends the show by providing a preview of how to plant and care for fruit trees.

K-State Garden Hour

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Protecting Animal Ag Facilities
Wheat Rx Seminars
How Long Young Bulls Should be Breeding

00:01:05 – Protecting Animal Ag Facilities: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen begins today’s show with information about recent cases around animal ag facilities and free speech.

Animal Ag Facilities and Free Speech - Does the Constitution Protect Saboteurs? (An Update)

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Wheat Rx Seminars: Continuing the show is Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, as he previews the upcoming Wheat Rx seminars in Dodge City and Wichita for wheat growers.

Kansas Wheat Rx

00:23:05 – How Long Young Bulls Should be Breeding: The show wraps up today with K-State’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and Brian Lubbers on another part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast. This week the group has a conversation about determining the length of a young bull’s breeding season.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Vultures
Grain Bin Safety
Annual Checks with a Veterinarian

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Vultures: Starting the show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. This week they talk about vultures and what issues they could create for farmers.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

00:12:05 – Grain Bin Safety: A discussion about grain bin safety with Oklahoma State University grain storage engineer, Carol Jones, keeps the show going. She mentions what can cause grain bin accidents and what to do if caught in grain.

jcarol@okstate.edu

00:23:05 – Annual Checks with a Veterinarian: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk finishes today’s show by relaying the importance of annual herd checks and reviewing health records and events with your veterinarian.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Report
Ukraine Going From 2023 to 2024
Why She Chose the WOEM Program

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Report: A cattle market update with livestock economist Derrell Peel from Oklahoma State University begins today’s show. He discusses trade and the cattle on feed report.

00:12:05 – Ukraine Going From 2023 to 2024: Continuing the show is Antonina Broyaka, K-State Extension associate in the department of agricultural economics, with an update on Ukraine. She covers the financial state they are currently at and their goals for 2024.

Webinar on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Why She Chose the WOEM Program: K-State wildlife and outdoor enterprise management student Lilly Nelsons concludes today’s show by sharing why she came to K-State and how WOEM is helping her for the future.

Wildlife & Outdoor Enterprise Management

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Futures
Sharing the Facts of Agriculture
Warm and Dry Kansas

00:01:05 – Grain Market Futures: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien kicks off today’s show with this week’s grain market outlook. He recaps a few key points from the Ag Outlook conference that are valuable to Kansas crop growers.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Sharing the Facts of Agriculture: Continuing the show is a keynote speaker from the Women Managing the Farm conference, Kim Bremmer. Kim talks about the importance of people in agriculture consistently sharing their story with others.

00:23:05 – Warm and Dry Kansas: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, rounds out the show with a weather update. He says how Kansans should be expecting continued increased wildfire risk.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Crop Performance Tests, Corn and Grain Sorghum
Crop Performance Tests, Soybeans and Sunflowers
Emerging Cicadas

00:01:02 – Crop Performance Tests, Corn and Grain Sorghum: Starting off the show is K-State crop performance test coordinator Jane Lingenfelser with details about corn, grain sorghum, soybeans and sunflowers 2023 crop performance tests. She takes two parts to talk about the top two hybrids from the many locations across Kansas. In the first segment she discusses corn and grain sorghum and then wraps up talking about soybeans and sunflowers in the following segment.

00:12:05 – Crop Performance Tests, Soybeans and Sunflowers: Jane Lingenfelser continues sharing about crop performance tests from 2023 for soybeans and sunflowers.

Crop Performance Tests

Crop Talk Webinar Series

00:23:05 – Emerging Cicadas: K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd finishes today’s show with information about the two different broods of cicadas that will emerge across multiple states, including Missouri, Oklahoma and Iowa.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

ARC and PLC Deadlines
Why Safety is Important on the Farm
Cattle Having Issues on Their Hooves

00:01:05 – ARC and PLC Deadlines: Kansas Farm Service Agency agriculture program specialist Michael Martin begins today’s show with a reminder about the upcoming ARC and PLC program deadlines.

Farmers.gov

FSA Service Centers

Robin Reid and Jenny Ifft on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Why Safety is Important on the Farm: Continuing today’s show is Tawnie Larson, project consultant for the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Health program at K-State, as she talks about farm safety and a survey that producers can complete to help her better share farm safety information.

KSU.edu/kash

KSCorn.com/schools

Stockmen's Dinner

Cattlemen's Day

Legacy Sale

Farm and Ranch Transition Conferences

00:23:05 – Cattle Having Issues on Their Hooves: The show ends today with K-State’s Brad White, Bob Larson and Brian Lubbers on another part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast. This week the group has a conversation about what could be causing hoof issues.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Diesel and Fertilizer Price Outlook
K-State Legacy Sale
Being Ready for Flies

00:01:08 – Diesel and Fertilizer Price Outlook: Beginning today’s show is K-State Extension farm management specialist, Gregg Ibendahl, as he reviews his recent diesel and fertilizer price outlooks for 2024.

Diesel Fuel Price Outlook for 2024

Fertilizer Price Outlook for 2024

Webinar with Antonina Broyaka and Gregg Ibendahl

00:12:05 – K-State Legacy Sale: K-State’s Shane Werk and Chris Mullinix continue the show with Jacob Klaudt as they discuss the upcoming Legacy Cattle Sale. They talk about what people can see at the sale and who helps make the day come together.

Bull and Female Legacy Sale

Shane Werk - 785-565-1881

00:23:05 – Being Ready for Flies: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, finishes today’s show by encouraging dairy farmers to begin planning now for the upcoming fly season – which can negatively impact herd health and milk production.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market and Retailers Featuring Meat
National FFA Week
Wildlife and Fire

00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Retailers Featuring Meat: A cattle market update with Livestock Marketing Information Center agricultural economist Tyler Cozzens kicks off today’s show. He discusses the consumer price index and what meat is being featured by retailers.

LMIC.info

00:12:10 – National FFA Week: Continuing the show is Kansas FFA state officers Christian Pena, Cecillia Newby and Sage Toews to tell listeners about National FFA Week, which is currently taking place.

KsFFA.org

00:23:05 – Wildlife and Fire: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, finishes the show with how prescribed fire is beneficial for wildlife. He also says what can be paired with the fire for the best result.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

USDA Grain Market Topics
A Few Things Farmers are Dealing With
Wildfire Risk with Drier Conditions

00:01:05 – USDA Grain Market Topics: Dan O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today's show with a grain market update. He talks about crop acreage projections and balance sheets.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:10 – A Few Things Farmers are Dealing With: Continuing the show is one of the keynote speakers from the Women Managing the Farm conference, Matt Roberts, as he discusses why people could be dealing with labor shortages and how interest rates haven't been normal for a while.

Terrainag.com

00:23:05 – Wildfire Risk Increase with Drier Conditions: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond finishes the show with this week's weather update. He reminds people that as it dries out fire safety needs to be more heavily considered.

Mesonet's Fire Danger Forecast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Early Season Pest
Dicamba Vacated
Changing Climate Changes Gardening

00:01:05 – Early Season Pest: Starting today’s show is K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth with information about the early season pest winter grain mites. He also shares about cicadas and why they shouldn’t impact crops.

00:12:05 – Dicamba Vacated: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, keeps the show rolling by discussing dicamba and what she recommends producers do as they wait to see what happens in the courts.

Vacated Registration of Dicamba Products Impacts Kansas Agriculture - KDA

Fertilizer Recommendations Publication - MF2586

2024 Chemical Weed Control Guide - SRP1183

00:23:05 – Changing Climate Changes Gardening: Kansas State University Distinguished Professor of Agronomy, Chuck Rice, completes today’s show by saying one of the greatest challenges we face is gardening for a changing climate. We pass along some of his thoughts from the latest K-State Garden Hour.

K-State Garden Hour

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cases Impacting Agriculture This Year
Start Getting Bulls Ready
Cattle on Feed Report

00:01:05 – Cases Impacting Agriculture This Year: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, gets today’s show started with cases that are currently taking place that could have a large impact on agriculture and producers.

The Big Issues for 2024

Roger on AgManager

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

00:12:05 – Start Getting Bulls Ready: Continuing the show is K-State beef reproduction specialist Sandy Johnson with reminders for cattle producers. She explains what needs to be checked on, on their bulls and why it is important to start now.

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Cattle on Feed Report: A segment of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast wraps up today’s show. K-State's Brad White, Dustin Pendell, Bob Larson and Brian Lubbers discuss the recent cattle on feed report.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Winter Pond Maintenance
January Statewide
Nutritionist Helping Increase Milk Production

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Winter Pond Maintenance: Another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers from K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken begins today’s show. Joe talks about what pond work that can be done this time of year and why it is worthwhile.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

00:12:05 – January Statewide: Keeping the show rolling is Ernie Minton, dean of K-State's College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension, with an update from his January Statewide.

Link to subscribe to Statewide newsletter

Bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Nutritionist Helping Increase Milk Production: If milk production with the herd has been declining, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today's show by suggesting contacting a nutritionist to determine the cause and recommend changes.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Topics in the Cattle Market
Wildfire Awareness Week
Faces in Agriculture: Bryan and Gina Zesiger

00:01:05 – Topics in the Cattle Market: Starting today’s show is livestock economist Elliott Dennis from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a cattle market update and common topics from the recent NCBA conference.

NCBA.org

00:12:05 – Wildfire Awareness Week: This week is Kansas Wildfire Awareness week and Kansas Forest Service’s Eric Ward and K-State’s Chip Redmond continue the show with information about mitigating wildfire risks.

KansasForests.org

Mesonet.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Bryan and Gina Zesiger: Another segment of Faces in Agriculture concludes today’s show as Bryan and Gina Zesiger of Z&M Twisted Vines Wines and Winery in Douglas and Leavenworth County talk about their business and what they are looking forward to.

ZMTwistedWines.com

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Here and Abroad, Part 1
Grain Market Here and Abroad, Part 2
Still Muddy in Kansas

00:01:05 – Grain Market Here and Abroad: The show begins with Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist from the IGP Institute at K-State, with a recap of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates from the USDA. In the first two segments of the show they discuss the international and domestic market for corn, soybeans, wheat and grain sorghum.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE Report

00:23:05 – Still Muddy in Kansas: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, completes today’s show with a weather update. He talks about a record these recent cold temperatures broke and what people can be expecting as we look into next week and the end of the month.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Top 3 Agricultural Law and Taxation Developments in 2023
Managing High pH Soils
What Soil Temperature is Best for Planting

00:01:05 – Top 3 Agricultural Law and Taxation Developments in 2023: Starting today’s show is Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, with his top three agricultural law and taxation developments in 2023.

Roger on AgManager

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

00:12:05 – Managing High pH Soils: K-State’s Dorivar Ruiz Diaz and Augustine Obour continue the show by discussing managing soils with high pH levels for soybeans and sorghum.

Soybeans Research

Sorghum Research

Fertilizer Research Reports

00:23:05 – What Soil Temperature is Best for Planting: Finishing the show is K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, as he explains why soil temperature and not the calendar is the biggest factor for determining the right time to plant early-season vegetables.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

FSA Programs and Deadlines
Beef Quality Assurance Trainings
Can Feeding Impact Time of Calving?

00:01:05 – FSA Programs and Deadlines: Director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, Dennis McKinney, begins today’s show with an update on deadlines for FSA programs many Kansas producers use.

Farmers.gov

FSA Service Centers

00:12:05 – Beef Quality Assurance Trainings: Keeping the show going is A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, discussing what Beef Quality Assurance is and how producers can attend a training to get certified.

KSUBeef.org

KSWheat.com

00:23:05 – Can Feeding Impact Time of Calving?: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and Brian Lubbers finish the show by talking about if feeding pregnant cattle in the evening impacts when they give birth.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Great Plains Cotton Conference
Food Producer Workshops
Wanting to Rebuild K-State's Dairy Unit

00:01:05 – Great Plains Cotton Conference: Kicking off today’s show is K-State’s Sarah Lancaster and Logan Simon as they preview the Great Plains Cotton Conference taking place towards the end of February.

Conference Schedule

Gaylon: gmorgan@cottoninc.com or 919-259-4137

Shelley: sheinrich@cottonboard.org or 806-670-3250

00:12:05 – Food Producer Workshops: Director of From the Land of Kansas program, Sammy Gleason, continues the show with information about Local Food Producer workshops and how the From the Land of Kansas supports producers.

Food Producers Workshops

fromthelandofkansas.com

00:23:05 – Wanting to Rebuild K-State's Dairy Unit: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends today’s show by discussing the university’s efforts to secure funding to rebuild its Dairy Research and Training Unit which has been in operation since 1977.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

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Cattle Inventory Report
Junior Sheep and Beef Producer Days
Stocking Fish Ponds

00:01:00 – Cattle Inventory Report: Livestock economist Lee Schulz from Iowa State University begins today’s show with a cattle market update. Lee discusses the current market, the cattle inventory report and cattle market lingo.

Keys to Understanding Cattle Market Report Lingo

USDA Cattle Inventory

00:12:00 – K-State Junior Sheep and Beef Producer Days: Continuing the show is Lexi Hayes with information about the upcoming K-State junior sheep and beef producer days. K-State agricultural economist, Robin Reid also reminds people about the Women Managing the Farm Conference and Farm and Ranch Transition meetings.

K-State Junior Producer Days

Womenmanagingthefarm.com

AgKansitions.org

KSU Swine Profitability Conference

00:23:00 – Stocking Fish Ponds: Learning about what fish to stock ponds with ends today’s show with K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken filling us in.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Options in the Grain Market
Groundhog Day
More Mud Ahead

00:01:05 – Options in the Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, starts today’s show with a grain market update. This week he talks about the current market conditions as well as why producers might want to look at call and put options.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Groundhog Day: Keeping the show rolling is K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts by sharing some of his knowledge about groundhogs for Groundhog Day.

00:23:05 – More Mud Ahead: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond finishes the show with a weather update. He explains how the mud has dried this past week but people can be expecting to have to deal with it again.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

K-State's 111th Cattlemen's Days
Callery Pear Trees
The Insects that Survive the Winter

00:01:05 – K-State's 111th Cattlemen's Days: Beginning today’s show is K-State Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff as he previews Cattlemen’s Day as registration and details are now available.

Cattlemen's Day

00:12:05 – Callery Pear Trees: Noxious weed specialist, Scott Marsh, with the Kansas Department of Agriculture continues the show with information about the Callery Pear Tree and a quarantine that could be coming.

agriculture.ks.gov

KansasForests.org

00:23:05 – The Insects that Survive the Winter: Finishing today’s show is K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd as he discusses how insect pests are able to survive extreme cold and control options for those that emerge in the spring.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

2023 Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation, Part 5
Winning the Game: Marketing Plans
What to Have Ready for Calves

00:01:05 – 2023 Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation, Part 5: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, kicks off today’s show with his fourth and fifth top developments in agricultural law and taxation in 2023.

Top Ten Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation in 2023 - Part Three

Top Ten Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation in 2023 - Part Four

Roger on AgManager

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

00:12:05 – Winning the Game: Marketing Plans: Keeping the show rolling is Mark Nelson, Kansas Farm Bureau’s director of commodities, from his recent Winning the Game webinar with Dan O’Brien discussing marketing plans.

Winning the Game on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – What to Have Ready for Calves: K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute concludes today’s show with a segment from their Cattle Chat podcast. Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster talk about what producers should have prepared for calving season.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Coyotes and Deer
Factors for ARC and PLC Decisions
Dairy Margin Protection Program

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Coyotes and Deer: Starting today’s show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers explaining the predator-prey dynamic between coyotes and deer.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

00:12:05 – Factors for ARC and PLC Decisions: Agricultural economist from K-State Robin Reid and agricultural policy specialist Jenny Ifft continue the show by discussing managing risk with ARC and PLC and an upcoming webinar.

Webinar Registration on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Dairy Margin Protection Program: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk expects milk margins to again be tight in 2024 and as he rounds out today’s show, he encourages dairy farmers to act quickly when the sign up date for the Dairy Margin Protection program is announced.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor Update
How Mud Impacts Cattle
Rawlins County Check-in

00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor Update: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins today’s show with a cattle market update. He reviews the December Meat Demand Monitor and what well-watched report is coming out this week.

Glynn on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – How Mud Impacts Cattle: Keeping the show rolling is Extension beef cattle specialist Justin Waggoner as he reviews what producers need to keep in mind between the very cold temperatures and now wet conditions.

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Rawlins County Check-in: Aaron Hyland, agriculture and natural resources Extension agent from Rawlins County, completes the show as he shares how agriculture, and its producers are doing in the county.

Rawlins County Extension

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Comparing the Kansas Grain Market
Fertilizer Recommendations Publication
Repeating Weather Pattern

00:01:05 – Comparing the Kansas Grain Market: A grain market update with K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien begins today’s show. He talks about his recent travels to North Dakota and how their market concerns compare to Kansas.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Fertilizer Recommendations Publication: Continuing the show is Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, with information about the updated Soil Test Interpretations and Fertilizer Recommendations in Kansas publication.

*I will inform our listeners when the bookstore is up and running

00:23:05 – Repeating Weather Pattern: Chip Redmond completes the show with a weather update. This K-State meteorologist says people can be expecting warmer temperatures and possibly a weather pattern repeat.

mesonet.ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

2023 Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation, Part 4
KARL Program Applications Open
How Insects Survive Cold Temperatures

00:01:05 – 2023 Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation, Part 4: Continuing to talk about Roger McEowen’s top 10 agricultural law and taxation developments in 2023 starts today’s show. The K-State and Washburn law professor shares what number 6 and 7 are on the list.

Top Ten Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation in 2023 - Part Three

Roger on AgManager

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

RFD-TV: Firm to Farm

00:12:05 – KARL Program Applications Open: President of the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership program at K-State, Jill Zimmerman, keeps the show rolling as she discusses how people can apply for the KARL program because applications are open for the next class.

KARLprogram.com

Remote Grading Pilot for Beef

00:23:05 – How Insects Survive Cold Temperatures: K-State horticultural entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, closes the show with information about overwintering and how insects protect themselves from extreme cold.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Down Payment Farm Ownership Program
2024 Alfalfa School
Crossbreeding Cattle

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

Farmers.gov

FSA Service Centers

00:12:05 – 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

00:23:05 – Crossbreeding Cattle: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast concludes the show for today. K-State’s 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 bci@ksu.edu

Beef Sire Selection Manual

Breed and Composite Selection

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Pruning Trees
Kansas Custom Rates Survey
Keeping Dairy Calves Safe from the Cold

00:01:05 – Pruning Trees: Starting today’s show is community forestry program coordinator Matt Norville from the Kansas Forest Service discussing why people should prune their trees. He explains how and when it should be done. Kansasforests.org

Womenmanagingthefarm.com

00:12:05 – Kansas Custom Rates Survey: Director of the Land Use Survey Office at K-State, Leah Tsoodle, continues the show with information about the Custom Rates Survey that she encourages producers to fill out. Also included is a Kansas Profile with Ron Wilson from the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development.

Kansas Custom Rates Survey

Kansas Profile

K-State Research and Extension

00:23:05 – Keeping Dairy Calves Safe from the Cold: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends today’s show by discussing three things dairy producers can do to protect calves during extremely cold weather.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Weather Impacts on the Cattle Market
Kansas Fertilizer Research Fund
Leaving Wildlife Alone

00:01:05 – Weather Impacts on the Cattle Market: Livestock economist Derrell Peel from Oklahoma State University kicks off today’s show with a cattle market update. He talks about the current conditions as well as the recent cattle on feed report.

derrell.peel@okstate.edu

Link to Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

00:12:05 – Kansas Fertilizer Research Fund: Continuing the show is K-State’s Susan Metzger and Dorivar Ruiz Diaz to talk about the fertilizer research fund and how it supports producers.

Kansas Fertilizer Research Fund

00:23:05 – Leaving Wildlife Alone: Reminding people to leave wildlife alone with K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts ends today’s show. He talks about how wildlife adapts to their conditions and the issues people could cause if they try to interact with them.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Domestic and International Grain Market, Part 1
Domestic and International Grain Market, Part 2
Pattern Change in the Weather

00:01:05 – Domestic and International Grain Market: The show begins with Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, and Guy Allen, the senior economist from the IGP Institute at K-State, with a recap of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates from the USDA. In the first two segments of the show they discuss the international and domestic market for corn, soybeans, wheat and grain sorghum.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE Report

00:23:05 – Pattern Change in the Weather: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, completes today’s show with a weather update. He talks about a record these recent cold temperatures broke and what people can be expecting as we look into next week and the end of the month.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin
Winter Tree Care
Color in the Winter Landscape

00:01:05 – Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin: Starting the show is Joe Parcell, director of the Center for Risk Management Education and Research, with a discussion about artificial intelligence and digital twins and what they could mean for agriculture.

Center for Risk Management Education and Research

KSU Swine Profitability Conference

00:12:05 – Winter Tree Care: Kansas Forest Service community forestry program coordinator Matt Norville continues today’s show with information about caring for trees in the winter. Proper care can help with tree, human and wildlife safety.

Kansasforests.org

00:23:05 – Color in the Winter Landscape: Kansas State University nursery crop and marketing specialist, Cheryl Boyer, completes the show discussing why it’s important to have color in the home landscape throughout the year – especially in winter.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

2023 Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation, Part 3
Hauling Livestock in the Cold
Managing Young Calves

00:01:05 – 2023 Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation, Part 3: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen starts today’s show by continuing to recap the top developments in 2023 for agricultural law and taxation.

Top Ten Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation in 2023 - (Part One)

Roger on AgManager

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

RFD-TV: Firm to Farm

00:12:05 – Hauling Livestock in the Cold: Keeping the show going is A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, as he discusses what producers need to investigate before deciding to haul livestock. He says what extra preparation probably needs to take place.

KSUBeef.org

KLA.org

00:23:05 – Managing Young Calves: A segment of Ask the Experts from the Beef Cattle Institute completes today’s show. K-State’s Brad White, Brian Lubbers, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster talk about different times that calves may have extra management needs.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Eagles
Farm and Ranch Transition Conferences
Using Technology for Cattle Margins

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Eagles: Beginning today’s show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers this time they talk about eagles and why people might be seeing more of them.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

00:12:05 – Farm and Ranch Transition Conferences: K-State agriculture economist Robin Reid continues the show by discussing the upcoming Farm and Ranch Transition conferences. She shares how attendees can get the most from the conference.

AgKansitions

00:23:05 – Using Technology for Cattle Margins: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, finishes today’s show by saying one way to increase margins in 2024 is to utilize technology to locate cows in the pen. He says using transponders can save time, reduce herd disruption and provide health information.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

An Update on the Cattle Market
Hypothermia Concerns for Cattle
Faces in Agriculture: Melissa Nelson

00:01:05 – An Update on the Cattle Market: Kicking off the show today is Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with a cattle market update.

LMIC.info

00:12:05 – Hypothermia Concerns for Cattle: Gregg Hanzlicek, K-State veterinarian, continues the show with information about how to care for cows and calves in cold weather. Hypothermia is a concern for many young calves when it comes to our current weather conditions.

Preparing for Winter Weather Extremes

ksvdl.com

Animal Comfort Index

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Melissa Nelson: Another segment of Faces in Agriculture rounds out today’s show. Melissa Nelson with South Bend Industrial Hemp talks about the challenges the business has faced and how they are working to overcome them.

southbendindustrialhemp.com

South Bend Industrial Hemp on Facebook and Instagram

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

WASDE Report Expectations
The State of Water in Kansas
Below Average Winter Temperatures

00:01:05 – WASDE Report Expectations: A grain market update with K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien starts today’s show. He talks about the current market as well as USDA pre-report trade estimates.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE Report

00:12:05 – The State of Water in Kansas: Continuing the show is Susan Metzger, Brownie Wilson and Earl Lewis to discuss water in Kansas. They talk about the current state of the High Plains Aquifer and what people should think about for its future.

KDA - Division of Water Resources

K-State - Kansas Water Institute

00:23:05 – Below Average Winter Temperatures: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, completes today’s show with a weather update. He says that people can be expecting to experience below average temperatures within the week.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

2023 Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation, Part 2
Trying to Stay Safe in These Cold Conditions
Mastering Floral Design

00:01:05 – 2023 Developments in Agricultural Law and Taxation, Part 2: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen begins today’s show as he continues to review major things that happened in 2023 that impacted agricultural law and taxation.

Roger on AgManager

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

RFD-TV: Firm to Farm

00:12:05 – Trying to Stay Safe in These Cold Conditions: We continue the show with K-State’s A.J. Tarpoff and Jason Warner and family medicine doctor, Ron Varner, to remind people about trying to keep themselves and their livestock safe during these frigid weather conditions.

00:23:05 – Mastering Floral Design: K-State Research and Extension floral design specialist, Irina Sheshukova, discusses a new master floral design program for flower consumers to end today’s show.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

FSA Deadlines
Share/Lease Agreements for Cattle
Tips for Calving Season

00:01:05 – FSA Deadlines: Beginning today's show is Tonya Ackerman, Kansas Farm Service Agency conservation and price support chief, as she shares about upcoming deadlines and an event happening next month. We are also joined by Ron Wilson from the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development with a Kansas Profile.

Farmers.gov

WomenManagingTheFarm.com

Kansas Profile

00:12:07 – Share/Lease Agreements for Cattle: K-State beef reproduction specialist, Sandy Johnson, continues the show with things cattle producers should consider before doing share/lease agreements.

Share/Lease Agreements for Cow-Calf Operations

Beef Cow Rental Agreements for Your Farm - Ag Lease 101

Animal Comfort tool from mesonet.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Tips for Calving Season: Ask the Experts from the Beef Cattle Institute concludes the show for today. The team of experts have a conversation about what their tip is for producers getting ready for calving season.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Being Ready for Kidding Season
K-State Swine Profitability Conference
Having a Clean Calving Area

00:01:05 – Being Ready for Kidding Season: Diversified agriculture agent from the Wildcat District, Adaven Rohling, begins today’s show discussing things goat producers should consider having on-hand for kidding season.

00:12:07 – K-State Swine Profitability Conference: The show continues with Joel DeRouchey, K-State Extension swine specialist, with information about the upcoming swine profitability conference at K-State.

KSU Swine Profitability Conference

Feeding Cows in Drought

Hoxie Calving Clinic

Calving Schools

KARTA Ag Tech Conference

00:23:05 – Having a Clean Calving Area: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk completes the show by encouraging dairy farmers to be prepared for calving season. In particular, making sure the calving area is clean and relatively easy to keep clean.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Decisions in the Cattle Market
Cover Your Acres Winter Conference
Frozen Pond Safety

00:01:05 – Decisions in the Cattle Market: Kicking off the show today is University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist Elliott Dennis with a cattle market update. He discusses the cattle on feed report, factors to consider when making decisions about feeder cattle and a cattle insurance product.

Weaned Calf Risk Protection Insurance Webinar

caps.unl.edu/webinars

beefbasis.com

AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Cover Your Acres Winter Conference: K-State Extension agronomist, Lucas Haag, continues today’s show with a preview of the upcoming Cover Your Acres Winter Conference.

Cover Your Acres

00:23:05 – Frozen Pond Safety: An interview with K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken about frozen pond safety concludes the show. Joe talks about ways to stay safe and what not to forget about for livestock.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Outlook
Online Classes for Farm Finances and Risk Management
Winter Weather in Kansas

00:01:05 – Grain Market Outlook: Starting today’s show is K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien with a grain market update. He covers the futures, cash and information from a recent Western Wisconsin Ag Lenders meeting.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Online Classes for Farm Finances and Risk Management: K-State farm economist, Robin Reid, and K-State farm analyst, LaVell Winsor, continue the show discussing classes where producers can learn about farm finances and risk management.

Finances and the Farm

Risk Management on the Farm

00:23:05 – Winter Weather in Kansas: A weather update with Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, wraps up today’s show. Kansans can expect snowy weather followed by cool temperatures next week.

mesonet.ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Canola Surviving the Winter
Cattle Chat: Pain Management, Replacement Heifers, Confined Systems
Beginning Garden Transplants

00:01:05 – Canola Surviving the Winter: Beginning today’s show is K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm to discuss winterkill in canola. Mike explains how producers can test their crop.

After a Better Start in 2023, What Factors Influence the Survival of Winter Canola?

00:12:05 – Cattle Chat: Pain Management, Replacement Heifers, Confined Systems: An episode of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast with K-State’s Brad White, Phillip Lancaster, Bob Larson, Dustin Pendell and Jason Warner continue the show as they talk about recent conference topics and confined cattle systems.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Beginning Garden Transplants: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, completes today’s show with tips for starting garden transplants from seed this winter.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

2023 Developments in Agricultural Law and Tax
Kansas Corn and Soybean Schools
Ag Technology BCI is Excited About

00:01:05 – 2023 Developments in Agricultural Law and Tax: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, begins today’s show by reviewing a few of his top agricultural law and tax stories from 2023.

2023 in Review - Ag Law and Tax

Roger on AgManager

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

RFD-TV: Firm to Farm

00:12:05 – Kansas Corn and Soybean Schools: Continuing the show is K-State farm systems specialist, Ignacio Ciampitti, as he discusses the combined corn and soybean schools. We are also joined by Ron Wilson from the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development with a Kansas Profile.

K-State Corn and Soybean Schools

kscorn.com/schools

Kansas Profile

00:23:05 – Ag Technology BCI is Excited About: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts, Brad White, Dustin Pendell, Phillip Lancaster and Bob Larson, round out today’s show talking about the technologies they are interested in for the new year.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Coyote Control
Women Managing the Farm Conference
How Checkoff Money is Spent

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Coyote Control: Starting the show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. This week the pair discusses coyote control.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

00:12:05 – Women Managing the Farm Conference: K-State’s Robin Reid and Sandra Wick keep the show going by previewing the Women Managing the Farm conference taking place in February. They have a couple of special plans to celebrate the 20th year.

WomenManagingtheFarm.com

00:23:05 – How Checkoff Money is Spent: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, completes today’s show by taking a closer look at how checkoff dollars work to help the dairy industry, Kansas dairy farmers and consumers.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Ready for the 2024 Grain Market
A Year of Weather in Kansas
Kansas Reindeer

This is our last show of 2023, we will be back with a show on January 2 to kick off the new year. Happy Holidays!

00:01:05 – Ready for the 2024 Grain Market: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien starts today’s show with a grain market update. He explains the current conditions and recaps the year for the grain markets while also looking ahead.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – A Year of Weather in Kansas: Continuing the show is K-State assistant state climatologist, Matt Sittel, looking back at the weather we have experienced this year. He also says how Kansas may finish December.

mesonet.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Kansas Reindeer: A conversation with Fulton Valley Farms owner, Betty Corbin, about reindeer finishes this year’s shows. She discusses how they care for their reindeer and the holiday magic they bring.

fultonvalleyfarms.com

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Getting Ready for Calving Season
K-State Agricultural Research in 2023
Is the Seed Still Good?

00:01:05 – Getting Ready for Calving Season: A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, starts today’s show by reminding cattle producers what should be in their calving kit to make sure they are prepared for calving season.

K-State Calving Schools

00:12:05 – K-State Agricultural Research in 2023: Continuing the show is Jane Schuh, director of K-State Research and Extension and associate dean of research and graduate programs for the college of agriculture, as she talks about agricultural research in 2023 and what she is excited for in the future.

00:23:05 – Is the Seed Still Good?: K-State horticulturist Ward Upham ends today’s show by offering tips for determining whether old garden seed is still viable for use in the spring.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Probate Fees
A Look Back and Ahead for K-State Research and Extension and Agriculture
What Size of Cow?

00:01:05 – Probate Fees: Kicking off the show is K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen discussing what probate is and what fees can be associated with it. He also explains a case that lends an example of what can and cannot be done

Probate Fees - How Much are They?

Roger on AgManager

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

RFD-TV: Firm to Farm

00:12:05 – A Look Back and Ahead for K-State Research and Extension and Agriculture: Ernie Minton, dean of K-State’s College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension, continues the show as he reviews 2023 for the college and takes a look ahead.

ag.ksu.edu

K-State Foundation

00:23:05 – What Size of Cow?: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts rounds out today’s show. K-State’s Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Bob Larson answer how to decide between raising large or small mature sized cows.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Swine Industry in 2023
Mungbeans for Kansas Producers
Preparing to Feed the Herd

00:01:05 – Swine Industry in 2023: Beginning today’s show is K-State swine specialist, Mike Tokach, with a review of 2023 for the swine industry. He also takes a look at what 2024 could hold for producers.

KSUSwine.org

00:12:05 – Mungbeans for Kansas Producers: Ignacio Ciampitti, K-State farm systems specialist, continues the show by discussing mungbeans. He explains what they could provide for producers and soil.

Mungbeans: Potential for Crop Diversification in Kansas

00:23:05 – Preparing to Feed the Herd: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk rounds out the show by encouraging producers to secure adequate forage for the winter and spring. This includes taking inventory of what’s already on hand and minimizing the use of certain forages in feeding the dairy herd.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

November Meat Demand Monitor
Producer Challenges for Specialty Livestock
Raccoon Control

00:01:05 – November Meat Demand Monitor: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor begins today’s show with a cattle market update. He discusses the survey data for the November Meat Demand Monitor as well as other customer information.

November Meat Demand Monitor

KSU-Beef Replacement

Assessing Domestic Pork Demand in 2023

00:12:05 – Producer Challenges for Specialty Livestock: Continuing the show are K-State assistant professors Logan Britton and Nellie Hill-Sullins as they discuss their research on challenges producers of specialty livestock are experiencing.

Kansas Specialty Livestock Producer Challenges

Division of Animal Health

agriculture.ks.gov

00:23:05 – Raccoon Control: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, rounds out today’s show by reviewing how to manage raccoons and why this time of year is good to do so. He also warns people about a fly bait that is commonly used off-label which is illegal.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

International and Domestic Grain Market, Part 1
International and Domestic Grain Market, Part 2
Continuing with Above Average Temperatures

00:01:05 – International and Domestic Grain Market, Part 1: Starting today’s show is K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien and the senior economist at the IGP Institute Guy Allen. They discuss the domestic and international conditions of the grain market for wheat, corn, soybeans, sorghum and cotton.

00:12:05 – International and Domestic Grain Market, Part 2: Guy and Dan keep the show going by continuing their conversation about grain market conditions and logistics of the Panama Canal and Mississippi River.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE Report

00:23:05 – Continuing with Above Average Temperatures: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond concludes today’s show with a weather update. Kansans can expect continued above average temperatures with the chance of a storm or two before Christmas.

mesonet.ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Precision Feeding Swine Technology
Agricultural Technology Conference
Starting a Bee Colony

00:01:05 – Precision Feeding Swine Technology: K-State swine nutritionist, Jason Woodworth, and PhD student at K-State, Mikayla Spinler, kick off today’s show by discussing precision feeding technology and blending diets for sows in lactation.

Jason's Swine Day Presentation

2023 Swine Day Publications

00:12:05 – Agricultural Technology Conference: Continuing today’s show is K-State’s Terry Griffin, and he is joined by John West and Darren Hofmann to preview KARTA's Kansas Agricultural Technologies conference happening in January.

karta-online.org

Conference Information

00:23:05 – Starting a Bee Colony: From his month’s K-State Garden Hour, K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for the Golden Prairie District, Ryan Engel, completes the show as he covers basics for starting your own bee colony.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Program Deadlines for FSA
Keeping Humans and Livestock Safe in the Cold
Marketing Calves

00:01:05 – Program Deadlines for FSA: Getting today’s show started is Michael Martin, Kansas FSA agriculture program specialist, discussing upcoming deadlines and what the farm bill extension means for FSA.

drought.gov

droughtmonitor.unl.edu

farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Keeping Humans and Livestock Safe in the Cold: K-State Extension beef veterinarian, A.J. Tarpoff, and family medicine doctor, Ron Varner, continue the show to talk about what people need to keep in mind when caring for their livestock and themselves as it gets colder.

Mesonet's Animal Comfort Tool

00:23:05 – Marketing Calves: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts rounds out today’s show. Brad White, Bob Larson and Dustin Pendell discuss different options for cattle producers to market their calves.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Pond Habitat and Structures
Looking into Crop Production Practices
Udder Edemas

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Pond Habitat and Structures: Starting off the show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. This time they talk about habitats and structures in ponds.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

00:12:05 – Looking into Crop Production Practices: Brian Olson, head of K-State’s Western Kansas Research-Extension Centers, and Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State soil fertility specialist, keep the show going by discussing a crop production management practices project they will be working that has recently received millions in funding.

K-State to Lead Multi-state Study to Improve Crop Production Practices

www.wkarc.org

agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Udder Edemas: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk rounds out today’s show by explaining the discomfort udder edema causes and how dairy farmers can reduce the incidence of it on their farms.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Export and Tools
Don't Move Firewood
Faces in Agriculture: Luke Bellar

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Export and Tools: A cattle market update with Iowa State University livestock economist Lee Schulz begins today’s show. He discusses export data and a tool that can help producers understand how much they can afford for replacement heifers.

Net Present Value of Beef Replacement Heifers

Raising Versus Buying Heifers for Beef Cow Replacement

00:12:05 – Don't Move Firewood: Continuing the show is Ryan Rastok, forest health coordinator with the Kansas Forest Service, on why it is important to not move firewood. He explains the issues it can cause for trees and homeowners.

KansasForests.org

DontMoveFirewood.org

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Luke Bellar: Another segment of Faces in Agriculture completes today’s show. Labette County farmer, Luke Bellar, talks about his operation and his off-farm involvement.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Sideways Grain Market
Ukraine and Black Sea Region Update
Above Average Temperatures

00:01:05 – Sideways Grain Market: Starting the show is K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien with his weekly grain market update. He mentions pre-report expectations for the WASDE report and what to think about as the markets move sideways.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE Report

00:12:05 – Ukraine and Black Sea Region Update: Antonina Broyaka, K-State associate in the department of agricultural economics, continues the show by providing an update on Ukraine and the Black Sea Region. She discusses what is currently being worked on and an outlook for the next marketing year.

Antonina Broyaka's Webinar

00:23:05 – Above Average Temperatures: A weather update with K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond rounds out this week’s shows. He explains what records have been broken this past week and why people should keep fire safety top of mind.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Calcium and Phosphorus in Swine Nutrition
Managing Bulls in the Cold
Keeping Houseplants Alive

00:01:05 – Calcium and Phosphorus in Swine Nutrition: Jordan Gebhardt, K-State swine nutrition veterinarian, and Larissa Becker, K-State animal sciences and industry PhD student, begin the show by explaining the work they have done to better understand calcium and phosphorus needs in swine nutrition.

Larissa's Presentation

Swine Nutrition Guide

00:12:05 – Managing Bulls in the Cold: K-State cow-calf Extension specialist Jason Warner keeps the show going by discussing bull management in the winter. He explains what cattle producers should keep in mind.

Supplementation Considerations for Bulls Following Breeding

Cow-calf Production Clinic on Dec. 14

00:23:05 – Keeping Houseplants Alive: Rounding out today’s show is K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, as he talks about winter care for houseplants and offers tips for keeping live Christmas trees healthy through the holidays.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Dealer Trust Act and Trump Tax Cuts
HPAI Confirmed in Kansas, Again
Drylot or Pasture for Cows

00:01:05 – Dealer Trust Act and Trump Tax Cuts: K-State and Washburn law professor Roger McEowen starts today’s show by discussing the Dealer Trust Act and what will happen if the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act isn’t extended.

Roger's Blog Article

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – HPAI Confirmed in Kansas, Again: Continuing the show is Kansas Department of Agriculture Animal Health Commissioner, Justin Smith, to talk about highly pathogenic avian influenza. There have recently been confirmed cases in Kansas.

agriculture.ks.gov/AvianInfluenza

Sick Birds? 833-765-2006

Email: KDA.HPAI@ks.gov

USCattleTrace.org

00:23:05 – Drylot or Pasture for Cows: Ask the Experts from the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State complete today’s show. Brad White, Bob Larson and Jason Warner talk about the differences between winter feeding cows on a drylot and pasture.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

2024 Chemical Weed Guide
K-State Crops Judging Champions
Breeding and Replacement Heifers in Dairies

00:01:05 – 2024 Chemical Weed Guide: Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed specialist, kicks off the show by reviewing key changes in the Chemical Weed Guide for 2024.

2024 Chemical Weed Guide

00:12:05 – K-State Crops Judging Champions: The crops judging team from Kansas State University continues today’s by discussing their recent national success as a team and individuals. Head coach Rachel Veenstra and team members Renae Sinclair, Landon Trout and Quinten Bina talk about the work they put in to prepare.

K-State Crops Judging

X (Twitter): KStateCropsTeam

00:23:05 – Breeding and Replacement Heifers in Dairies: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk completes today’s show by offering tips for improving breeding efficiency for the dairy and culling replacement heifers.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Corrections
Bush Honeysuckle
Leaky Ponds

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Corrections: Starting today’s show is Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel with a cattle market update. He explains how futures are still wild and why expansion is likely not going to be taking place soon.

Subscribe to Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

00:12:05 – Bush Honeysuckle: Forest health coordinator with the Kansas Forest Service, Ryan Rastok, continues the show by discussing why bush honeysuckle can be an issue for many in Kansas.

Kansasforests.org

rrastok@ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Leaky Ponds: Understanding how ponds might be leaking ends today’s show. Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, discusses possible solutions for producers that find their ponds are leaking.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Lows
Cattle Chat: Important to Meat Consumers
Warming up Next Week

00:01:05 – Grain Market Lows: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, begins today’s show with this week’s grain market update. He says what action the markets have seen as we enter the last month of the year.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

Upcoming Ukraine/Black Sea Region Webinar

00:12:05 – Cattle Chat: Important to Meat Consumers: Continuing the show is an episode from Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chat podcast. K-State’s Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Ted Schroeder discuss what consumers are most concerned about when it comes to sustainability and meat purchases.

Cattle Chat episode

ksubci.org

00:23:05 – Warming up Next Week: A weather update with K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond rounds out the show. He says people can expect it to dry out and warm up in the coming week.

mesonet.ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Kansas Water Institute
Kansas Water Handbook
Plant Hardiness Map

00:01:05 – Kansas Water Institute: Starting the show is Susan Metzger, director of strategic interdisciplinary program development at K-State, to discuss the Kansas Water Institute. She says how people around K-State and Kansas will be working together.

Water@ksu.edu

Kansas Water Institute

00:12:05 – Kansas Water Handbook: K-State watershed specialists Herschel George and Stacie Minson continue the show talking about the water handbook that will be coming out soon for producers to use.

K-State Research and Extension Bookstore

KCARE

00:23:05 – Plant Hardiness Map: After 11 years, the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map has been updated. K-State nursery crop and marketing specialist, Cheryl Boyer, completes today’s show by discussing map changes for Kansas and what they may mean for gardeners.

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

FSA Programs and Deadlines
Holiday World of Weeds
Cattle Liver Abscesses

00:01:05 – FSA Programs and Deadlines: Today’s show starts with Dennis McKinney, director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, with information about programs with FSA and upcoming deadlines.

22007apply.gov

Farmers.gov

Service Centers

00:12:05 – Holiday World of Weeds: K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster continues the show by discussing a few of her World of Weed articles. She talks about toothed spurge, eastern redcedar and mistletoe.

World of Weeds - Toothed Spurge

World of Weeds - Eastern Redcedar

World of Weeds - Mistletoe

slancaster@ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Cattle Liver Abscesses: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts completes the show as Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Jason Warner share knowledge on liver abscesses and if cow-calf producers should be worried about it.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Translocation and Relocation
Agriculture Labor Shortage Impacts
Appreciating Agriculture Employees

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Translocation and Relocation: Kicking off today’s show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers talking about relocation and translocation of wildlife.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

00:12:05 – Agriculture Labor Shortage Impacts: Jenny Ifft and Parker Vulgamore from K-State and Tori Laird with the Kansas Department of Agriculture continue the show discussing their recent study on how agricultural labor shortages impact the Kansas economy.

Help Wanted: How Agricultural Labor Shortages Affect the Kansas Economy

00:23:05 – Appreciating Agriculture Employees: Completing today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he says now is a good time for dairy producers to think about how they can show appreciation for all the hard work their employees do.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Update
Swine Nutrition with Wayne Cast
Faces in Agriculture: BEL Tree Farm

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update: A cattle market update with Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, starts today’s show as she talks about cow replacement auction data.

LMIC.info

00:12:05 – Swine Nutrition with Wayne Cast: Continuing today’s show is Wayne Cast who is a swine nutritionist that spoke at K-State’s Swine Day. Wayne discusses how swine nutrition has changed and shares a few recommendations for people deciding what to feed their livestock.

KSUSwine.org

Wayne's Presentation

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: BEL Tree Farm: A segment of Faces in Agriculture rounds out today's show. Michelle and Aaron Peck from BEL Tree Farm explain their operation and its challenges and successes.

BELTreeFarmsalina.com

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Filing Taxes and Holdover Tenancy
Lice in Cattle Herds
Options for Open Cattle

00:01:05 – Filing Taxes and Holdover Tenancy: Starting today’s show is K-State and Washburn law professor, Roger McEowen, with why people need to make sure their tax returns are getting filed. He also shares a case as an example of when there is no holdover tenancy.

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

Roger on AgManager

00:12:05 – Lice in Cattle Herds: K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek continues the show reminding cattle producers to keep in mind that their livestock might need to be treated for lice.

Tax Strategies for Midwestern Farm and Ranch Women

00:23:05 – Options for Open Cattle: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts rounds out today’s show with a conversation between Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Bob Weaber about whether to keep and feed, sell or rebreed open cows.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Agriculture Today will be back on November 27.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Winter Grain Mites
Using Poultry Manure
Limiting Use and New Rules for Antibiotics

00:01:05 – Winter Grain Mites: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, starts off the show with information about winter grain mites. He explains if producers should be managing winter grain mites if they are seeing them in their fields this time of year.

Crop Insects in Kansas

00:12:05 – Using Poultry Manure: Continuing the show is Peter Tomlinson, K-State environmental quality specialist, talking about using manure in fields. He specifically takes a deeper look at poultry litter.

Nutrient Availability in Poultry Manure

00:23:05 – Limiting Use and New Rules for Antibiotics: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk rounds out today's show by discussing new rules regarding antibiotics and options for limiting use.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Retail
Ethiopia and K-State Working Together for Sorghum
Acorns for Deer

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Retail: Starting today’s show is University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist Elliott Dennis with a cattle market update. He discusses how retail has changed for beef and turkey.

00:12:05 – Ethiopia and K-State Working Together for Sorghum: K-State’s Nat Bascom and guest Alemu Tirfessa from Ethiopia continue the show to talk about their international work on sorghum.

Global Collaboration on Sorghum and Millet

00:23:05 – Acorns for Deer: Information about how people can increase acorn production from K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, rounds out today’s show. He explains research that tells what deer hunters can do to increase acorn production for the wildlife.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Movement
How the Swine Industry has Changed
Cooling Down

00:01:05 – How the Grain Market Moved: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, kicks off today’s show with a grain market outlook. He says where harvest is for Kansas and how last week's crop production report has impacted the markets this week.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – How the Swine Industry has Changed: Keeping the show going is the keynote speaker at K-State’s Swine Day, Wayne Cast, as he discusses how he has seen the swine industry change in his life and career as a swine nutritionist.

Swine Day Report

00:23:05 – Cooling Down: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, finishes the show with a weather update. He says that people in Kansas should be starting to feel cooler temperatures.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Climate Resilient Cereals Lab
Introducing New Cattle to the Herd
Pests Seeking Warmth in Homes

00:01:05 – Climate Resilient Cereals Lab: Kicking off today’s show is K-State’s Jagger Harvey and Jared Crain to discuss a climate resilient cereals lab that will support agriculture around the world.

K-State to Lead $22M Cereal Crops Project Funded by USAID

Jagger - jjharvey@ksu.edu

Jared - jcrain@ksu.edu

00:12:05 – Introducing New Cattle to the Herd: A.J. Tarpoff, K-State beef veterinarian, continues the show to talk about what producers need to think about when introducing new livestock to their herd.

Disease Concerns with New Herd Introductions

00:23:05 – Pests Seeking Warmth in Homes: Rounding out today’s show is K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd explaining what nuisance pests might be seeking warmers places inside homes. He also mentions the benefits of cleaning up lawn and garden debris.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Guaranteed Loan Program
Feedstuff Options
Chronically Lame Pregnant Cow

00:01:05 – Guaranteed Loan Program: Kansas Farm Service Agency Farm Loan Chief, Josh Ridder, begins today’s show by providing details about FSA’s guaranteed loan program. He reviews the different types and how it is managed.

Farmers.gov

22007apply.gov

00:12:05 – Feedstuff Options: Continuing the show is K-State Extension beef cattle specialist Justin Waggoner discussing alternative feedstuff options for cattle. Many things can be included but need to be tested and used properly.

Evaluating Alternative Feedstuffs for Cattle

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Chronically Lame Pregnant Cow: The Beef Cattle Institute at K-State rounds out today’s show with this week’s Ask the Experts. Brad White, Brian Lubbers and Dustin Pendell think about different options for what to do with a consistently lame cow during gestation.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Taking Care of Ponds
Replacement Heifer Management
Using a Nutritionist for the Dairy

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Taking Care of Ponds: Starting today’s show is K-State's Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with another episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers. This time Joe and Drew talk about a few ways to see if your pond needs care and what resources could be used.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

00:12:05 – Replacement Heifer Management: K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, Jason Warner, continues the show as he mentions what producers should consider when it comes to replacement heifer development and management.

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Using a Nutritionist for the Dairy: Completing today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he discusses the importance of consulting a nutritionist to increase fat percentage in the milk being produced on the farm.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor
Kansas Ag in the Classroom Resources
Kansas 4-H

00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor: K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor, starts today's show with a cattle market update. He explains changes in the market as well as how feedlot returns have moved and what he saw in the October Meat Demand Monitor.

AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Kansas Ag in the Classroom Resources: Continuing the show is Briana Jacobus, Kansas Ag in the Classroom marketing and communications director, to tell us about resources the foundation has available and how people can utilize them.

Kansas Ag in the Classroom

USDA.gov/media

00:23:05 – Kansas 4-H: 4-H youth development specialist Amy Sollock completes the show today as she discusses what 4-H has to provide for youth and how adults can support the organization.

Kansas 4-H

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Supply and Demand Grain Balance Sheets
Dry, Warm Weather Pattern

00:01:05 – Supply and Demand Grain Balance Sheets: Kicking off today's show is K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien with this week’s grain market update. He discusses changes in supply and demand balance sheets that were impacted by USDA's recent WASDE report.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE

00:14:20 – Dry, Warm Weather Pattern: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, completes the show with a weather update. He says temperatures are still above average for November and he also mentions that around Thanksgiving Kansans can likely be expecting a change in the weather pattern.

We will back with a full show on Monday (11/13)

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Various Burning Seasons
Pasture, Rangeland and Forage, National FFA Convention
Invasive Plants Causing Home Landscape Problems

00:01:05 – Various Burning Seasons: Kicking off the show today is Oklahoma State University Extension fire ecology specialist, John Weir, to discuss considering different seasons for burning. He recently lectured about this at K-State’s Kling Anderson Lecture.

Fire Ecology OSU Extension

Fact Sheets

00:12:05 – Pasture, Rangeland and Forage, National FFA Convention: K-State agriculture policy specialist, Jenny Ifft, continues the show with reminders about Pasture, Rangeland and Forage insurance. We are also joined by Kansas FFA’s Sage Toews and Cecilia Newby to talk about their experience at National FFA Convention.

ksffa.org

ffa.org

00:23:05 – Invasive Plants Causing Home Landscape Problems: Completing today’s show is K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Wyandotte County, Lynn Loughary, as she discusses invasive plants and the problems they can cause in the home landscape.

K-State Garden Hour

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Agricultural Law and Tax Update
Mustard Weeds
Deciding to Keep or Buy Replacement Heifers

00:01:05 – Agricultural Law and Tax Update: Beginning today’s show is K-State law professor, Roger McEowen, discussing a variety of topics that could be impactful for producers. He covers buying farmland with a growing crop, what is livestock, a veterinarian’s lien and Employee Retention Credit this week.

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

Ag Law and Tax Topics - Miscellaneous Topics

Reporting of Beneficial Ownership Information; Employee Retention Credit...a Farm Lease

00:12:05 – Mustard Weeds: Weed specialist at K-State, Sarah Lancaster, keeps the show going with information about mustard weeds and how they can be controlled.

Control of Mustards in Wheat - Timely Treatment is Important

Subscribe to Agronomy eUpdate

00:23:05 – Deciding to Keep or Buy Replacement Heifers: K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts rounds out today’s show. This week Brad White, Dustin Pendell and Phillip Lancaster talk about differences between raising and purchasing replacement heifers.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Anhydrous Ammonia Application
Tax Planning and Strategies
Preparing for Cold Weather

00:01:05 – Anhydrous Ammonia Application: K-State soil fertility specialist Dorivar Ruiz Diaz starts today’s show by sharing information about anhydrous ammonia applications in the fall.

Considerations for Fall Applications of Anhydrous Ammonia

00:12:05 – Tax Planning and Strategies: Continuing the show is Kansas Farm Management Association economists, Chelsea Plummer and Tressie Mitzner, to discuss end of year tax considerations. Robin Reid, K-State agricultural economist, also joins the conversation with details for a tax strategy educational series that is upcoming.

Tax Strategies for Midwestern Farm and Ranch Women

KFMA

00:23:05 – Preparing for Cold Weather: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, rounds out today’s show by encouraging producers to have a plan in place to care for their calves and young stock before the really cold weather. He covers things the plan should include.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle and Hog Market Update
International Agronomy Lecturer: Mark Farrell
Trout Fishing Season

00:01:05 – Cattle and Hog Market Update: Beginning today's show is Iowa State University livestock economist Lee Schulz with a livestock market update. He explains how the cattle and hog markets are doing and ag trade for different states.

State Agricultural Trade Data

00:12:05 – International Agronomy Lecturer: Mark Farrell: K-State’s Chuck Rice and visiting lecturer Mark Farrell continue the show as Mark discusses what Australia is doing with regenerative agriculture and the difficulties they are facing that are similar to the United States.

Mark Farrell

Chuck and Sure Rice International Agronomy Lectureship

00:23:05 – Trout Fishing Season: A conversation about trout fishing rounds out today’s show. K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, Joe Gerken, explains what has changed about the trout fishing season and why.

KDWP

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Headlines
October Statewide
Warmer Next Week

00:01:05 – Grain Market Headlines: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, starts today’s show with a grain market update. He also explains some of the current market headlines he is seeing.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – October Statewide: Continuing the show is Ernie Minton, dean of K-State’s College of Agriculture, as he discusses his October Statewide. Stories this month include nanotechnology, remote working, hall of fame inductees, an upcoming conference and a College of Agriculture ranking.

Link to subscribe to Statewide newsletter

Kansas Forest's WRAP

00:23:05 – Warmer Next Week: A weather update with K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond wraps up this week’s shows. He says a lot of Kansas got rain this past week but likely won’t see any in this coming week.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Partnering with Madagascar
Governor's Water Conference
Managing Leaves

00:01:05 – Partnering with Madagascar: Beginning the show is Nat Bascom, director of engagement and leadership at K-State’s Global Collaboration on Sorghum and Millet, with how his recent trip to Madagascar supports the work they are doing there with producers .

GlobalSorghumandMillet.com

Nat's Profile

00:12:05 – Governor's Water Conference: Continuing the show is K-State’s Susan Metzger, director of KCARE and KWRI, to discuss the Governor’s Conference on the Future of Water in Kansas that is taking place in the middle of November.

Governor's Water Conference

KCARE

KWRI

00:23:05 – Managing Leaves: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, completes the show with tips for dealing with all the leaves that are beginning to pile up. He also explains the benefits of conducting a soil test this fall.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Hold on FSA Programs and Prescribed Burn Meeting
Third Trimester Needs for Cattle
Deciding to Deworm Calves or Not

00:01:05 – Hold on FSA Programs and Prescribed Burn Meeting: Kansas Farm Service Agency conservation and price support chief, Tonya Ackerman, kicks off the show with an update on FSA. We are then joined by Jess Crockford to discuss an upcoming Prescribed Burn Association organizational meeting.

Farmers.gov

22007apply.gov

1-800-721-0970

PBA Organizational Meeting

00:12:05 – Third Trimester Needs for Cattle: Continuing the show is K-State beef reproduction specialist, Sandy Johnson. She says this time of year is when producers of spring-calving cattle herds need to make sure the cows are meeting their nutritional needs.

The Start of the Third Trimester, the Most Underappreciated Day of the Year

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Deciding to Deworm Calves or Not: K-State Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts rounds out today’s show. This week Brad White, Brian Lubbers and Bob Larson talk about if weaned calves that are being kept for a few months should be dewormed.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Prairie Dogs
Critters in Kansas
Improved Reproductive Efficiency

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Prairie Dogs: Beginning today’s show is K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken with an episode of their podcast Fins, Fur and Feathers. This week the pair discusses prairie dogs in Kansas and their impact.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

00:12:05 – Critters in Kansas: An interview about animals people are often averse to continues the show. Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, shares some interesting details about critters in Kansas.

00:23:05 – Improved Reproductive Efficiency: Completing today's show is this week’s Milk Lines. K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk looks at how the dairy industry has made tremendous progress in its reproductive efficiency using an application called the pregnancy rate.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Update
Strategy for Woody Encroachment
Faces in Agriculture: Glenn Brunkow

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update: Starting today’s show is Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, with a cattle market update. He explains what reactions he is still seeing from the past Cattle on Feed report.

derrell.peel@okstate.edu

Link to Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

00:12:05 – Strategy for Woody Encroachment: A discussion about a new management strategy with University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Dillon Fogarty continues the show. He says that changing the way people think about dealing with woody encroachment is important.

ThePrairieProject.org

Batweek.org

00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Glenn Brunkow: Concluding today’s show is Pottawattamie County farmer Glenn Brunkow on our new segment, Faces in Agriculture. Glenn explains what his operation does and some of his biggest challenges.

Brunkowfamilylamb.net

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market During Harvest
Frontier District Ag Agents
A Break in Record Temperatures

00:01:05 – Grain Market During Harvest: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, kicks off today’s show with this week’s grain market update. He discusses what is currently happening with the world wheat market and how he thinks it will look in the future.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Frontier District Ag Agents: Continuing the show is Frontier District livestock production agent, Rod Schaub, and crop production and farm management agent, Ryan Schaub, to explain how agriculture is doing in their district.

Frontierdistrict.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – A Break in Record Temperatures: A weather update from K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond completes today’s show. He says we can expect to cool off after the recent above average temperatures.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Climate Smart Farm
Wichita County Ag Extension Agent and Swine Day Reminder
Caring for Pumpkins

00:01:05 – Climate Smart Farm: Starting today’s show is K-State precision agricultural economist, Terry Griffin, and University of Georgia engineer, Glen Rains, to discuss the research they will be doing with their climate-smart 4-D Farm.

UGA Awarded $4 Million to Design Farm of the Future

00:12:05 – Wichita County Ag Extension Agent and Swine Day Reminder: Wichita County agriculture and natural resources Extension agent, Allen Baker, continues the show as he shares what is happening in his region of the state. We are also joined by K-State swine Extension specialist Joel DeRouchey to remind us of the upcoming KSU Swine Day.

Wichita.K-State.edu

620-375-2724

KSU Swine Day

00:23:05 – Caring for Pumpkins: K-State horticulturist Ward Upham completes the show by explaining what to expect once a pumpkin has been carved, how to roast the seeds and why decorative pumpkins aren’t used for making pies.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Taxes and Estate Planning
Wild West Extension Ag Agents
Methods for Later Castration

00:01:05 – Taxes and Estate Planning: K-State law professor, Roger McEowen, begins today’s show with a discussion about the expiration of the Tax cuts and job acts. He also says that people need to decide on farmland partitioning and digital assets for their estate planning.

Washburnlaw.edu/WALTR

00:12:05 – Wild West Extension Ag Agents: Keeping the show going is Wild West district agents Jade Greene and Ron Honig who are in town for Annual Conference to share how their part of the state is doing in agriculture this year.

wildwest.k-state.edu

00:23:05 – Methods for Later Castration: K-State Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts round out today’s show. This week Brad White, Bob Larson and A.J. Tarpoff have a conversation about the best method for late castration.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Kanayo Nwanze, Part 1
Kanayo Nwanze, Part 2 and Kansas Profile
Beef Semen in Dairy Cattle

00:01:05 – Kanayo Nwanze, Part 1: Starting today’s show is K-State Alumni Excellence Award recipient, Kanayo Nwanze. He discusses his past work and his most recent book, “A Bucket of Water.”

Kanayo Nwanze

www.fayode.org

00:12:05 – Kanayo Nwanze, Part 2 and Kansas Profile: Kanayo Nwanze continues the show by sharing what he is excited for in the agriculture industry as it moves forward. We are then joined by Ron Wilson with a Kansas Profile on Flickner Innovation Farm.

Kansas Profile

00:23:05 – Beef Semen in Dairy Cattle: Completing today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he discusses the practice of breeding dairy cows to beef semen and how this practice is being used on dairy farms across the U.S..

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Supply and Demand in the Cattle Market
Nitrate Poisoning in Livestock
Improving Ponds and Streams

00:01:05 – Supply and Demand in the Cattle Market: Beginning the show is K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor with this week’s cattle market update. He reviews supply and demand for the market and how feedlot returns have changed.

AgManager.info

KSUBeef.org

00:12:05 – Nitrate Poisoning in Livestock: K-State veterinarian, Gregg Hanzlicek, continues the show by taking a deeper look at what causes nitrate poisoning and the impact it has on ruminant livestock.

Video - Nitrate Testing Sample Collection

Beef Booklet Series

00:23:05 – Improving Ponds and Streams: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, concludes today’s show. Joe talks about the different ways people can improve the lifespan of ponds and streams and why it is important.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain Market Update
Planting Wheat Late
Rain in the Next Weather Pattern

00:01:05 – Grain Market Update: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, starts today’s show with this week’s grain market outlook. He explains how what the markets are currently doing is common for this time of year.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Planting Wheat Late: Wheat production specialist at K-State, Romulo Lollato, keeps the show going as he discusses changes producers might want to make when planting wheat if they are past their optimal planting window.

Delayed Planting Dates and Seeding Rates for Wheat in Northwest Kansas

Wheat Planting Conditions in Kansas

00:23:05 – Rain in the Next Weather Pattern: Rounding out the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with a hopeful weather update. He explains why it is cooler in the mornings than evenings and how Kansas is expected to have moisture next week.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Fire Safety Factors and Plans
Rye and Soybean Cyst Nematodes
Pests In and Around Homes

00:01:05 – Fire Safety Factors and Plans: Beginning today’s show is Eric Ward, Kansas Forest Service assistant fire management officer, to remind us of fire dangers around barns and homes that people might have forgotten about.

Fire Prevention

00:12:05 – Rye and Soybean Cyst Nematodes: K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster continues the show by discussing rye and the issues and benefits it can bring to crop producers. We are also joined by K-State row crop plant pathology specialist, Rodrigo Onofre, as he discusses soil testing for soybean cyst nematodes.

After Harvest is the Optimal Time for Soybean Cyst Nematode Sampling

K-State Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab

Sampling Video

00:23:05 – Pests In and Around Homes: Nuisance pests are making their way into homes and K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd completes the show today by explaining how to control these pests.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

FSA Payments
Fall Soil Testing
Should Calves and Cows get a Blackleg Vaccine?

00:01:05 – FSA Payments: Starting today’s show is Kansas Farm Service Agency chief program specialist, Todd Barrows, and he mentions that producers should be seeing payments in their accounts from certain FSA programs.

Farmers.gov

22007apply.gov

1-800-721-0970

00:12:05 – Fall Soil Testing: K-State soil fertility specialist, Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, continues the show by discussing why hayfields, pastures and summer crop fields should have their soil tested. He also reviews a few key factors when it comes to collecting soil samples.

Fall Testing of Hayfields and Pastures

Kansas Soil Testing Laboratory

eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Should Calves and Cows get a Blackleg Vaccine?: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts rounds out today’s show by talking about if cattle producers should vaccinate for blackleg. Today, Brad White, Bob Larson and Brian Lubbers answer the question.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Alfalfa Insects
Crop Insurance Workshops
Differences in Colostrum

00:01:05 – Alfalfa Insects: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, starts today's show with information about insects soybean and alfalfa producers could be seeing in their fields.

00:12:05 – Crop Insurance Workshops: Keeping the show going is K-State Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair Jenny Ifft as she discusses how the crops are faring this year and how that could impact crop insurance. There are crop insurance workshops happening this week for people to learn more information.

AgManager.info

Crop Insurance Workshop Brochure

00:23:05 – Differences in Colostrum: When a cow freshens during the fall or winter, studies show she produces less colostrum than in the spring or summer. K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, completes today’s show by saying there is no way to prevent it, but producers can be prepared.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

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Cattle Market Report and Risk Management Products
A Preview of K-State's Swine Day
What's Causing the Holes in My Yard?

00:01:00 – Cattle Market Report and Risk Management Products: University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock economist, Elliott Dennis, discusses a few new risk management products cattle producers might want to consider.

00:12:00 – A Preview of K-State’s Annual Swine Day: K-State Extension swine specialist, Joel DeRouchey, continues the show by previewing K-State’s Swine Day. He explains the program for the day and an opportunity for high school students.

KSU Swine Day

00:23:00 – What’s Causing the Holes in My Yard?: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, has information on what could potentially be causing the holes in people’s yards. He says there are different attributes to the holes that can help with identifying the species.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Supply and Demand Balance Sheets
Agritourism
Moisture in the Air

00:01:05 – Grain Supply and Demand Balance Sheets: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today’s show with a grain market update. He discusses the changes seen in the WASDE's supply and demand balance sheets for corn, soybeans, grain sorghum and wheat.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE Report

00:12:05 – Agritourism: Continuing the show is Kansas Agritourism program manager Kelsey Wendling as she explains how people can get started in agritourism and a few crucial things to think about before jumping in.

TravelKS.com

00:23:05 – Moisture in the Air: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond finishes this week’s shows with an update on the weather. He reminds people that they should be extra cautious when it comes to potential fires especially with the wind and dryness.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Resources for Kansas Farmers
Research on Water Use Efficiency in Alfalfa Production
Getting the Garden Ready for Winter

00:01:05 – Resources for Kansas Farmers: Starting today’s show is Ashlee Westerhold, director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition at K-State, to review how farms have changed in Kansas and how her office can help with the transition process.

AgKansitions.org

AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Research on Water Use Efficiency in Alfalfa Production: K-State’s DooHong Min and Gaurav Jha continue the show by talking about their research they are doing for drought resilient alfalfa production using digital agriculture and machine learning.

More about their research

22007apply.gov

1-800-721-0970

00:23:05 – Getting the Garden Ready for Winter: Completing today’s show is K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Johnson County, Anthony Reardon, as he discusses how to get vegetable and flower gardens ready for winter which was this month’s K-State Garden Hour presentation.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Kansas Income Tax Institute
Grazing Crop Residues
Should I Record Body Condition Scores?

00:01:05 – Kansas Income Tax Institute: K-State law professor Roger McEowen and K-State Extension assistant, Rich Llewelyn start today’s show by discussing the 75th annual Kansas Tax Institute sessions that start in November.

Kansas Income Tax Institute

00:12:05 – Grazing Crop Residues: Continuing the show is K-State cow-calf Extension specialist Jason Warner. As harvest is taking place cattle producers might be thinking about having their cattle graze the crop residue, Jason brings up a few key considerations for people before starting.

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Should I Record Body Condition Scores?: K-State Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts round out today’s show. This week Brad White, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster have a conversation about if cattle body condition scores should be recorded when preg checking.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Continuing the Henry C. Gardiner Lectures with Gregg Doud
Cash Rent in Kansas
Might be Time to Change Dairy Products

00:01:05 – Continuing the Henry C. Gardiner Lectures with Gregg Doud: Starting today’s show is the Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems lecturer Gregg Doud. He discusses what opportunities Kansas producers have and what makes him excited for the future of agriculture and K-State.

Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems Lecture Series

00:12:07 – Cash Rent in Kansas: K-State Extension farm management specialist, Gregg Ibendahl, continues the show by reviewing his recent work on researching cash rent prices in Kansas.

2024 Kansas County-Level Cash Rental Rates for Non-Irrigated Cropland

2024 Kansas County-Level Cash Rental Rates for Irrigated Cropland

AgManager.info

Kansas Landowner Conference

00:23:05 – Might be Time to Change Dairy Products: Concluding today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk. He says with nationwide beverage milk sales continuing to decline other dairy products are seeing increased sales and it presents producers an opportunity to switch some of their fluid milk sales into higher-demand products.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Change in Cattle Market's Seasonal Demand
Fall 2023 Income Outlook
Leaves in Ponds

00:01:05 – Change in Cattle Market's Seasonal Demand: Beginning the show is Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with this week’s cattle market update. She discusses trade data and LMIC’s cattle feeding returns report.

LMIC.info

00:12:05 – Fall 2023 Income Outlook: K-State’s Jenny Ifft and Joe Parcell continue the show as they discuss the income outlook for Kansas agriculture. They say income is similar to last year, but operation’s income is probably not the same.

Fall 2023 Kansas Farm Income Outlook

RuralandFarmFinance.com

00:23:05 – Leaves in Ponds: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, completes the show by explaining how leaves can be beneficial or concerning for ponds depending on the quantity.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Outlook
Weaning Calves
Fall Freeze Ahead

00:01:05 – Grain Market Outlook: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, begins today’s show with a grain market update. He says there are currently chart patterns for the crops that are similar to past years.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Weaning Calves: Continuing the show is K-State Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff with considerations for cattle producers as they put together a plan for weaning calves. Having a plan will hopefully reduce the stress of the operators and cattle.

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – Fall Freeze Ahead: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, concludes today’s show with this week’s weather update. People should expect to possibly have freezing temperatures Friday night into Saturday.

Mesonet.ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

What Cooperatives Do
September Statewide
Last Tomato and Pepper Harvest

00:01:05 – What Cooperatives Do: Today’s show begins with Brian Briggeman, director of the Arthur Capper Cooperative Center at K-State, to discuss the health of cooperatives and what they do for their community as October is Cooperative month.

accc.ksu.edu

00:12:05 – September Statewide: Dean of K-State’s College of Agriculture, Ernie Minton, continues the show by reviewing his recent Statewide newsletter. We are also joined by Angie Denton and Mary McCurry to remind us about the Animal Sciences and Industry Family and Friends Reunion.

Link to subscribe to Statewide newsletter

asi.ksu.edu/familyandfriends

00:23:05 – Last Tomato and Pepper Harvest: Completing the show is K-State horticulturist Ward Upham as he encourages tomato and pepper growers to be ready to make the last harvest of the season before a frost or freeze occurs.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

FSA Payments and Ongoing Programs
Nanotechnology
Using Sexed Semen

00:01:05 – FSA Payments and Ongoing Programs: Beginning today’s show is Dennis McKinney, state director of Kansas FSA, with an update on programs that are taking place in Kansas. He also shares what the agency did to prepare for the potential government shutdown.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Nanotechnology: The show returns with K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, and K-State nano-entomologist, Amie Norton, as they discuss work they have been doing with nanotechnology. They plan for it to reduce pesticide use in the future.

00:23:05 – Using Sexed Semen: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts completes today’s show as Brad White, Bob Larson and Bob Weaber talk about if cattle producers should use sexed semen in their herd.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics
Fine-tuning Bunk Calls
Increase Dairy Demand

00:01:05 – Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics: K-State’s Ajay Sharda, Valentina Pereyra and Carlos Hernandez start the show by discussing the Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics and an upcoming symposium.

K-State's Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics

da3symposium.com

News Release about the Institute

News Release about the Symposium

00:12:05 – Fine-tuning Bunk Calls: Continuing the show is University of Nebraska beef systems Extension educator Alfredo DiCostanzo with information from his work around fine-tuning bunk calls that he presented at K-State’s Beef Stocker Field Day.

00:23:05 – Increase Dairy Demand: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk completes today’s show. He says educating consumers about the nutritional value of milk and other dairy products is the first step to increasing demand and consumption.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Widening Between Cattle and Swine
Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal
Deer Fall Food Plots

00:01:05 – Widening Between Cattle and Swine: Beginning today’s show is Iowa State University livestock economist Lee Schulz with a cattle market update. He also explains why there is widening between the hog and cattle markets.

Cold Storage

Hog Pork Summary

00:12:05 – Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal: Continuing the show is Kansas Forest Service’s Mark Neely and Darci Paull to discuss the wildfire risk assessment portal. They also mention an upcoming event where people can learn more about the tool and how to use it.

Wichita WRAP Training

Manhattan WRAP Training

00:23:05 – Deer Fall Food Plots: K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, completes today’s show with information about fall food plots for deer. There are many planting options but Drew shares his recommendation.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Crop Disease Considerations
Break in the Weather Pattern

00:01:05 – Grain Market Update: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today’s show with a grain market update. He reviews what he expects from soon to be released USDA reports.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

USDA - NASS

00:12:05 – Crop Disease Considerations: K-State row crop plant pathology specialist Rodrigo Onofre continues the show with information about diseases that crop producers could be seeing in their fields. We are also joined by USDA's Rod Bain and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack as he discusses combatting food insecurity.

Check for Stalk Rots Before Grain Sorghum Harvest

Common Causes of Late-Season Stalk Lodging in Corn

Tar Spot in Corn Confirmed in Double the Counties in Kansas from Last Season

00:23:05 – Break in the Weather Pattern: Concluding today’s show is K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, with this week’s weather outlook. He says during next week we can expect a change in the weather pattern.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Space Weather, Part 1
Space Weather, Part 2
Planting Garlic

00:01:05 – Space Weather, Part 1: K-State precision agriculture economist, Terry Griffin, and principal scientist at the Aerospace Corporation, Dr. Rebecca Bishop, start today's show discussing how space weather could impact agriculture.

00:12:05 – Space Weather, Part 2: Terry and Rebecca keep the show going by continuing their conversation about space and resources where people can keep up to date about what is happening.

NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

AgManager.info - SEESAW Paper

Aerospace Corporation

00:23:05 – Planting Garlic: We round out today’s show with a reminder that it’s almost time to plant garlic. K-State horticulturist Ward Upham explains the process for planting garlic this fall so it’s ready for harvesting in early to mid-June.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Hunting Use Agreements
Grain Sorghum and Soybeans Drying Down
Vaccinating Cows Around Breeding

00:01:05 – Hunting Use Agreements: Beginning the show is K-State law professor Roger McEowen as he discusses elements that should be included in hunting use agreements. Having them in writing helps to get the landlord and hunter operator on the same page.

Hunting Use Agreements and Recreational Entrants - Legal Issues

Washburnlaw.edu/waltr

00:12:05 – Grain Sorghum and Soybeans Drying Down: K-State farm systems specialist, Ignacio Ciampitti, continues today’s show by reviewing how producers can check their soybeans and grain sorghum as it is getting close to the end of their season.

Grain Sorghum Yield Potential: Understanding the Main Yield Components

Grain Sorghum Yield Potential: An On-farm Calculation

Soybean Seed Filling and Dry Down Rate Before Harvest

00:23:05 – Vaccinating Cows Around Breeding: Rounding out the show today is the Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts. K-State’s Brad White, Bob Larson and A.J. Tarpoff talk about different times that producers could vaccinate their cows around breeding.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Corn Harvest
Current Crop Pests
Nutrition's Impact on Milk Production

00:01:05 – Corn Harvest: K-State farm systems specialist, Ignacio Ciampitti, begins today’s show with how the corn growing season went and is influencing this year's harvest.

00:12:05 – Current Crop Pests: Jeff Whitworth, K-State crop entomologist, continues the show by discussing current crop pests in Kansas that he has been receiving questions about. He reviews chinch bugs, aphids, armyworms and grasshoppers.

00:23:05 – Nutrition's Impact on Milk Production: Completing the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he reminds producers that nutrition impacts milk production, so producers should check with their local nutritionist when making feed decisions.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Steady Cattle Market
Net Farm Income Projections
Riparian Buffers

00:01:05 – Steady Cattle Market: Starting the show today is Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, with a cattle market update. He discusses the Cattle on Feed report as well as factors that are affecting slaughter cow values.

derrell.peel@okstate.edu

September 18 - Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

September 11 - Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

Link to Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

00:12:05 – Net Farm Income Projections: K-State Extension farm management specialist Gregg Ibendahl continues the show by discussing his net farm income projections for 2023 and 2024.

Revised Net Farm Income Projections for 2023 and 2024

00:23:05 – Riparian Buffers: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, rounds out today’s show. He explains how riparian buffers can be beneficial for ponds and agriculture.

K-State Beef Stocker Field Day: September 28

Kansas Forest Service Seed to Saw Open House: September 30

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Drought Continues to Impact the Grain Market
Keeping Cattle Records
Another Season of Severe Weather

00:01:05 – Drought Continues to Impact the Grain Market: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien begins today’s show with his update on the grain market. He says hard red winter wheat basis has weakened sharply in Western Kansas and many states are continuing to experience drought.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Keeping Cattle Records: Continuing the show is Jason Warner, K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, as he discusses how keeping records on cattle operations can help understand more about cows’ reproduction and break-even analysis.

00:23:05 – Another Season of Severe Weather: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, concludes this week’s show with a weather update. He says we are entering our second season of potential severe weather.

Mesonet

Weather.gov

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Update on Ukraine
ASI Family and Friends Reunion
Which Bulbs to Choose

00:01:05 – Update on Ukraine: Starting the show is K-State associate in the department of agricultural economics, Antonina Broyaka, with a Ukraine update. The country is still experiencing unfavorable conditions because of Russia.

Ukraine Update on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – ASI Family and Friends Reunion: Antonina keeps the show going by continuing the update on Ukraine. We are then joined by K-State's Angie Denton and Chair of Animal Sciences and Industry Family and Friends Reunion, Mary McCurry, to preview the upcoming reunion.

Family and Friends Reunion

00:23:05 – Which Bulbs to Choose: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent from Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, completes the show by explaining what to look for when selecting bulbs and why conducting a soil test before planting might be a good idea.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Natural Disaster Loan
National Chicken Month
Deciding when to Sell Calves

00:01:05 – Natural Disaster Loan: Kansas Farm Service Agency Farm Loan Chief, Josh Ridder, begins today’s show discussing the emergency loan program and inflation reduction act with FSA.

farmers.gov

farmers.gov/ira22006cashflow

FSA Service Centers

00:12:05 – National Chicken Month: Continuing the show is K-State poultry specialist, Scott Beyer, to talk about chickens as it is National Chicken month. He mentions a few key considerations for people to keep in mind when it comes to chicken care.

K-State Poultry

00:23:05 – Deciding when to Sell Calves: Rounding out the show is K-State Beef Cattle Institute’s Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Dustin Pendell conversing about if cattle producers should sell at weaning or retain ownership.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

West Nile Virus in Livestock
CalfDex App
Beef Calf Scours

00:01:05 – West Nile Virus in Livestock: Beginning today’s show is Kansas animal health commissioner Justin Smith with information producers should keep in mind related to the West Nile Virus and biosecurity.

KDA - West Nile Virus

agriculture.ks.gov

kswheat.com

00:12:05 – CalfDex App: K-State’s Bob Larson, Ted Schroeder and Audrey Marchek continue the show by reviewing the new CalfDex app. They worked to create a resource that is hopefully beneficial for many cattle producers.

CalfDex

News Release - CalfDex

00:23:05 – Beef Calf Scours: Completing today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he discusses research from University of Minnesota Extension on the causes and prevention of beef calf scours.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market and Consumer Price Index
K-State Landowner Conference
Vultures in Kansas

00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Consumer Price Index: Starting today’s show is Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with this week’s cattle market update. She recaps the markets as well as the consumer price index and advanced retail sales reports.

lmic.info

00:12:05 – K-State Landowner Conference: K-State’s Robin Reid and Ashlee Westerhold from the agricultural economics department keep the show going as they preview the first-ever Landowner Conference.

agmanager.info/landowner

00:23:05 – Vultures in Kansas: Wrapping up today’s show is K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts. He discusses the different species of vultures and why people might be seeing them and how they can be dispersed.

University of Kentucky - Black Vulture Effigy Directions

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

WASDE Report Impacts Grain Markets
Impact of Cattle Grazing
Moisture in the Forecast

00:01:05 – WASDE Report Impacts Grain Markets: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today’s show with how the grain market has responded to USDA’s recent WASDE report. He says with corn harvest and this report corn’s basis has weakened.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE Report

00:12:05 – Impact of Cattle Grazing: Dan then continues the show and discussion about the WASDE report. K-State sustainable beef grazing systems specialist Logan Thompson joins the show by explaining how the environment has been impacted by cattle grazing.

Accounting for the Environmental Impact of Grazing Cattle

Sign-up for Beef Tips Newsletter

00:23:05 – Moisture in the Forecast: Rounding out the show is K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, with a weather update. He says there are chances of rain in the coming week.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grid Pricing Trends
Technology in Beef Production
Insect Pests in Home Landscape

00:01:05 – Grid Pricing Trends: K-State livestock economist Ted Schroeder and his graduate student Katy Doumit start the show discussing their recent research on trends for beef premiums and discounts.

Fed Cattle and Beef Premiums and Discounts - Trends and Implications

00:12:05 –Technology in Beef Production: Continuing the show is K-State beef specialist, Sandy Johnson, as she shares about technology in the cattle industry. There are many products that are widely used and more that are still entering the market.

Technology in Beef Production Systems

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00:23:05 – Insect Pests in Home Landscape: K-State horticultural entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, concludes today’s show with an update on several insect pests, including blister beetles, fall webworm and cicada killers.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Changes to WOTUS and I-9 Forms
Reducing Weed Spread
Generic Versus Brand-name

00:01:05 – Changes to WOTUS and I-9 Forms: Beginning today’s show is K-State law professor Roger McEowen with recent changes impacting agricultural law. He discusses amendments to the Waters of the United States and revisions to I-9 forms.

EPA Finalizes Amendments to WOTUS Rule

Revised Form I-9 Blog

Washburnlaw.edu/waltr

00:12:05 – Reducing Weed Spread: K-State weed management specialist, Sarah Lancaster, continues the show by sharing a few things producers should think about for weed control this time of year.

Weed Management Practices

Self-guided Tours of Herbicide Evaluation Plots

War Against Weeds

00:23:05 – Generic Versus Brand-name: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts concludes today’s show. K-State’s Brad White, Bob Larson and Brian Lubbers converse about generic versus brand name pharmaceuticals.

ksubci.org

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Baiting and Feeding Forum: ksoutdoors.com

Celebrate Ag Day: ag.k-state.edu, Interview

Seed to Saw Open House: Kansasforests.org

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Blister Beetles
Seed to Saw Open House
Switching Dairy Cows

00:01:05 – Blister Beetles: Starting the show is K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, with information about blister beetles and the dangers they create for humans and livestock.

Blister Beetles in Kansas

00:12:05 – Seed to Saw Open House: Ryan Armburst and Jason Hartman from the Kansas Forest Service continue the show by previewing Kansas Forest Service’s Seed to Saw Open House and what attendees can participate in.

Seed to Saw Open House Event

Kansas Forest Service Events

00:23:05 – Switching Dairy Cows: To conclude the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he says now may be a good time to switch out cows that are 150 days or more open with replacement heifers because of current cull prices and an improving milk market.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market Update
Celebrating Agriculture
Aquaponics

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Elliott Dennis from University of Nebraska-Lincoln begins today’s show with an update on the cattle market. He shares an in-depth look at cash cattle.

00:12:05 – Celebrating Agriculture: Continuing the show is Ernie Minton, director of K-State Research and Extension, and Dan Moser, associate dean in K-State’s College of Agriculture, with a conversation about the upcoming Celebrate Agriculture Day.

Celebrate Agriculture Day

Student Summit - Celebrate Agriculture

K-State College of Agriculture

00:23:05 – Aquaponics: K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken ends the show with information about how aquaponics work and crucial factors for making them functional.

Kansas Department of Agriculture

K-State Extension Wildlife Management

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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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Continued Volatility in the Grain Market
K-State Beef Stocker Field Day
Drought Degradation

00:01:05 – Continued Volatility in the Grain Market: Starting the show is K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, with this week’s grain market update. He says the markets are still experiencing volatility as they prepare for the upcoming USDA reports.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:07 – K-State Beef Stocker Field Day: K-State Extension beef specialist Dale Blasi keeps the show going by giving a rundown of the 24th K-State Beef Stocker Field Day that is taking place September 28.

K-State Beef Stocker Field Day

00:23:07 – Drought Degradation: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, rounds out the show with a weather update. He says there is a chance for moisture and cooler temperatures in the upcoming week.

mesonet.ksu.edu

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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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas
VTPRK and Soybean Herbicides Not for Livestock Feed
Cool-season Lawns

00:01:05 – Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas: Beginning today’s show is Tera Barnhardt and K-State's Brad White to discuss the Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas. They talk about the impact of the program for veterinarians and rural Kansas.

Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas

Kansas Living Magazine - Fighting the Vet Shortage in Rural Kansas

00:12:05 – VTPRK and Soybean Herbicides Not for Livestock Feed: Brad and Tera continue their conversation about VTPRK with how it can contribute to rural communities. We are then joined by K-State weed management specialist, Sarah Lancaster, and beef specialist, Sandy Johnson, with information about herbicides on soybeans and livestock.

Check Herbicide Labels Before Using Soybeans for Livestock Feed

Nitrate Toxicity in Drought-stressed Corn and Sorghum

00:23:05 – Cool-season Lawns: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Johnson County, Dennis Patton, ends today’s show with how to plant or overseed cool-season lawns.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Reviewing the Past Year's FSA Programs
Canola Considerations
Selling Calves

00:01:05 – Reviewing the Past Year's FSA Programs: Starting today’s show is Kansas Farm Service Agency conservation and price support division chief, Tonya Ackerman, to discuss how FSA programs have done this past year. We are also joined by Ron Wilson with a Kansas Profile.

Farmers.gov

22007apply.gov

Phone number for Discrimination Financial Assistance Program: 1-800-721-0970

00:12:05 – Canola Considerations: K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm continues the show with factors canola producers should take into consideration when planning their canola crop.

Winter Canola Management Considerations

Winter Canola Planting Considerations

Canola in the Bookstore

00:23:05 – Selling Calves: Ending today’s show is the Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts. Brad White, Dustin Pendell and Phillip Lancaster have a conversation about when producers should sell their calves.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Crop Insurance
Feeding and Baiting
Growth in the Dairy Industry

00:01:05 – Crop Insurance: Beginning today’s show is K-State agriculture policy specialist, Jenny Ifft, with a heads-up on crop insurance related factors. There are many things producers should look into before deciding on a policy.

AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Feeding and Baiting: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, continues today’s show by discussing the North American Model for Conservation and science information about baiting and feeding.

Information about the forum

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00:23:05 – Growth in the Dairy Industry: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk rounds out the show by reviewing recent data from the Central Milk Marketing Administrator that shows growth in several areas in the Midwest region.

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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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Measuring the Grain Market
Working on Cattle and Swine Vaccines
Warming Back Up

00:01:05 – Measuring the Grain Market: Grain economist from K-State, Dan O’Brien starts the show with a grain market update. He mentions work the USDA is doing to measure crops and the impact that it could have on the market.

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00:12:05 – Working on Cattle and Swine Vaccines: Continuing the show is K-State’s Waithaka Mwangi and Juergen Richt as they discuss a grant recently received to work on vaccines critical for cattle and swine diseases.

News Release - K-State Veterinarians to Develop Vaccines

00:23:05 – Warming Back Up: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond concludes today’s show with a weather update. We’ve had more comfortable temperatures this week but he says we should expect to warm back up.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Insects in Kansas Crops
Drought and Heat Impacts on Soybeans
Fall Lawn Seeding

00:01:05 – Insects in Kansas Crops: Beginning today’s show is K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth with answers to questions he has been receiving about insects in crops in Kansas. He covers headworms, sugarcane aphids, cinch bugs, mites and hessian fly.

Kansas Sorghum Management Guide

Crop Insects in Kansas

00:12:05 – Drought and Heat Impacts on Soybeans: Ignacio Ciampitti, K-State farm systems specialist, continues the show by discussing the impacts the recent heat and drought has had on soybeans.

Drought and Heat Stress Impacts on Soybeans in Kansas

00:23:05 – Fall Lawn Seeding: Rounding out the show is K-State horticulturist Ward Upham with the steps involved in fall lawn seeding. He says September is the best month for seeding cool-season lawns.

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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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Farmers go to Court
Ariel Seeding Cover Crops
When to Preg Check Cattle

00:01:05 – Farmers go to Court: K-State law professor, Roger McEowen, begins today’s show with a review of a recent court case between farmers in Kansas. The case involves road right-of-way and trespassing.

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00:12:05 – Ariel Seeding Cover Crops: The show continues with a discussion about ariel seeding with K-State crop production specialist from the Wildcat District James Coover. He mentions factors that producers should take into consideration when deciding on ariel seeding cover crops.

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00:23:05 – When to Preg Check Cattle: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts rounds out today’s show as K-State’s Brad White, Brian Lubbers and Bob Larson have a conversation about cattle producers deciding when to check their cattle for pregnancy.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Barry Flinchbaugh Center for Ag Policy
Microbial Innovations for Conserving Moisture and FSA Update
Checking Kernels for Damage

00:01:05 – Barry Flinchbaugh Center for Ag Policy: Flinchbaugh agriculture policy chair Jenny Ifft begins today’s show discussing the legacy of Barry Flinchbaugh and how the new center and her position will interact.

News Release - K-State announces new Barry Flinchbaugh Center for Ag Policy

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00:12:05 – Microbial Innovations for Conserving Moisture and FSA Update: Continuing the show is K-State’s Melanie Derby and Gaurav Jha as they share about their research in microbial innovations for climate-resilient agriculture. We are then joined by Dennis McKinney, state director of Kansas FSA, for a quick update.

News Release - K-State to lead $6M NSF project to study soil moisture preservation methods

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News Release - USDA Updates Livestock Disaster Payment Rate to Assist Producers Hard-Hit by Head and Humidity

00:23:05 – Checking Kernels for Damage: Due to varying conditions in the fields, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk completes the show by encouraging producers to monitor kernel damage several times per day while chopping corn silage.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Market and Meat Demand
Factors in Wheat Varieties
Low or Dry Ponds

00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Meat Demand: Starting today’s show is K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor with this week’s cattle market update. He discusses the market and changes in meat demand.

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00:12:05 – Factors in Wheat Varieties: K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato continues the show with information about two recent publications involving wheat that producers might want to consider when deciding which varieties to plant.

MF3312 - Dual-Purpose Wheat Variety Performance

MF3612 - Coleoptile Length of Winter Wheat Varieties

eUpdate - Coleoptile Length of Winter Wheat Varieties

00:23:05 – Low or Dry Ponds: Rounding out today’s show is Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, with things people with low or dry ponds should consider. Ponds in these conditions can present opportunities for pond improvement.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Drought's Impact on the Grain Market
Meeting Nutrient Requirements for Sows
Break in High Temperatures

00:01:05 – Drought's Impact on the Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today’s show with this week’s grain market outlook. He discusses how the drought has impacted crops across the country.

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00:12:05 – Meeting Nutrient Requirements for Sows: Continuing the show is K-State swine Extension specialist, Joel DeRouchey, with information about feeding sows to meet their nutrient requirements. Swine have different ration requirements depending on their stage of life.

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00:23:05 – Break in High Temperatures: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond finishes the show with a report on the recent hot weather. He also shares what people can expect looking into the future.

Kansas Mesonet

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Volunteer Wheat Concerns
How to Handle Dead Livestock
Pests in Landscape and Garden

00:01:05 – Volunteer Wheat Concerns: Beginning today’s show is K-State’s Kelsey Andersen Onofre, Sarah Lancaster and Romulo Lollato as they discuss concerns with volunteer wheat.

Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus: Early Control of Volunteer is Crucial

K-State Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab

00:12:05 – How to Handle Dead Livestock: Kelsey continues the show and conversation about volunteer wheat as she reviews resources for producers. We are then joined by Brian Lubbers from K-State’s college of veterinary medicine with information about the importance of a plan when it comes to handling dead livestock.

KDHE - Livestock Waste Management

Kansas Department of Agriculture - Division of Animal Health

00:23:05 – Pests in Landscape and Garden: K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd finishes today’s show as he discusses several pests that are currently active in the home landscape and garden, including squash bugs, blister beetles, cucumber beetles and squash vine borer.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

FSA Update
The Bee Machine
When to Wean Calves

00:01:05 – FSA Update: Kansas Farm Service Agency chief program specialist Todd Barrows begins today’s show with an update on records, programs and payments with FSA.

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00:12:07 – The Bee Machine: Continuing the show is K-State entomologist Brian Speisman as he discusses the Bee Machine that helps with identifying bees around the world. K-State’s Chip Redmond and A.J. Tarpoff also join the show to remind producers about the Mesonet’s animal comfort tool.

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Mesonet's Animal Comfort Tool

00:23:05 – When to Wean Calves: Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster from the Beef Cattle Institute complete today’s show with this week’s Ask the Experts. They discuss factors to consider when comparing early and traditional weaning for cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

D.C. Perspective on the Farm Bill, Part 1
D.C. Perspective on the Farm Bill, Part 2 and Cattle Heat Stress
Dry Matter Content

00:01:08 – D.C. Perspective on the Farm Bill, Part 1: Starting today’s show is the executive editor of Agri-Pulse Philip Brasher. He discusses the Farm Bill and components of it that are critical to agriculture.

00:12:05 – D.C. Perspective on the Farm Bill, Part 2 and Cattle Heat Stress: Philip Brasher keeps the show going as he continues the conversation with what he is expecting moving forward in Washington D.C. as it relates to agriculture and Congress. We are also joined by K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff as he reminds producers about a few ways to mitigate heat.

Full Cattle Heat Stress Management Interview

00:23:05 – Dry Matter Content: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk completes the show as he discusses the importance of accurately determining the dry matter content of dry feeds.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Cattle Reports
Nutrients for Planting Alfalfa
Wildlife Program and Birds Using Twine in Nests

00:01:05 – Cattle Reports: A cattle market update with Lee Schulz a livestock economist from Iowa State University begins today’s show. Lee reviews recent USDA reports and an article he wrote about how cattle are categorized.

Cattle on Feed report

Farm Computer Usage and Ownership report

A cow is a cow is a cow, right?

00:12:05 – Nutrients for Planting Alfalfa: K-State soil fertility specialist Dorivar Ruiz Diaz continues the show as he discusses what producers need to think about for soil pH when it comes to planting alfalfa. He also mentions a few other nutrient considerations.

Soil Testing Lab

Agronomy eUpdate on Lime Application for Alfalfa

00:23:05 – Wildlife Program and Birds Using Twine in Nests: Rounding out today’s show is K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts. Today he talks about the Wildlife and Outdoor Enterprise Management program at K-State and the dangers of birds using twine in their nests.

Wildlife and Outdoor Enterprise Management

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Changes in Grain Balance Sheets
Machine Investments
Another Round of Hot, Dry Weather

00:01:05 – Changes in Grain Balance Sheets: Dan O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today's show with a grain market update. Dan reviews what the recent balance sheets are showing for crops in the United States.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Machine Investments: Continuing the show is Kansas Farm Management Association economists Chelsea Plummer and Bob Kohman with information about recent work they did to learn more about machinery investments and cost structures.

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Risk and Profit Online Conference

00:23:05 – Another Round of Hot, Dry Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond concludes today's show with a weather update. He says Kansas is still seeing the impacts from the last hot and dry spell but should be expecting another one in the coming week.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Kansas Heat and Farm Income
Pre-emergence Herbicides and Bindweed
Best Compost Material

00:01:05 – Kansas Heat and Farm Income: Beginning today’s show is Jenny Ifft with K-State’s agricultural economics department as she discusses how agriculture has financially been impacted by the dry weather.

Extreme Heat and Kansas Farm Income

Jenny on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Pre-emergence Herbicides and Bindweed: Sarah Lancaster, weed management specialist at K-State, continues the show as she reviews pre-emergence herbicides in wheat and how to treat bindweed. We are also joined by Rod Bain and Mark Jekanowski to share information about the domestic corn balance sheet.

Pre-emergence Herbicides in Wheat

Field Bindweed can be Difficult to Control

2023 Chemical Weed Control

00:23:05 – Best Compost Material: Concluding the show is Kansas State University horticulture and garden instructor, Cynthia Domenghini, as she discusses the benefits of composting and how to get started with mixing green and brown materials for the best compost material.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Kansas Fence Law
Tree City USA Program
Treating Cattle on Pasture

00:01:05 – Kansas Fence Law: Roger McEowen, K-State law professor, begins the show as he shares a few points about fence law in Kansas. He reviews who is financially responsible for repairing and maintaining shared fence.

Kansas Fence Law

Link to Roger's Blog

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Tree City USA Program: We continue with Matt Norville from the Kansas Forest Service with a discussion about the Tree City USA Program. He lets people know how they can join and the benefit it can bring to their community.

Tree City USA

00:23:05 – Treating Cattle on Pasture: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts concludes today’s show as Brad White, Brian Lubbers and Bob Larson have a conversation about methods of treating cattle that are out on pasture.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Soybean Insects
Western Kansas Research-Extension Field Days
Kansas All Breeds Junior Dairy Show

00:01:05 – Soybean Insects: Starting today’s show is K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth with guidance about insects producers could be finding in their fields. He discusses grasshoppers, dectes stem borers and soybean aphids.

Crop Insects in Kansas

00:12:05 – Western Kansas Research-Extension Field Days: Information about upcoming KSU western Kansas Research-Extension Centers field days keeps the show going as Lucas Haag, Augustine Obour and Jonathan Aguilar highlight what will be presented on the different days.

wkarc.org

Flyer

00:23:05 – Kansas All Breeds Junior Dairy Show: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk rounds out today’s show by providing a preview of this week’s annual Kansas All Breeds Junior Dairy Show being held in Salina.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Expecting Slow Cattle Herd Expansion
Nitrate Toxicity in Cattle
Duckweed in Ponds

00:01:05 – Expecting Slow Cattle Herd Expansion: We begin this week with a cattle market update from Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel. He discusses the current state of the market and why producers might be slow to expand their herd.

Several Reasons for Slow Herd Expansion

Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

00:12:05 – Nitrate Toxicity in Cattle: K-State beef specialist Sandy Johnson continues the show with information about nitrate toxicity which is something cattle producers probably want to keep in mind when it comes to testing and feeding forages.

Nitrate Toxicity in Drought-Stressed Corn and Sorghum

Agronomy eUpdate

00:23:05 – Duckweed in Ponds: Completing today’s show is Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist. Joe talks about why people should keep an eye out for duckweed in their ponds and how it can be managed.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Predictions
Kansas Ag Growth Summit
Return to Average Temperatures

00:01:05 – Grain Market Predictions: Beginning today’s show is Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, with this week’s grain market update for Kansas. He also explores what is predicted from USDA's upcoming WASDE report.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE Report

00:12:05 – Kansas Ag Growth Summit: Kansas Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Beam, continues the show as he previews the upcoming Governor’s Summit on Ag Growth. We are also joined by USDA’s Rod Bain and Brad Rippey to discuss the recent wildfires in Hawaii.

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00:23:05 – Return to Average Temperatures: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, rounds out this week’s show with an outlook on the weather, certain places in Kansas are no longer in a drought.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Forage Sampling
Research Fellow Working on Machine Learning
Dividing Iris

00:01:05 – Forage Sampling: Cow-calf Extension specialist from K-State, Jason Warner, begins today’s show by sharing why producers may want to test their forages, especially this year. He provides factors for people to consider when sampling.

Ksubeef.org

Forage Sampling Procedures and Equipment

Forage Sampling and Analysis

00:12:05 – Research Fellow Working on Machine Learning: Continuing the show is K-State Research and Extension, Research Fellow Gabrielle Cameron and her mentor, Brian McCornack, with the work she has being doing over the summer involving machine learning.

00:23:05 – Dividing Iris: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent from Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, finishes today’s show as he discusses how to divide and replant iris.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

FSA Programs
Water for Livestock Field Days
Length of Breeding Season

00:01:05 – FSA Programs: This Wednesday’s show begins with Chris Thurston and Josh Ridder from the Kansas Farm Service Agency. Chris gives a brief update about ongoing programs and Josh reiterates the youth loan program and direct farm operating loan.

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Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Water for Livestock Field Days: K-State watershed specialists Stacie Minson and Herschel George continue the show by talking about upcoming field days. The days are intended to inform producers about what they can do for water quality and supply.

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00:23:05 – Length of Breeding Season: Rounding out today’s show is the Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts. Brad White, Brain Lubbers and Bob Larson discuss factors for producers to consider when choosing the length of their breeding season.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Farm Bill and Commodity Credit Corporation
Sorghum Insects
Dairy Industry in 2022

00:01:05 – Farm Bill and Commodity Credit Corporation: K-State law professor, Roger McEowen, and K-State agriculture policy specialist, Jenny Ifft, begin today’s show by discussing Commodity Credit Corporation Loans and how they relate to the farm bill.

00:12:05 – Sorghum Insects: The show continues with Jeff Whitworth a crop entomologist at K-State as he talks about ragworms and headworms and what they mean for producers. He also gives an update on chinch bugs.

Crop Insects in Kansas

00:23:03 – Dairy Industry in 2022: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk completes the show by talking about a recently-released report by the Milk Market Administrators Office in Kansas City that details how Kansas dairy farmers fared nationally in 2022 and some of the emerging trends in the dairy industry.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Update
Corn and Soybean Diseases
Snakes in Landscapes

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update: Starting this Monday's show is Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with a cattle market update. She says there have been interesting changes in trimming numbers.

www.LMIC.info

00:12:05 – Corn and Soybean Diseases: Continuing the show is K-State row crop plant pathology specialist Rodrigo Onofre and his graduate student, Madison Kessler, with an update on diseases in soybeans and corn in Kansas.

Sudden Death Syndrome, Contact Information

Southern Rust

Tar Spot

Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab

00:23:05 – Snakes in Landscapes: Drew Ricketts, wildlife specialist at K-State, wraps up the show by sharing some of his knowledge about snakes. He reminds people that if you leave them alone, they will probably leave you alone.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Movement in the Grain Market
Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Wheat
Possibly Cooler Temperatures Ahead

00:01:05 – Movement in the Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins our Friday show with his grain market update. He shares how the markets have seen a lot of movement recently.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Wheat: The show continues with Raj Khosla, department head of agronomy at K-State, as he discusses a grant that will help with research in understanding nitrogen use efficiency in wheat. This is a partnership between Kansas State University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

News Release

00:23:05 – Possibly Cooler Temperatures Ahead: Meteorologist at K-State, Chip Redmond, completes this week’s shows with a weather update. He says while these temperatures have been high, they haven’t been record breaking.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Creating Connections for Sorghum
July Statewide and Pig Heat Stress Tool
Saving Plants in the Landscape

00:01:05 – Creating Connections for Sorghum: Starting today’s show is Sarah Sexton-Bowser with the Center of Sorghum Improvement, and Terry Felderhoff, K-State molecular sorghum breeder, as they talk about an award from USDA that will support building relationships to further sorghum.

www.csisorghum.org

00:12:05 – July Statewide and Pig Heat Stress Tool: Continuing the show is K-State’s College of Agriculture Dean Ernie Minton with a rundown from his recent Statewide. We are also joined by USDA’s Rod Bain and Jay Johnson as they talk about an app to track heat stress in pigs.

Link to subscribe to Statewide newsletter

00:23:05 – Saving Plants in the Landscape: Rounding out today’s show is K-State horticulturist Ward Upham as he discusses which plants in the home landscape are the most important to save – especially if water restrictions are in effect.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Combination of Family and Business
Flickner Innovation Farm Field Day
Cattle Grazing Programs

00:01:05 – Combination of Family and Business: Starting this Wednesday’s show is Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, with information on the lesser prairie chicken rule. He also discusses two cases that represent the importance of handling family business with professionalism.

Link to Roger's Blog

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Flickner Innovation Farm Field Day: Ray Flickner, owner and operator of Flickner Innovation Farm, Sarah Lancaster and Ron Graber, K-State specialists, continue the show with what will be at the upcoming Flickner Innovation Farm Field Day.

Field Day

kstatekcare@ksu.edu

Ron's number: 620-727-5665

00:23:05 – Cattle Grazing Programs: Beef Cattle Institute’s, Brad White, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster end today’s show with their Ask the Experts segment. Today they have a conversation about grazing programs.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Farm Bill and Nutrition Programs
2023 Kansas Wheat Variety Guide
Pricing Corn Silage

00:01:05 – Farm Bill and Nutrition Programs: Lisa Ross, state coordinator of SNAP-Ed, and Jenny Ifft, K-State agriculture policy specialist, start today’s show with how the SNAP-Ed program and farm bill relate. They also discuss how the nutrition program is utilized in Kansas.

K-State SNAP-Ed

00:12:05 – 2023 Kansas Wheat Variety Guide: The show keeps going with Kelsey Andersen Onofre, K-State wheat pathology specialist, and Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, as they review the 2023 Kansas Wheat Variety Guide.

Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 2023

Romulo on Twitter @KSUWheat

Kelsey on Twitter @KSUWheatDisease

00:23:05 – Pricing Corn Silage: Historically, factors between 7 and 11 times the price of corn grain are used for pricing corn silage. However, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk completes the show by saying there are other factors that need to be considered.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Calm Cattle Market
Ukraine Update
Seeing More Snakes

00:01:05 – Calm Cattle Market: Starting today’s show is K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor with a cattle market update. He discusses feedlot returns, the upcoming meat demand monitor and events where people can learn more about the cattle market.

Glynn Tonsor on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Ukraine Update: Antonina Broyaka, K-State associate in the department of agricultural economics, continues the show with an update on Ukraine. They continue to experience conditions highly unfavorable to agriculture production.

Full Ukraine Update on AgManager.info

00:23:05 – Seeing More Snakes: Rounding out today’s show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, Joe Gerken, with information on snakes. He shares about how snakes contribute to the ecosystem.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Dynamic Grain Market
Risk and Profit Conference and Ag Lenders Conference
Hot, Hot Temperatures

00:01:05 – Dynamic Grain Market: Starting this Friday’s show is K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien with this week’s grain market outlook. The market is currently in dynamic times and continues to be influenced by movements around the world.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Risk and Profit Conference and Ag Lenders Conference: Rich Llewelyn, K-State Extension assistant, continues today’s show with information about two upcoming events. He shares details on the Risk and Profit Conference and Ag Lenders Conferences.

Risk and Profit Conference

Ag Lenders Conference

00:23:05 – Hot, Hot Temperatures: Completing today’s show is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, as he reviews Kansas’ very high temperatures and what the state can expect moving into next week.

Mesonet

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Emerald Ash Borer
Center on Vaccine Evaluations and Alternatives for Antimicrobials
Garden Hour Preview of Native Plants

00:01:05 – Emerald Ash Borer: Ryan Rastok, forest health coordinator at Kansas Forest Service, begins the show with information for people about Emerald Ash Borer and how it is important to be proactive and watchful for this beetle.

Emerald Ash Borer

00:12:05 – Center on Vaccine Evaluations and Alternatives for Antimicrobials: The new Center on Vaccine Evaluation and Alternatives for Antimicrobials director, Jishu Shi, continues the show to discuss what the center intends to do. We are also joined by Mary Marsh from Kansas Wheat.

News Release on New Center

kswheat.com/wheatrx

00:23:06 – Garden Hour Preview of Native Plants: Concluding today’s show is Douglas County Horticulture and Natural Resources Extension Agent, Dr. Sharon Ashworth, as she provides a preview of the August K-State Garden Hour presentation on the ecological benefits of native plants.

K-State Garden Hour

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Farm Storage Facility Loan
Upcoming Canola Meetings
Picking a Calving Season

00:01:05 – Farm Storage Facility Loan: Kim Cerny, Kansas FSA regional farm loan specialist, starts the show with information about the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Storage Facility Loan. She also mentions the discrimination financial assistance program.

Farmers.gov

22007apply.gov

1-800-721-0970

00:12:05 – Upcoming Canola Meetings: Continuing today’s show is K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm and Scoular’s production origination manager Jordan Flynn to discuss upcoming meetings about canola in Oklahoma and Kansas.

Informational Canola Meetings

00:23:03 – Picking a Calving Season: K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts complete today’s show evaluating timing of calving season. Brad White, Brian Lubbers and Dustin Pendell are the experts on this week’s segment.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Farm Bill Conservation Programs
Prescribed Burning for Tick and Insect Control
Increasing Milk Production

00:01:05 – Farm Bill Conservation Programs: Beginning today’s show is Jenny Ifft, K-State agriculture policy specialist, and Gaye Benfer, assistant state conservationist for programs with NRCS, as they review how the farm bill and conservation programs are connected.

nrcs.usda.gov

00:12:05 – Prescribed Burning for Tick and Insect Control: Cassandra Olds, K-State veterinary entomologist, and Giovanni Moore, K-State Research and Extension Research Fellow, continue the show discussing how different times of burning pasture impact individual insects and ticks.

00:23:03 – Increasing Milk Production: Concluding today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he encourages producers to work with their nutritionist to increase butterfat content and counter the drop in milk production due to the summer heat.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market and Report
Space Impacting Agriculture
Vole Control

00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Report: Lee Schulz, Iowa State livestock economist starts today's show with a cattle market update. He discusses how pre-report expectations compare to the released cattle inventory and cattle on feed reports.

Cattle on Feed

Cattle Inventory

00:12:05 – Space Impacting Agriculture: Continuing the show is Terry Griffin, K-State precision agricultural economist, and Kathy Draeger from the University of Minnesota with how things happening in space could impact earth and agriculture. They say we are likely nearing another event.

EDEN

00:23:05 – Vole Control: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts completes today's show with information about voles and how to manage and control them.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Impacts
Rural Road Safety
Summer Weather

00:01:05 – Grain Market Impacts: Beginning today’s show is Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, with a grain market update. Dan reviews the futures and cash for Kansas crops as well as the likelihood of different outcomes.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Rural Road Safety: Ed Brokesh, assistant professor in K-State’s department of agricultural and biological engineering, continues the show with information about road safety. He discusses turning accidents and proper marking on machinery and trailers.

Lighting and Marking on Agricultural Equipment

ebrokesh@ksu.edu

00:23:05 – Summer Weather: Rounding out this week’s shows is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with an outlook on the weather. He says summer brings severe weather and high temperatures.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Kansas Wheat Harvest
Fall Armyworms and Sorghum Checkoff
Active Insects in Kansas

00:01:05 – Kansas Wheat Harvest: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, begins today’s show with information about the variability of wheat harvest in Kansas.

00:12:05 – Fall Armyworms and Sorghum Checkoff: Continuing the show is K-State Extension entomology associate in Garden City, Anthony Zukoff, discussing fall armyworms. We are also joined by USDA's Rod Bain and United Sorghum Checkoff Program's Norma Ritz Johnson to talk about developing value-added products.

Fall Armyworm Agronomy eUpdate

Crop Insects in Kansas

Sorghum Checkoff

00:23:05 – Active Insects in Kansas: Finishing today’s show is K-State horticulture entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, he says bagworms, Japanese beetle, squash bugs, blister beetles and two-spotted spider mites are all currently active.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Emoji Makes Contract Enforceable
K-State Quarter-Scale Tractor Team
Picking a Bull to Reduce Calving Problems

00:01:05 – Emoji Makes Contract Enforceable: Starting today’s show is Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, with information about a recent case involving a Canadian farmer agreeing to a contract with a thumbs-up emoji.

00:12:05 – K-State Quarter-Scale Tractor Team: Helwig Farms quarter-scale tractor team advisors, Ed Brokesh and Ryan Zecha, and team members, Taylor Schroeder and Joseph Kueker, continue the show to discuss their recent success at an international quarter-scale tractor competition.

Helwig Farms Quarter-Scale Tractor Team

News Release

00:23:05 – Picking a Bull to Reduce Calving Problems: Completing today’s show is K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts. This week’s experts Brad White, Brian Lubbers and Megan Rolf hold a conversation about picking bulls to reduce calving issues.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Farm Bill and Agriculture Policy in the '90s
Household Pests, Japanese Beetles and Brown Recluse Spiders
Homogenized Milk Prices

00:01:06 – Farm Bill and Agriculture Policy in the '90s: Jenny Ifft, K-State agriculture policy specialist, begins today’s show with information about the farm bill and agriculture policy in the 1990s. Decoupled payments is one thing that took place during this time and Jenny describes what they are and their impact.

00:12:05 – Household Pests, Japanese Beetles and Brown Recluse Spiders: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth continues today’s show as he discusses household pests. He shares information and control methods for Japanese beetles and brown recluse spiders.

Brown Recluse Spiders

00:23:08 – Homogenized Milk Prices: Rounding out today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he discusses price variation of a gallon of homogenized milk – for both consumers and dairy farmers – in the Central Milk Marketing Order.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market, Imports and Exports
New Associate Dean of Research for the College of Agriculture
Low Ponds

00:01:05 – Cattle Market, Imports and Exports: Beginning today's show is an Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, with a cattle market update. He also discusses the market as it relates to imports and exports.

Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

00:12:05 – New Associate Dean of Research for the College of Agriculture: Continuing the show is Jane Schuh, director of research for K-State Research and Extension, she discusses why she is excited to be joining Kansas State University and K-State Research and Extension.

News Release on Jane Schuh

00:23:07 – Low Ponds: Joe Gerken, fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, ends today’s show with information and concerns about low ponds. Joe explains why recent rains have not corrected this concern.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

International and Domestic Grain Market, Part 1
International and Domestic Grain Market, Part 2
Recent Rain in Parts of Kansas

00:01:05 – International and Domestic Grain Market, Part 1: Beginning today’s show is K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien and senior economist with the International Grains Program Guy Allen as they discuss domestic and international grain markets with the recent release of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates from the USDA.

00:12:05 – International and Domestic Grain Market, Part 2: Dan O’Brien and Guy Allen continue the show and conversation about the recent WASDE report. Guy also covers the U.S. dollar index and international freight market.

July WASDE Report

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:23:07 – Recent Rain in Parts of Kansas: Finishing this week’s shows is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with a weather update. This past week parts of Kansas got substantial rain, however certain places got hail with their precipitation.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Nutrient Deficiency in Crops
Palmer Amaranth and Kochia
Growing Tomatoes

00:01:07 – Nutrient Deficiency in Crops: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State nutrient management specialist, begins today’s show discussing how to identify nutrient deficiency in soybeans. There are multiple reasons that producers could be seeing this in their fields.

Identifying Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms in Soybeans

Plant Analysis for Testing Nutrient Levels in Corn

00:12:05 – Palmer Amaranth and Kochia: Keeping the show going is K-State weed management specialist, Sarah Lancaster, with information about Palmer amaranth and kochia, she reviews how these weeds can be managed by producers.

Palmer Amaranth Control in Grain Sorghum

Controlling Weeds After Wheat Harvest

00:23:02 – Growing Tomatoes: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, concludes today’s show. He says temperatures have not been optimal for tomatoes and that tomato growers may be noticing that their otherwise healthy plants are failing to produce fruit.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

General CRP and Rural Energy
Farm and Ranch Transition Conferences
When to Castrate Calves

00:01:05 – General CRP and Rural Energy: We begin today’s show with Nicole Welborn, Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural program specialist, to discuss general CRP. Also joining is USDA’s Rod Bain, Deborah Yocum, Tom Vilsack and Kamala Neal with information about a program to improve rural energy.

Farmers.gov

rd.usda.gov

00:12:05 – Farm and Ranch Transition Conferences: Ashlee Westerhold, the director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition at K-State, continues the show with an opportunity for north central Kansas producers to learn more about farm and ranch transitioning.

Transition Conferences

ashleecw@ksu.edu

00:23:05 – When to Castrate Calves: Concluding today’s show is the Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts with a conversation about when to castrate calves, joining is Brad White, Brian Lubbers and Bob Larson.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Farm Policy in the 2000s
New Mesonet Tools for Producers
Milk in School and Ice Cream

00:01:05 – Farm Policy in the 2000s: Jenny Ifft, K-State agriculture policy specialist, begins today’s show with information about agriculture policy and the food and farm bill in the 2000s.

00:12:05 – New Mesonet Tools for Producers: Continuing the show is Kansas State University’s Chip Redmond, A.J. Tarpoff and Jonathan Aguilar as they talk about the evapotranspiration and animal comfort forecasting tools which are new on the Mesonet for producers to use.

Evapotranspiration Tool

Animal Comfort Forecast

00:23:05 – Milk in Schools and Ice Cream: Finishing today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he covers the topics of reducing added sugars in flavored milks for the school lunch program and National Ice Cream Day.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Movement in the Cattle Market
Food Safety in the Field and Hog Report
Urban Areas with Foxes and Coyotes

00:01:05 – Movement in the Cattle Market: Starting today’s show is Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with a cattle market update. She also discusses an acreage report on corn and cow slaughter numbers.

LMIC.info

00:12:05 – Food Safety in the Field and Hog Report: The show continues with Karen Blakeslee, K-State Extension associate in food science, with food safety considerations when taking food to the field. We are also joined by USDA’s Gary Crawford and Shayle Shagam as they discuss the latest hogs and pigs report.

Extension Food Safety Website

00:23:05 – Urban Areas with Foxes and Coyotes: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist concludes today’s show by sharing information about red foxes and coyotes in urban areas.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Wheat Disease at Harvest
Recent Rain in Kansas

00:01:05 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien begins today’s show with an outlook on the grain market. He discusses how the weather in the eastern corn belt has impacted the market.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Wheat Disease at Harvest: Continuing the show is K-State Extension wheat pathologist, Kelsey Andersen Onofre, with disease considerations during wheat harvest. She covers Fusarium head blight, common bunt, black point, sooty molds and loose smut.

Agronomy eUpdate Article

Bookstore

00:23:07 – Recent Rain in Kansas: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, ends today’s show with a weather update. He says part of Kansas received rain this past week and with that rain there was wind, lightning and hail.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Kansas Wheat Harvest
Chinch Bugs and Dectes Soybean Stem Borer
Kansas Weather Impacts Plants

00:01:06 – Kansas Wheat Harvest: Starting today’s show is Marsha Boswell, vice president of communications for Kansas Wheat, with how wheat harvest in Kansas is going. Parts of the state are done while others haven’t started.

Kswheat.com

00:12:05 – Chinch Bugs and Dectes Soybean Stem Borer: K-State Extension crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth continues today’s show with an update about chinch bugs and information on dectes soybean stem borer. He says this is the worst chinch bugs have been since the 1980s.

00:23:05 – Kansas Weather Impacts Plants: Finishing the show is the director of the K-State Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab, Judy O’Mara, as she discusses the impact Kansas weather can have on trees, shrubs and plants and how the lab and Extension agents can help homeowners identify and solve plant problems.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Agricultural Cases
Farm Financial Crisis and Freedom to Farm
Pulling Bulls Out of Breeding Pens

00:01:05 – Agricultural Cases: Beginning today's show is Roger McEowen, K-State law professor, with knowledge on recent cases involving agriculture. Today's conversation includes a takings case, a bridge obstruction ruining a crop and the importance of a buy-sell agreement.

Link to Roger's Blog

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Farm Financial Crisis and Freedom to Farm: Jenny Ifft, K-State agriculture policy specialist continues the show with history about agriculture policy and the farm bill. She talks about the farm financial crisis and freedom to farm.

00:23:05 – Pulling Bulls Out of Breeding Pens: Concluding the show today is Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Bob Larson with the Beef Cattle Institute. On this segment of Ask the Experts they converse about when to pull bulls out of breeding pens.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor
Livestock and High Temperatures at Fairs
Blue-Green Algae

00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor begins today’s show with a cattle market update. He talks about feedlot returns and the meat demand monitor.

June Meat Demand Monitor

Feedlot Returns

00:12:05 – Livestock and High Temperatures at Fairs: Continuing the show is Bob Larson, K-State professor of production medicine in the college of veterinary medicine, discussing livestock care as people are hauling their animals to fairs. He says water, air movement and shade are important to remember when it comes to the heat.

Heat Stress and Considerations for Fair and Show Season

Vet Med Summer Camp

00:23:05 – Blue-Green Algae: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, rounds out today’s show with information about blue-green algae. He reviews how to identify and test it and the concerns that come from blue-green algae.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Volatile Grain Market
Farm Safety
Dry, Hot Conditions

00:01:05 – Volatile Grain Market: Starting the show is Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, with a grain market update. He shares the markets are still weather dependent and volatile.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

NASS Website

00:12:05 – Farm Safety: Ed Brokesh, K-State assistant professor in biological and agricultural engineering, continues the show discussing farm safety. It is important to keep farm safety in mind for adults and youth.

00:23:05 – Dry, Hot Conditions: This week’s shows end with K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond as he says there is a chance for a small break from heat and a little bit of moisture. He also reminds people to be careful when shooting off fireworks in these dry conditions.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Tar Spot in Corn and FSA County Committee Nominations
Collaborating Center for Animal Health
Controlling Bermudagrass

00:01:05 – Tar Spot in Corn and FSA County Committee Nominations: To start today’s show is Rodrigo Onofre, K-State row crop plant pathology specialist, with information about tar spot in corn. This disease is newer to Kansas but is something producers should watch for. We are also joined by USDA’s Rod Bain and Zach Ducheneaux as they discuss Farm Service Agency County Committee nominations.

Agronomy eUpdate

KSUCropdiseases on Twitter

Tar Spot

Tar Spot Management

Tar Spot Distribution Map

K-State Plant Pathology Extension

00:12:05 – Collaborating Center for Animal Health: K-State agriculture economics professor Dustin Pendell continues the show by explaining the World Organisation for Animal Health that K-State has recently become a part of.

K-State Press Release

WOAH.org

00:23:03 – Controlling Bermudagrass: Finishing this Thursday’s show is K-State horticulturist Ward Upham as he covers the multi-step procedure for controlling bermudagrass in tall fescue lawns.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

FSA Deadlines and Agriculture Professionals
Creep Feeding Cattle
Evaluating Heifers

00:01:05 – FSA Deadlines and Agriculture Professionals: Emily Evans, Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural program specialist, begins today’s show with updates on upcoming program deadlines. We are also joined by USDA’s Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack with information about preparing the next generation of agriculture professionals.

Farmers.gov

00:12:05 – Creep Feeding Cattle: Continuing the show is K-State Extension cow-calf specialist Jason Warner discussing creep feeding as a management strategy. Cattle producers have a few things to consider before deciding to creep feed.

KSU Beef

Early Weaning Calves Interview

00:23:05 – Evaluating Heifers: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts completes today’s show with a conversation about assessing genetic potential in heifers.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Farm Bill in the '60s and '70s
Livestock Prescription Antibiotics
Straw Supplies

00:01:05 – Farm Bill in the '60s and '70s: Beginning today’s show is Jenny Ifft, K-State agricultural policy specialist, with history about the farm bill and agriculture during the 1960s and ‘70s. She explains the great grain robbery and government cheese during this time.

00:12:05 – Livestock Prescription Antibiotics: K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff keeps the show going with information about what livestock antibiotics will be needing a prescription. He also discusses upcoming guidance about growth implants.

KSU Beef

00:23:07 – Straw Supplies: Finishing today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he encourages dairy farmers to purchase their straw for the coming year and explore options for extending straw supplies throughout the year.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Update and USDA Reports
Global Collaboration on Sorghum and Millet
Wild Hogs

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update and USDA Reports: Starting this week’s shows is Iowa State University livestock economist, Lee Schulz with a cattle market update. Lee shares information about USDA’s cattle on feed and cold storage reports.

Lee's Article

USDA Cattle on Feed

USDA Cold Storage

00:12:05 – Global Collaboration on Soghum and Millet: Nat Bascom, director of engagement and leadership for the Global Collaboration on Sorghum and Millet, continues today’s show. He discusses how this collaboration will benefit sorghum and millet around the globe.

Global Collaboration Website

00:23:05 – Wild Hogs: Finishing today’s show is K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts with information about wild hogs. He says Kansas is often seen as a model state when it comes to wild hog management.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Volatile Grain Market
Chinch Bug Update and Other Crop Insects
In Another Weather Pattern

00:01:05 – Volatile Grain Market: We begin today’s show with Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, with a grain market update. He says the markets are currently volatile and weather dependent.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Chinch Bug Update and Other Crop Insects: Continuing the show is K-State Extension crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth as he gives an update on chinch bugs and discusses false chinch bugs, burrowing bugs and grasshoppers. Producers could be seeing these insects in different crop fields.

Crop Insects in Kansas Book

00:23:05 – In Another Weather Pattern: A weather update with K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond concludes this week’s shows. Chip says Kansas is in another weather pattern and could be feeling warmer temperatures soon.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

K-State Sheep and Goat Center and Kansas Profile
Annual Forage Insurance
Container Gardening

00:01:05 – K-State Sheep and Goat Center and Kansas Profile: Beginning today’s show is Payton Dahmer, supervisor of the K-State Sheep and Goat Center, to discuss what is taking place at the center. We are also joined by Ron Wilson for a Kansas Profile with information about the Stafford County Port Authority.

Sheep and Meat Goat Center

00:12:05 – Annual Forage Insurance: K-State Extension agriculture policy specialist Jenny Ifft continues the show with information about annual forage insurance. She says there were 135,000 Kansas acres enrolled in it last year.

Annual Forage Insurance Information on AgManager.info

00:23:11 – Container Gardening: Rounding out today’s show is K-State nursery crop and marketing specialist, Cheryl Boyer. She says new research is focusing on using substrate stratification to reduce water use, especially in larger containers.

K-State Garden Hour

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Protecting the Farm and Customer
Roughleaf Dogwood, Sericea Lespedeza and Smooth Sumac
Breeding with Yearling Bulls

00:01:05 – Protecting the Farm and Customer: K-State and Washburn law Professor, Roger McEowen, begins today’s show by discussing liability for guests on farms and the importance of agreements in direct beef sales and custom arrangements.

Link to Roger's Blog

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Roughleaf Dogwood, Sericea Lespedeza and Smooth Sumac: A conversation about rough leaf dogwood, sericea lespedeza and smooth sumac with Walt Fick, K-State rangeland management specialist, continues the show. He explains how to recognize the plants and how to manage them.

Article on Roughleaf Dogwood and Smooth Sumac

Article on Sericea Lespedeza

00:23:05 – Breeding with Yearling Bulls: Finishing the show is the Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts. Brad White, Bob Larson and Bob Weaber review what producers need to keep in mind when putting yearling bulls out for breeding.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Farm Bill During the Eisenhower Administration
Early Weaning Calves
Bugs in Puddles

00:01:05 – Farm Bill During the Eisenhower Administration: Jenny Ifft, K-State agriculture policy specialist, begins today’s show as she continues sharing information about the Farm Bill. She discusses the time period during the Eisenhower administration.

00:12:05 – Early Weaning Calves: Continuing the show is K-State Extension beef cattle specialist Justin Waggoner on early weaning calves. He reviews the things that producers need to keep in mind to have successful calf growth.

Early Weaning Calves Article

KSU Beef

00:23:03 – Deferring Costs, Increasing Cash Flow: Finishing the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he suggests easing cash flow issues this summer by deferring costs until later in the year when milk prices are expected to be higher.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Update
Bean Leaf Beetles
Bugs in Puddles

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update: Starting this week’s shows is Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, with a cattle market update. She describes boxed beef cutout as an incredible market.

www.LMIC.info

00:12:06 – Bean Leaf Beetles: Jeff Whitworth, K-State Extension field crop entomologist, continues the show as he shares information about bean leaf beetles. Soybean producers may want to scout their fields for this crop insect.

Crop Insects in Kansas Book

00:23:05 – Bugs in Puddles: Rounding out this Monday’s show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerken explaining how bugs end up in puddles and if people should be concerned about them. He also notes that mosquitos are going to start being more prevalent.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Harvesting Short Wheat
Temperatures Warming Up

00:01:05 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien begins the show with a grain market update. There is drought in other countries and Dan explains which ones are impacting the markets the most.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:06 – Harvesting Short Wheat: Continuing the show is Lucas Haag, K-State Extension grain agronomist, with things producers should consider as they plan to cut the short wheat out of their fields. There are many options available to producers to hopefully reduce yield loss.

Considerations when Harvesting Short Wheat Article

00:23:05 – Temperatures Warming Up: Finishing this week’s shows is K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, with an outlook on the weather. People across Kansas can expect to see an increase in temperatures.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Biosecurity and Rural Broadband
Limited Forages
Pests in Home Landscapes

00:01:05 – Biosecurity and Rural Broadband: Beginning today’s show is Justin Smith, Kansas animal health commissioner, with important factors for people to consider when thinking about biosecurity. We are also joined by USDA's Gary Crawford and Tom Vilsack with information about USDA's rural broadband projects.

Biosecurity Resources from KDA

00:12:06 – Limited Forages: Next in the show is K-State Extension cow-calf specialist Jason Warner, he discusses what producers should consider if they are going to feed with limited forages. This could be an alternative feeding method due to current conditions.

KSU Beef

Beef Tips Newsletter

00:23:04 – Pests in Home Landscapes: K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd ends today’s show with an update on several insect pests that are active in home landscapes, including bagworms and the elm leaf beetle.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Upcoming FSA Programs
Carpenter Bees and Potato Leafhoppers
BCI: Ideal Cow Size

00:01:05 – Upcoming FSA Programs: Dennis McKinney, Farm Service Agency’s State Executive Director for Kansas, begins today’s show discussing programs that are taking place or will be soon with FSA. County committee nominations for the Farm Service Agency are also opening soon.

Farm Service Agency

00:12:06 – Carpenter Bees and Potato Leafhoppers: The show continues with K-State Extension field crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth. He says carpenter bees are more of a nuisance, however potato leafhoppers are a problem.

00:23:05 – BCI: Ideal Cow Size: Rounding out the show is the Beef Cattle Institute's Ask the Experts. Experts Brad White, Bob Larson and Bob Weaber converse about what is the ideal cow size.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Farm Bill During the Great Depression
Horsetails, Jointed Goatgrass and Poison Hemlock
National Dairy Month

00:01:05 – Farm Bill During the Great Depression: Jenny Ifft, K-State policy specialist, begins today’s show with information about the farm bill during the Great Depression. Throughout that time period the role of the government shifted.

00:12:06 – Horsetails, Jointed Goatgrass and Poison Hemlock: Continuing the show is K-State weed management specialist, Sarah Lancaster, discussing horsetails, jointed goatgrass and poison hemlock. She reviews how to identify and manage these weeds; especially since certain ones could be deadly.

Horsetails

Jointed Goatgrass

Poison Hemlock

00:23:05 – National Dairy Month: K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk finishes today’s show encouraging farmers to take advantage of June being National Dairy Month to share their story with the community.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Strong Cattle Market
Food Safety in Direct-to-Consumer Sales
Summer Fish Kill

00:01:05 – Strong Cattle Market: Beginning this week’s shows is Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, with a cattle market update. Beef supplies are tightening as beef production continues to decrease.

derrell.peel@okstate.edu

Link to Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

00:12:06 – Food Safety in Direct-to-Consumer Sales: Londa Nwadike, K-State and University of Missouri Extension food safety specialist, discusses food safety as it relates to direct-to-consumer sales. There are many resources available to producers who are starting or continuing direct consumer sales.

MF3138 - Regulations and Food Safety Best Practices

MF3136 - Shopping Safely at Farmers Markets

Seasonal and Simple

00:23:05 – Summer Fish Kill: Finishing the show is K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, Joe Gerken, with information on why people could be seeing dead fish in their ponds. There are things people can do to increase oxygen in their pond for the fish.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Soft Grain Markets
Black Sea Region Update
Change in the Weather Pattern

00:01:05 – Soft Grain Markets: The show begins with K-State grain economist, Dan O'Brien, with the weekly grain market update. He discusses weather and crop conditions impact on the market and what he expects in the upcoming WASDE report from the USDA.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

WASDE Report

00:12:06 – Black Sea Region Update: Continuing the show is K-State associate in the Department of Agricultural Economics Antonina Broyaka, she provides an update on the Black Sea region. A recent Russian attack has created more difficulties for Ukraine.

Full Ukraine Update on AgManager.info

00:23:06 – Change in the Weather Pattern: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, finishes this week's programs with a hopeful weather update. Kansas has seen drought monitor improvements and can expect a shift in the weather pattern.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Chinch Bugs
Summer Pneumonia and NBAF
Finding the Right Potting Media

00:01:05 – Chinch Bugs: Jeff Whitworth, Extension field crop entomologist, begins the show with information about chinch bugs. Now is the time that producers should be checking their fields and thinking about when they are planting sorghum.

Crop Insects in Kansas Book

00:12:06 – Summer Pneumonia and NBAF: A discussion about summer pneumonia with Gregg Hanzlicek, director of production animal field investigations in the diagnostic lab at K-State, continues today’s show. It is a fairly new respiratory disease that impacts calves. We are also hear from the USDA as Manhattan, Kansas has recently welcomed the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility.

Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

00:23:05 – Finding the Right Potting Media: Wrapping up today’s show is K-State nursery crop and marketing specialist, Cheryl Boyer, as she provides tips for choosing the best potting media for outdoor use.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Sackett v. EPA
Crops After Early Terminated Wheat
BCI: Checking Calf Efficiency

00:01:06 – Sackett v. EPA: Starting this Wednesday’s show is Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, with information from the Sackett v. EPA case. The Supreme Court ruling has many significant impacts for agriculture and water in the U.S.

Link to Roger's Blog Post

Roger on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Crops After Early Terminated Wheat: K-State farm systems specialist Ignacio Ciampitti continues the show discussing what producers could do if they have early terminated wheat fields this year.

Crop Options After Early Terminated Wheat Article

00:23:05 – BCI: Checking Calf Efficiency: Today’s show ends with the K-State Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts. Brad White, Phillip Lancaster and Bob Weaber talk about the best way to assess calf efficiency in a herd.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Before the First Farm Bill
Kansas 4-H Horse Judging and Rural Housing
Reducing Summer Feed Costs

00:01:05 – Before the First Farm Bill: Jenny Ifft, K-State policy specialist, starts today’s show with her first Farm Bill segment discussing what the Farm Bill is and life and agriculture before it.

00:12:05 – Kansas 4-H Horse Judging and Rural Housing: Continuing the show is K-State 4-H agricultural sciences specialist Kelsey Nordyke with information on the upcoming horse judging competition in Salina. U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rod Bain and Joaquin Altoro, rural housing service administrator, also join to quickly share about rural housing opportunities.

Kansas 4-H

www.rd.usda.gov

00:23:04 – Reducing Summer Feed Costs: Completing today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he discusses several steps dairy farmers can take to reduce feed costs this summer.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor
May Statewide and Agronomy Groundbreaking
Using Bird Feeders

00:01:06 – Cattle Market and Meat Demand Monitor: Beginning today’s show is K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor with a cattle market update. He discusses the May Meat Demand Monitor and a special Meat Demand Monitor for Memorial Day and grilling season.

May Meat Demand Monitor on AgManager.info

Special Meat Demand Monitor on AgManger.info

gtonsor@ksu.edu

00:12:08 – K-State May Statewide and Agronomy Groundbreaking: K-State’s College of Agriculture Dean and Director of K-State Research and Extension, Ernie Minton, continues Monday’s show with a Statewide update and information on the Agronomy Research and Innovation Center groundbreaking.

Link to subscribe to Statewide newsletter

00:23:05 – Using Bird Feeders: Concluding today’s show is Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, as he continues his conversation about feeding wildlife. There might be more consequences to bird feeders than previously thought.

Drew's past interview on Agriculture Today

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update, Crop Progress and Risk Management
White Heads in Wheat
Change in the Weather Pattern

00:01:06 – Grain Market Update, Crop Progress and Risk Management: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins the show with a grain market update. He discusses crop progress, the Brazilian corn crop and risk management.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:06 – White Heads in Wheat: K-State wheat production specialist, Romulo Lollato, continues today’s show with different causes of white heads in wheat. There are many reasons producers could be seeing white in their fields.

Possible Causes for White Heads in Wheat Article

00:23:05 – Change in the Weather Pattern: Rounding out this week’s shows is Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, with a weather update. Chip says there is hope that Kansas will soon see a change in the weather pattern.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Heat Stress Management for Cattle
Heat Stress Management for Cattle Part Two and Sackett v. EPA
Drought-Proof Landscape

00:01:07 – Heat Stress Management for Cattle: K-State beef veterinarian, A.J. Tarpoff starts today’s show by discussing cattle heat stress. He says it is vital that cattle have time to cool off at night to dissipate heat from the day.

00:12:10 – Heat Stress Management for Cattle Part Two and Sackett v. EPA: Today’s show continues with A.J. Tarpoff, K-State beef veterinarian, as he continues the conversation about reducing heat stress for cattle. We are also joined by Kansas Livestock Association’s Scarlett Hagins with the decision from the Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court Case.

A.J.'s Article on Managing Heat Stress

Animal Comfort on Kansas Mesonet

Sign-up for KSU's Beef Tips Newsletter

00:23:03 – Drought-Proof Landscape: Finishing today’s show is K-State Extension horticulture agent for Sedgwick County, Matthew McKernan, with six ways to drought-proof a Kansas landscape.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

FSA Farm Operating Loan
Kansas Land Values
Checking Cattle at Pasture

00:01:06 – FSA Farm Operating Loan: Josh Ridder, farm loan chief with Kansas FSA, begins today’s show. He discusses Farm Service Agency’s farm operating loan and the youth loan program.

Farmers.gov

Farm Loan Tools with FSA

00:12:06 – Kansas Land Values: Continuing today’s show is K-State agricultural economist, Robin Reid, with the new Kansas Agricultural Land Values and Trends. She says that this report provides a lot of data to people interested in Kansas agricultural land.

Kansas Land Values Book on AgManager

00:23:07 – Checking Cattle at Pasture: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts concludes this Wednesday’s show with a conversation on how often cattle producers should be checking their cattle out at pasture. Brad White, Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster answer this listener’s question.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Update
Feeding Deer
Mastitis this Summer

00:01:05 – Cattle Market Update: Starting today’s show is Lee Schulz, Iowa State University Extension livestock economist, with a cattle market update. Lee discusses recent farm labor and cold storage reports from the USDA.

Lee's article

Cold Storage

Farm Labor

00:12:05 – Feeding Deer: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts continues the show with information about deer and things to consider when deciding to feed them because people might be feeding more wildlife than just deer.

00:23:04 – Mastitis this Summer: Finishing today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he looks at three things dairy farmers can do to reduce the spread of summer mastitis. Because of the conditions, dairy farmers often see an increase in mastitis in the herd during the summer.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Fusarium Head Blight
Waiting for Moisture

00:01:06 – Grain Market Update: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, starts today’s show with a grain market update. Kansas producers are in the fields planting and the corn and soybean futures look to be expecting a good crop.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:07 – Fusarium Head Blight: Continuing today’s show is K-State Extension wheat pathologist Kelsey Andersen Onofre on fusarium head blight in wheat, also known as scab. She discusses causes, symptoms and fungicides for scab.

Fusarium Risk Tool

Kelsey's Agronomy eUpdate

Fungicide Efficacy Ratings

00:23:06 – Waiting for Moisture: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, competes this week’s programs with a weather update. He is holding out hope until mid-June for more moisture in Kansas.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan..

Adopting Technology in Agriculture, Part 1
Adopting Technology in Agriculutre, Part2
Controlling Weeds at Home

00:01:05 – Adopting Technology in Agriculture, Part 1: Today’s show begins with Tomas Nilsson, faculty member at Olds College of Agriculture and Technology, and Terry Griffin, K-State cropping systems economist. The pair discusses challenges technology faces when trying to be adopted by producers in agriculture.

00:12:08 – Adopting Technology in Agriculture, Part 2: Tomas and Terry continue the show with what Tomas has found from his research in Canada about technology adoption in agriculture. Terry provides insight on Canada’s similarities to Kansas.

Link to Tomas' report

Link to Tomas' presentation

Link to Terry's past interview

Link to Terry's USDA report

00:23:03 – Controlling Weeds at Home: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, wraps up today’s show by discussing some options for killing, or at least, controlling weeds in the vegetable garden and home landscape.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

The Swampbuster Act
Learn More About Wheat
Are Knowing Birth Weights Important?

00:01:07 – The Swampbuster Act, Then and Now: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts today’s show with an ag law update. He discusses the Swampbuster Act, Grassley Amendment and the Foster Case.

Link to Roger's blog post

00:12:05 – Events to Learn More About Wheat: The show continues with Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, as he explains upcoming events where attendees have the opportunity to learn about wheat. The K-State Wheat Plot Tours, Wheat Rx and In-Depth Wheat Diagnostic School at K-State are all currently taking place or are very soon.

Link to K-State Wheat Plot Tours

Link to Wheat Rx

Link to In-Depth Wheat Diagnostic School

00:23:05 – Are Knowing Birth Weights Important?: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts round out today’s show with a conversation about the value of birth weights.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

KFMA Executive Summary Overview
KFMA's Associations 2022 Economic Review
Preparing Dairy Supplies for the Year

00:01:08 – KFMA Executive Summary Overview: The show begins with Kansas Farm Management Association Executive Director, Mark Dikeman. He gives an overview of the 2022 KFMA Executive Summary.

Link to KFMA on AgManager.info

Link to KFMA's 2022 Executive Summary

00:12:01 – KFMA's Associations 2022 Economic Review: Kansas Farm Management Extension Ag Economists, Glenn Conover, Trenton Hargrave, Lucas Sudbeck, Dillon Rapp, Clay Simons and Lindsay Bryant continue today’s show as they discuss how 2022 faired for producers in their association from the KFMA Executive Summary.

00:23:00 – Preparing Dairy Supplies for the Year: Concluding today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk. He says there may be limited straw available for bedding this year and dairy farmers should secure their supplies.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Update
Mental Health in Agriculture
Why a Pond isn't Clear

00:01:09 – Cattle Market Update: Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State livestock economist, begins today’s show with a cattle market update. He says producers may currently be having to reduce their herds this year but hopefully with more moisture that will change.

derrell.peel@okstate.edu

Link to Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

00:12:05 – Mental Health in Agriculture:The show continues with Cottonwood Extension District’s agriculture and natural resources agent Alicia Boor as she discusses mental health. Agriculture is often a stressful career so Alicia shares tips to help overcome difficult times.

Link to Stress and Resiliency Team

Link to Kansas Agricultural Mediation Services

Link to Farm Management on AgManager.info

00:23:11 – Why a Pond isn't Clear: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist, rounds out today’s show talking about why ponds aren’t clear. He says the ponds are usually still fine for livestock to drink from.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K-State campus in Manhattan

Waiting for Harvest in the Grain Markets
Celebrating Beef Month
Improvement in the Drought Monitor

00:01:07 – Waiting for Harvest in the Grain Markets: The show begins with Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist with a grain market update. He says there are some differences in bushels per acre predictions but we will have to wait until combines get into the fields to know.

Link to Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Celebrating Beef Month: Travis O’Quinn, K-State meat scientist, and A.J. Tarpoff, K-State beef veterinarian continue today’s show by discussing how the beef industry has evolved in past years. Consumer preferences and how cattle are cared for continue to adapt.

00:23:05 – Improvement in the Drought Monitor: Concluding this week’s programming is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with his weekly weather update. He says the drought monitor in Kansas is showing some improvement because of recent rain.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K-State campus in Manhattan.

Day Two Observations from the 2023 Winter Wheat Tour
An Update on Army Cutworms, Army Worms and Alfalfa Weevils
The Kansas Garden Guide Will Help All Gardeners

00:01:00 – Day Two Observations from the 2023 Winter Wheat Tour: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, begins today’s show with a day two update from the 2023 Hard Winter Wheat Tour of Kansas. He says they saw more abandoned fields and calculated a lower yield on the route.

Link to Kansas Wheat

00:12:00 – An Update on Army Cutworms, Army Worms and Alfalfa Weevils: The show continues with Jeff Whitworth, Extension field crop entomologist, with an update on army cutworms, army worms and alfalfa weevils. Certain insects are more of a nuisance while others can cause damage to crops.

Link to publication

00:23:00 – The Kansas Garden Guide Will Help All Gardeners: Rebecca McMahon, administrator of K-State’s local food systems program and one of the authors of the new Kansas Garden Guide, says the guide contains valuable information on planning, planting, growing and harvesting a variety of fruits and vegetables in Kansas’ difficult climate.

http://www.bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/S51.pdf

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grassland CRP and Continuous CRP Opportunities
A Report from the 2023 Hard Winter Wheat Tour
BCI’s Ask the Experts: Supplementing Cattle vs Planting Warm Season Forage

00:01:00 – Grassland CRP and Continuous CRP Opportunities: Starting today’s show is Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural programs specialist, Nicole Welborn. She provides information about grassland CRP and continuous CRP opportunities from FSA.

Link to FSA

Link to USDA

00:12:00 – A Report from the 2023 Hard Winter Wheat Tour: K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato continues today’s show with a report from the 2023 Hard Winter Wheat Tour of Kansas. On Tuesday they travelled the northern part of the state and Romulo says they saw many abandoned fields and can expect yields to be lower than last year.

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts finish today’s show with a conversation on supplementing cattle versus planting warm season forage.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast (BCI Cattle Chat (ksubci.org))

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

A Conversation with K-State President Richard Linton
Highlights from USDA’s Latest WASDE Report
Keeping the Herd Cool This Spring and Summer

00:01:00 – A Conversation with K-State President Richard Linton: Kansas State University’s President, Richard Linton begins today’s show as he touches on the recent groundbreaking and discusses his Presidential Community events. He says his favorite thing to use when building relationships is listening.

Link to Regional Community Visits

Link to Next-Gen K-State

00:12:00 – Highlights from USDA’s Latest WASDE Report: Continuing today’s show is Guy Allen, senior economist with the International Grain Program at K-State, as he highlights portions of the recent WASDE report from the USDA.

Link to WASDE report

00:23:00 – Keeping the Herd Cool This Spring and Summer: Today’s show finishes with K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk. He covers several “best practices” for keeping the herd cool this spring and summer, including feedline sprinkling systems, fans and adding extra water space along fence lines.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Report and Retail Meat Prices
Australian Visiting Scholar Experiences Kansas
Differing Perceptions of Game Bird Production

00:01:00 – Cattle Market Report and Retail Meat Prices: Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today’s show with a cattle market update. She reviews retail meat prices and the recent consumer price index.

Link to LMIC

00:12:00 – Australian Visiting Scholar Experiences Kansas: The show continues with Rebecca George, visiting scholar from Australia, and Dan Moser, associate dean in the College of Agriculture, as they discuss Rebecca’s time at K-State. She got to experience and learn about Kansas and the Midwest, as K-State students also got to learn about her home.

00:23:00 – Differing Perceptions of Game Bird Production: Monday’s show finishes with Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, as he discusses landowners versus biologist’s perceptions of game bird production.

Link to the article discussed in today’s show

Link to more information about predator versus habitat management

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update: USDA’s WASDE Report
Nutritional Impact on Embryo Survival
Kansas Agricultural Weather: More Rain in the Same Areas

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: USDA’s WASDE Report: We begin today’s show with K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien. He discusses how the recent weather could affect the market and the USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates that come out Friday, May 12 at 11 a.m.

00:12:00 – Nutritional Impact on Embryo Survival: Sandy Johnson, K-State beef reproductive specialist, continues today's show as she talks about the impact nutrition can have on embryo survival. She reminds producers that nutrition is one of many factors that contribute to embryo survival.

Link to Sandy’s article

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: A weather update with K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond concludes this week’s shows. Chip thinks the places that have been getting rain may get more.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Reasons Why Cattle Could be Lame
Proper Pesticide Use and the Value of Labels
Several Insect Pests to be Aware of

00:01:00 – Reasons Why Cattle Could be Lame: K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff begins today’s show as he discusses different reasons cattle could be lame. He also reminds producers of the importance of having a relationship with a veterinarian to care for livestock.

Link to lameness article

00:12:00 – Proper Pesticide Use and the Value of Labels: Today’s show continues with K-State weed management specialist, Sarah Lancaster, reviewing proper pesticide use and the value of the label on pesticides. We are also joined by Mary Marsh from Kansas Wheat with information about the upcoming Wheat Rx.

Link to proper pesticide use article

Link to pesticide licensure article

Wheat Rx

00:23:00 – Several Insect Pests to be Aware of: Finishing today’s show is K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd discussing a number of insect pests to be aware of, including bagworms, boxwood leaf miner, aphids and asparagus beetles.

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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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Agricultural Law Update: Foreign Ownership and WOTUS
Partnership for a Canola and Soybean Crushing Plant
BCI’s Ask the Experts: Castrating Versus Branding Calves

00:01:00 – Agricultural Law Update: Foreign Ownership and WOTUS: We begin today's show with Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn University Law professor, with an agricultural law update. He discusses foreign ownership of agricultural land, Waters of the United States and fines and liabilities that producers could be concerned about if their work creates smoke or dust across a road.

00:12:00 – Partnership for a Canola and Soybean Crushing Plant: Mike Stamm, K-State canola breeder, and Ed Prosser, Scoular’s senior vice president of emerging businesses, continues today's show with information on the partnership between Scoular and K-State for a canola and soybean crushing plant in Goodland, Kansas.

Link to dates for educational events

Link to form to fill out to learn more about Scoular buying canola

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: Concluding today's show is the Beef Cattle Institute's Ask the Experts. Brad White, Bob Larson and Brian Lubbers review castrating versus banding calves.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast (BCI Cattle Chat (ksubci.org))

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast (Bovine Science with BCI (ksubci.org))

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Interaction Between Plants and Soil Microbiomes
How Two Water-Related House Bills Will Impact Kansas
Making Strides in Reducing Somatic Cell Counts

00:01:00 – Interaction Between Plants and Soil Microbiomes: We begin today’s show with K-State assistant professor in the Division of Biology, Sonny Lee. He recently received the CAREER award that will support his study of the interaction between plants and their soil microbiomes.

00:12:00 – How Two Water-Related House Bills Will Impact Kansas: Susan Metzger, associate director for agriculture and Extension at K-State and the Director of KCARE, continues today’s show to review the recent House Bills, 2302 and 2279. She shares how they will impact Kansas.

Link to House Bill 2203: hb2302_enrolled.pdf (kslegislature.org)

00:23:00 – Making Strides in Reducing Somatic Cell Counts: Today’s show finishes with K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk. He says even in the summer, Kansas dairy producers are making progress in reducing somatic cell counts in the herd.

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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 Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Report and April Meat Demand Monitor
Allen Featherstone Named a Distinguished Professor
Handling Undesired Species in Ponds

00:01:00 – Cattle Market Report and April Meat Demand Monitor: K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor, starts this week’s programming with our cattle market update. He reviews this past week’s cattle markets and gives updates on the April meat demand monitor.

Link to AgManager AgManager.info | AgManager.info

00:12:00 – Allen Featherstone Named a Distinguished Professor: We continue today's show with Allen Featherstone, K-State agricultural economics professor and department head, as he discusses being named a distinguished professor at K-State. He mentions important mentors and explains significant moments in his career.

00:23:00 – Handling Undesired Species in Ponds: Today’s show concludes with K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist Joe Gerken. He shares information about unexpected and undesired species in ponds and how to handle them.

Link to Wildlife and Fisheries K-State Extension Wildlife Management

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update: Wheat Shows Some Optimism
A Transition in Hosts for Agriculture Today
Kansas Agricultural Weather: Rain and Heat

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: Wheat Shows Some Optimism: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien begins today's show with a grain market update discussing local cash and futures. He says this last week wheat has shown more optimism than corn and soybeans.

Link to additional information: www.agmanager.info.

00:12:00 – A Transition in Hosts for Agriculture Today: Samantha Bennett and Shelby Varner discuss the transition as hosts of Agriculture Today. Samantha is sad to be leaving but is excited for her next step.

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond finishes this week’s shows with a weather update. He discusses the expected but undesirable combination of weather and temperatures for Kansas.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Innovation in Global Food Systems
The Value of FARMS Workshops
An Updated Kansas Garden Guide

00:01:00 – Innovation in Global Food Systems: We begin today’s show with recording from Tuesday’s panel discussion on the role of innovation in global food systems, we hear from U.S. Representative Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania, the chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and Dean of the K-State College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension, Ernie Minton.

00:12:00 – The Value of FARMS Workshops: Kansas producer, Chad Epler, discusses the value of the FARMS workshops at the Four State Farm Show. We also hear from USDA’s Rod Bain with new meat and poultry processing expansion grants from the USDA.

00:23:00 – An Updated Kansas Garden Guide: Rebecca McMahon, administrator of K-State’s local food systems program, and one of the authors of the new Kansas Garden Guide, talks about some of the revisions and additions to the 2023 guide.

Link to Garden Guide KSRE Bookstore - Kansas Garden Guide [Order here] (ksu.edu)

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Information on Farm Service Agency Programs
Has Cold Weather Impacted Corn and Soybeans?
Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: Disease Challenges

00:01:00 – Information on Farm Service Agency Programs: Michael Martin, Farm Service Agency agricultural program specialist provides an FSA update, covering FSA programs relevant to producers due to the current climate in Kansas.

LINK TO FSA (www.farmers.gov)

00:12:00 – Has Cold Weather Impacted Corn and Soybeans: K-State farm systems specialist Ignacio Ciampitti discusses chilling injury in corn and how the cold has impacted soybeans. Ignacio also stresses the importance of checking fields before making decisions.

LINK TO EUPDATE (Agronomy eUpdate April 27th, 2023 : Issue 953 (ksu.edu))

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: Beef Cattle Institute experts Bob White, Brian Lubbers and Dustin Pendell discuss disease challenges.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast (BCI Cattle Chat (ksubci.org))

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast (Bovine Science with BCI (ksubci.org))

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

K-State Research Facility at Lonsinger Farms
Lonsinger Farms Research and Home Baking
Reducing Abomasums in the Dairy Herd

00:01:00 – K-State Research Facility at Lonsinger Farms: Spencer Casey, K-State Research and Extension assistant director for statewide operations, and Dan Sullins, K-State assistant professor in wildlife and outdoor management, discuss a K-State research facility on Lonsinger Farms.

00:12:00 – Lonsinger Farms Research and Home Baking: Spencer Casey and Dan Sullins continue their discussion on K-State’s research facility at Lonsinger Farms and Mary Marsh with Kansas Wheat has information on the Home Baking Association.

00:23:00 – Reducing Abomasums in the Dairy Herd: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk looks at displaced abomasums in the dairy herd. He says animals with higher body condition scores are not the only animals impacted, sometimes it’s animals with excess abdominal fat.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Predictions
K-State April Statewide Update
COVID and White-tailed Deer

00:01:16 – Cattle Market Predictions: Today's show begins with Oklahoma State Livestock Economist, Derrell Peel updating us on current cattle market conditions. He covers the latest on fed and feeder cattle markets, and ends with insight on current demand and a prediction on where he anticipates prices may go.

derrell.peel@okstate.edu

Link to Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

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00:12:19 – K-State April Statewide Update: We continue today's show with a Statewide update from K-State's College of Agriculture, Dean Ernie Minton. Story topics include hypertension awareness, early fungicide treatments for Kansas wheat, prepping the future of animal science leadership and National Volunteer week with Kansas 4-H.

Link to subscribe to Statewide newsletter

00:23:07 – COVID and White-tailed Deer: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts rounds out today's show by discussing a connection between white tail deer and COVID-19.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

A Change in Corn and Soybean Prices Locally
Update on Ukraine's Agricultural Land Conditions
Potential for More Rain in the Future

00:01:08 – A Change in Corn and Soybean Prices Locally: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, begins today’s show with a grain market update. Today Dan discusses weakening corn prices and strengthening soybean prices locally, and a mostly balanced outlook from the futures markets.

The latest from Dan O'Brien on AgManager

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00:12:19 – Update on Ukraine's Agricultural Land Conditions: We continue today’s show with an update on the Black Sea region with K-State associate in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Antonina Broyaka. Antonina’s discussion focuses on the ongoing impacts of Russia’s war against Ukraine and shares information on the current condition of agricultural land and the ever-evolving trade dynamics at hand that highly impact Ukraine’s economy.

Link to full webinar on AgManager

00:23:08 – Potential for More Rain in the Future: We end today’s show with this week’s agricultural weather report from K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond. Chip highlights the freezing temperatures that were widespread across the state last week, the amount of rain observed in southwest Kansas, and the potential for more rain on the horizon.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

2023 K-State CVM Alumni Fellow
Understanding the Farm Bill
Tips for the Home Landscape

00:01:10 – 2023 K-State CVM Alumni Fellow: We begin today’s program with Dr. Jay Merriam, he was recently named the 2023 K-State College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Fellow. Today we discuss his philanthropic projects that focused on the welfare of working equine around the world.

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00:12:07 – Understanding the Farm Bill: We continue today’s show with K-State policy specialist Jenny Ifft as she provides a brief overview of the Farm Bill and discusses the upcoming K-State Farm Bill panel taking place at the Stanley Stout Center on May 2nd from 1:30 to 2:45 pm.

Link to Farm Bill panel event

00:23:04 – Tips for the Home Landscape: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Johnson County, Dennis Patton, discusses steps homeowners can take to reduce water use in the home landscape.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

QTIP Trusts Help with Succession Planning
Summer 4-H STEM Program and 2023 Spring Crops Field Day
BCI Experts Debate Fly Control Methods

00:01:08 – QTIP Trusts Help with Succession Planning: K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, Roger McEowen, begins today’s show with an agricultural law update. Today he discusses Qualified Terminable Interest Property (QTIP) Trusts. He explains how these trusts can be utilized in cases where individuals have children from a previous marriage.

Link to Roger's article on AgManager

Link to Roger's blog post

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00:12:10 – Summer 4-H STEM Program and 2023 Spring Crops Field Day: We continue today’s show with the program coordinator for Kansas 4-H, Amy Collins. Today Amy highlights a multi-week summer 4-H program with the aim of keeping children engaged in the STEM classroom.

We also hear from K-State southeastern area agronomist Bruno Pedreira. He shares information on the upcoming 2023 Spring Crops Field day which is taking place on Tuesday May 23 at the Southeast Research and Extension Center.

00:23:04 – BCI Experts Debate Fly Control Methods: Today’s show ends with this week’s Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts. This week K-State experts Brad White, Brian Lubbers, and Bob Larson answer a listener’s question on the best options for fly control.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Applying Herbicides Based on Wheat Growing Stages
KSU's Involvement in FARMS Workshops
Milk Lines

00:01:08 – Applying Herbicides Based on Wheat Growing Stages: This Tuesday’s show begins with advice from K-State weed science specialist, Sarah Lancaster, on spring herbicide applications for wheat. Today Sarah emphasizes the importance of wheat growing stages when it comes to the timing of application for these products.

Link to Agronomy eUpdate

Link to 2023 Chemical Weed Control Guide

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00:12:10 – KSU's Involvement in FARMS Workshops: We are also joined today by Cherokee County ag agent Dale Helwig. Dale joins us today to talk about his involvement with the Farmers Accelerating Research in Materials Science (FARMS) workshop which will be taking place this May at the Four State Farm Show.

00:23:04 – Milk Lines: We round out today’s programming with K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk looking at findings from the Holstein Association. He shares information on the relationship between classification score and herd life along with productivity over time.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Update for This Week
Planting Considerations for Corn in 2023
Potential for Rain on the Radar

00:01:10 – Cattle Market Update for This Week: We begin this week’s programming with our cattle market update. This week we are joined by Iowa State University livestock economist Lee Schulz. He shares that the markets took somewhat of a breathing period after several weeks of strong movement. He also highlights two recently released USDA reports - April's Cattle on Feed and the 2022 Livestock Slaughter Annual Summary.

00:12:03 – Planting Considerations for Corn in 2023: The show continues with K-State farm systems specialist Ignacio Ciampitti. Ignacio shared insight on soybean planting considerations last week and joins us today to highlight this year’s corn crop. The K-State specialist emphasizes again the lack of water in our soils and the importance of adjusting seeding rates.

More information on corn plant density adjustments from Ignacio from the KSU Agronomy eUpdate

00:23:05 – Forest Rehabilitation: For our wildlife segment this week we are joined by K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts. Drew ends today’s show by discuss management strategies for forest rehabilitation.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Influences to Shift
Considerations for 2023 Soybean Planting
Potential for Rain on the Radar

00:01:10 – Grain Market Influences to Shift: We begin this Friday’s show with our grain market update for the week from K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien. Today Dan shares that local planting will most likely begin to take precedent in influencing our U.S. markets as producers in our area begin to plant both corn and soybeans.

The latest from Dan O'Brien on AgManager

00:12:10 – Considerations for 2023 Soybean Planting: The show continues with K-State farm systems specialist Ignacio Ciampitti. Today Ignacio shares insight on the various considerations to keep in mind when planting soybeans this year in Kansas.

More information on soybean planting and maturity group selection from Ignacio from the KSU Agronomy eUpdate

00:23:07 – Potential for Rain on the Radar: We end this week’s programming with a cautiously optimistic agricultural weather report from K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond. Chip shares insight on the precipitation and storm conditions that impacted parts of the state this past week, but also hints at the potential for more widespread precipitation in the week ahead.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Potential Causes of Yellow Wheat
Potential Causes of Yellow Wheat Part Two and Kansas Profile
Warm-Season Vegetable Planting

00:01:05 – Potential Causes of Yellow Wheat: We begin today’s show with information on the causes of yellow wheat. While drought conditions are leading to an unusually dry crop, K-State nutrient management specialist Dorivar Ruiz Diaz provides us with information on soil fertility concerns. In addition to soil conditions, K-State wheat pathologist Kelsey Anderson Onofre addresses potential viral diseases that can lead to these less than favorable outcomes.

KSU Agronomy eUpdate articles on the causes of yellow wheat

KSU Soil Testing Lab

KSU Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab

00:12:10 – Pontential Causes of Yellow Wheat Part Two and Kansas Profile: We continue the conversation on the causes of yellow wheat with Dorivar and Kelsey, but are also joined by Ron Wilson with the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development for a recent Kansas Profile. This week Ron highlights Salt Creek Farm, a direct-to-consumer business that now sells to consumers across the nation.

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More from Kansas Profile

00:23:04 – Warm-Season Vegetable Planting: With cool-season vegetables already planted, K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, ends today’s show explaining that it’s time to start thinking about warm-season vegetable planting.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Drought Relief Programs with the Kansas FSA
Program Aims to Solve Producer Problems with Material Science
Modified Lives Versus Killed Vaccines with BCI's Ask the Experts

00:01:05 – Drought Relief Programs with the Kansas FSA: Kansas Farm Service Agency state director, Dennis McKinney, begins today's show with a FSA update where he shares information on Grassland CRP, the triggering of the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for areas of the state, and a deadline extension for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP).

Read more about the Kansas FSA's available programs

00:12:10 – Program Aims to Solve Producer Problems with Material Science: We continue today's show with information on Farmers Accelerating Research in Material Science, otherwise known as FARMS. Tim Dawsey, director for the National Insitute for Materials Advancement at Pittsburg State University, shares with us information on the creation of this multi-university program that connects scientists with farmers and ranchers in order to create solutions for their biggest day-to-day challenges.

More on the National Institute for Materials Advancement at Pittsburg State University

00:23:04 – Modified Lives Versus Killed Vaccines with BCI's Ask the Experts: We conclude today's show with this week's Beef Cattle Institute's Ask the Experts. This week K-State experts Brad White, Brian Lubbers, and Bob Larson answer listener's question on understanding the differences between modified live and killed vaccines.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Foreign Land Ownership
Spring Cattle Reminders
Improving Feed Efficiency in Dairy Calves

00:01:05 – Foreign Land Ownership: Today’s show begins with insight on foreign ownership of U.S. land with K-State Agricultural Economics department head, Allen Featherstone. Allen breaks down some of the concerns when it comes to foreign ownership of agricultural land, how this information is tracked, and some surprising data for Kansas.

More information from Allen on AgManager

00:12:10 – Spring Cattle Reminders: With spring upon us, K-State beef veterinarian AJ Tarpoff joins us to share some timely reminders for beef cattle. Today he shares insight on cases of spring lameness, planning with your veterinarian, and facility upkeep.

00:23:04 – Improving Feed Efficiency in Dairy Calves: Calves present an opportunity to improve feed efficiency on the dairy. K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s showing by explaining that this is typically accomplished through accelerated gain programs in the milk-fed stage of life.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

High Prices and High Inputs for Cattle Producers
Hearing Safety on the Farm
Invasive Fish Species in Kansas

00:01:14 – High Prices and High Inputs for Cattle Producers: Director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, begins today’s show by providing this week’s cattle market update. Katelyn discusses record high prices since 2015 and LMIC’s recently calculated return estimates for the next several years.

LMIC website

00:12:15 – Hearing Safety on the Farm: We continue today’s show with Tawnie Larson, project coordinator with the Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Agricultural Engineering, and Brad Dirks, associate director of the K-State Physician Assistant Program. They join us today to speak on the importance of hearing health and safety when working in agriculture.

00:23:10 – Invasive Fish Species in Kansas: We end this Monday’s show with a wildlife segment on Copi (formerly known as Asian Carp) with K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist Joe Gerken. Joe shares information on the invasive species and where they are most commonly found in Kansas.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Differing Corn and Soybean Estimates from USDA WASDE and Argentina
Midway District Wheat Update and Rainbow Meadows
Abnormally High Temperatures and a Chance for Precipitation in Kansas

00:01:06 – Differing Corn and Soybean Estimates from USDA WASDE and Argentina: Dan O'Brien begins today's show with a grain market update where he covers the uncertainty of the current wheat market, and the discrepancy between the latest USDA WASDE Report estimates and Argentinian estimates for corn and soybeans.

The latest from Dan on AgManager

00:12:16 – Midway District Wheat Update and Rainbow Meadows: Today we continue our local wheat updates with crop production agent for the Midway Extension District, Craig Dinkel. He explains that the last precipitation received in his area was six months ago and that the current wheat crops continues to be greatly affected.

We also hear from Ron Wilson from the Huck Boyd National Institiute for Rural Development here at K-State. In this Kansas Profile, Ron highlights the passion driven horse non-profit, Rainbow Meadows.

More from Kansas Profile

00:23:08 – Abnormally High Temperatures and a Chance for Precipitation in Kansas: This week's programming ends with an agricultural weather report from K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond. Chip shares insight on the abnormally high temperature we have been experiencing as of late and the slight chance for much needed precipitation in the week or so ahead.

Learn more about current conditions on the Kansas Mesonet

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Callery Pear Buy-Back Program
Wheat Update for the Post-Rock District and Greeley County
Anticipating Insect Pest Activity this Spring

00:01:10 – Callery Pear Buy-Back Program: We begin today’s show with information on the Callery Pear Buy-Back Program being held by the Kansas Forest Service and Deep Roots KC. Kansas Forest Service’s forest health coordinator, Ryan Rastok, and district community forester for Northeast Kansas, Kim Bomberger, share information on the negative impacts of Callery Pears and how this program serves as an opportunity to replace invasive trees with better suited native options.

Recommended tree lists from the Kansas Forest Service

More information and how to register for the Callery Pear Buy-Back Program

00:12:08 – Wheat Update for the Post-Rock District and Greeley County: Today we are also joined by two K-State Research and Extension agents for a wheat update. Sandra Wick joins us from the Post-Rock District and highlights the short wheat in her area that they hope is aided by moisture soon. Todd Schmidt from Greeley County echoes the same sentiment for his area – that they really just need some timely precipitation.

Link to register for the KSRE Post-Rock District newsletter

00:23:07 – Anticipating Insect Pest Activity this Spring: We end today’s show with K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd covering some of the insect pest activity we may see this the spring, including the Eastern tent caterpillar, clover mites, elm leaf beetles – which were a major problem in Wichita last year.

Link to KSRE's Horticulture Newsletter

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Common Law Marriages in Kansas
USDA Value-Added Producer Grants
Hiring Farm Managers Internally or Extenerally

00:01:10 – Common Law Marriages in Kansas: We begin today’s show with insight on common law marriages in Kansas from K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, Roger McEowen. Roger highlights several cases of common law marriages resulting in messy court situations with agricultural land, and the three things necessary to validate a common law marriage in Kansas.

Roger's article on AgManager

00:12:08 – USDA Value-Added Producer Grants: Christy Davis, USDA Kansas state director for rural development, joins us to share information on the USDA’s Value-Added Producer Grants. The national grant program has a fast approaching deadline in May and was created to help agricultural producers enter into value-added markets which allow for the creation of new products and expansion opportunities.

More information on the USDA's Value-Added Producer Grants

00:23:07 – Hiring Farm Managers Internally or Extenerally: We end today’s show with this week’s Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts. This week K-State experts Brad White, Dustin Pendell, and Bob Larson answer a listener’s question on hiring managers on the farm – should they consider hiring internally or externally?

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Alfalfa Weevil Update and Potential for Pea Aphids
100 Years of Kansas 4-H Discovery Days
Kansas Dairy U.S. Rankings

00:01:14 – Alfalfa Weevil Update and Potential for Pea Aphids: We begin today’s show with an update on alfalfa weevils in Kansas from K-State field crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth. Jeff shares that alfalfa weevils are officially hatching after the back and forth of warm and cool weather the last several weeks in Kansas. He provides advice on sampling fields, treatment thresholds, and how spraying can sometime lead to a boom in pea aphid populations.

00:12:20 – 100 Years of Kansas 4-H Discovery Days: Kansas 4-H is celebrating 100 years of Discovery Days this summer! Kansas 4-H program coordinator, Dona Ratliff, joins us to highlight the amazing summer program that serves as a fun college and career readiness programs that presents high school aged Kansas youth the opportunity to explore all of their options for their future.

Registration website for this summer's Discovery Days

00:23:04 – Kansas Dairy U.S. Rankings: According to the latest data, Kansas ranked 17th for total milk production in the United States in 2022 and 15th in production per cow. K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk takes a closer look at the findings.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Post-Holiday Cattle Markets and Gen Z More Likely to Consume Ground Pork
Managing Bottle Calves
Wildlife Rewilding Perspectives and Policy

00:01:09 – Post-Holiday Cattle Markets and Gen Z More Likely to Consume Ground Pork: K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor, starts this week's programming with our cattle market update. Today he provides information on the futures reacting to the grain market and the latest from the March Meat Demand Monitor.

More information from the Meat Demand Monitor

00:12:20 – Managing Bottle Calves: We also hear today from several K-State experts with the Beef Cattle Institute. Brad White, Brian Lubbers, Phillip Lancaster, and Bob Larson are joined today by Mississippi State professor, Amelia Woolums, to share their advice on managing bottle calves.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu

00:23:08 – Wildlife Rewilding Perspectives and Policy: We end this Monday’s show with our wildlife segment for the week, and this week we are joined by K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts. Drew joins us today to share information on various perspectives that can occur when the topic of rewilding is brought about. He explains what rewilding is and how the process plays out with policy in Kansas.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Current Grain Markets Might Effect Planting
Planning for Cow-Calf Mineral Supplementation
Kansas Agricultural Weather Report

00:01:09 – Current Grain Markets Might Effect Planting: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, joins us today to provide commentary for this week’s grain market update. Dan gives an overview on some of the latest data we have received from the USDA and the interesting dynamics currently playing out for corn, soybeans, and sorghum locally.

The latest from Dan on AgManager

00:12:20 – Planning for Cow-Calf Mineral Supplementation: Today’s show continues with advice on mineral supplementation planning from K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, Jason Warner. He shares that now is a great time to evaluate the success of last year’s plan and adjust accordingly.

Find more on the KSU Beef webpage

00:23:08 – Kansas Agricultural Weather Report: This week’s programming concludes with an agricultural weather report provided by K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond. Chip highlights the warm and windy conditions experienced by most of the state this week, rapidly rising soil temperatures, and the slight chance for precipitation in the week ahead.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Current Kansas Land Values and Ownership
K-State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Accreditation
Designing a Diagram for the Garden

00:01:15 – Current Kansas Land Values and Ownership: We start today’s show with a segment on Kansas land values and ownership with K-State agricultural economist, Robin Reid. Robin shares an overview of current land values and compares the current highs to those we have seen in the past. She also shares insight on which of our neighboring states have residents that own the most Kansas land.

More on current Kansas land values and ownership from Robin's recent webinar on AgManager

00:12:11 – K-State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Accreditation: Today we are also joined by K-State veterinarian, Gregg Hanzlicek, for an update on the recent accreditation of the K-State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab. He speaks on the significance of these accreditations and all that the diagnostic lab has to offer for Kansans and beyond.

More information on the Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

00:23:04 – Designing a Diagram for the Garden: With the gardening season rapidly approaching, K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Sedgwick County, Rebecca McMahon, ends today’s show by encouraging all gardeners to make a diagram for their garden. She explains how that can help make your gardening efforts this year more successful.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Direct Farm Ownership with the Kansas FSA
Eastern Kansas Grazing Schools
Separating First Calf Heifers from Cows

00:01:08 – Direct Farm Ownership with the Kansas FSA: Today’s show begins with a Kansas Farm Service Agency update focusing on the FSA’s direct farm ownership program. Farm loan chief with the Kansas FSA, Josh Ridders, shares information on how the program works, eligibility considerations, and the ability to work with both the FSA and a commercial lender for financing.

More information on Kansas FSA programs available

00:12:20 – Eastern Kansas Grazing Schools: This year’s Eastern Kansas Grazing Schools will be taking place on April 21st and 22nd as well as May 5th and 6th. Joining us to provide details on these amazing programs are K-State Extension agents Chad Guthrie and Katelyn Barthol, as well as K-State southeastern area agronomist Bruno Pedreira.

K-State Southeast Research and Extension Center Facebook page

00:23:06 – Separating First Calf Heifers from Cows: We end this Wednesday’s programming as we always do with this week’s Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts. This week K-State experts Brad White, Phillip Lancaster, and Bob Larson answer a listener’s question on separating first calf heifers from cows and when they believe is the best time to bring those two groups together again.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

The Future of Carbon Markets
Fast Approaching Antimicrobial Use Changes
Hello Spring and Hello Flies

00:01:18 – The Future of Carbon Markets:We begin today’s show by continuing our conversation from last week on carbon credits with K-State post-doctoral fellow, Micah Cameron Harp, and K-State professor of Agricultural Economics, Nathan Hendricks. This week they discuss the policy surrounding carbon markets and where they see markets like this going in the future.

More information on Micah's website regarding carbon credits

00:12:06 – Fast Approaching Antimicrobial Use Changes: We are also joined today by associate professor in the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine and certified veterinary pharmacologist, Brian Lubbers. He joins us to discuss the upcoming June 11th FDA regulation changes for antimicrobials and reminds producers about the importance of having a veterinary-client relationship and how these changes will effect producers and veterinarians alike.

FDA Guidance for Industry #263

Guidance for Industry #263: Frequently Asked Questions for Farmers and Ranchers

00:23:07 – Hello Spring and Hello Flies: Fly season is here! K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends today’s show encouraging dairy farmers to begin implementing control measures now to reduce adult fly populations later this spring and summer. Today, he looks at several methods for controlling flies in early spring.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Price Increases in the Cattle Markets
One of a Kind Internship Opportunity with BioKansas and NBAF
Frogs in Kansas

00:01:04 – Price Increases in the Cattle Markets: Iowa State University livestock economist, Lee Schulz, begins today’s show with the latest information for this week’s cattle market update. He shares insight on the price increases seen in the market during the later half of last week and provides information on the USDA’s new Cattle Contracts Library resource.

More information from Lee on the Cattle Contracts Library

USDA's Cattle Contracts Library

00:12:18 – One of a Kind Internship Opportunity with BioKansas and NBAF: Today we also discuss an exciting new internship program for students with the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) and BioKansas. BioKansas president and CEO, Sonia Hall, and NBAF communications director, Katie Pawlosky, share information on the opportunities for underrepresented groups in STEM through this program. Internship focus areas available include animal science, cybersecurity, communications, physics, veterinary medicine and more.

More information on the program and the application

00:23:13 – Frogs in Kansas: We end today’s show with K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist Joe Gerken discussing frogs and toads in Kansas. He shares that 22 species span the state and the roles that they can play in our ponds.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Slight Grain Market Increases After Several Weeks of Lows
2023 Animal Science Leadership Academy and Wheat Producers Worried
Fire Weather Risk Continues

00:01:11 – Slight Grain Market Increases After Several Weeks of Lows: Today’s show begins with a grain market update from K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien. Dan kicks off the show with a preview of what the rest of the show will feature – worry over the incoming Kansas wheat crop. He also discuss the slight increases in prices across the markets following some lows from the past several weeks.

The latest from Dan on AgManager

00:12:15 – 2023 Animal Science Leadership Academy and Wheat Producers Worried: Sharon Breiner serves as the director of the Animal Science Leadership Academy here at K-State and she joins us today to share information on the 2023 program. Applications are now open for high school students looking to take advantage of the opportunity and she encourages young students interested in animal science to get their applications in before the April 15th deadline.

More information on the 2023 K-State Animal Science Leadership Academy

We also hear from Mary Marsh with the Kansas Wheat Commission. She shares that even producer optimism is starting to wane for this year’s Kansas wheat crop.

More from the Kansas Wheat Commission

00:23:04 – Fire Weather Risk Continues: Fire weather risks that started this week will continue into next according to K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond. Chip rounds out this week’s programming with an agricultural weather report that doesn’t include too much optimism for precipitation in the month ahead as we conclude the month of March as potentially the 17th driest on record for Kansas.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

K-State's Little American Royal
Preparing for Artificial Insemination this Season
Effectively Using Crabgrass Preventers

00:01:14 – K-State's Little American Royal: April 1st will be a busy day on our Manhattan campus! In addition to K-State’s Open House taking place, the university will also be hosting the 93rd Little American Royal. K-State undergraduate students Sarah Jordan and Sydney Napolillo share their experiences in helping make this year’s showmanship competition possible.

Little American Royal Facebook page

00:12:04 – Preparing For Artificial Insemination this Season: K-State beef reproductive specialist Sandy Johnson also joins us today to discuss preparing for artificial insemination this season. She provides tips on checking equipment, providing good nutrition to cows and heifers, and making sure you have the best plan in place for your operation.

More resources available through KSU's Animal Sciences and Industry website

More resources available on the Beef Reproduction Task Force website

00:23:06 – Effectively Using Crabgrass Preventers: To be effective, crabgrass preventers must be applied before germination. K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, ends today’s show by explaining that the timing of the application is important because some crabgrass preventers can lose their effectiveness late in the growing season.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Railway Abandonment and Interpreting 100-Year-Old Fractional Royalty Interests
Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions This Week and Safety Reminders
Utilizing Estrous Synchronization Unconventially

00:01:00 – Railway Abandonment and Interpreting 100-Year-Old Fractional Royalty Interests: K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, Roger McEowen, starts today’s show with an agricultural law update. Today he discusses examples of cases dealing with railway abandonment and a case of language and mathematics… how the language used in a 1924 deed almost lead to a loss of $44 million in fractional royalty interest.

Roger's blog on AgManager with more on double fractions in oil

Roger's blog with more on railway abandonment issues

00:12:00 – Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions This Week and Safety Reminders: While up to this point in the year has been quite tame for fire weather conditions, now is the time to be alert and aware. K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond anticipates that the remainder of this week will have heightened fire weather conditions. He and Kansas Forest Service assistant fire management officer, Eric Ward, provide tips for staying safe in dangerous conditions like what we are expecting to see across most of Kansas this week.

More information on the Kansas Forest Service's website on fire preparedness and prevention

00:23:00 – Utilizing Estrous Synchronization Unconventially: We conclude today’s programming with K-State experts Brad White, Bob Larson, and Brian Lubbers for this week’s BCI’s Ask the Experts. This week they address a listener’s question on whether or not they should include estrous synchronization in their breeding plan when planning to utilize natural service.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Understanding Carbon Credits
Preparing Now to Celebrate Dairy Month

00:01:05 – Understanding Carbon Credits, Part One: We start today’s show with a two-part conversation on carbon credits with post-doctoral fellow in the Agricultural Economics Department here at K-State, Micah Cameron Harp. Our first segment begins with the basics of what a carbon credit is, how they are utilized, and what it looks like to take advantage of the carbon market as an agricultural producer.

00:12:18 – Understanding Carbon Credits, Part Two: In part two, Micah shares insight on how credits are generated and the different factors that can impact producer return on investment in these programs. It’s a newer market for agriculture and there is so much to learn!

More information on Micah's website regarding carbon credits

00:23:08 – Preparing Now to Celebrate Dairy Month: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk encourages producers to start planning now for how they want to celebrate National Dairy Month in June. Also, information on the Kansas State University Animal Science Leadership Academy, a 4-day educational experience for students in grades 9-12, set for June 21st-24th in Manhattan.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Report: Interest Rates and Cold Storage
College of Agriculture and K-State’s Open House
What You Need to Know About Mountain Lions in Kansas

00:01:00 – Cattle Market Report: Interest Rates and Cold Storage: Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel shares insight on the steady markets in the last week, the potential impacts of further rising interest rates, and the latest Cold Storage Report.

00:12:00 – College of Agriculture and K-State’s Open House: Mikey Hughes, coordinator of recruitment and events in K-State's College of Agriculture, shares everything you need to know about K-State's Open House taking place on April 1st.

00:23:00 – What You Need to Know About Mountain Lion in Kansas: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts shares information on mountain lions in Kansas.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update: Low Prices and a Lack of Volatility
The Human-Animal Bond Leads to Greater Health Outcomes
La Niña Finally Ends

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: Low Prices and a lack of Volatility: Today's show begins with a grain market update where low prices and a lack of volatility plague the majority of the markets. K-State grain economist, Dan O'Brien, also shares information on increasing interest rates' potential to impact agriculture and current world supply and demand balances minus China.

The latest from Dan on AgManager

00:12:00 – The Human-Animal Bond Leads to Greater Health Outcomes: A One Health centered program is benefiting both Kansas community members and K-State veterinary students in impactful ways. Joining us today to discuss the community outreach course offered to 4th year veterinary students is community outreach and shelter medicine fellow, Ron Orchard. He highlights how the human-animal bond allows for this program to flourish in building trust and leading to greater overall health outcomes for these community members.

More information about the community outreach program's impact in Topeka

The KSU shelter medicine Instagram page

00:23:00 – La Niña Finally Ends: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond discusses 80 degree temperatures experienced by some this past week, somewhat slow to rise soil temperatures, and the end of the La Niña weather patterns experienced the last three years.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

A Winter Weather Summary
Hardware Disease with BCI and Hydroponics in Northeast Kansas with Kansas Profile
Cool-Season Lawn Care

00:01:03 – A Winter Weather Summary: K-State assistant state climatologist, Matt Sittel, kicks off today’s show with a winter weather summary. He shares insight on the diverse conditions across Kansas this winter and what we can potentially expect to see this spring and summer.

More information on the Kansas CoCoRaHS program

00:12:10 – Hardware Disease with BCI and Hydroponics in Northeast Kansas with Kansas Profile: During today’s show we also tune into BCI’s Cattle Chat podcast. In this segment Brad White, Bob Larson, and Brian Lubbers discuss a unique disease that often times results in cattle that “ain’t lookin’ right” – hardware disease.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu

We follow that up with Kansas Profile with Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at K-State. Today Ron highlights Beachy’s Flowers and Produce, a fully hydroponic operation that uses state-of-the-art greenhouses to grow flowers and produce for their consumers.

More from Kansas Profile with Ron Wilson

00:23:05 – Cool-Season Lawn Care: K-State horticulturist Ward Upham ends today’s show by covering spring lawn care for cool-season lawns. He shares information on mowing, applying a light fertilizer if you didn’t fertilize in November, as well as using a crabgrass preventer in April and a weed killer for broadleaf weeds such as dandelions.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

FSA Conservation Reserve Programs
KCARE Adds A Northeast Watershed Specialist
Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: A Heifer-Calf Issue

00:01:00 – FSA Conservation Reserve Programs: Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural programs specialist, Nicole Welborn. provides detailed information regarding the various Conservation Reserve Programs.

00:12:00 – KCARE Adds a Northeast Watershed Specialist: The newest watershed specialist to join the Kansas Center for Agricultural Resources (KCARE) team, Daniel Skucius, will be joining Will Boyer in serving as an additional Northeast Kansas watershed specialist. While his new role started less than a month ago, Daniel’s K-State and Extension roots run deep and he shares what excites him most about this new opportunity.

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: K-State experts Brad White, Brian Lubbers, and Bob Larson answer a listener’s question from this year’s Cattlemen’s Day concerning what to do when a first calf heifer does not take to their calf.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Breeding Soundness Exams
Wheat Fungicides and Early Application Decisions
Combating Spring Respiratory Issues in Calves

00:01:08 – Breeding Soundness Exams: Today’s show begins with a conversation on breeding soundness exams (BSEs) with K-State beef reproductive specialist, Sandy Johnson. Sandy provides great insight on why these underutilized tests can help producers mitigate some of the risks involved with breeding season.

More resources available through KSU's Animal Sciences and Industry website

More resources available on the Beef Reproduction Task Force website

00:12:08 – Wheat Fungicides and Early Application Decisions: We’re also joined today by Kelsey Anderson Onofre. She serves as our K-State Extension wheat pathologist and she shares information today on choosing a fungicide to combat the many fungal diseases that affect Kansas as well as some advice on whether or not early fungicide applications will benefit producers this year.

2022 Kansas Wheat Variety Guide

Agronomy eUpdate article about considerations for early fungicide applications on wheat this year

2023 Foliar Fungicide Efficacy Ratings for Wheat Disease Management

00:23:09 – Combating Spring Respiratory Issues In Calves: In today’s Milk Lines fluctuating temperatures in the spring and fall often create respiratory issues for calves. K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk covers some of the issues dairy producers may see and what they can do to reduce respiratory issues on the farm.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Rebuild Slow Down and Unusual Hog Markets
Estimating First Hollow Stem to Reduce Yield Loss Potential
Algae Management Strategies in Ponds

00:01:09 – Cattle Rebuild Slow Down and Unusual Hog Markets: We start off today’s program with an update on the activity taking place in cattle market last week. In addition to the cattle market report, Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, discusses some unusual activity in the hog market, a slowdown in rebuilding the U.S. cattle herd and some of the things the LMIC will be watching closely in the coming months.

00:12:09 – Estimating First Hollow Stem to Reduce Yield Loss Potential: With spring just around the corner, K-State wheat and forage specialist Romulo Lollato shares insight on tools for estimating first hollow stem in wheat. The important growing stage serves as an indicator for when those with dual purpose systems need to consider removing animals from grazing to minimize grain yield losses.

Wheat Hollow Stem Tool on the Kansas Mesonet

Stay up to date with the K-State Research and Extension Agronomy eUpdate

00:23:09 – Algae Management Strategies in Ponds: We end today’s show with this week’s wildlife segment where we are joined by K-State aquatics and fisheries specialist, Joe Gerken. Joe discusses getting ahead with controlling algae in ponds and short term versus long term management options.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Winning the Game Grain Marketing Webinar (1)
Winning the Game Grain Marketing Webinar (2)
Kansas Agricultural Weather: The Drought Continues

00:01:00 – Winning the Game Grain Marketing Webinar (1): From this week’s Winning the Game Grain Marketing webinar, K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien and Mark Nelson, Director of Commodities for Kansas Farm Bureau examine key factors impacting grain markets and marketing decisions and how a pre-harvest strategy can serve as a guide for making decisions. In the first segment, Nelson discusses pricing increments, targets and decision dates.

00:12:00 – Winning the Game Grain Marketing Webinar (2): K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, discusses how the current tight grain market leaves little room for any negative market impacts. He and Nelson also discuss how a pre-harvest marketing can plan serve as a tool for weighing marketing risks.

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, comments on the updated drought monitor, fire risk due to windy and dry conditions, soil temperatures and what we can expect for the first week of spring.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Ability of Cover Crops to Suppress Weeds
Upcoming OSHA General Industry Course
Alternative Insect Pest Control Methods

00:01:00 – Ability of Cover Crops to Suppress Weeds: K-State graduate student, Lily Woitaszewski, discusses her research evaluating the ability of cover crops to suppress weeds. She emphasizes that while cover crops can serve as a tool, utilizing other weed suppression protocols in conjunction with cover crops will lead to better outcomes.

00:12:00 – Upcoming OSHA General Industry Course: K-State Extension beef specialist, Justin Waggoner, shares information on an upcoming unique opportunity in Garden City – a 30 Hour OSHA General Industry Course taking place March 31st, April 14th, April 28th, and May 12th.

00:23:00 – Alternative Insect Pest Control Methods: We’ll undoubtedly see some insect pest problems this spring and summer. However, it may not be necessary to use pesticides to control each and every one. We end today’s show with K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd discussing alternative control methods and how to determine which method to use.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Losing Farm Equity for Failure to Pay Taxes
Ethanol Outlooks for 2023
Locking In Calf Prices Now

00:01:15 – Losing Farm Equity for Failue to Pay Taxes: Roger McEowen joins us to start today’s show with an agricultural law update. He shares insight on cases where failure to pay taxes on property (homes, ranches, farms, etc.) end with the government selling and keeping the profits of the entire equity of their land. He lists the states with the greatest risk of these cases and the current case from Minnesota set before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Read more in Roger's article on AgManager

00:12:11 – Ethanol Outlooks for 2023: We also discuss ethanol outlooks for 2023 with K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien. Dan emphasizes the importance of a stable U.S. economy and our nation’s ability to travel this summer when it comes to supporting this vital industry in the Midwest.

More ethanol market information from Dan on AgManager

00:23:05 – Locking in Calf Prices Now: Today’s show is rounded out with this week’s Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts. Our K-State experts this week include Brad White, Dustin Pendell, and Bob Larson and they end today’s show by answering a listener’s question on whether or not it is a good idea to lock in prices for calves now that they plan to sell in the fall.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Reflecting on One Year of War in Ukraine
Evaluating Total Mixed Rations

00:01:15 – Reflecting on One Year of War in Ukraine, Part One: We spend the majority of today's show learning from K-State expert and Ukraine native, Antonina Broyaka. During our first segment of this Tuesday's programming, she reflects on the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, her journey with her children to K-State, and impacts of the war so far.

00:12:11 – Reflecting on One Year of War in Ukraine, Part Two: Antonina Broyaka continues her coverage of the war's impacts by providing insight on the significant role of infrastructure and exports in supporting not only the agricultural industry of the war-torn country, but the entirety of Ukraine itself.

00:23:05 – Evaluating Total Mixed Rations: We end today’s show with K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk encouraging producers to evaluate the mixing and delivery of total mixed rations to their cows. He emphasizes that producers need to be to paying attention to feed moisture, accuracy of feed delivery, and consistency of the mix.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Beef Exports Are Down While Imports Are Up
Genetic Soybean Research in Nebraska
Coyotes in Urban Areas

00:01:00 – Beef Exports Are Down While Imports Are Up: We begin this week’s programming with our cattle market update. This week we are joined by director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock. She shares insight on the last week’s market changes and talks through recently released export data for January.

00:12:00 – Genetic Soybean Research in Nebraska: Associate professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, David Hyten, recently visited K-State to serve as the 36th Annual Elmer G. Heyne Crop Science lecturer. He joins us to discuss his long term research in soybean genetics and how he hopes to genetically improve soybeans to be more successful in Nebraska.

00:23:00 – Coyotes in Urban Areas: K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, concludes today’s show with this week’s wildlife segment. Today he discusses urban coyotes and difficulties we face when managing them.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Report: The Effect of Weather Patterns
Community Supported Agriculture Programs
Kansas Agricultural Weather: Spring Isn’t Here Yet

00:01:00 – Grain Market Report: The Effect of Weather Patterns: K-State grain economist, Dan O'Brien, discusses the difference between La Niña and El Niño weather patterns and their expected impacts on global production. He also covers the unique future market conditions that we are currently experiencing. 00:12:00 – Community Supported Agriculture Programs: Extension food safety specialist for both K-State and the University of Missouri, Londa Nwadike, talks about community supported agriculture programs, commonly referred to as CSAs. She says CSAs have evolved over time but to this day mainly allow for producers to cover up-front costs thanks to the support of their consumers.

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, highlights the beautiful weather experienced by most of the state this past weekend and the system impacts we can potentially expect in the week ahead.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Managing Kansas Grasslands to Prevent Woody Encroachment
Making the Most of Heifer Selection
Watering Houseplants

00:01:05 – Managing Kansas Grasslands to Prevent Woody Encroachment: We begin this Thursday’s programming with rangeland specialist, Carol Baldwin, to discuss her research on woody encroachment in Kansas. She shares that being proactive about managing healthy grasslands and working outwards is the best approach when trying to tackle what can be a costly management issue.

00:12:10 – Making the Most of Heifer Selection: K-State beef reproductive specialist Sandy Johnson joins us to provide advice on heifer selection. Sandy highlights that while genetics does play a role in key breeding decisions, selecting a good heifer often has to deal more with reproductive efficiencies and timelines.

00:23:04 – Watering Houseplants: We end with Cassie Thiessen, Extension horticulture agent for the Post Rock District, discussing watering houseplants. She recently spoke about this topic during this month’s Garden Hour programming.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Farm Service Agency Reminders and Updates
Early Season Field Crop Pest
Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: Preparing for Bull Season

00:01:00 – Farm Service Agency Reminders and Updates: Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, Dennis McKinney, shares friendly reminders on the fast approaching March 15th deadline for ARC/PLC signups, as well as insight on soon-to-be-announced programming for distressed producers during a time when cash flow is tight for many.

00:12:00 – Early Season Field Crop Pests: Jeff Whitworth, K-State field crop entomologist, joins us for a conversation on early season pests to be on the lookout for. He shares information on how to best control both brown recluse spiders and alfalfa weevils this time of year.

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: K-State experts Brad White, Brian Lubbers, and Phillip Lancaster answer a listener’s question on how to best prepare bulls for the breeding season.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Preparing for Severe Weather
Kansas Farm Data from the USDA
Kansas Dairy Industry Making Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

00:01:05 – Preparing for Severe Weather: The National Weather Service in Topeka has designated this week as Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Kansas. K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, joins us to discuss severe weather safety and the importance of having a plan for what to do in the event of severe weather to protect yourself and your family.

00:12:07 – Kansas Farm Data from the USDA: Doug Bounds, the State Statistician for Kansas with the USDA, joins us to share the recently released farm data for the state. He shares that overall the number of Kansas farms has steadily decreased since 2008, the amount of land utilized to grow Kansas’ principle crops, and how Kansas land trends compare to surrounding states like Colorado and Missouri.

2023 Kansas farm numbers data from USDA

Subscribe to USDA NASS Kansas reports

00:23:04 – Kansas Dairy Industry Making Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions: In this week’s Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk shares insight on the industry-wide effort to reduce greenhouse gasses. He explains that Kansas producers are taking action by building anaerobic digesters, covering lagoons to capture methane, and using feed additives to reduce the methane emissions from cows.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Latest Feedlot Marketing Data
Advice for Knowing Your Online Audience
Walk-In Fishing Access in Kansas

00:01:05 – Latest Feedlot Marketing Data: We begin this week’s programming with our cattle market update from Iowa State University livestock economist, Lee Schulz. Lee shares insight on the sideways trade that we have seen lately, and breaks down the feedlot marketing data from the lastest Cattle on Feed Report from the USDA.

00:12:07 – Advice for Knowing Your Online Audience: You may know Brandi Buzzard from her active presence online sharing information about beef cattle. She’s become well known as a trusted source of information regarding beef from pasture to plate, and she joins us today to share insight on understanding your audience when sharing agricultural information online.

Brandi's website - Buzzard's Beat

Brandi's Instagram

Brandi's Facebook page

00:23:04 – Walk-In Fishing Access in Kansas: We end with this week’s wildlife segment where K-State aquatics and fisheries specialist, Joe Gerken, shares information on Walk-In Fishing Access (WIFA) areas in Kansas. He shares that privately-owned ponds or streams can be entered into this program with the Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks with benefits for both landowners and those looking to find public fishing opportunities.

More information on Walk-In Fishing Access areas

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Report: Annual Outlook Forum
A Demand for Higher Quality Proteins in Wheat
Kansas Agricultural Weather: Cooler Temperatures Expected

00:01:00 – Grain Market Report: Annual Outlook Forum: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien says most markets took a hit this past week and recaps what he took away from the USDA’s 99th Annual Outlook Forum.

00:12:00 – A Demand for Higher Quality Proteins in Wheat: As demand in the wheat industry continues to evolve over time, producers might begin to think about their production goals differently. K-State wheat specialist, Romulo Lollato, offers insight on the demand for higher quality proteins in wheat as opposed to just yields in industry. He also covers the upcoming Wheat Rx programs that will feature industry experts speaking on multiple timely topics for Kansas wheat producers.

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond highlights the severe weather experienced by some parts of the state this past week, the anticipated cooler temperatures for March, and the potential for frost damage in areas where plants have already started to green up.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Prescribed Burn Advice for 2023
The Importance of Soil Temperatures

00:01:10 — Prescribed Burn Advice for 2023 Part One: We are joined today by fuels specialist with the Kansas Forest Service, Luke Berning, for a two-part conversation on prescribed burns this year. In this first segment Luke discusses the history of prescribed burns in Kansas, their benefits, and the importance of understanding the types of plants in your area before burning.

00:12:08 — Prescribed Burn Advice for 2023 Part Two: In part two Luke shares insight on how this year really differs from past years and that advice for the eastern two thirds of the state really differs from the western third due to on-going drought conditions. The advice he shares is so insightful and definitely not a conversation you will want to miss out on!

Links that Luke shared in today's show:

Fire Management Program | Kansas Forest Service | Kansas State University

Kansas Prescribed Fire Council (kglc.org)

Kansas Prescribed Burning Associations (kglc.org)

Great Plains Fire Science Exchange | Great Plains Fire Science Exchange (gpfirescience.org)

Home page, Fire Effects Information System (feis-crs.org)

You can also feel free to contact Luke through email: lrberning@ksu.edu

00:26:06 — The Importance of Soil Temperatures: We end with this week’s horticulture segment where K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, discusses the importance of taking a soil temperature reading prior to planting early-season crops.

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K-State campus in Manhattan.

Are Residul Soil Fertility Deductions Worth The Headache?
Learning to Adapt - Urban Water Use in Hays, KS
Best Cattle Resources

00:01:10 — Are Residul Soil Fertility Deductions Worth The Headache?: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, joins us for a conversation on deductions for residual soil fertility. Roger shares that the deductions are most useful for cropland, but is not quite worth the time and effort for pasture and rangeland.

Link to Roger's article on his blog

Link to Roger's article on AgManager

00:12:07 — Learning to Adapt - Urban Water Use in Hays, KS: We continue our series on water this week with two of our friends from Hays, Kansas. K-State watershed specialist, Stacie Minson and water conservation specialist with the City of Hays, Holly Dickman, share insight on the ongoing work in Hays with the goal of encouraging water conservation in more urban areas.

Water Smart Hays website

Kansas Extension Watershed website

00:26:14 — Best Cattle Resources: We end with this week’s Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts where K-State experts Brad White, Bob Larson, and Brian Lubbers answer a listener’s question on where to find the best information regarding cattle – fellow producers, universities, and more.

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K-State campus in Manhattan.

Kochia Control Methods
The Connection Between Temperament and Reproduction in Cattle
Making the Most of 2023 Milk Prices

00:01:08 – Kochia Control Methods: Sarah Lancaster, our K-State weed science specialist, joins us to provide information on kochia control methods in Kansas. She emphasizes that the earlier you intervene, the better with this resilient weed and highlights both pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicides.

Agronomy eUpdate article on late winter kochia control methods

Agronomy eUpdate article on pre-plant herbicide applications for kochia

00:12:19 – The Connection Between Temperament and Reproduction in Cattle: We are also joined by K-State beef reproductive specialist, Sandy Johnson. She discusses an often forgotten trait when making breeding decisions – temperament. Sandy gives tips on comparing the flighty nature of animals in a controlled environment.

00:23:06 – Making the Most of 2023 Milk Prices: Despite higher feed costs in 2022, dairy producers saw a banner year for milk prices. We end today’s show with K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk looking at the numbers for 2022 and encouraging producers to focus on component values, primarily fat and protein, to receive higher raw milk prices in 2023.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Report: Cattle on Feed Report
Social Media Use in Agriculture
Reducing Bird Strikes on Windows

00:01:00 – Cattle Market Report: Cattle on Feed Report: Oklahoma State livestock economist, Derrell Peel, shares information on the markets from the last week and provides insight on the latest Cattle of Feed report from the USDA.

Derrell's Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

Latest USDA Cattle on Feed Report

00:12:00 – Social Media Use in Agriculture: We continue our discussion on social media use in agriculture with K-State alumni and Kansas producers, the Peterson Farm Brothers! Greg, Nathan, and Kendal Peterson discuss how they got started in social media and the reason why they've continued to share content online 11 years later.

Peterson Farm Brothers website

Peterson Farm Brothers on Youtube

00:23:00 – Reducing Bird Strikes on Windows: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts discusses methods for reducing bird strikes on windows. Worldwide, nearly a billion birds a year die from these collisions. He highlights a research study comparing two different window treatment options.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

· Cattle Market Report: Cattle on Feed Report

· Social Media Use in Agriculture

· Reducing Bird Strikes on Windows

00:01:00 – Cattle Market Report: Cattle on Feed Report: Oklahoma State livestock economist, Derrell Peel, shares information on the markets from the last week and provides insight on the latest Cattle of Feed report from the USDA.

00:12:00 – Social Media Use in Agriculture: We continue our discussion on social media use in agriculture with K-State alumni and Kansas producers, the Peterson Farm Brothers! Greg, Nathan, and Kendal Peterson discuss how they got started in social media and the reason why they've continued to share content online 11 years later.

00:23:00 – Reducing Bird Strikes on Windows: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts discusses methods for reducing bird strikes on windows. Worldwide, nearly a billion birds a year die from these collisions. He highlights a research study comparing two different window treatment options.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

The USDA Says to Expect Grain Price Decreases
United States' Precision Agriculture Adoption
Storms Are Brewing for Kansas

00:01:10 — The USDA Says to Expect Grain Price Decreases : This Friday’s show begins with our grain market update for the week from K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, and senior economist with the International Grains Program, Guy Allen. Dan and Guy share insight on acres and pricing anticipated for the year ahead from information they have gleaned from USDA experts in Washington D.C. this week at the USDA's 99th Agricultural Outlook Forum. They say to anticipate price drops in all crops later this year.

The latest from Dan on AgManager

00:12:15 — United States' Precision Agricutlure Adoption: K-State precision agriculture economist, Terry Griffin, joins us for a conversation on the rate at which technology in the world of precision agriculture is being adopted by producers. Terry highlights the more widely used tools and describes the benefits and costs with implementing these types of technologies.

Precision Agriculture Report on AgManager

00:23:08 — Storms Are Brewing for Kansas: We end with this week’s agricultural weather report from K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond. Chip explains the 53 degree swing we experienced overnight in parts of the state on Wednesday of this past week, and the importance of having severe weather plans in place for a few systems we are anticipating in the week ahead.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K-State campus in Manhattan.

A Better Late Than Never Cattle Market Update
A Vision for K-State with Marshall Stewart
BCI's Ask the Experts: Managing Confined Cattle in Muddy Areas

00:01:06 — A Better Late Than Never Cattle Market Update: This Thursday's show begins with our cattle market update for the week from K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor. Glynn explains a rather sideways market, where feedyard net returns may fall in the coming year, and some updated tools that are readily available on AgManager.

Projected Kansas Feedlot Returns from Glynn on AgManager

Updated Feeder Cattle Risk Management Tool on AgManager

Updated Hog Contract Evaluation Tool on AgManager

00:12:02 — A Vision for K-State with Marshall Stewart: We follow up the cattle markets with our new K-State senior vice president for executive affairs, Marshall Stewart. Marshall shares his background with working at other Land-Grant institutions, his belief in the important role of Extension programming in Kansas, and his vision for K-State in the future. He's only been on the job for a month now, but it is fair to say that Marshall has quickly transitioned to bleeding purple with his passion for our university and its work.

00:23:01 — Spring Garden and Landscape Pests: We end with this week's horticulture segement where K-State horticultural entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, shares information on insects to keep in mind as we prepare for spring in our gardens and landscapes in Kansas.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K-State campus in Manhattan.

1374 – Farm Service Agency Program Updates … Benefits of Participating in Voluntary Water Programs

· Farm Service Agency Program Updates

· Benefits of Participating in Voluntary Water Programs

· BCI’s Ask the Experts: Managing Confined Cattle in Muddy Areas

00:01:00 – Farm Service Agency Program Updates: Kansas Farm Service Agency agricultural program specialist, Emily Evans, has information on ERP Phase 2, PARP, ARC/PLC, and NAP programming through the FSA.

00:12:00 – Benefits of Participating in Voluntary Water Programs: We continue our Kansas water series with K-State ag economist, Bill Golden. He has done extensive research over the years analyzing the benefits for producers that participate in voluntary programs such as local enhanced management areas (LEMAs) and water conservation areas. This work has allowed for producers to increase water use efficiencies and production efficiencies in ways that they never thought possible before.

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: K-State’s Brad White, Bob Larson, and Phillip Lancaster answer a listener’s question on managing cattle in confined areas with muddy conditions.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

USDA Rural Development Programs and Challenges
The Legacy of the K-State Legacy Sale
Preparing Ahead of Fly Season

00:01:05 — USDA Rural Development Programs and Challenges: We begin with USDA Kansas state director for rural development, Christy Davis, for a conversation on programs available for rural communities through the USDA. Christy also shares insight on some of the ways to overcome challenges that many associate with taking advantage of those USDA programs.

More information on Kansas USDA rural development programs

00:12:09 — The Legacy of the K-State Legacy Sale: What meaning is there really behind a name? For the K-State Legacy Sale taking place on March 3rd, legacy tells this sale’s story in more ways than one. Joining me to talk about the Legacy Sale is K-State faculty advisor for the Purebred Beef Unit, Chris Mullenix, and K-State Purebred Beef Unit manager, Shane Werk. They share insight on the history of the sale, the one-of-a-kind learning opportunity for students, and what buyers can expect to see this year.

More information on this year's Legacy Sale and access to the catalog

00:23:03 — Preparing Ahead of Fly Season: We end with this week's Milk Lines where K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, highlights that fly season is just around the corner and that cleaning up breeding grounds on the farm now can help reduce fly problems later on.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K-State campus in Manhattan.

Whole Farm Health Workshops
Utilizing Social Media in Agriculture
Understanding Watershed

00:01:07 — Whole Farm Health Workshops: KSRE agriculture agent for Douglas County, Margit Kaltenekker, and Upper Wakarusa WRAPS coordinator with the Kansas Alliance for Wetlands and Streams, Andrew Rutter, join us to share information on the upcoming Whole Farm Health Workshops that they have helped put together. These workshops will be taking place on February 23rd, March 2nd, and March 9th in Overbrook, Kansas. Each night will focus on different topics including soil health practices, financial resiliency, and mental health and wellness in agriculture.

More information on the Whole Farm Health Workshops

00:12:14 — Utilizing Social Media in Agriculture: Advocacy for agriculture through social media is seemingly becoming more popular. Joining us to share tips on entering into the digital space as a producer is K-State assistant professor in agricultural communications, Jacqueline Aenlle.

00:23:17 — Understanding Watersheds: We end with this week's wildlife segment where K-State aquatics and fisheries specialist, Joe Gerken, highlights how connected our water resources really are and some great tools to learn more about watersheds.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K-State campus in Manhattan.

Cost-Return Budgets for South-Central Kansas
Bull Selection and Management
Spring Is That You?

00:01:07 — Cost-Return Budgets for South-Central Kansas: K-State grain economist, Dan O'Brien, kicks off this Friday's programming with our weekly grain market update. This week Dan shares insight on futures and cash markets as well as cost-return budgets for the those in south-central Kansas.

00:12:14 — Bull Selection and Management: With cattle numbers shrinking across the country, genetics is becoming more and more important in the industry. K-State cow-calf specialist, Jason Warner, joins us to provide tips on bull selection and management during these challenging times.

More information on KSU's Legacy Sale

00:23:17 — Spring Is That You? : K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, closes out this week’s programming with our agricultural weather report. With Kansas bouncing between winter and spring, the state has seen a wide variety of conditions in the past week, and Chip explains why we can expect for that to continue in the weeks ahead.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K-State campus in Manhattan.

A Messy Case on a Defaulted Loan
Diverse Perceptions on the Ogallala Aquifer
Tips for Pruning Fruit Trees

00:01:14 — A Messy Case on a Defaulted Loan: We begin with this week’s agricultural law update from K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, Roger McEowen. Roger discusses a messy situation that started with a producer defaulting on his loan and lead to competition for that producers profits between the original lending company and a rural bank. Roger explains where it all went wrong in this case that took place in Texas.

00:12:10 — Diverse Perceptions on the Ogallala Aquifer: As mentioned last week, we continue our stories highlighting water challenges in Kansas with K-State water specialist, Jonathan Aguilar. This week Jonathan joins us to talk through some of the diverse perceptions held by producers in the western portion of the state when it comes to the Ogallala Aquifer and its use.

Link to the Keeping Up With Research perceptions article discussed in today's show

More information on the KSU Crop Talk webinar series

00:23:07 — Tips for Pruning Fruit Trees: We end with this week’s horticulture segment where KRSE horticulture agent for Johnson County, Dennis Patton, share that as long as the wood is not frozen, fruit trees can be pruned from now through March.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K-State campus in Manhattan.

Challenges Faced During the 2022 Crop Performance Tests and Corn Data
Soybean, Sorghum, and Sunflower Data from the 2022 Crop Performance Tests
How to Manage Hypothermic Calves During Extreme Cold

00:01:22 — Challenges Faced During the 2022 Crop Performance Tests and Corn Data: K-State agricultural economist, Robin Reid, and agricultural policy specialist, Jenny Ifft, join us for a two-part conversation. In part one Robin focuses on highlight ARC-PLC programing and all that the two financial protection programs offer. With the March 15th deadline fast approaching, Robin shares everything that a producer should consider when deciding to sign up.

KSU's 2022 Crop Performance Test data for corn

00:12:20 — Soybean, Sorghum, and Sunflower Data from the 2022 Crop Performance Tests: In part two Jenny highlights high coverage options such as ECO and SCO. Jenny shares that these crop insurance options are little more expensive up front, but have far larger pay offs in the end.

KSU's 2022 Crop Performance Test data for soybeans

KSU's 2022 Crop Performance Test data for sorghum

KSU's 2022 Crop Performance Test data for sunflowers

00:23:05 — How to Manage Hypothermic Calves During Extreme Cold: We end with this week's Beef Cattle Institute's Ask the Experts where K-State experts Brad White, Brian Lubbers, and Bob Larson discuss strategies for managing hypothermic calves.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K-State campus in Manhattan.

Financial Protection Programs with Fast Approaching Deadline
High Coverage Crop Insurance Options
Kansas Dairy's Impact on Local Communities

00:01:05 — Financial Protection Programs with Fast Approaching Deadline: K-State agricultural economist, Robin Reid, and agricultural policy specialist, Jenny Ifft, join us for a two-part conversation. In part one Robin focuses on highlight ARC-PLC programing and all that the two financial protection programs offer. With the March 15th deadline fast approaching, Robin shares everything that a producer should consider when deciding to sign up.

More information on ARC-PLC decisions from Robin on AgManager

Webinar from Robin and Jenny on this same subject available on AgManager

00:12:05 — High Coverage Crop Insurance Options: In part two Jenny highlights high coverage options such as ECO and SCO. Jenny shares that these crop insurance options are little more expensive up front, but have far larger pay offs in the end.

More information on high coverage policies from Jenny on AgManager

Kansas crop insurance maps and likelihood of ECO and SCO indemnity from Jenny on AgManager

SCO and ECO Payment Calculator from Jenny on AgManager

00:23:07 — Kansas Dairy's Impact on Local Communities: The dairy industry in Kansas is a major economic driver for local communities. K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk takes a closer look at how Kansas dairy farmers impact local economies through employment, operating costs and growth.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices,

Biological Limitations of Growing Cattle Numbers and Utilizing New USDA Tool
Cattlemen's Day and AgrAbility with Kansas Profile
Managing Prairie Dogs

00:01:05 — Biological Limitations of Growing Cattle Numbers and Utilizing New USDA Tools: We begin this week's programming with our cattle market update where we are joined by Iowa State University livestock economist, Lee Schulz. Lee differeniates between short term versus long term makrets, the biological constraints of cattle with current numbers, and the USDA's Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program.

00:12:05 — Cattlemen's Day and AgrAbility with Kansas Profile: K-State beef veterinarian, AJ Tarpoff, joins us to preview KSU's 2023 Cattlemen's Day which is taking place on March 3rd. There's something for everyone with experts on understanding carbon credits, reproduction, nutrition, and even social media.

More information on this year's Cattlemen's Day

We also share a special edition of Kansas Profile where Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development, highlights the work of AgrAbility and Bret Fitzpatrick's story of resiliency.

00:23:07 — Managing Prairie Dogs: We end with this week's wildlife segment where K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, shares information on managing prairie dogs.

More KSRE information on prairie dog management

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Lulls and Anticipating Changes in March for Soybeans
Bovine Science with BCI and Rural Veterinary Grants
Fluctuating Temperatures Lead to Muddy Conditions

00:01:08 — Grain Market Lulls and Anticipating Changes in March for Soybeans: We begin today's show with K-State grain economist, Dan O'Brien. Dan shares that while the markets have been in quite the lull, there's lots to look forward to. Soybean exports remain up for the U.S., but the soon to be harvested Brazilian crop may change that.

The latest from Dan on AgManager

00:12:08 — Bovine Science with BCI and Rural Veterinary Grants: The Beef Cattle Institute team has launched a new podcast! Bovine Science with BCI is now live and I got an inside scoop from team members Brad White, Bob Larson, Brian Lubbers, and Dustin Pendell on why they decided to launch a new podcast in addition to BCI's Cattle Chat. During our visit they also shar information on three different rural veterinary grants available - two through the USDA and one specific to K-State's College of Veterinary Medicine.

Bovine Science with BCI Podcast

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu

00:23:09 — Fluctuating Temperatures Lead to Muddy Conditions: We end with this week's agricultural weather report where K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, highlights some of the fluctuating temperatures we have seen across the state in the last week or so and the muddy soil conditions some are currently experiencing.

Information on current soil moisture from the Kansas Mesonet

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Experiences of a Colorado Farm Boy that Led to Leading Mars Rover Missions
Propagating for Genetically Identical New Plants

00:01:08 — Experiences of a Colorado Farm Boy that Led to Leading Mars Rover Missions, Part One: For 38 years the Roscoe Ellis, Jr. Lectureship has brought prominent scholars in soil science to Kansas State University in order to foster advancements in soil science through interactions with both students and faculty. This year Doug Ming traveled to K-State to share his experiences as a planetary scientist at NASA. During this two-part series, Doug shares insight on his life growing up as a Colorado farm boy, studying agronomy throughout college, and ultimately leading Mars rover missions over the course of two decades.

00:12:08 — Experiences of a Colorado Farm Boy that Led to Leading Mars Rover Missions, Part Two: We continue our conversation with Doug Ming, NASA planetary scientist, where he shares insight on how Mars' soils compare to those we know well here on Earth, his advice for students, and the potential for life on Mars.

00:23:09 — Propagating for Genetically Identical New Plants: We end today's show with Jason Griffin, directore of the John C. Pair Horticulture Center. He was the featured horticulturalist for February's K-State Garden Hour where he provided an overview of vegetative propagation - the process of making new plants that are genetically identical to your existing plants. Today, we pass along some of his tips for successful vegetative propagation.

K-State’s Garden Hour programming

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

· Upcoming Deadlines for Several Farm Service Agency Programs

· Extension is Working to Alleviate Water Issues Facing Kansas

· BCI’s Ask the Experts: Is RFID Worth the Investment?

00:01:00 – Upcoming Deadlines for Several Farm Service Agency Programs: Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, Dennis McKinney, has information on upcoming deadlines for programs such as ARC-PLC and the Migratory Water Fowl CRP.

00:12:00 – Extension is Working to Alleviate Water Issues Facing Kansas: Water has been in the headlines, and because of the importance of this topic, Agriculture Today will be sharing several segments in the weeks ahead focusing on different areas of water use, efficiencies, and impacts for western portion of the state. Susan Metzger, associate director for agriculture and Extension at K-State and the director of KCARE, previews the conversations to come and talks about the unique resources available through KSRE and KCARE.

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: K-State experts Brad White, Dustin Pendell, and Phillip Lancaster answer a listener’s question on RFID – is it worth the investment?

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Adopting Soil Health Practices in Kansas
Prairie Strips to Encourage Beneficial Insects
Dairy Options When Dealing with Low Forage Supply

00:01:15 — Adopting Soil Health Practices in Kansas: We begin today’s show joined by K-State assistant professors in agricultural communications, Nellie Hill and Katie Starzec. Today they share with us insight on a recent study looking at soil health practice adoption by Kansas producers. Nellie and Katie share the practices that interest Kansas producers most, their barriers to getting started, and encouragement to lean on and learn from other producers looking to explore this area.

00:12:08 — Prairie Strips to Encourage Beneficial Insects: Prairie strips go by several names including conservation strips and floral enhancements, but no matter what you call them they have a multitude of impacts. Tania Kim, K-State assistant professor in entomology, joins us for a conversation on her work looking at the use of prairie strips to encourage beneficial insects specifically with soybeans.

More information on Tania's lab and their work at K-State

Iowa State resource for more information on prairie strips

00:23:06 — Dairy Options When Dealing with Low Forage Supply: We end with this week’s Milk Lines where K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, shares information on short forage season options to help bridge the gap between the 2022 crop and the harvesting of the 2023 crop. He covers several options that will provide dairy producers with opportunity to supplement forage supplies while also providing more flexibility.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

A Tool to Aid Beef Replacement Decisions
Women Managing the Farm Is Next Week
A Whopper of a Fish Story…and It’s True

00:01:00 – A Tool to Aid Beef Replacement Decisions: K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor, highlights the KSU - Beef Replacements decision aid tool which is readily available through AgManager.info. He also reviews the latest data from the January Meat Demand Monitor.

00:12:00 – Women Managing the Farm Is Next Week: K-State agricultural economist, Robin Reid, previews the upcoming Women Managing the Farm Conference. She shares the history of the nearly 20-year-old event, highlights keynote speakers such as Brandi Buzzard, and points out that there’s something for everyone!

00:23:00 – A Whopper of a Fish Story…and It’s True: K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist, Joe Gerken, comments on the 80-pound catfish that was recently caught in the Kansas River and just how big catfish can grow, the best bait to use, and more.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Report: Potential Acres for Corn and Soybeans
Preparing to Sell at Farmers Markets
Kansas Agricultural Weather: Current Soil Conditions

00:01:00 – Grain Market Report: Potential Acres for Corn and Soybeans: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien says the wheat markets were quite tumultuous in the last week. He compares corn and soybean prices and what that might mean for acres planted later this year.

00:12:00 – Preparing to Sell at Farmers Markets: Extension food safety specialist for K-State and the University of Missouri, Londa Nwadike, discusses the importance of farmers markets, some of the considerations for selling at a farmers market and a webinar series taking place next week that covers this information in depth.

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond highlights the past week’s weather, including current soil conditions in-light-of recent precipitation, and what we can expect to see in the week ahead.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Why Now is Not the Time to Treat for Winter Wheat Pests
Programs to Spark Kansas Youth’s Interest in Specialty Crops
Garden Publications Available Through the KSRE Bookstore

00:01:06 — Why Now is Not the Time to Treat for Winter Wheat Pests: Today’s program starts with an overview of the updated 2023 pest guides from our Entomology Department here at K-State. Jeff Whitworth shares highlights of the valuable resources offered and also advice for producers that are worried about winter wheat pests such as winter grain mites, army cutworms, and Hessian flies.

KSRE Bookstore's 2023 Crop Insects of Kansas

KSRE Bookstore's crop publications

00:12:14 — Programs to Spark Kansas' Youth’s Interest in Specialty Crops: Sparking an interest in agriculture in youth is an important part of the work that occurs at Kansas State University. Jeremy Cowan, an assistant professor in sustainable food systems here at K-State, joins use to share insight on upcoming programs at the university such as hands-on learning experiences for high schoolers and a K-State student community garden that will help produce food for the university's dining facilities.

K-State's Horticulture and Natural Resources Department website

Jeremy can also be reached through email at jscowan@ksu.edu

00:23:06 — Garden Publications Available Through the KSRE Bookstore: We end with this week’s horticulture piece featuring K-State Research and Extension’s director of publications, Mark Stadtlander. Mark is known for commonly sharing in conversations that “there’s a pub for that”, and today he shares publications available through the KSRE Bookstore specifically on gardening in Kansas.

KSRE Bookstore's Kansas Garden Guide

KSRE Bookstore's Making Compost: A Beginner's Guide

KSRE Bookstore's Vegetable Garden Planting Guide

KSRE Bookstore's Garden Templates and Plant Choices for Kansas School Gardens

KSRE Bookstore's Considerations and Resources for School Garden Designs in Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Top Ag Law Developments for 2022
More Ag Law Developments and an Update on the Kansas Forest Service
BCI’s Ask the Experts: Grazing and Supplemental Feed

00:01:00 – Top Ag Law Developments for 2022: K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, Roger McEowen. highlights the USDA’s Emergency Relief Program and the definition of “farm income”, as well as “ag gag” cases, and the Endangered Species Act’s regulations on private landowners in his Top 10 Ag Law Developments for 2022.

00:12:00 – More Ag Law Developments and an Update on the Kansas Forest Service: The conversation continues with Roger McEowen highlighting his top two stories for 2022 – California’s Proposition 12 and the “major questions” doctrine with the EPA. Also, Kansas Forest Service state forester, Jason Hartman, shares the Kansas Forest Service’s new mission statement and highlights what the organization can provide to Kansans.

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: K-State experts Brad White, Brian Lubbers, and Phillip Lancaster answer a listener’s question on concerns with grazing and providing supplemental feed to multiple species of animals.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Swine Genetics and Agriculture
Swine Genetics and Medical Advancements
New Tests for Bovine Leukemia Virus

00:01:10 — Swine Genetics and Agriculture: University of Missouri Curator’s Distinguished Professor, Randall Prather, joins us for a two-part series focusing on innovation in swine genetics to benefit both agriculture and human medicine. We begin our conversation focusing on the basics of genetic engineering and Randall shares examples of how this advanced technology could benefit the industry such as stopping the spread of the PRRS virus.

00:12:20 — Swine Genetics and Medical Advancements: Our conversation continues with Randall explaining that outside the box thinking has led to numerous medical advancements thanks to research in swine genetics. From glow-in-the-dark pigs, to heart transplants that grow, he discusses work that will leave you in awe. More in this area of research will be featured at K-State’s Swine Profitability Conference which will take place on Tuesday, February 7th.

More information on the research that lead to a successful partial heart transplant

More information on research in xenotransplantation at the University of Missouri

More information on the upcoming Swine Profitability Conference

00:23:06 — New Tests for Bovine Leukemia Virus: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk discusses Bovine Leukemia Virus, or BLV, an infectious disease that can cause tumors and other issues in a small percentage of dairy cattle. He says there are new tests that can help producers identify which animals to move out of the herd.

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Less Cattle on the Moo-ve
Latest Happenings in K-State’s College of Ag
Controlling Grasses Around Trees

00:01:16 — Less Cattle on the Moo-ve: This week's cattle market update is provided by Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel. Derrell discusses how the weather may be having impacts on moving cattle and the latest Cattle on Feed Report.

Derrell's Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

00:12:10 — Latest Happenings in K-State’s College of Ag: K-State's College of Agriculture Dean, Ernie Minton, joins us for January's edition of Statewide. This month's stories highlight biodegradable soil chip research, grants to support local food systems in Kansas, nanotechnology in entomology, and community mental health resilience.

Article about Dr. Raj Khosla’s biodegradable soil chip research

Previous Agriculture Today segments about the innovative soil chip work

Article about the $750,000 grant to spur local food systems in Kansas

Article about K-State’s work utilizing nanotechnology for pest management

Previous Agriculture Today segment about the new area of research with Amie Norton and Jeff Whitworth

Article about the importance of community well-being and mental health

00:23:06 — Lesser Prairie-Chicken Updates: In this week’s wildlife segment with K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, he provides updates on the Lesser Prairie-Chicken and resources and programs available to help with grazing program planning.

More information on NRCS's EQIP program

Website for the Working Lands for Wildlife Program

More information on Partners for Fish and Wildlife

Website for the Habitat First Program through the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Report: Soybeans and Corn
How is Kansas Weather Impacting Wheat?
Kansas Agricultural Weather: Finally Some Moisture!

00:01:00 – Grain Market Report: Soybeans and Corn: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien highlights China's preference for Brazilian soybeans over the U.S. crop and tension still with Mexico with their potential change in demand for U.S. corn.

00:12:00 – The Impact of Snow on Agricultural Soils: Inspired by recent weather activity, K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, walks us through different winter weather types. He explains that even differences in snow types can alter the impact that they have on our agricultural soils.

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond says nearly all of Kansas, except the far southwest, received much-needed moisture with snowfall totals of 7-to-10 inches reported in some areas.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Are We Preparing for a Recession?
How Agriculture Is Impacted by the Current Economic Environment
Controlling Grasses Around Trees

00:01:04 — Are We Preparing for a Recession?: Today’s show begins with a two-part series on the current U.S. economic environment with K-State professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics and the Director of the Arthur Capper Cooperative Center, Brian Briggeman. In our first segment we discuss the history of rapidly raising interest rates to combat inflation, the current labor market, and consumer demand.

00:12:04 — How Agriculture Is Impacted by the Current Economic Environment: In part-two Brian continues the conversation, but this time focusing on the impact everything we discussed previously will have on agricultural producers. He shares optimism with land values and gives advice on what producers can actually control right now.

00:23:07 — Controlling Grasses Around Trees: For this week’s horticulture segment, K-State horticulturist Ward Upham looks at past research from K-State’s John C. Pair Horticultural Center on the effect of controlling grasses around newly planted trees to get the best possible growth.

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

KSU Feedlot Bootcamp and Interns
New FSA Dairy Program and the Upcoming Women Managing the Farm Conference
The Age-Old Question… Genetics versus Environment

00:01:08 — KSU Feedlot Bootcamp and Interns: We kick off this Wednesday’s program with K-State faculty member in the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Karol Fike. Karol joins us to discuss a program that she has helped in facilitating in the last five years for students at K-State called the Feedlot Bootcamp. She shares that the program gives interested students the opportunity to network with and learn from feedlot professionals across the state, and she also gives tips on what to look for in a potential intern and why internships today are so important.

The Feedlot Bootcamps are generously sponsored by Zoetis, Midwest Pulls, Rabo Agrifinance, Philbro Animal Health, MicroTechnologies, and Axiota.

You can contact Karol through her email which is karol@ksu.edu

More information on the Feedlot Bootcamps can be found here

00:12:12 — New FSA Dairy Program and the Upcoming Women Managing the Farm Conference: We’re also joined by one of our friends from the Kansas FSA, Tonya Ackerman. Tonya shares insight on upcoming deadlines, a new program recently announced by Secretary Vilsack, and her excitement for the upcoming Women Managing the Farm Conference.

00:23:04 — The Age-Old Question… Genetics versus Environment: In this week’s Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts, we are joined by K-State experts Brad While, Bob Larson, and Brian Lubbers for a discussion on whether genetics or the environment play a bigger role in replacement heifer development.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Potential Causes of Winter Lameness in Cattle
The Importance of Correctly Diagnosing Winter Lameness in Cattle
Evaluating Moisture and Starch Content in Corn Silage

00:01:10 — Potential Causes of Winter Lameness in Cattle: We begin today’s show with a conversation on winter lameness in cattle from Dr. J’s Beef podcast. In this two-part series we hear from K-State beef systems specialist, Dr. Jaymelynn Farney, and K-State veterinarian AJ Tarpoff. They discuss the many potential causes of winter lameness and stress the importance of not all cases being cases of foot rot.

00:12:14 — The Importance of Correctly Diagnosing Winter Lameness in Cattle: Jaymelynn Farney, K-State beef systems specialist, and AJ Tarpoff, K-State beef veterinarian, continue their conversation on winter lameness. AJ explains at what point a producer should call a veterinarian, and the importance of differentiating between these issues to lead to the best treatment option.

Dr. J’s Beef Podcast

00:23:07 — Evaluating Moisture and Starch Content in Corn Silage: In this week’s Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk recommends producers evaluate the moisture and starch content of their 2022 corn silage to determine if it met their goals. If not, he says they may want to consider making some adjustments for 2023.

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Anticipated Declines in Cattle Numbers
Weed Schools and Herbicide Changes
Bald Eagles Return to Kansas for Winter

00:01:00 – Anticipated Declines in Cattle Numbers: Director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, offers insight on why the markets seem to be down across the board and discusses anticipated drastic cattle number declines she gleaned from the most recent Cattle On Feed Report.

00:12:00 – Weed Schools and Herbicide Changes: K-State weed science specialist, Sarah Lancaster, and southeastern area agronomist, Bruno Pedreira, let listeners know all about upcoming weed schools across the state. Bruno focuses on the importance of understanding soil conditions in order to decrease weeds in our forages, and Sarah highlights the many anticipated changes to come for herbicides.

00:23:00 – Bald Eagles Return to Kansas for Winter: Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist, highlights Bald Eagles. He provides a population update on the ones that return to Kansas for winter and shares why you are more likely to spot them near water.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Report: Crops Affected by Drought
The Impact of Snow on Agricultural Soils
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Report: Crops Affected by Drought: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, has the latest information on futures and cash markets and lists the percentages of crops affected by drought in Kansas.

00:12:00 – The Impact of Snow on Agricultural Soils: Inspired by recent weather activity, K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, walks us through different winter weather types. He explains that even differences in snow types can alter the impact that they have on our agricultural soils.

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond discusses the precipitation received across large amounts of the state earlier this week, where we currently stand on average snow fall this time of year, and what we can expect in February and beyond..

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

What to Do with Damaged or Dead Fescue
Potential for Global Demand Destruction
Gardening Myths and Misconceptions

00:01:04 — What to Do with Damaged or Dead Fescue: K-State southeastern area agronomist, Bruno Pedreira, provides insight on options for producers with damaged or dead fescue. Following a period of extreme heat and drought, Bruno shares that now would be a great time to clean up those fields, run soil tests, and plant alternative forages.

Bruno's article about this subject

Information on upcoming Soil Fertility Meetings

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00:12:10 — Potential for Global Demand Destruction: The recently released January World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) was full of global import and export insight. Guy Allen, senior economist with the International Grains Program, explains how China’s decline in population will affect agricultural trade and the significance of ongoing production success in Brazil and Australia.

Information from the latest WASDE on Ag Manager

00:23:09 — Gardening Myths and Misconceptions: The 2023 K-State Garden Hour kicked off earlier this month with a webinar on gardening myths and misconceptions. As part of the presentation, Reno County horticulture Extension agent Pam Paulsen, provided some tips to help gardeners find reliable information online.

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Meat Purchasing Down Across the Board
Antique Collector or Farmer
Best Options for New Cattle Facilities

00:01:04 — Meat Purchasing Down Across the Board: We start by catching up with K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor. Glynn shares the latest information in the cattle markets and focuses on the most recent data from the Meat Demand Monitor which can be found on Ag Manager. He shares that overall meat purchasing is down and says that very well may be due to inflationary pressures on the dollars Americans are currently earning.

00:12:10 — Antique Collector or Farmer?: We follow the cattle market update with an interesting agricultural law segment with K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, Roger McEowen. Roger shares a case with us where a producer was accused by the IRS of being an antique collector and not a farmer…

00:23:09 — Best Options for New Cattle Facilities: We end with our latest edition of the Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts. This week experts Brad White, Bob Larson, and Brian Lubbers answer a listener’s question on the best options for building a new cattle handling facility.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

How Listing Decision for the Lesser Prairie-Chicken Impacts Kansas
Potential Increase for Dairy Labor Costs

00:01:09 — How Listing Decision for the Lesser Prairie-Chicken Impacts Kansas: We begin this week’s programming with an impactful segment providing information on the implications of the recent listing decision for the Lesser Prairie Chicken. Joining Agriculture Today for this conversation is K-State wildlife Extension specialist, Drew Ricketts. Drew provides background on the significance of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and their habitat needs.

As our conversation on the Lesser Prairie Chicken with Drew continues, he provides detailed information on what the threatened status of this species really entails for Western Kansas producers. He explains what “take” means and where it applies in Kansas, as well as what a grazing plan is and who can write one.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Lesser Prairie-Chicken Website

USFWS Guidance: Framework for the review of LPC Voluntary Conservation Programs

USFWS Lesser Prairie-Chicken Species Status Assessment

Information on the 4(d) rule grazing exemption and how to apply to be an approved plan developer

USFWS Project planning tool to determine if you are potentially impacted by the listing

More specific interactive maps to determine if your location may be considered Lesser Prairie Chicken habitat:

Southern Great Plains Crucial Habitat Assessment Tool

Kansas Natural Resources Planner

Kansas Ecological Services Field Office

00:25:51 — Potential Increase for Dairy Labor Costs: As more states consider legislation regarding wages for hourly employees, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk rounds out today’s programming by encourages producers to be prepared for potential increases in labor costs by increasing efficiency to reduce the time it takes to complete daily tasks.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Markets Respond Positively to Recent Reports
Addressing Environmental Concerns in Cattle Production
Back to "Normal" Weather Conditions

00:01:07 — Grain Markets Respond Positively to Recent Reports: This week our grain market update with K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, includes information on corn, wheat, and soybean markets and how they reacted to recently released reports. He shares that the markets for the most part responded positively.

The latest from Dan on AgManager

00:12:11 — Addressing Environmental Concerns in Cattle Production: K-State Animal Science and Industry assistant professor, Logan Thompson, joins us for a conversation on environmental concerns in the cattle industry and current research at the university. He also takes a moment to promote K-State’s upcoming Cattlemen’s Day which will be taking place March 3rd in Weber Hall.

More information and registration details for Cattlemen's Day

00:23:08 — Back to "Normal" Weather Conditions: We end with this week’s agricultural weather report from K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond. Chip highlights the unique weather pattern we have been caught in during this start to the new year and how next week will potentially bring in more “normal” temperatures.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

USDA Kansas Certified Organic Data
Record Keeping and Listeria with BCI
Planning for the Vegetable Garden

00:01:07 — USDA Kansas Certified Organic Data: Kansas USDA state statistician, Doug Bounds, joins us to discuss data from the latest Kansas Certified Organic Data Report. We cover information on the commodities sold and the challenges producers reported facing. Doug also shares a reminder on the fast-approaching Kansas deadline for this year’s Census survey.

USDA Certified Organic Kansas Data

USDA Kansas Census Report Forms

00:12:11 — Record Keeping and Listeria with BCI: Our friends from the Beef Cattle Institute, K-State experts Brad White, Brian Lubbers, Phillip Lancaster, and Bob Larson, share their thoughts on beef cattle record keeping. They include their advice on what records are worthwhile and strategies to do so while remaining sane. They also share insight on listeria and why we tend to see cases of listeriosis more this time of year.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu

00:23:08 — Planning for the Vegetable Garden: Now that seed catalogs are arriving more frequently, K-State horticulturist Ward Upham says it’s time to start planning the vegetable garden. This includes how big an area, deciding what to plant and then purchasing quality seed. He says K-State has several publications that can help gardeners make planning decisions.

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

FSA Payments and Programming Updates
Ovulation Synchronization 7&7 Protocol
BCI’s Ask the Experts: Managing Hypothermic Calves

00:01:00 – FSA Payments and Programming Updates: Todd Barrows from the Kansas Farm Service Agency joins us for an FSA update where he shares information on the recently announced TOP UP payments under CFAP 2, new information on ERP Phase 2 and PARP programming, and other important signup dates for producers to keep in mind.

00:12:00 – Ovulation Synchronization 7&7 Protocol: A new ovulation synchronization protocol has been gaining the attention of some, and K-State beef reproductive specialist, Sandy Johnson, shares insight on the practice being referred to as 7 & 7 synch protocol.

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: K-State experts Brad White, Brian Lubbers, and AJ Tarpoff answer a listener’s question on the best ways to manage a hypothermic calf this winter.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cover Your Acres Winter Conference
Top 2022 Cattle Abortion Causes
Dairy Barn Fire Safety

00:01:24 — Cover Your Acres Winter Conference: K-State crop production specialist, Lucas Haag, previews the upcoming Cover Your Acres Winter Conference taking place on January 17th and 18th in Oberlin, Kansas. Year 20 of this event will include some familiar K-State experts such as Lucas himself, Sarah Lancaster, Romulo Lollato, and Dan O’Brien.

More information on the Cover Your Acres Winter Conference and link to register

00:12:16 — Top 2022 Cattle Abortion Causes: The K-State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab puts together a yearly review on the top known causes of abortion in cattle, and K-State veterinarian, Gregg Hanzlicek, joins us to discuss the top 3 causes for 2022.

00:23:03 — Dairy Barn Fire Safety: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk discusses barn fire safety, including the primary causes of barn fires, preventive steps to reduce the risk of a fire, and the importance of having a plan to protect dairy employees and animals.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Tracking Replacement Heifer Data
An Innovation Farm Workshop
How to Place Structures in Ponds

00:01:00 – Tracking Replacement Heifer Data: Lee Schulz, livestock economist from Iowa State University, leads this week’s cattle market update with information on exactly where we stand in the cattle inventory cycle and how to best track replacement heifer data during this time.

00:12:00 – An Innovation Farm Workshop: An upcoming event, the Flickner Innovation Farm Workshop on January 12th, includes research updates on the work at Flickner Innovation Farm with various experts, as well as a visit from NASA scientist, Brad Doorne. K-State watershed specialist, Ron Graber, and farm owner and operator, Ray Flickner, preview the free workshop.

00:23:00 – How to Place Structures in Ponds: Now is a good time for pond owners to consider placing structures. K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist, Joe Gerken, offers tips for doing that safely.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

January 12th Reports to Bring Grain Market Volatility
Learning to Market Meat Products Locally
Warmer Temperatures in the Week Ahead

00:01:07 — January 12th Reports to Bring Grain Market Volatility: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, joins us for a grain market update where he shares that reports dropping on the 12th of the month could lead to lots of potential volatility in the markets and that La Niña weather patterns continue to be of concern not only in the U.S., but globally.

The latest from Dan on AgManager

00:12:10 — Learning to Market Meat Products Locally: There are upcoming workshops focusing on helping small scale meat, poultry, and egg producers alike in Kansas. Cherokee County Ag Agent, Dale Helwig, joins us at Agriculture Today to preview the events where attendee will learn key marketing strategies and best practices from experts in the local meat marketing sector in three locations across the state in February.

More information on Kansas Local Meat Marketing Workshops and registration

Link to register for 4-H Day with K-State Women's Basketball

00:23:11 — Warmer Temperatures in the Week Ahead: We end with an agricultural weather update from K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond. He discusses the snow received in parts of the state over Christmas and the warmer temperatures we can expect in the week or so ahead.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

19th National Win for K-State Crops Judging Team
Tiller Queen Serves as New Assistant Professor in Crop Science
Starting Garden Transplants from Seed

00:01:12 — 19th National Win for K-State Crops Judging Team: Legacy is the key word that might come to mind for many when they think of the K-State Crops Judging Team. The exceptional group of young students recently earned their 19th national title. K-State students Ashley Chandler, Ellie Braun, Jarek Meyer, and their coach, graduate student Sarah Frye, share insight on what it meant to earn this title as a team and their personal takeaways.

00:12:06 — Tiller Queen Serves as New Assistant Professor in Crop Science: New assistant professor of crop science at K-State, Rachel Veenstra, joins us for a conversation about her new role. Coined as the “Tiller Queen” during her studies at K-State, Rachel shares insight on her transition from her graduate studies to now, and her research focusing on the tricky subject of corn tillers.

KSRE tiller publication

Tiller Queen Twitter

Rachel's graduate research website

00:23:04 — Starting Garden Transplants from Seed: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, says planning and starting vegetable transplants from seed can help satisfy an avid gardeners' thirst to be doing some type of gardening. He covers the steps involved in starting garden transplants from seed.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

EPA Defines WOTUS Before SCOTUS Decision
Understanding Kansas Lease Laws
The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts

00:01:16 — EPA Defines WOTUS Before SCOTUS Decision: We begin with K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, Roger McEowen. He joins us to share his take on the EPA recently releasing a “final ruling” on what they define as a water of the United States (WOTUS) and what this means for the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and their own ruling in an upcoming relevant case.

Link to Roger's latest blog posts

00:12:08 — Understanding Kansas Lease Laws: Kansas lease laws are quite unique when it comes to the rules put in place to protect both landowners and leasers alike. To break down everything listeners should know about the sometimes confusing topic, K-State agricultural economist Robin Reid and LaVell Winsor from the Farm Analyst program join us while also previewing their upcoming 4-part workshop for landowners in January and February.

00:23:05 — The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask The Experts: We end with K-State experts Brad White, Bob Larson, and Phillip Lancaster for this week’s Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts. This week they answer a listener question on whether or not unrolling hay is the best method when feeding cattle. They discuss the method’s benefits and downfalls.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

African Swine Fever Virus – Challenges and Ongoing Research at K-State
Maintaining Dairy Cow Health in Extreme Cold

00:01:15 — African Swine Fever Virus Part One: Our first program of the year begins with an insightful conversation on African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) with K-State livestock feed scientist, Dr. Cassie Jones. She joins Agriculture Today intern, Kady Figge, in the first of this two-part series sharing an overview on the disease and its history.

00:12:13 — African Swine Fever Virus Part Two: The discussion continues with K-State livestock feed scientist, Dr. Cassie Jones on African Swine Fever Virus. In this segment she shares information on the current research being conducted here at K-State on the virus.

00:23:08 — Maintaining Dairy Cow Health in Extreme Cold: In the latest edition of Milk Lines from K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, he shares that maintaining teat health during extreme cold weather is often a challenge in the milk barn. While we’ve already experienced a bit of that cold recently, Brouk shares ways to minimize teat damage in extreme cold that is still expected to continue in the winter months ahead.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Charitable Trusts for Retirement Planning
Holiday Reflections and Commentary
BCI’s Ask the Experts: Managing Mineral Supplementation

00:01:00 – Charitable Trusts for Retirement Planning: K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, Roger McEowen. He discusses utilizing charitable remainder trusts as a part of retirement planning for producers and an example case on what not to do.

00:12:00 – Holiday Reflections and Commentary: A very familiar voice to long-time Agriculture Today listeners, Gus van Der Hoeven, host of Stop, Look and Listen, provides his one-of-a-kind commentary on life in rural Kansas with a festive segment reflecting on the holiday season this year.

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: K-State experts Brad White, Bob Larson, and Phillip Lancaster answer a listener’s question on how to manage their mineral supplementation plan to set themselves up for success with breeding.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

2022’s Biggest Ag Stories
Controlling Bush Honeysuckle and Preparing for Winter Weather
Measuring Energy Content More Accurately

00:01:03 — 2022’s Biggest Ag Stories: A very special guest kicks off this Tuesday’s program… that’s right, long time voice of Agriculture Today, Eric Atkinson joins us for a year in review of 2022’s biggest agricultural stories.

00:12:05 — Controlling Bush Honeysuckle and Preparing for Winter Weather: K-State horticulturist Ward Upham discusses control methods to combat the spread of bush honeysuckle – an invasive shrub that can be a problem for homeowners and native habitats, especially in the eastern third of the state.

Also, Kansas State University meteorologist Chip Redmond passes along some winter weather safety tips – including protecting yourself from the cold, having a safety kit in your vehicle and understanding the stress that shoveling wet, heavy snow can put on your body.

00:23:05 —Measuring Energy Content More Accurately: We end with the year’s final edition of Milk Lines with K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk. He discusses the difference between the two measurements for energy content in grassy hays, alfalfa and other legumes – RFV and RFQ. He says RFV, Relative Feed Value, which has been used for decades, assumes all fiber digestibility is the same – which just isn’t the case. RFQ, Relative Forage Quality, is a newer, more accurate fiber digestibility lab technique that uses actual digestion values.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Global Beef Trade for 2023
The Reach of Extension Programming
Limiting the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease

00:01:00 – Global Beef Trade for 2023: In the final cattle market update for 2022, Oklahoma State livestock economist Derrell Peel discusses his expectations for global beef trade in 2023.

00:12:00 – The Reach of Extension Programming: K-State Research and Extension director, Gregg Hadley, recaps KSRE programming in 2022, including some of the challenges and the record-breaking reach of KSRE programs in the last 12 months.

00:23:00 – Limiting the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease: K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, continues last week’s discussion on Chronic Wasting Disease in deer. This week, he focuses on how hunters in Kansas can help with limiting the spread of this detrimental disease.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Report: Profitability and Fertilizer
Multi-Year Water Flex Accounts and Wine
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Report: Profitability and Fertilizer: In the final grain market update for the year, K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, discusses where he foresees profitability going for producers and reflects on fertilizer prices as we go into 2023.

The latest from Dan on AgManager

00:12:00 – Multi-Year Water Flex Accounts and Wine: Producers have had to be flexible with their water usage during this year’s drought. Kansas Department of Agriculture chief engineer, Earl Lewis, discusses multi-year flex accounts and deadlines associated with the program. Also, Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University, takes a festive look at a unique family vineyard and winery.

Further information on the Kansas Department of Agriculture's Multi-Year Flex Accounts

More from Kansas Profile with Ron Wilson

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond says this past week was unique, with parts of the state receiving precipitation and even some surprising thunderstorms. Looking ahead, he says to expect cold weather across much of the state.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

2022 Net Income Review and Tips for 2023 Finances
The Possibility of an Impactful Kansas ROPS Rebate Program
Making the Most of Previously Purchased Seeds

00:01:05 — 2022 Net Income Review and Tips for 2023 Finances: Gregg Ibendahl, K-State farm management specialist, shares a look at the 2022 expected net income for producers. He summarizes the economic challenges producers met this year and provides on advice for producers going into 2023.

The latest from Gregg on AgManager

00:12:08 — The Possibility of an Impactful Kansas ROPS Rebate Program: K-State project coordinator with the Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Tawnie Larson, is hoping to save lives with rollover protective structures (ROPS) in Kansas. She shares information on a program hoping to do exactly that, but legislators need to hear from Kansans to make this possible.

ROPS website

Kansas ROPS waitlist sign-up

00:23:04 —Making the Most of Previously Purchased Seeds: K-State horticulturist Ward Upham discusses the process for testing old seed to determine its viability. Under the right conditions, seed will normally remain viable for about three years. And to be ready for the next growing season, he recommends finalizing seed selections now and placing your order in early 2023.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Kansas FSA Fast Approaching Deadlines
Biological Control Agents
Culling Cattle with a Small Herd

00:01:05 — Kansas FSA Fast Approaching Deadlines: Joining us from the Kansas Farm Service Agency is farm program chief, Todd Barrows. He shares fast approaching deadlines for Acreage Reporting and ARC-PLC, as well as all the information the Kansas FSA currently has on new ERP Phase 2 and PARP programming set begin in the new year.

00:12:08 — Biological Control Agents: K-State Research and Extension horticultural entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, is on a mission to share more information on the helpful role that beneficial insects can play. He provides information on the Rove Beetle and more that can serve as biological control agents.

00:23:04 —Culling Cattle with a Small Herd: We end this Wednesday’s programming with our weekly Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts. This week K-State experts Brad White, Bob Larson, and Phillip Lancaster answer a listener’s question on how to best cull a small herd with conformation issues.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

The New Chemical Weed Control Guide is Out
Economic Challenges Facing the Agricultural Sector
How Did Corn Hybrids Perform for Your Neighbors?

00:01:08 – The New Chemical Weed Control Guide is Out: K-State weed science specialist, Sarah Lancaster, discusses the newest edition of the Chemical Weed Control Guide for 2023. She talks through information on new corn and soybean products that were added this year and covers the latest changes from the EPA regarding enforcement of the Endangered Species Act and how that might affect Kansas producers.

00:12:09 – Economic Challenges Facing the Agricultural Sector: K-State agricultural economics professor, Dr. Vincent Amanor-Boadu, discusses the current economy and steps business owners and leaders in the agricultural industry can take to combat challenges they’re currently facing.

00:31:11 – How Did Corn Hybrids Perform for Your Neighbors?: As dairy producers select seed for corn silage for 2023, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk encourages producers to not only look at trial results, but talk with their neighbors about the performance of the corn hybrids they’ve used over the last few years.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Current Cull Cow Volatility and What is to Come is 2023
An Update on Ukraine
Attracting Birds to Ponds

00:01:12 — Current Cull Cow Volatility and What is to Come in 2023: Director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC), Katelyn McCullock, provides this week’s cattle market update. She shares insight on some of the volatility seen in the cull cow markets, October trade data that was recently released, and what trends she expects to see come the new year.

The latest from LMIC

00:12:09 — An Update on Ukraine: Antonina Broyaka, K-State Extension associate in agricultural economics, provides on update on the Russian invasion on Ukraine. She shares that Russian aggression will continue to have a long-lasting impact on Ukrainian agriculture and global food insecurity as a whole.

More from Antonina's latest update

00:23:08 — Attracting Birds to Ponds: We end with this week’s wildlife segment where K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist, Joe Gerken, gives advice on how to make ponds more appealing to different types of birds.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Report and Global Issues of Concern
Preparing for Spring Calving
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Report and Global Issues of Concern: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, looks at the U.S. grain market and provides insight on local price trends in Kansas. He also sheds a light on global issues such as our current debate with Mexico over GMOs and their efforts with the EU to place limitations on Brazil due to deforestation concerns.

00:12:00 – Preparing for Spring Calving: K-State beef veterinarian, AJ Tarpoff, discusses spring calving preparations, including the importance of speaking with your veterinarian now, replacing broken equipment, and having calving kits ready to go. He also shares information on upcoming calving schools that will be available in January.

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond, highlights the fog we experienced this past week and the much cooler temperatures we are expecting soon.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Improving Kansas Corn Planting Dates
Preview of 2023 International Master Gardener Conference

00:01:16 — Improving Kansas Corn Planting Dates Part One: K-State farm systems specialist, Ignacio Ciampitti, and Ph.D. student, Ignacio Massigoge, join me to share some of their recent research evaluating best planting dates for corn in Kansas. In our first segment they describe what originally inspired this research

00:12:10 — Improving Kansas Corn Planting Dates Part Two: In part two of this conversation Dr. Ciampitti and Ph.D. student, Ignacio Massigoge, explain that their research results showed that traditional planting dates might not be best based on regional locations and their potential new recommendations for Kansas producers.

Agronomy eUpdate article about improving planting dates

Agronomy eUpdate article about the 2023 Kansas Corn Schools

Register for the 2023 Kansas Corn Schools here

00:23:06 — Preview of 2023 International Master Gardener Conference: In last week’s horticulture segment, K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Johnson County, Dennis Patton, explained how the Extension Master Gardeners of Johnson County were chosen to host the 2023 International Master Gardener Conference, June 18-22, in Overland Park. This week, he discusses the workshops, presentations and tours being offered during the conference.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Tax Implication in Cases of Property Easement
Ag Communications and Education Students Abroad
Benefits of Tagging Calves

00:01:11 — Tax Implication in Cases of Property Easement: K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, Roger McEowen, joins us for a conversation on tax implications in cases of property easement. He shares that the first step to understanding where you stand tax wise in situations is to first understand what the character of the transaction is.

Link to Roger's latest blog posts

00:12:03 — Ag Communications and Education Students Abroad: Sharing their recent study abroad experience to Ireland are K-State ag communications and ag education students Corley Becker and Josey Mestagh. They along with K-State professor and communications and agricultural education department head, Dr. Jason Ellis, explain how impactful study abroad experiences can be for students and their major takeaways from their time in Ireland.

K-State Abroad website

K-State Agriculture Abroad programs

00:23:04 — Benefits of Tagging Calves: In this week’s Beef Cattle Institutes Ask the Experts, K-State experts Brad White and Dustin Pendell are joined by executive director of U.S. CattleTrace, Callahan Grund. They answer a listener’s question on whether or not it pays to tag their calves.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Liver Abscesses in Cattle
Cash Rental Rates
Alfalfa Strategies

00:01:26 — Liver Abscesses in Cattle: We are usually joined by our friends from the Beef Cattle Institute during our BCI’s Ask the Experts segment, but they are also joining us this Tuesday with a conversation on liver abscesses from their BCI’s Cattle Chat podcast. This conversation includes insight from K-State experts Brad White, Bob Larson, Brian Lubbers, and Phillip Lancaster.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu

00:12:07 — Cash Rental Rates: K-State economist Greg Ibendahl covers the key components that go into calculating cash rental rates. He explains why important for producers to consider their revenue and expenses, past and future profits on rented acres and government payments.

Information from Greg on AgManager

00:23:04 — Alfalfa Strategies: Whether alfalfa is grown for feed or to be sold commercially, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk says the timing of the first and subsequent cuttings is extremely important. He discusses several options for determining the right time to cut alfalfa to maintain a high nutritional value in this week’s Milk Lines.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Opportunity to Meet Millennials’ Protein Needs
Biodegradable Chip Research featured in SEEK Magazine
Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer

00:01:04— Opportunity to Meet Millennials’ Protein Needs: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor covers last week’s market activity and provides an update on the Meat Demand Monitor, plus information that shows that Millennials are using protein to aid them in meeting their fitness goals, providing another opportunity for targeting consumers.

The latest from the Meat Demand Monitor on AgManager

00:12:15 —

Biodegradable Chip Research featured in SEEK Magazine: We are also joined by K-State professor in precision agriculture and department head of agronomy, Raj Khosla. He discusses research that he has been a part of for over a decade looking at the creation and use of biodegradable soil chips that aim to take real time measurements of water and nitrate content in soil. More on Dr. Khosla’s work hoping to develop biodegradable sensors can be found in the Fall 2022 issue of the Kansas State University research magazine, SEEK.

Link to the SEEK Magazine feature

00:23:05 — Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer: We end with this week’s wildlife segment where K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, discusses Chronic Wasting Disease in deer and how it impacts the state of Kansas.

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Chronic Wasting Disease website

KS Outdoors Chronic Wasting Disease Sampling information

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Global Events Could Impact Grain Trade
Land Leasing Strategies
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Global Events Could Impact Grain Trade: In addition to his analysis of the cash grain and futures markets, K-State grain market economist Dan O’Brien touches on how the averted railroad strike in the U.S., the situation in China, and a move by the Argentinian government to spur soybean sales might impact the grain markets.

00:12:00 – Land Leasing Strategies: K-State agricultural economist Robin Reid and LaVell Winsor from the Farm Analyst program, discuss land lease options – a topic they’ll cover extensively during a 4-part workshop for landowners and tenants in January and February.

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond has this week’s agricultural weather – including the long range outlook – which isn’t encouraging for much-needed precipitation.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Statewide Update on the K-State College of Agriculture
Will the Newly-Elected Congress Impact Corn Growers
2023 International Master Gardener Conference

00:01:00 – Statewide Update on the K-State College of Agriculture: K-State College of Agriculture Dean Ernie Minton joins Kady Figge to discuss a variety of topics within the College and throughout Extension, including a large grant for one of the Feed the Future Labs at Kansas State and farm transition assistance that’s available for farmers and ranchers.

00:12:00 – Will the Newly-Elected Congress Impact Corn Growers: Kathy Bergren with the National Corn Growers Association, provides an update on what they hope to see policy-wise with the newly-elected Congress.

00:23:00 – 2023 International Master Gardener Conference: An international conference is coming to Kansas in June. K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Johnson County, Dennis Patton, explains how the Extension Master Gardeners of Johnson County were awarded the bid to host the 2023 International Master Gardener Conference in Overland Park.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Expansion of CRP for Migratory Water Fowl and Changes in Protecting the Lesser Prairie Chicken
An Update on the Uptick in HPAI in the U.S.
BCI’s Ask the Experts: Heart Disease in Cattle

00:01:00 – CRP Expansion for Migratory Water Fowl: Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, Dennis McKinney, discusses upcoming December deadlines, expansion of CRP for migratory water fowl, and changes in Kansas in regards to protecting the lesser prairie chicken.

00:12:00 – An Update on the Uptick in HPAI in the U.S.: K-State poultry specialist, Scott Beyer, and Kansas Department of Agriculture animal health commissioner, Justin Smith, have an update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the United States. They explain why there has been a recent uptick in cases as well as where the disease has been seen in Kansas.

Kansas Department of Agriculture - HPAI Map

USDA HPAI resources

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: K-State experts Brad White, Bob Larson, and Blaine Johnson answer a listener’s question on the prevalence of heart disease in cattle.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Using Nanotechnology to Mitigate Agricultural Pests
Milk Lines

00:01:13— Using Nanotechnology to Mitigate Agricultural Pests, Part One: A new area of research is just getting started here at K-State. Nanotechnology is now being explored in entomology as a way to mitigate agricultural pests. K-State field crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, received a grant from the USDA to begin this work, as well as a new leading nanotechnology scientist to join his lab, Amie Norton. In part one of this interview we learn how this research made its way to K-State’s campus and more about Dr. Norton’s background.

00:12:21 — Using Nanotechnology to Mitigate Agricultural Pests, Part Two: The conversation does not end there, however, and part two of this interview delves into what Jeff and Amie hope to find in new graduate students to help with this one of a kind area of research.

00:23:08 — Milk Lines: We end with this week’s Milk Lines, where K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk encourages producers to examine their current reproduction program and eliminate any missed opportunities for getting animals bred on time.

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Irrigation Systems in the Winter and Kansas Cotton Research
Addressing Winter Kill Concerns
Hemorraghic Diseases in Deer

00:01:14 – Irrigation Systems in the Winter and Kansas Cotton Research: We begin this week’s programming with advice on taking care of irrigation systems this winter from K-State Extension water specialist, Jonathan Aguilar. He also shares his excitement with recent research on cotton, he says growing the crop is both a science and an art.

00:12:07 – Addressing Winter Kill Concerns: Romulo Lollato, our K-State wheat specialist, joins us to explain the potential for winter kill in this year’s Kansas wheat crop and the various factors to take into account – especially this year’s drought.

00:23:07 – Hemorrhagic Diseases in Deer: We end with this week’s wildlife segment where K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, shares a message on hemorrhagic diseases in deer and why we see greater cases during times of drought.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Social Security Planning and Benefits
Starting and Growing a Cattle Operation
Structuring Employee Evaluations

00:01:00 – Social Security Planning and Benefits: K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, Roger McEowen, focuses on social security planning and what farmers and ranchers specifically need to know when it comes to understanding social security benefits.

00:12:00 – Starting and Growing a Cattle Operation: The Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts segment this week features K-State experts Brad White, Brian Lubbers, Dustin Pendell, and Bob Larson. They answer a new-to-the-industry listener’s question on how to start their operation with the goal of growing for profit.

00:23:00 – Structuring Employee Evaluations: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk encourages producers to conduct year-end evaluations with all employees. He discusses how to structure the evaluation so it benefits producers and employees and helps improve the overall operation of the dairy.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Expectations for the Upcoming Beef Cattle Export Report
Poinsettia Care and a New Milk Processing Facility
Ducks are Beginning Migration

00:01:00 – Expectations for the Beef Cattle Export Report: Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel provides his analysis of the cattle market. He says beef demand is holding up and that production volumes continue to slowly decrease. He also covers what he expects to see in the upcoming export data report.

00:12:00 – Poinsettia Care and a New Milk Processing Facility: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, discusses how to select and care for poinsettias throughout the holidays – and possibly beyond. Also, Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University and host of Kansas Profile, has details of a $630 million milk processing facility being built in Dodge City.

00:23:00 – Ducks are Beginning Migration: In this week’s wildlife segment, K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist Joe Gerkin, discusses ducks. He explains the difference between dabblers and diving ducks – and why hunters may want to take added precautions this year.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Wheat from the Black Sea Region Looks Promising
A Conversation with the New State 4-H Leader
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – The Black Sea Region Looks More Promising: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, says the markets have been quiet and that events in the Black Sea region make him optimistic that grain will be allowed continue to leave Ukraine despite tense recent events.

00:12:00 – A Conversation with the New State 4-H Leader: The new state leader for the Kansas 4-H Youth Development Program, Sarah Maass, discusses her history with 4-H programming and what she looks forward to most in her new role.

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, explains who was lucky enough to catch some flurries across parts of the state earlier this week and what we can expect in the extended outlook.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Kansas Wheat Update
Learning From Past Droughts
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

00:01:10— Kansas Wheat Update: Kansas has almost over night it seems, began experiencing far cooler temperatures. With that in mind, I was joined by two K-State agents from across the state to provide updates on current wheat conditions in their areas. K-State agriculture and natural resources agent for Sedgwick County, Jeff Seiler, and multi-county agronomist for far northwest Kansas, Jeanne Falk Jones, share insight on the wheat that was planted in their areas, emergence rates so far, and concerns continuing into the growing season.

00:12:16 — Learning From Past Droughts: K-State range scientist, Keith Harmoney, recently did a deep dive on research dating back to even the 1930’s looking at the impacts of different instances of drought in Kansas. He summarizes what data showed from the 1930’s and 1950’s and provides gleans advice away from that data for producers to implement now to better prepare for and endure drought conditions.

Keith's Beef Tips article for more information

00:23:08 — O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree: For many, the holidays are symbolized by the Christmas Tree. For some, it’s an artificial tree, and for others it’s a trip to a local tree farm or tree lot to pick out a live tree. If you’re getting a live tree, K-State forester Charlie Barden says there are several things to consider – selection, care and proper disposal.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

An Update on FSA’s Guaranteed Loan Program
Research on Shade and Limit Feeding on Cattle Comfort
BCI’s Ask the Experts: Best Waterers in Freezing Conditions

00:01:09 – An Update on FSA’s Guaranteed Loan Program: Josh Ridders, farm loan chief with the Kansas Farm Service Agency, discusses the FSA’s guaranteed loan program.

00:12:09 – Research on Shade and Limit Feeding on Cattle Comfort: K-State beef veterinarian, AJ Tarpoff, shares the results of a two-year-long study looking at the impact of shade and limit feeding on cattle comfort.

00:25:10 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: K-State experts Brad White, Dustin Pendell, and Bob Larson tackle a listener’s question on what types of waterers are best for cattle in freezing conditions.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Disease of Soybeans, Sorghum, and Cotton
Global Conflicts Increasing World Hunger
2021 Dairy Consumption Trends

00:01:04— Diseases of Soybeans, Sorghum, and Cotton: K-State professor of plant pathology, Chris Little, discusses seedling, root, and stem diseases of soybeans, sorghum, and cotton. He focuses on soybean sudden death syndrome, soybean cyst nematodes, charcoal rot, and stalk rot.

00:12:06 — Global Conflicts Increasing World Hunger: The Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Program, David Beasley, used a recent Landon Lecture at Kansas State University to discuss how man-made conflicts, such as the war in Ukraine, global climate shocks and COVID-19 have combined to increase world hunger to a staggering level. He said the food insecurity crisis is beyond anything we’ve seen since at least World War II and that he believes it’s going to get a whole lot worse in the next 24 months.

00:23:04 — 2021 Dairy Consumption Trends: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk says dairy product consumption data from 2021 shows some interesting trends, such as a continued increase in cheese, strong butter sales and a resurgence for yogurt. He breaks down the data and why it’s important information for dairy producers.

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

00:01:00 – LMIC Analysis of Prime Grade Beef: Livestock Marketing Information Center director and senior economist, Katelyn McCullock, provides an overview of the cash market for last week, including the futures and boxed beef markets. She discusses an analysis by LMIC that shows a pretty big difference between prime grade beef and the other branded and choice products, compared to a year ago.

00:14:00 – Information for Calculating Cash Rental Rates: K-State economist Greg Ibendahl covers the key components that go into calculating cash rental rates. He explains why it’s important for producers to consider their revenue and expenses, past and future profits on rented acres and government payments.

00:25:00 – Getting Ponds Ready for Winter: K-State aquatics and fishery specialist Joe Gerkin covers the recommended steps for preparing farm ponds for winter, including debris removal, slowly reducing fish food and turning off aeration systems.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Farmers Expected to Plant More Wheat and Corn in 2023
The Impact the SAVE Farm Has Had on One Family
Invasive Intruders and Fall Yard and Garden Clean Up

00:01:00 – Farmers Expected to Plant More Wheat and Corn in 2023: K-State grain market economist Dan O’Brien covers the latest WASDE Report and USDA’s preliminary baseline projections forecast. He says there wasn’t much change and that markets are still tight across the board.

The latest from Dan on AgManager

00:12:00 – The Impact the SAVE Farm Has Had on One Family: Veterans Day is tomorrow, and we continue our multi-part series on the SAVE Farm, a program with the goal of providing agricultural training, especially to veterans and their families. Today, Samantha visits with the Graham family about their experience with the SAVE Farm.

00:23:00 – Invasive Intruders and Fall Yard and Garden Clean Up: According to K-State Research and Extension horticultural entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, you might be seeing some invasive intruders in the home that can probably be taken care of with a vacuum. He also says now is the time to clean up yard and garden debris.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

What is a Depreciable Business Asset?
SAVE Farm Series: Those Making the Work Possible
BCI’s Ask the Experts: Managing Calves at High-Risk for Disease

00:01:00 – What is a Depreciable Business Asset?: K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, Roger McEowen, highlights the importance of understanding what qualifies as a depreciable business asset and what it means for an asset to be placed in service.

00:12:00 – SAVE Farm Series: Those Making the Work Possible: In honor of Veterans Day this Friday, Agriculture Today is airing multiple segments throughout the week highlighting the SAVE Farm, a program housed on 308-acres of farmland with the goal of providing agricultural training especially to veterans and their families. Today, we hear from those making the amazing work possible.

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: K-State experts Brad White, Bob Larson and Brian Lubbers answer a question on how best to manage high-risk calves susceptible to a variety of diseases.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

History of the SAVE Farm
Winter Grain Mites and Army Cutworms
Learning from the K-State Dairy Days

00:01:12— History of the SAVE Farm: In honor of Veterans Day this Friday, Agriculture Today will be sharing multiple segments throughout the week highlight the SAVE Farm, a program housed on 308-acres of farmland with the goal of providing agricultural training especially to veterans and their families. Tod Bunting, chairman of the board for the SAVE Farm, joins us to share insight on the history of the program and how it has evolved over the last decade.

SAVE Farm website

00:12:09 — Winter Grain Mites and Army Cutworms: K-State row crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, discusses winter grain mites and army cutworms. He shares insight on these wheat pests’ behavior and ways to mitigate their effects this fall and winter.

2022 Wheat Insect Pest Management Guide including information on winter grain mites and army cutworms

00:23:03 — Learning from the K-State Dairy Days: We end with this week’s Milk Lines where K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, encourages producers to attend one of the two K-State Dairy Days being held this Thursday in Whiteside and next Tuesday in Seneca. He share that this is an opportunity to learn more about the on-going research being conducted at Kansas State.

More information on KSU's Dairy Days

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

A Fairly Steady Market in a Challenging Time
Researching E. coli in Irrigation in Kansas
A Real Fish Story About Trout Fishing

00:01:00 – A Fairly Steady Market in a Challenging Time: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor says the markets held fairly steady in the last week and he encourages producers to focus on the things they can control during such challenging economic times.

00:14:00 – Researching E. coli in Irrigation in Kansas: K-State graduate student studying food microbiology and safety, Erin Manville, provides insight on her research characterizing E. coli in irrigation in Kansas. She says the research taught her the importance of water testing, how easily E. coli can be spread, and the prevalence of antimicrobial resistant E. coli in our water sources.

00:25:00 – A Real Fish Story About Trout Fishing: For this week's wildlife management segment, K-State aquatics and fisheries specialist, Joe Gerken, discusses trout fishing.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Current Grain Market Conditions and What Lies Ahead
Kansas 4-H Meat Judging National Title
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – The Current Grain Market Conditions and What Lies Ahead: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien covers the most recent market changes that occurred this past week and what may be coming – with two impactful reports being released next week.

00:12:00 – Kansas 4-H Meat Judging National Title: The Kansas 4-H meat judging team recently won their first ever national title! Coaches, Katie Lybarger and Steph Witberler, along with two team members, Calley Stubbs from Wallace County and Lyle Perrier from Greenwood County, talk about winning the title.

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, says that while this week was windy, dry, and warm for most of the state, the weather system affecting part of central and eastern Kansas will bring in some cooler weather and much-needed precipitation.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Current Grain Market Conditions and What Lies Ahead
Kansas 4-H Meat Judging National Title
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – The Current Grain Market Conditions and What Lies Ahead: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien covers the most recent market changes that occurred this past week and what may be coming – with two impactful reports being released next week.

00:12:00 – Kansas 4-H Meat Judging National Title: The Kansas 4-H meat judging team recently won their first ever national title! Coaches, Katie Lybarger and Steph Witberler, along with two team members, Calley Stubbs from Wallace County and Lyle Perrier from Greenwood County, talk about winning the title.

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, says that while this week was windy, dry, and warm for most of the state, the weather system affecting part of central and eastern Kansas will bring in some cooler weather and much-needed precipitation.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

College of Ag Headlines for October
Producer’s Experience with the LandLink Program
Caring for House Plants this Fall and Winter

00:01:09— College of Ag Headlines for October: K-State College of Agriculture Dean Ernie Minton joins us for the month of October’s edition of Statewide. He highlights some of the latest from the college including researchers earning a $2 million grant to support nitrogen smart sorghum production, exploring work in digital agriculture, and interesting consumer trends surrounding college football season.

Kansas Farm Bureau supporting new K-State infrastructure

$2 million Climate Smart sorghum research at K-State

K-State's collaborative work in digital agriculture

The importance of having an advance health directive in place

K-State economist's outlook on college football boosting meat demand

00:12:06 — Producer’s Experience with the LankLink Program: Director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition here at K-State, Ashlee Westerhold, joins us again to discuss the Kansas LandLink program. We are also joined by Kansas producer, Dale Springer, who is currently a participant in the program. He shares why he decided to participate in this program, his experience with it so far, and what he is looking for in a successor.

AgKansition's LandLink Program website

00:23:04 — Caring for House Plants this Fall and Winter: We end with K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Johnson County, Dennis Patton. For this week’s horticulture segment, Dennis offers advice on taking care of house plants this fall and winter.

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

College of Ag Headlines for October
Producer’s Experience with the LandLink Program
Caring for House Plants this Fall and Winter

00:01:09— College of Ag Headlines for October: K-State College of Agriculture Dean Ernie Minton joins us for the month of October’s edition of Statewide. He highlights some of the latest from the college including researchers earning a $2 million grant to support nitrogen smart sorghum production, exploring work in digital agriculture, and interesting consumer trends surrounding college football season.

Kansas Farm Bureau supporting new K-State infrastructure

$2 million Climate Smart sorghum research at K-State

K-State's collaborative work in digital agriculture

The importance of having an advance health directive in place

K-State economist's outlook on college football boosting meat demand

00:12:06 — Producer’s Experience with the LankLink Program: Director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition here at K-State, Ashlee Westerhold, joins us again to discuss the Kansas LandLink program. We are also joined by Kansas producer, Dale Springer, who is currently a participant in the program. He shares why he decided to participate in this program, his experience with it so far, and what he is looking for in a successor.

AgKansition's LandLink Program website

00:23:04 — Caring for House Plants this Fall and Winter: We end with K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Johnson County, Dennis Patton. For this week’s horticulture segment, Dennis offers advice on taking care of house plants this fall and winter.

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

FSA Update and Information on Crop Pest Management Schools
Pasture, Rainfall and Forage Insurance Sign Up Deadline
BCI’s Ask the Experts: The Best Time to Wean Calves

00:01:00 – FSA Update and Information on Crop Pest Management Schools: Chris Thurston, state coordinator for the Kansas Farm Service Agency, discusses FSA’s offerings for veterans. Also, Jeanne Falk Jones, K-State multi-county agronomist, previews the upcoming 2022 Crop Pest Management Schools.

00:12:00 – Pasture, Rainfall and Forage Insurance Sign Up Deadline: K-State agricultural policy specialist, Jenny Ifft, provides information on Pasture, Rainfall, and Forage Insurance including how the product works, payments that producers have received in the past year, and the upcoming sign-up deadline.

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: K-State experts Brad White, Dustin Pendell, and Bob Larson answer a cow-calf producer’s question on when is the best time to wean calves.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

New Breeding Selection Tool
Combatting Elevated Stomach pH in Swine
Extending Forage Supply in Dairy

00:01:09— New Breeding Selection Tool: Making breeding decisions and sorting through dozens of selection indices can lead to headaches for many. K-State professor and head of the Eastern Kansas Research and Extension Centers, Bob Weaber, played a role in creating a web-based tool to help producers avoid those headaches. He joins us to discuss the recently released iGENDEC tool.

Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) iGENDEC website

00:12:09 — Combatting Elevated Stomach pH in Swine: K-State Ph.D. student in swine nutrition, Ethan Stas, shares insight on his research with nursery pigs analyzing the impact of acid-binding capacity (ABC-4) to combat elevated stomach pH which can lead to numerous issues in swine.

Upcoming 2022 KSU Swine Day information

00:23:05 — Extending Forage Supply in Dairy: With forage in short supply, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk encourages producers to work with their nutritionist to extend the forages they currently have on-hand and to provide a diet that meets the needs of the entire herd.

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Beef Packers Rethinking Expansion Plans
Hearing Safety in Agriculture
Social and Economic Impact of Furbearer Trapping

00:01:10— Beef Packers Rethinking Expansion Plans: Iowa State University livestock economist, Lee Schulz, joins us for this week’s cattle market where he shares the latest on futures, cash, and boxed beef as well as his insight on beef packers potentially rethinking their expansion plans.

Lee's article about packers rethinking expansion

00:12:17 — Hearing Safety in Agriculture: Project coordinator with the Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at K-State, Tawnie Larson, and associate director of the K-State Physician Assistant Program, Brad Dirks, discuss hearing health and safety. They share that working in agriculture can lead to hearing damage and advice on how to prevent that damage from occurring.

00:23:09 — Social and Economic Impact of Furbearer Trapping: We end with this week’s wildlife segment where K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts continues the conversation on furbearer trapping and it’s economic and social impact.

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

The Crop Progress Report Confirms Dry Conditions
Kansas Mesonet Has Tools That Can Help Producers
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – The Crop Progress Report Confirms Dry Conditions: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien says numbers from the latest Crop Progress Report attest to how dry conditions really have been this year. In addition, he says soybean export numbers are showing strength, and that on-going drought conditions in Argentina may lead to greater demand for U.S. wheat.

00:12:00 – Kansas Mesonet Has Tools That Can Help Producers: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, talks through some of the timely tools available to producers through the Kansas Mesonet website. Those include the Mesonet’s freeze monitor, soil temperature, and wind gust tools.

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, also provides this week’s agricultural weather update. He shares insight on wildfires that occurred in areas of the state, precipitation in southeastern Kansas, and what we can expect in the week or so ahead.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

New KSU College of Veterinary Medicine Livestock Facilities
Musk Thistle Control Methods
Now is the Time to Fertilize Cool-Season Grasses

00:01:07 — New KSU College of Veterinary Medicine Livestock Facilities: K-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their livestock facilities that were recently renovated with the help of Merck Animal Health. I was joined by Hodes Family Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Bonnie Rush, clinical professor, Matt Miesner, and beef technical service manager with Merck Animal Health, Tim Parks. They share insight on how the new facility has improved both client and student experiences.

00:12:15 — Musk Thistle Control Methods: Walt Fick, K-State rangeland management specialist, provides information on the widespread and noxious weed, musk thistle. He describes various ways to control the weed including mechanical, biological, and chemical methods and highlights the best control options this fall under current drought conditions with winter quickly approaching.

Walt's recent Agronomy eUpdate article

Resources from the KSRE Bookstore:

Musk Thistle: Identification and Control

00:23:05 — Now is the Time to Fertilize Cool-Season Grasses: We end with K-State horticulturist Ward Upham for this week’s horticulture segment. He shares that early November is an ideal time for fertilizing cool-season grasses and controlling broadleaf leaves like henbit, chickweed and dandelions.

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Kansas Income Tax Institute Meetings Beginning
Testing Fields for Soybean Cyst Nematodes
BCI’s Ask the Experts: Thoughts on Grazing Alfalfa

00:01:00 – Kansas Income Tax Institute Meetings Beginning: A series of meetings for the 74th Annual Kansas Income Tax Institute begins next week. K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, Roger McEowen, and K-State agricultural economist, Rich Llewelyn, preview what attendees can expect from this year’s event.

Kansas Income Tax Institute information on AgManager

Link to Roger's latest blog posts

00:12:00 – Testing Fields for Soybean Cyst Nematodes: K-State row crop plant pathologist, Rodrigo Onofre, says now is the time to be sending in samples to evaluate fields for soybean cyst nematodes, otherwise known as SCN. According to Onofre, this is the last year for Kansans to receive free testing through a grant provided to the university and that SCN has only continued to spread in recent years.

Rodrigo's article on SCN sampling in the latest KSU Agronomy eUpdate

Rodrigo's article on free SCN testing available at KSU

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: K-State experts Brad White, Phillip Lancaster, and Scott Fritz answer a listener’s question on grazing alfalfa.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Supporting Rural Communities with Childcare
The Importance of Calcium and Phosphorus in the Swine Industry
Potential Lameness from this Summer’s Heat

00:01:08 — Supporting Rural Communities with Childcare: Aimee Baker, Wichita county Extension agent, joins us to discuss the Grow and Learn Childcare Center that she has been a part of building from the ground up since 2017. She shares how she hopes this new $1.2 million facility will help support her rural community, and potentially lead to a whole new generation of childcare workers in rural Kansas.

Aimee's email: bakeaim@ksu.edu

Grow and Learn Childcare Center Facebook Page

00:12:09 — The Importance of Calcium and Phosphorus in the Swine Industry: K-State Ph.D. candidate in swine nutrition, Bo Williams, provides insight into his research that has focused on determining calcium and phosphorus levels that allow for greater bone mineralization in swine, and an evaluation of how to best measure those levels in diagnostic settings for more accurate reporting methods.

Learn more about Bo's research at this year's Swine Day

00:23:07 — Potential Lameness from this Summer’s Heat: We end with this week’s Milk Lines, where K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk encourages producers to monitor the herd for lameness. He says hoof issues caused by heat stress may just now be starting to appear.

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle on Feed Report Shows a Decline
Fall and Winter Cover Crop Recommendations
Trapping Furbearer Species and Misconceptions

00:01:08 – Cattle on Feed Report Shows a Decline: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor. He explains that the most recent Cattle on Feed Report showed declines that he has been expecting for a while now and that those declines will only continue.

00:12:10 – Fall and Winter Cover Crop Recommendations:K-State weed science specialist, Sarah Lancaster, and K-State environmental quality specialist, Peter Tomlinson, discuss cover crops. Peter shares that this fall and winter may not be the time to utilize cover crops due to limited precipitation on the outlooks, and Sarah explains how residual herbicides may only damage those cover crops further depending on what crop is planted and what herbicides were previously used.

00:23:08 – Trapping Furbearer Species and Misconceptions: K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, discusses trapping furbearer species and some of the misconceptions surrounding trapping.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

A Look Ahead for the Corn and Soybean Markets
Fertilizer Prices Not Expected to Fall Anytime Soon
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – A Look Ahead for the Corn and Soybean Markets: K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien take a wide lens look for this week’s grain market update. He shares what we can expect to see through the rest of 2022 and into 2023 including the tightening of corn and soybean markets as we continue to experience drought not only in the U.S., but also in South America. He also highlights the strong input prices we should expect in the new year and how that might affect the corn to soybean acreage ratio that we may see in 2023.

00:12:00 – Fertilizer Prices Not Expected to Fall Anytime Soon: Fertilizer prices may only go up from here according to K-State farm management Extension specialist, Gregg Ibendahl. He discusses the various tools available for producers on AgManager.info and the current challenges making for unusually volatile fertilizer prices.

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, discusses the cold temperatures we experienced earlier this week and the importance of checking equipment prior to harvesting due to increased fire weather risks.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Panel Testing Available for Bovine Respiratory Disease at K-State
The Linton and Minton Show
Planting Spring Flowering Bulbs This Fall

00:01:15 — Panel Testing Available for Bovine Respiratory Disease at K-State: K-State veterinarian, Gregg Hanzlicek, works in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. In today’s program he joins us to discuss Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD), which is the most common and costly disease affecting the North American beef cattle industry. He shares the numerous resources available to producers at the K-State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, including a BRD panel test.

K-State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab website

K-State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab YouTube

00:12:10 — The Linton and Minton Show: We share a conversation on the vision for Kansas State University, the College of Agriculture, and K-State Research and Extension between K-State president, Richard Linton, and College of Agriculture dean, Ernie Minton. They emphasize the university’s prioritization of the Land-Grant mission, interdisciplinary research, and how revitalizing infrastructure on and off campus will lead to greater innovation.

00:23:05 — Planting Spring Flowering Bulbs This Fall: We end with this week’s horticulture segment where Gregg Eyestone, horticulture agent for Riley County, discusses the steps necessary to successfully plant spring flowering bulbs this fall.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Update on ARC-PLC and Responding to Disease Outbreaks
A Feed the World Award and Preserving Historical Prints
BCI’s Ask the Experts: Sustainability in Beef Cattle Production

00:01:00 – Update on ARC-PLC and Responding to Disease Outbreaks: Kansas Farm Service Agency ag programs specialist, Emily Evans, provides updates on ARC-PLC planning for 2023, non-insured crop programming, and payments for CRP and ARC-PLC for 2021 crops. During this segment we also share a recent clip from the Beef Cattle Institute’s Cattle Chats Podcast where Brad White, Bob Larson, and Dustin Pendell discuss responding to disease outbreaks with Kelli Almes, the associate coordinator of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network.

00:12:00 – A Feed the World Award and Preserving Historical Prints: K-State Entomology students Mollie Toth, Victoria Pickens, Hannah Quellhorst, Cameron Osborne, and Molly Edeburn discuss their experiences winning an award for the best innovative idea to feed the world and their efforts to raise money to refurbish and preserve prints from well-known entomologist C.V. Riley that date back to the late 1800s.

Help support these students by purchasing C.V. Riley prints and coloring books, which can be purchased at the following link:

Popenoe Entolmology Club website

Donate to help support the preserving of the C.V. Riley prints

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: K-State experts Brad White, Phillip Lancaster, and Dustin Pendell answer a listener’s question on what sustainability means in beef cattle production.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Biodegradable Chip Research and Innovation
Holiday Employee Appreciation

00:01:14 — Biodegradable Chip Research and Innovation Part One: For a two-segment series we are joined by K-State professor in precision agriculture and department head of agronomy, Raj Khosla. He discusses research that he has been a part of for over a decade, looking at the creation and use of biodegradable soil chips that aim to take real time measurements of water and nitrate content in soil.

00:12:11 — Biodegradable Chip Research and Innovation Part Two: The conversation continues with Dr. Khosla as he also discusses the unique opportunities here at K-State and the important role that infrastructure plays in supporting the university’s Land-Grant mission.

00:23:05 — Holiday Employee Appreciation: We end with this week’s edition of Milk Lines with K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk. He encourages employers to take advantage of the upcoming holiday season to show their appreciation for all the work their employees do throughout the year.

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

A Dismal Outlook for Grazing Wheat
Spider Questions Surfacing
Using Leaves to Improve the Ecology of Forested Areas

00:01:12 – A Dismal Outlook for Grazing Wheat: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, provides insight on some of the volatility seen in the last week in the markets and the dismal outlooks for grazing wheat this year in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.

More from the Livestock Marketing Inforamtion Center (LMIC)

00:15:07 – Spider Questions Surfacing: K-State field crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth shares information about four species of spiders that he’s been getting frequent calls about – brown recluses, black widows, orb spiders, and garden spiders.

Publications from KSRE on spiders:

Brown Recluse Spiders

Black Widow Spiders

00:26:01 – Using Leaves to Improve the Ecology of Forested Areas: For this week's wildlife management segment, K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist, Joe Gerken, discusses the importance of keeping leaves out of waterways this fall and using those leaves for compost for gardens or improving the ecology of local forested areas.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

The Grain Market Report and Some Potential Threats
K-State Research Benefits the Pet Food Industry and Kansas Agriculture
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – The Grain Market Report and Some Potential Threats: K-State grain market economist, Dan O’Brien, covers the effects of the most recent crop production report on both corn and wheat, the on-going drought in South America, the threat of a railway strike yet again, and Russia potentially not renewing the Black Sea grain agreement.

The latest from Dan on AgManager

00:12:00 – K-State Research Benefits the Pet Food Industry and Kansas Agriculture: K-State associate professor in Food Science, Valentina Trinetta, discusses her research inspired by Salmonella outbreaks in the pet food industry. In addition, Greg Aldrich, professor and director of the Pet Food Program here at K-State, previews KibbleCon and shares the ways the pet food industry benefits Kansas agriculture.

KibbleCon website

K-State Pet Food Program website

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond says parts of the state received some precipitation this past week, along with cooler weather. He also reports that higher wind speeds are creating a greater risk for wildfires.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Labor Crisis
Yard Cleanup and Fall Pest Reminders

00:01:15 — Labor Crisis Part One: We begin with a conversation on the current labor crisis in agriculture. K-State agricultural policy specialist, Jenny Ifft, and Kansas Livestock Association chief executive officer, Matt Teagarden, lead the discussion on policy issues such as the H-2A visa program. We are also joined by Ryan and Laura Haffner, owners of High Plains Harvesting, who contribute insight into the hardships that they face as business owners when it comes to finding and securing labor.

00:12:08 — Labor Crisis Part Two: The conversation continues with Jenny Ifft, Matt Teagarden, and Ryan and Laura Haffner on the shortcomings of current policy when it comes to securing agricultural labor in the United States with such a competitive agricultural labor market globally.

00:23:03 — Yard Cleanup and Fall Pest Reminders: This time of the year, insect pests are looking for places to overwinter or to stay warm. As a result, K-State entomologist Raymond Cloyd encourages homeowners to clean up their yard debris and be ready to deal with several fall pest invaders.

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Arguments Heard on California’s Proposition 12 Law
A Warning for Corn Producers About Tar Spot
Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: Bull Calves

00:01:00 – Arguments Heard on California’s Proposition 12 Law: The Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments yesterday morning for the case involving California’s Proposition 12 law. K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, Roger McEowen, breaks down the results of those arguments including the weak claims of the Dormant Commerce Clause brought by the lawyers representing producers and the question of whether labeling would solve this problem completely.

Link to Roger's latest blog posts

00:13:35 – A Warning for Corn Producers About Tar Spot: K-State row crop pathologist, Rodrigo Onofre, joins us to warn producers about a new corn disease in Kansas – tar spot. He explains where the disease has been spotted so far and why it is so important for producers to check their fields and take action now to prevent losses next year.

Rodrigo's first Agronomy eUpdate article about tar spot

Rodrigo's second Agronomy eUpdate article about tar spot

00:24:35 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: K-State experts Brad White, Bob Larson, and Phillip Lancaster discuss whether to castrate bull calves prior to selling them.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

2022 Swine Day
What Lead to This Year’s Drought?
Milk Lines

00:01:13 — 2022 Swine Day: We begin today’s program with K-State swine Extension specialist, Joel DeRouchey. He shares insight into the upcoming 2022 Swine Day which is taking place November 17th.

More Swine Day information

00:12:05 — What Lead to This Year’s Drought?: K-State assistant state climatologist, Matt Sittel, and K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, join us for an overview of the drought challenges we have continued to face this year and how they measure up historically. They go month by month explaining the data behind the conditions and the meteorological events that led up to this difficult year.

Matt's Agronomy eUpdate article focusing on the temperatures of Summer 2022

00:23:04 — Milk Lines: We end with K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, he discusses the benefits of giving two-to-three week old calves additional colostrum.

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Report Touches on Growing Feed Concerns
A Tool That Helps Crop Producers Calculate Potential Net Returns
Harvesting Does in Highly Populated Areas is Encouraged

00:01:00 – Cattle Market Report Touches on Feed Concerns: Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, shares information about the on-going record numbers for volume on feeder cattle and culled cattle, the pressure for producers to find feedstuff this fall and winter, and the latest trade numbers.

Derrell's Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

00:12:00 – A Tool That Helps Crop Producers Calculate Potential Net Returns: K-State water Extension specialist, Jonathan Aguilar, talks about an easy-to-use tool called the Crop Water Allocator. The web-based application allows for producers to manipulate various input variables to determine which crops would allow for the greatest net returns – a much needed tool when we consider water as one of Kansas’ most limiting resources

Crop Water Allocator website

00:23:00 – Harvesting Does in Highly Populated Areas is Encouraged: For this week's wildlife management segment, K-State wildlife Extension specialist, Drew Ricketts, highlights the importance of encouraging the harvest of does in highly populated areas this hunting season.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Wheat Exports and Corn Demand Remain Strong
Prescribed Burns
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Wheat Exports and Corn Demand Remain Strong: K-State grain market economist, Dan O’Brien, says wheat export numbers continue to be strong and that the high demand for corn from feedlots continues with bid prices showing exactly that

The latest from Dan on AgManager

00:12:00 – Prescribed Burns: Kansas Forest Service southeast district fire management officer, Jesse Sloan, he joins us to talk about the importance of prescribed burning and previews the upcoming 26th Annual Fall Forestry Field Day occurring in Erie, Kansas.

K-State Prescribed Burn Publications:

Alternative Burning Strategies: Effects on Cattle Performance, Grassland, and the Environment

Kansas Prescribed Burning - Rules adn Regulations

Fire and Grasslands

Jesse's email - jdsloan@ksu.edu

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond, shares insight into the precipitation received in parts of western Kansas this week, the current cold front we’re experiencing, and what to expect moving forward

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Corn and Soybean Harvest Update
Emergency Preparedness and Extension
Harvest and Canning Season for Tomatoes and Peppers

00:01:13 — Corn and Soybean Harvest Update: K-State Extension agents, Sandra Wick from the Post Rock District and Jay Wisbey from the Central Kansas District, provide a corn and soybean harvest update for their counties. We are also joined by K-State weed sciences specialist, Sarah Lancaster, who provides an important reminder on baled soybeans in regards to the herbicides that were used on those fields.

Sarah's Agronomy eUpdate article

00:12:05 — Emergency Preparedness and Extension: K-State director of Extension, Gregg Hadley, and Ford County Extension agents, Andrea Burns and Ethel Schneweis, discuss the recent community visit held in Ford County and emergency preparedness in Extension programming.

00:23:04 — Harvest and Canning Season for Tomatoes and Peppers: It won’t be long before the first frost is forecast. When that happens, K-State Research and Extension horticulturist Ward Upham says it’s time to harvest and store the last tomatoes and peppers of the season.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

FSA CRP Emergency Grazing, Committee Elections, and Mental Health Reminders
ASI’s Family and Friends Reunion
BCI’s Ask the Experts

00:01:10 —FSA CRP Emergency Grazing, Committee Elections, and Mental Health Reminders: We are joined this week by Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, Dennis McKinney. He shares an update on expansion of emergency grazing with the CRP program, upcoming committee elections, and a reminder on the importance of mental health for producers.

Kansas Farm Service Agency website

Mental Health Resources:

Lifeline Chat website (988lifeline.org)

Kansas Ag Stress website

00:12:09 — ASI’s Family and Friends Reunion: Discussing this year’s upcoming K-State Animal Sciences and Industry Family and Friends Reunion is professor emeritus, Dave Nichols, and K-State reunion committee member, Justin Janssen. Dr. Nichols shares how honored he is to be receiving the Don L. Good Impact Award and Dr. Janssen shares all of the family fun in store for those who attend.

Family and Friends Reunion information and registration

00:23:03 — BCI’s Ask the Experts: We end with this week’s Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Expert, where experts Brad White, Bob Larson, and Phillip Lancaster address a listener’s question on how best to put weight on a bull ahead of breeding in the spring.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Current Cattle Concerns
The Gardiner Legacy Continues Through K-State Lecture Series
Milk Lines

00:01:27 — Current Cattle Concerns : K-State beef veterinarian, AJ Tarpoff, joins us to address current cattle concerns across Kansas including maintaining the quantity and quality of water that our livestock receive, low forage availability, and preparing for spring calving now.

KSU Beef Forage and Management Meetings Information

00:12:02 — The Gardiner Legacy Continues Through K-State Lecture Series: Mark Gardiner of the Gardiner Angus Ranch in Ashland, Kansas, joins us to share insight into the history of the Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems Lecture series. He shares that the series honors the legacy of his late father’s ideals, his family’s deep and long running connection to K-State, as well as the significance of the speakers that have been a part of the series over the years.

More on the Henry C. Gardiner Lecture Series

00:23:05 — Milk Lines: We end with this week’s Milk Lines where K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, looks at current trends in fluid milk sales and discusses ways producers can adapt to meet consumer demand.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

USDA’s Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program
Tips for Navigating Late Wheat Planting
Managing Unexpected Fish in Farm Ponds

00:01:00 – USDA’s Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program: Iowa State University livestock economist Lee Schulz has information on the latest cattle on feed report, the status of current profit margins and the variability caused by inputs, and news regarding the USDA’s Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program.

00:12:00 – Tips for Navigating Late Wheat Planting: K-State wheat and forage specialist, Romulo Lollato, provides an update on current soil conditions for planting wheat and management advice on how to navigate late planting this year.

00:23:00 – Managing Unexpected Fish in Farm Ponds: For this week's wildlife management segment, K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist, Joe Gerken, focuses on unexpected fish in ponds.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
September Statewide
Agricultural Weather Report

00:01:04 — Grain Market Update : K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, joins us for this week’s grain market update. He shares information on how the current water levels of the Mississippi River might affect both the corn and soybean market and the potential for volatility in the wheat market due to two U SDA reports set to release this morning.

Dan's weekly newsletter on AgManager.info

00:12:07 — September Statewide: We summarize current events at K-State’s College of Agriculture with Dean Ernie Minton for this month’s edition of Statewide. This month Dean Minton discuss a visit from NASA scientists, fundraising to support revitalizing infrastructure in the college, the importance of Extension in supporting public health efforts in Kansas, and so much more.

00:23:05 — Agricultural Weather Report: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, provides this week’s agricultural weather report. He says that while recent rain gave producers the opportunity to get some wheat in the ground, the outlooks are still quite dry.

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
September Statewide
Agricultural Weather Report

00:01:04 — Grain Market Update : K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, joins us for this week’s grain market update. He shares information on how the current water levels of the Mississippi River might affect both the corn and soybean market and the potential for volatility in the wheat market due to two U SDA reports set to release this morning.

Dan's weekly newsletter on AgManager.info

00:12:07 — September Statewide: We summarize current events at K-State’s College of Agriculture with Dean Ernie Minton for this month’s edition of Statewide. This month Dean Minton discuss a visit from NASA scientists, fundraising to support revitalizing infrastructure in the college, the importance of Extension in supporting public health efforts in Kansas, and so much more.

00:23:05 — Agricultural Weather Report: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, provides this week’s agricultural weather report. He says that while recent rain gave producers the opportunity to get some wheat in the ground, the outlooks are still quite dry.

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

The Role U.S. Beef Markets Play in Supporting the Beef Industry
A Preview of This Year’s Fall Forestry Field Day
Benefits of Adding Mulch in the Fall

00:01:00 – The Role U.S. Beef Plays in Supporting the Beef Industry: K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor, shares the highlights of a beef trade report that he and Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University put together that illustrates the key roles that the United States beef import and export markets play in supporting our current beef industry.

00:12:00 – A Preview of This Year’s Fall Forestry Field Day: Rural forestry program coordinator with the Kansas Forestry Service, Ryan Armbrust, provides information on the upcoming 26th Annual Fall Forestry Field Day. He shares that the program will highlight pecan production, the lumber industry, and wildfire information.

00:23:00 – Benefits of Adding Mulch in the Fall: Fall is the perfect time to add mulch around trees, shrubs and some perennials. K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, explains how mulch promotes root development in the fall and offers protection in the winter from the typical Kansas freeze/thaw cycles.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Estate Planning and Expiration of the Enhanced Basic Exclusion Amount
K-State’s Role in Developing a New Variety of Turf
BCI Experts on Picking the Best Replacement Heifer

00:01:00 – Estate Planning and Expiration of the Enhanced Basic Exclusion Amount: K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, Roger McEowen, discusses estate planning in 2022 and 2023 and the expiration of the enhanced basic exclusion amount set for deaths in 2026. What planning should be done now and what might be the amount of the exclusion in 2026 and beyond and the impact on estate plans for farmers and ranchers.

Link to Roger's latest blog posts

00:12:00 – K-State’s Role in Developing a New Variety of Turf: Jack Fry, K-State professor and commercial turf Extension specialist, discusses a new variety of turf that K-State has played a key role in helping develop over the course of the last decade.

Website for the 2022 Kansas Turf and Landscape Conference

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: K-State experts Brad White, Bryan Lubbers, and Phillip Lancaster answer a listener’s question on how to pick the best replacement heifer.

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Climate Smart Nitrogen Application Research
Soil Moisture
Milk Lines

00:01:04 — Climate Smart Nitrogen Application Research : K-State environmental quality Extension specialist, Peter Tomlinson, discuss the $2 million portion of a $65 million grant project that he will be leading focusing on modernizing the application of nitrogen to sorghum to help elevate the crop’s overall value.

00:12:07 — Soil Moisture Concerns: Deann Presley, K-State soil management specialist, discusses current soil moisture concerns and the actions that producers can take now to better the health and efficiency of their soils in the future.

00:23:05 — Milk Lines: Even a small drop in milk prices can impact a dairy producer’s bottom line. K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk encourages producers to take steps now, including evaluating the health of the herd, to maximize their margins over the next 6-to-8 months.

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Consumer Purchasing Remains Strong
The Importance of Early Farm Succession Planning
Armadillo Numbers Are Increasing in Kansas

00:01:00 – Consumer Purchasing Remains Strong: Despite concern over consumer demand, Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel says the data shows consumer purchasing habits are remaining strong

Derrell's Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter

00:12:00 – The Importance of Early Farm Succession Planning: Ashlee Westerhold, director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition at K-State, explains why planning for farm succession early is important, the opportunities with the Kansas LandLink Program, and the upcoming Farm and Ranch Transition Conferences being held in Colby, Salina, and Erie

AgKansitions - Protecting Your Ag Legacy website

Kansas LandLink Program website

Farm and Ranch Transition Conference - Colby - December 13th

Farm and Ranch Transition Conference - Salina - December 14th

Farm and Ranch Transition Conference - Erie - December 15th

00:23:00 – Armadillo Numbers Are Increasing in Kansas: For this week's wildlife management segment, K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts focuses on armadillos

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Prices are Rising and Rain Provides Optimism
Considerations for Making Culling Decisions
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Prices are Rising and Rain Provides Optimism: K-State grain market economist, Dan O’Brien says prices are continuing to rise, if not remain steady, and celebrates the optimism that this week’s precipitation across the state is bringing

00:12:00 – Considerations for Making Culling Decisions: Jason Warner, K-State cow-calf specialist, offers insight on culling smarter not harder during these difficult times. He emphasizes the importance of keeping records and the value of those records when making culling decisions

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, discusses the precipitation received in all Kansas counties the last several days and the chance for a break in La Niña weather patterns come the new year

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Fall Scouting and the Importance of Cleaning Equipment
Managing Wheat Pests
Protecting Trees from Sunscald

00:01:12 —Fall Scouting and the Importance of Cleaning Equipment : Sarah Lancaster, K-State weed science specialist, joins us to share information regarding fall scouting, cleaning equipment, and the latest season of the War Against Weeds Podcast.

War Against Weeds Podcast

00:12:15 — Managing Wheat Pests: K-State field crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, advises against combining herbicides and pesticides when treating volunteer wheat and provides insight on how to best protect the upcoming planted wheat against anticipated pests this fall and winter.

00:23:07 — Protecting Trees from Sunscald: The warm, sunny days we enjoy during winter can be harmful for young, thin-barked trees. K-State horticulturist Ward Upham discusses ways to protect those trees from sunscald.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

FSA Expansion of CREP
New Meat Demand Monitor Dashboard
BCI’s Ask the Experts

00:01:25 —FSA Expansion of CREP : Chief Agricultural Programs Specialist from the Kansas Farm Service Agency, Carla Wikoff, discusses the expansion of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) in areas that surrounds the Arkansas River.

More Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) information

00:12:05 — New Meat Demand Monitor Dashboard: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor and Ph.D. student Justin Bina join us to share information about their latest tool developed for AgManager.info, the Meat Demand Monitor Dashboard. The dashboard allows for users to easily see data collected from across the country on consumer preferences and habits, as well as trending purchases.

Meat Demand Monitor Dashboard link

00:23:06 — BCI’s Ask the Experts: In this week’s Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Expert, K-State experts Brad White, Phillip Lancaster, and Bob Larson answer a listener’s question on preparing cows in their fall calving herd nutritionally for winter.

More information from the BCI team on the advantages of fall versus spring calving cows

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Measuring Pain Through Blood Tests
Milk Lines – Checking Mastitis Records

00:01:20 — Measuring Pain Through Blood Tests Part One: K-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine hosted visitors from the land down under last week! Mark Hutchinson, a professor of medicine at the Adelaide Medical School, and two of his students, veterinarian and Ph.D. student Charlotte Johnston and post-doctoral researcher Dan Barratt join us to discuss their collaboration with K-State and their research focusing on blood tests to measuring pain in livestock.

00:12:08 — Measuring Pain Through Blood Tests Part Two: We continue our conversation with Adelaide Medical School researchers Mark Hutchinson, Charlotte Johnston, and Dan Barratt. Johnston and Barratt, students of Hutchinson, share more about their roles as a veterinarian and post-doctoral researcher on this team. They also discuss where they hope this research leads and plans for future collaborations at K-State in the future.

00:23:07 — Milk Lines – Checking Mastitis Records: Summer heat often causes somatic cell issues in the dairy herd, such as mastitis - K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk advises producers to check their treatment records to identify what types of mastitis were found and to check with their veterinarian for available control options.

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Feeder Cattle Prices Drop Slightly Last Week
A Preview of National Farm Safety and Health Week
Building Good Fish Habitats and Minimizing Parasites

00:01:00 – Feeder Cattle Prices Drop Slightly Last Week: Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC), discusses the slight drop in feeder cattle prices and the surprising pre-estimate import data for China

00:12:00 – A Preview of National Farm Safety and Health Week: From the Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at K-State, Tawnie Larson, previews National Farm Safety and Health Week – sharing information about the programs occurring throughout the week and the ROPS Rebate Program she hopes to bring to Kansas

AgriSafe Network website

ROPS (rollover protective structures) Rebate Program information

00:23:00 – Building Good Fish Habitats and Minimizing Parasites: In this week's wildlife management segment, K-State aquatics and fisheries specialist, Joe Gerken, addresses the relationship between building good habitats for fish and minimizing parasites

Kansas Aquaculture Association website

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Buyers Scrambling with High Demand for Grains
Breaking Down the September WASDE Report
Kansas Agricultural Weather: An Increased Risk for Wildfires

00:01:00 – Buyers Scrambling with High Demand for Grains: With the USDA finally releasing a current export update, K-State grain economist Dan O’Brien discusses the high demand for grain across the board as buyers compete for supplies and the bullish export markets for wheat

Dan's weekly newsletter on AgManager.info

00:12:00 – Breaking Down the September WASDE Report: Senior economist with the International Grains Program at K-State, Guy Allen, breaks down the September WASDE report. He shares details on incentives for Argentina to export soybeans and the high demand coming out of Asia for coal

WASDE charts from AgManager.info

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, says the recent rain hasn’t been as impactful as hoped, and warns that wildfire risks will increase as wind speeds pick up in the coming weeks

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Supplementing Cattle During Drought
Skin Health Reminders
Elm Leaf Beetles and Golden Rod Soldier Beetles

00:01:09—Supplementing Cattle During Drought — Justin Waggoner, K-State beef cattle specialist, discusses supplementation considerations and how the on-going drought might affect the supplementation programs that producers are outlining for this fall

Link to Justin's Beef Tips article

00:12:17 — Skin Health Reminders— From the K-State Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, we have join us Tawnie Larson and Ed Brokesh to share the importance of farm safety and health reminders as next week is National Farm Safety and Health Week – this conversation specifically focuses on skin health and 2017 K-State graduate, Tyler Montgomery, shares his testimony of battling skin cancer as a young adult in agriculture

00:23:05—Elm Leaf Beetles and Golden Rod Soldier Beetles — While we may be beginning to see a drop in insect pest activity, K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd says there are still active pests, such as elm leaf beetles and golden rod soldier beetles, to be wary of

Elm Leaf Beetle Publication

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Information About This Year’s Kansas Income Tax Institute
Supporting Small Meat Processing Facilities in Kansas
BCI Experts Discuss Options for Fenceline Weaning

00:01:00 – Information About This Year’s Kansas Income Tax Institute: Kansas State University and Washburn University School of law professor, Roger McEowen, previews the upcoming 74th Annual Kansas Income Tax Institute

00:12:00 – Supporting Small Meat Processing Facilities in Kansas: K-State associate professor from the Animal Science and Industry Department, Jessie Vipham, and agricultural economics expert, Dustin Pendell, discuss their latest grant and collaborative project focusing on supporting the needs of small meat processing facilities across Kansas – they share details about their goals with this project including town hall meetings to be held across the state, internship programs involving students at the university, and programs to meet the needs of these valuable businesses

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: K-State experts Brad White, Phillip Lancaster, and Brian Lubbers address a listener’s question regarding the best options for fenceline weaning

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Konza Prairie Bison Biodiversity Research
2022 Stocker Field Day Preview
Stretching the Use of Bedding Straw

00:01:00 – Konza Prairie Bison Biodiversity Research: 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

Konza Prairie Long Term Research Project Website

00:12:00 – 2022 Stocker Field Day Preview: K-State beef cattle nutritionist, Dale Blasi, previews the upcoming 2022 Stocker Field Day occurring on September 29th at the K-State Stocker Unit

Stocker Field Day Website

00:23:00 – Stretching the Use of Bedding Straw: 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

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Stability in the Cattle Markets and Food Demand for Football
Should Failed Corn and Soybeans Be Baled?
Antler Point Restrictions for Deer Hunting

00:01:00 – Stability in the Cattle Markets and Food Demand for Football: In this week’s cattle market report, K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor shares pertinent information on stability in the cash and futures markets, and an interesting food service demand for the month of August that might have potentially been influenced by college football

00:12:00 – Should Failed Corn and Soybeans Be Baled?: The phones have been ringing off the hook with producer questions regarding baling failed crops – Ignacio Ciampitti, K-State farm systems specialist, provides valuable insight on the many tradeoffs of baling in the case of corn and soybeans

00:23:00 – Antler Point Restrictions for Deer Hunting: In this week's wildlife management segment, K-State wildlife Extension specialist Drew Ricketts discusses antler point restrictions for deer hunting and shares a public service announcement on positive attitudes this hunting season

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Corn Yield Concerns Are Having an Impact
Drought Assistance Programs for Cattle Producers
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Corn Yield Concerns Are Having an Impact: K-State grain market economist, Dan O’Brien, discusses how concerns over corn yields across the plains have impacted corn future and cash prices and the current status of the energy crisis is Europe

The latest from Dan on Ag Manager

00:12:00 – Drought Assistance Programs for Cattle Producers: K-State Extension agricultural policy specialist, Jenny Ifft, and K-State Extension farm economist, Robin Reid, cover three programs currently offered to cattle producers to assist with the on-going drought – they provide two examples for each program showing how far that assistance actually goes in terms of producer use

Robin's Ag Manager article on livestock forage disaster programs available

Jenny's Beef Tips Newsletter article on safety net programs

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond provides insight into the developing hurricane off the coast of southern California and discusses the latest update to the Kansas drought monitor

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Fall Cattle Reminders and a Global Recession
Fall 2022 Ag Today Interns
Fertilizer Application Tips for Fall Lawn Care

00:01:09—Fall Cattle Reminders and a Global Recession — Our first segment is broken into two parts – our first guest is K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek, he joins us with reminders for our cattle herds as we enter the fall, our second guest is senior economist with the International Grains Program, Guy Allen, and he provides us an update on the currently global economy and why he believes we may be entering into a global recession

00:12:17 — Fall 2022 Ag Today Interns— Agriculture Today listeners are introduced to our program’s latest additions – our fall interns! K-State ag communications senior, Maleah Walker, and junior, Kady Figge, share insight into their backgrounds, why they wanted to intern with Agriculture Today, and what they are most excited about in their new roles

00:23:05—Fertilizer Application Tips for Fall Lawn Care — For the last segment of his three-week series on fall lawn care, K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Johnson County, Dennis Patton, discusses fertilizer applications and the benefits of having a healthy lawn

KSRE publications on:

Fertilizing Lawns: Lawn Fertilizing Guide

Maintaining Good Lawns with Less Water

Tall Fescue Lawns

Mowing Your Lawn

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Information on the Farm Storage Facility Loan Program
Unique Experiences Provided by K-State’s Agricultural Economics Department
BCI Experts Discuss When to Consider Selling Replacement Heifers

00:01:00 – Information on the Farm Storage Facility Loan Program: Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan chief, Josh Ridder, shares information about the Farm Storage Facility Loan Program which can be utilized to help producers store, handle, and/or transport eligible commodities that they produce

00:12:00 – Unique Experiences Provided by K-State’s Agricultural Economics Department: In the final installment of our departmental features in K-State’s College of Agriculture, the director of undergraduate programs in the Agricultural Economics Department, Dr. Elizabeth Yeager, as well as two students, discuss the unique experiences they’ve had inside the classroom and abroad

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: K-State experts Brad White, Bob Larson, and Dustin Pendell answer a listener’s question regarding whether to sell replacement heifers when prices are high, such as they are now, or to hold on in anticipation of low cattle inventory next year

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Update
Drought Effects – Wildlife and Fisheries
Milk Lines

00:01:09—Cattle Market Update — Iowa State University livestock economist, Lee Schulz, provides this week’s cattle market update where he explains the similarities between the U.S. and Canada’s current livestock inventories and how bull culling is factoring into predictive models for January 1 of next year

Lee's Latest Market Article

00:12:13 — Drought Effects – Wildlife and Fisheries— Joe Gerken, K-State fisheries, and aquatics specialist, outlines the negative consequences of drought on ponds, streams, and rivers including increasing the occurrence of blue-green algae blooms

00:23:06—Milk Lines — Kansas is seeing growth in the production of raw milk and K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk says this will help the state and region become stronger and more productive in the dairy industry on this week’s edition of Milk Lines

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Market Volatility Expected and High Fertilizer Costs
Students Highlight the Department of Communications and Agricultural Education
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Market Volatility Expected and High Fertilizer Costs: K-State grain market economist, Dan O’Brien, shares about volatility in the market expected mid-September due to a delay of weekly export reports out of the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, as well as the energy crisis in Europe leading to potentially high fertilizer costs this upcoming spring

00:12:00 – Students Highlight the Department of Communications and Agricultural Education: The Department of Communications and Agricultural Education is highlighted by K-State teaching assistant professor Brandie Disberger, as well as four students that share their favorite experiences and advice on getting involved

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on the isolated precipitation that provided some relief to parts of the state and the anticipated high temperatures expected through the first several weeks of September

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Market Volatility Expected and High Fertilizer Costs
Students Highlight the Department of Communications and Agricultural Education
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Market Volatility Expected and High Fertilizer Costs: K-State grain market economist, Dan O’Brien, shares about volatility in the market expected mid-September due to a delay of weekly export reports out of the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, as well as the energy crisis in Europe leading to potentially high fertilizer costs this upcoming spring

00:12:00 – Students Highlight the Department of Communications and Agricultural Education: The Department of Communications and Agricultural Education is highlighted by K-State teaching assistant professor Brandie Disberger, as well as four students that share their favorite experiences and advice on getting involved

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on the isolated precipitation that provided some relief to parts of the state and the anticipated high temperatures expected through the first several weeks of September

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Introduction to Jason Warner
Feeding the Herd – Concerns Going into Fall and Winter
Fall Lawn Care Part Two

00:01:15—Introduction to Jason Warner — New to K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, Jason Warner, joins Agriculture Today to talk about his background, new role at K-State, and the unique opportunities that lie within the beef industry in the state of Kansas

00:12:10 — Feeding the Herd – Concerns Going into Fall and Winter — In addition to his introduction to listeners, Warner also provides information for cow-calf producers on how to prepare for this fall and winter with on-going drought conditions taking a hit at forage supplies across the state and beyond

K-State Beef Website

00:23:04—Fall Lawn Care Part Two — In the second of a three-week series on fall lawn care, Dennis Patton explains the process for planting or overseeding a cool-season lawn, stressing soil preparation and light, frequent watering as two keys for success

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Student Loan Forgiveness and West Virginia vs EPA
Do You Need Margin Protection Insurance?
BCI Experts on Bermudagrass Treated with Nitrogen in the Spring

00:01:00 – Student Loan Forgiveness and West Virginia vs EPA: K-State and Washburn University School of Law’s ag law professor, Roger McEowen, discusses the recently announced student loan forgiveness plan outlined by the White House and why he believes this will be the first true test of the ruling by the Supreme Court on the West Virginia vs the Environmental Protection Agency case which was considered a big win for agriculture

Roger's Blog

00:12:00 – Do You Need Margin Protection Insurance?: Jenny Ifft, K-State agricultural policy Extension specialist, discusses margin protection insurance in its entirety – how it differs from other crop insurance plans, who should consider this form of insurance, and upcoming September deadlines

Links to the latest from Jenny on the AgManager website

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: K-State experts Brad White, Phillip Lancaster, and Bruno Pedreira tackle how to make the most of Bermudagrass that was treated with nitrogen this past spring and did not grow well due to a lack of rainfall

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Student Loan Forgiveness and West Virginia vs EPA
Do You Need Margin Protection Insurance?
BCI Experts on Bermudagrass Treated with Nitrogen in the Spring

00:01:00 – Student Loan Forgiveness and West Virginia vs EPA: K-State and Washburn University School of Law’s ag law professor, Roger McEowen, discusses the recently announced student loan forgiveness plan outlined by the White House and why he believes this will be the first true test of the ruling by the Supreme Court on the West Virginia vs the Environmental Protection Agency case which was considered a big win for agriculture

Roger's Blog

00:12:00 – Do You Need Margin Protection Insurance?: Jenny Ifft, K-State agricultural policy Extension specialist, discusses margin protection insurance in its entirety – how it differs from other crop insurance plans, who should consider this form of insurance, and upcoming September deadlines

Links to the latest from Jenny on the AgManager website

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: K-State experts Brad White, Phillip Lancaster, and Bruno Pedreira tackle how to make the most of Bermudagrass that was treated with nitrogen this past spring and did not grow well due to a lack of rainfall

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Highlighting K-State’s College of Agriculture
2022 Kansas State Fair
Milk Lines

00:01:11—Highlighting K-State’s College of Agriculture — Deana Core, K-State College of Agriculture assistant dean and director of recruitment, and Corley Becker, College of Agriculture ambassador and junior studying agriculture education, share insight into what makes K-State’s College of Agriculture special and limitless opportunities and experiences available to its students

K-State College of Agriculture Website

00:12:11 —2022 Kansas State Fair Preview — Bryan Schulz, Kansas State Fair general manager, joins Agriculture Today to preview the upcoming fair occurring September 9th-18th – he highlights the affordability of attending, the diverse entertainment, and the incredible number of 4H youth participating in the Grand Drive this year

Kansas State Fair Website

00:23:03—Milk Lines — In this week’s Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk encourages producers to work with their nutritionist to build a ration that offers the best nutrition at the most economical cost per ton of dry matter due to anticipated feed price volatility

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Highlighting K-State’s College of Agriculture
2022 Kansas State Fair
Milk Lines

00:01:11—Highlighting K-State’s College of Agriculture — Deana Core, K-State College of Agriculture assistant dean and director of recruitment, and Corley Becker, College of Agriculture ambassador and junior studying agriculture education, share insight into what makes K-State’s College of Agriculture special and limitless opportunities and experiences available to its students

K-State College of Agriculture Website

00:12:11 —2022 Kansas State Fair Preview — Bryan Schulz, Kansas State Fair general manager, joins Agriculture Today to preview the upcoming fair occurring September 9th-18th – he highlights the affordability of attending, the diverse entertainment, and the incredible number of 4H youth participating in the Grand Drive this year

Kansas State Fair Website

00:23:03—Milk Lines — In this week’s Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk encourages producers to work with their nutritionist to build a ration that offers the best nutrition at the most economical cost per ton of dry matter due to anticipated feed price volatility

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

How Are Slaughter Numbers Playing Out?
NASA and Extension Work to Help Producers
Converting Land to Native Wildlife Habitat

00:01:00 – How Are Slaughter Numbers Playing Out?: In this week’s cattle market report, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, explains the current cash and futures markets and breaks down the difference between slaughter numbers anticipated at the beginning of this year and how things have played out

00:12:00 – NASA and Extension Work to Help Producers: NASA scientists Brad Doorn, Chris Hayne, and Forest Melton discuss their recent tour of Kansas and visit with K-State Research and Extension and producers and describe their goal of creating data analytic tools with producers’ needs in mind and the on-going relationship between the team with NASA and Extension specialists

00:23:00 – Converting Land to Native Wildlife Habitat: In this week's wildlife management segment, K-State wildlife Extension specialist, Drew Ricketts, discusses four programs that provide opportunities to assist landowners in converting land back into native wildlife habitat

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Is There a Connection Between Crop Tours and the Futures Markets?
Fertilizer, Forage and Experiment Station Reports
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Is There a Connection Between Crop Tours and the Futures Markets?: K-State grain market economist, Dan O’Brien, offers insight regarding why recent crop tours may be causing volatility in the futures markets

00:12:00 – Fertilizer, Forage and Experiment Station Reports: K-State nutrient management specialist, Dorivar Ruiz Diaz provides insight into the most recently released editions of the Fertilizer, Forage, and Experiment Station Reports

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond describes the potential for some timely precipitation during the first few weeks of September

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Is There a Connection Between Crop Tours and the Futures Markets?
Fertilizer, Forage and Experiment Station Reports
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Is There a Connection Between Crop Tours and the Futures Markets?: K-State grain market economist, Dan O’Brien, offers insight regarding why recent crop tours may be causing volatility in the futures markets

00:12:00 – Fertilizer, Forage and Experiment Station Reports: K-State nutrient management specialist, Dorivar Ruiz Diaz provides insight into the most recently released editions of the Fertilizer, Forage, and Experiment Station Reports

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond describes the potential for some timely precipitation during the first few weeks of September

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Plant Pathology Minor and Undergraduate Research
Tips for Canola
Fall Lawn Care

00:01:11—Plant Pathology Minor and Undergraduate Research — K-State professor and department head of plant pathology, Megan Kennelly, joins us to share opportunities for undergraduates to get involved in the K-State Plant Pathology Department through either the completion of their minor or involvement in research

Plant Pathology Department Website

00:12:11 —Tips for Canola — Mike Stamm, K-State canola breeder, discusses the 2022 growing season for canola and tips for preparing for planting in the next several weeks

Canola Page on the KSU Agronomy Department Website

Great Plains Production Canola Handbook

00:23:03—Fall Lawn Care — In the first of a three-week series on fall lawn care, K-State horticulture agent, Dennis Patton, explains that all grass seed is not the same and that buying quality seed begins with knowing how to decipher the seed label

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Plant Pathology Minor and Undergraduate Research
Tips for Canola
Fall Lawn Care

00:01:11—Plant Pathology Minor and Undergraduate Research — K-State professor and department head of plant pathology, Megan Kennelly, joins us to share opportunities for undergraduates to get involved in the K-State Plant Pathology Department through either the completion of their minor or involvement in research

Plant Pathology Department Website

00:12:11 —Tips for Canola — Mike Stamm, K-State canola breeder, discusses the 2022 growing season for canola and tips for preparing for planting in the next several weeks

Canola Page on the KSU Agronomy Department Website

Great Plains Production Canola Handbook

00:23:03—Fall Lawn Care — In the first of a three-week series on fall lawn care, K-State horticulture agent, Dennis Patton, explains that all grass seed is not the same and that buying quality seed begins with knowing how to decipher the seed label

Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Addressing Concerns Related to Hemp Dogbane
Reminders from the Kansas Farm Service Agency
Diagnosing and Preventing Acute Interstitial Pneumonia

00:01:00 – Addressing Concerns Related to Hemp Dogbane: K-State weed science specialist, Sarah Lancaster, and southeastern area agronomist, Bruno Pedreira, address best practices for controlling weeds in pastures this time of year after receiving multiple calls regarding hemp dogbane

00:12:00 – Reminders from the Kansas Farm Service Agency: Chief Farm Program Specialist with the Kansas Farm Service Agency, Todd Barrows, reminds producers to update their farm operation plans as needed, submit their ERP program applications, and provides an update on current drought assistance programs available for livestock producers

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: K-State College of Veterinary Medicine experts Brad White, Bob Larson, and Brian Lubbers tackle a question on how to diagnose and prevent acute interstitial pneumonia in feedlots

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Statewide with Dean Ernie Minton
Agronomy Department Highlight
Milk Lines

00:01:08—Statewide with Dean Ernie Minton— K-State College of Agriculture dean, Ernie Minton, joins Agriculture Today for a new monthly segment – Statewide will allow Dean Minton to provide insight into some of the latest work going on at the university, and this month’s includes insight into efforts to support the growth of small meat processors in Kansas and congratulating a group of Kansas 4-Hers that won the first-ever national title for the Kansas 4-H shooting sports team

00:12:16 —Agronomy Department Highlight — Kelsey Greub, instructor and academic coordinator in the Department of Agronomy here at K-State, and Leah Hudson, a junior studying with the goal of becoming a crop breeder, provide insight into the six specialized major options available for undergraduates in the department and the tight knit clubs and judging teams that students often partake in

00:23:05—Milk Lines — Alfalfa harvest conditions have led to producers needing to adjust rations and to combat this issue K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, encourages them to work with their nutritionist in this week’s Milk Lines

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Analysis of Cattle on Feed and Crop Production Reports
Tips for Applying Lime to Alfalfa
Pond Preparation for the Fall

00:01:00 – Analysis of Cattle on Feed and Crop Production Reports: In this week’s cattle market report, Livestock Marketing Information Center director, Katelyn McCullock, discusses the latest Cattle on Feed Report and Crop Production Report

00:12:00 – Tips for Applying Lime to Alfalfa: K-State nutrient management specialist, Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, has information on applying lime to alfalfa and why on-going drought conditions may cause producers to apply earlier than usual this year

00:23:00 – Pond Preparation for the Fall: On this week's wildlife management segment, K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist, Joe Gerken, covers best practices for preparing ponds for the upcoming fall

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Hopeful Signs in the Grain Futures Markets
A Breakdown of the 2022 Wheat Variety Guide
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Hopeful Signs in the Grain Futures Markets: K-State grain market economist Dan O’Brien explains the response in the futures markets as a result of hope for precipitation this fall and the potential for exporting of grain out of Ukraine

00:12:00 – A Breakdown of the 2022 Wheat Variety Guide: The 2022 Wheat Variety Guide is broken down by K-State wheat and forage specialist Romulo Lollato, and wheat pathology specialist Kelsey Anderson Onofre

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond has information on the precipitation received in all four corners of the state this past week, as well as a review of the recently-released weather outlook for September

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

August WASDE Report
Grain Science Department Highlight
Harvesting Apples and Pears

00:01:04—August WASDE Report— Senior economist with the International Grains Program at K-State, Guy Allen, gives producers an in-depth look at the commodities market on a global scale by analyzing the latest WASDE report – he specifically gives valuable details on the global weather conditions and the continued strength in the United States dollar

AgManager WASDE Report Analysis

00:12:05 —Grain Science Department Highlight — Interim department head for the K-State Grain Science Department, Hulya Dogan, and two of her students – senior in bakery science and management, Riley Smith, and first year master student Andrew Dorsch - provide an overview of the one-of-a-kind department and the unique opportunities available to its students

Grain Science Department Website

00:23:05—Harvesting Apples and Pears — K-State horticulturist Ward Upham closes out today’s program and offers tips on determining when it is time to harvest apples and pears

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Spray Drift Damage and Inflation Reduction Act Tax Changes
Help Collect Accurate Local Weather Data
BCI’s Ask the Experts Discuss Feeding Rumensin to Gestating and Lactating Cows

00:01:00 – Spray Drift Damage and Inflation Reduction Act Tax Changes: K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, Roger McEowen, joins us for this week’s ag law update where he shares a case related to large scale dicamba spray drift damage on a Missouri peach farm and corporate minimum tax changes in the recent Inflation Reduction Act

00:12:00 – Help Collect Accurate Local Weather Data: K-State assistant state climatologist, Matt Sittel, discusses the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) and what listeners can do to take part in the program

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: BCI’s Ask the Experts Brad White, Phillip Lancaster, and Bob Larsen answer a question on feeding Rumensin to gestating and lactating cows

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

1252—2022 Ag Summit… Pests Spotted in Garden City and Ellsworth County

KDA Secretary Mike Beam
Sorghum Midge and Sorghum Aphid Spotted in Kansas
Milk Lines

00:01:05—KDA Secretary Mike Beam— Secretary of the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Mike Beam, discusses the upcoming 2022 Ag Summit, drought conditions, the 2023 Farm Bill, and the role that he sees K-State playing in ensuring the future of agriculture in the state of Kansas and beyond

2022 Ag Growth Summit Website

00:12:08 —Sorghum Midge and Sorghum Aphid Spotted in Kansas — K-State Extension entomologist, Anthony Zukoff, and Midway District crop production agent, Craig Dinkel, cover two pests that they have recently come across in Garden City and Ellsworth County – sorghum midge and sorghum aphid

Sorghum Pest Management Guide

00:23:12—Milk Lines — We end with K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, he covers methods to get through the upcoming forage season on this week’s Milk Lines

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Inflation and Consumer Demand
The Sugarcane Rootstalk Weevil is Back
Converting Fields of Fescue for Wildlife

00:01:00 – Inflation and Consumer Demand: In this week’s cattle market report, K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor, shares the extent to which inflation has finally started to affect an area of consumer demand

00:12:00 – The Sugarcane Rootstalk Weevil is Back: Jeff Whitworth, a K-State field crop entomologist, discusses a unique pest that he has not seen in Kansas in several years – the sugarcane rootstalk weevil

00:23:00 – Converting Fields of Fescue for Wildlife: On this week's wildlife management segment, K-State wildlife Extension specialist Drew Ricketts, shares a recent study that compared two methods of converting fields of fescue into native habitat that better suits local wildlife

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Crop Production and WASDE Pre-Report Estimates
Opportunities in the K-State Department of Animal Science
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Crop Production and WASDE Pre-Report Estimates: K-State grain market economist, Dan O’Brien provides information regarding pre-report estimates for both the upcoming USDA Crop Production and WASDE Reports

00:12:00 – Opportunities in the K-State Department of Animal Science: Cassie Jones, K-State professor and teaching coordinator in the Department of Animal Science, highlights what enrollment currently looks like, what opportunities exist for animal science students at K-State, and new faculty this fall

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond shares the current status of the drought monitor and the potential for rain next week

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

FDA Antimicrobial Regulations
Irrigation Management Decisions
Current Kansas Pests

00:01:09—FDA Antimicrobial Regulations— Brian Lubbers, associate professor in the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine and certified veterinary pharmacologist, provides information on upcoming antimicrobial regulations outlined by the FDA and what these regulations will really mean for producers

FDA Guidance for Industry #263

Guidance for Industry #263: Frequently Asked Questions for Farmers and Ranchers

00:12:09 —Irrigation Management Decisions— K-State water Extension specialist, Jonathan Aguilar, discusses what producers need to know when it comes to making irrigation decision when experiencing drought conditions and what to do when it actually rain

Mobile Irrigation Lab Website

00:23:04—Current Kansas Pests — We end with K-State horticultural entomologist, Raymond Cloyd, providing an update on a number of insect pests currently active in Kansas, including cicada killers and mimosa webworms

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

FSA Relief Programs for Drought and Cattle
Ionospheric Weather Events Impact on Agriculture:
BCI’s Ask the Experts Discuss Forage Quality Concerns

00:01:00 – FSA Relief Programs for Drought and Cattle: State executive director for the Kansas Farm Service Agency, Dennis McKinney, discusses FSA opportunities for producers to seek some relief from on-going drought and help with holding on to their herd

00:12:00 – Ionospheric Weather Events Impact on Agriculture: Terry Griffin, K-State precision ag economist, covers the recently released Space Environment Engineering and Science Applications Workshop – Ionospheric Impacts (SEESAW-II) report, space weather, and the real impacts that these ionospheric weather events can have on agriculture

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: In this week's Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts, Brad White, Steve Ensley, and Blaine Johnson answer a question regarding forage quality concerns in late summer

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

2022 Wheat Performance Test Part One
2022 Wheat Performance Test Part Two
Milk Lines

00:01:10—2022 Wheat Performance Test Part One— In part one of this two-part series, Jane Lingenfelser, K-State crop performance tests coordinator, shares the result of the 2022 wheat performance test including what diseases and insects were prevalent this past year and environmental challenges

Wheat Crop Performance Tests

KSRE Bookstore Website

KSRE Bookstore Phone Number (785)532-7938 and Email orderpub@kstate.edu

Colorado Wheat Variety Database Website

Wheat Varieties for Kansas and the Great Plains

00:12:05 —2022 Wheat Performance Test Part Two— In part two of this series, Jane Lingenfelser shares what region specific varieties had the best yields across the state of Kansas and how those varieties compared to the top performers in the past

Wheat Crop Performance Test Results

KSRE Bookstore Website

KSRE Bookstore Phone Number (785)532-7938 and Email orderpub@kstate.edu

Colorado Wheat Variety Database Website

Wheat Varieties for Kansas and the Great Plains

00:23:04—Milk Lines — K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, discusses the record high milk prices seen in June and July and the strength in current milk demand on this week’s Milk Lines

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

USDA Reports on Land Values and Beef Exports
A Heads Up for Fall Armyworms
Threats Against Monarch Butterflies and Sturgeon

00:01:00 – USDA Reports on Land Values and Beef Exports: Iowa State University livestock economist Lee Schulz covers two recent USDA reports. One deals with land values and the other with U.S. beef exports for the first half of the year

00:12:00 – A Heads Up for Fall Armyworms: Anthony Zukoff, K-State Extension entomologist, provides information on a pest that nearly all producers should be wary of this fall – fall armyworms

00:23:00 – Threats Against Monarch Butterflies and Sturgeon: On this week's wildlife management segment, K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist Joe Gerken covers the latest Red List and the current threats against Monarch Butterflies and all species of sturgeon

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Continued Strength in the Cash Market
Nitrate Concerns from the Persistent Drought
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Continued Strength in the Cash Market: K-State grain market economist Dan O’Brien covers the continuous strength in cash markets in the southeastern portion of the state and the effects of ongoing weather concerns

00:12:00 – Nitrate Concerns from the Persistent Drought: Sandy Johnson, K-State beef specialist, discusses nitrate concerns as a result of the persistent drought conditions across the state and considerations producers should be mindful of when deciding what to feed their cattle

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond covers which parts of the state received some much-needed rain and its impact on the drought monitor

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Making ARC-CO and PLC Decisions
Wheat Rx Programs
Replanting Irises

00:01:17—Making ARC-C- and PLC Decisions— Rich Llewellyn, K-State ag econ Extension assistant, joins us to discuss year averages to aid producers in making their ARC-CO and PLC decisions for the upcoming farm bill, the effects of rising interest rates, and what to expect at the upcoming Risk and Profit Conference and Agricultural Lenders Conferences

Ag Manager Website

Risk and Profit Conference

Ag Lenders Conferences

00:12:06 —Wheat Rx Programs— K-State wheat and forage specialist, Romulo Lollato, shares insightful information on upcoming Wheat Rx Programs which will provide attendees with information on how to overcome wheat challenges with increasing both yield and quality

Wheat Rx Event - August 9th

Wheat Rx Event - August 10th

00:23:05—Replanting Irises — K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, explains how to divide and replant iris to control overgrowth and increase bloom quality

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Information on Direct Loans Offered by FSA
Getting Involved with Double Up Food Bucks
Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts Discuss Pink Eye

00:01:00 – Information on Direct Loans Offered by FSA: Kansas Farm Service Agency farm loan specialist, Marissa Kepley, discusses direct loans offered by the FSA, such as operational loans, term loans, farm ownership loans, micro loans, and youth loans

FSA Fact Sheets

00:12:00 – Getting Involved with Double Up Food Bucks: Double Up Food Bucks Program manager, Erin Bishop, shares about the Double Up Food Bucks Program, it’s connection to farmers markets across the state of Kansas, and how producers can get involved

Double Up Website

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: In this week's Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts, the team of experts – Brad White, Bob Larson, and Brian Lubbers – answer a question about pink eye

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Selling in the Wholesale Market
Estimating Corn Yield Potential
Milk Lines

00:01:08—Selling in the Wholesale Market— Cary Rivard, K-State Extension specialist and center director of the Olathe Horticulture Research and Extension Center, provides insight into the wholesale market and planning considerations for producers looking to sell in those markets

Wholesale Market Manual

Field Day Information

00:12:15 —Estimating Corn Yield Potential— K-State digital agronomy postdoctor al fellow, Adrian Correndo, shares information on how to use the yield component method for estimating corn yield potential

Agronomy eUpdate

00:23:06—Milk Lines — We end with this week’s Milk Lines from Mike Brouk who shares information about the Kansas All Breeds Junior Dairy show in Salina, Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Strength in Current Beef Demand
Grasshoppers and Sorghum Pests
Control Methods for Urban Deer Populations

00:01:00 – Strength in Current Beef Demand: Agricultural economist from the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Tyler Cozzens, provides this week’s cattle market update where he focuses on the surprising strength in current beef demand

00:12:00 – Grasshoppers and Sorghum Pests: K-State field crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, provides pertinent information regarding treating for grasshoppers as well as insight into current sorghum pests to be aware of

00:23:00 – Control Methods for Urban Deer Populations: On this week's wildlife management segment, K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, he discusses urban deer populations and control methods

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cash Market Strength in Southeastern Kansas
Safety Tips for Working in the Kansas Heat
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Cash Market Strength in Southeastern Kansas: K-State grain market economist Dan O’Brien covers the unusual cash market strength coming out of southeastern Kansas. He also looks at anticipated fertilizer costs this fall

This Week's Grain Market Outlook Newsletter from Dan O'Brien on AgManager

00:12:00 – Safety Tips for Working in the Kansas Heat: The project coordinator for the Kansas AgrAbility Project, Tawnie Larson, shares tips for safely working in the summer heat

AgrAbility Website

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: The precipitation received in parts of the state this week provided some much-needed relief. Unfortunately, K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond says it might be the only relief Kansas receives for the rest of the summer.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

KSRE Summer Research Fellowship
Preparing for Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus Now
Watering Trees

00:01:05—KSRE Summer Research Fellowship— K-State associate professor and director of the Pet Food Program, Greg Aldrich, and K-State Research and Extension Summer Research Fellow, Kiara McCalister from Florida A&M University share about the KSRE Summer Research Fellowship program and their work this summer developing a pet food preference evaluation method for cats

KSRE Summer Research Fellowship Website

Grain Science and Industry KSU Website

00:12:10 —Preparing for Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus Now— K-State wheat pathology specialist, Kelsey Anderson Onofre, shares her insight into wheat streak mosaic virus and what producers can do now to prevent the spread of the disease in the coming year

2021 Wheat Variety Guide (2022 guide will be released soon)

The KSU Plant Pathology Diagnostic Lab email is clinic@ksu.edu

Plant Pathology Diagnostic Lab Website

00:23:07—Watering Trees — We end with this week’s horticulture piece from K-State horticulturist Ward Upham says trees should be a priority for watering, especially if water use restrictions are in place

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle
Tips for Controlling Palmer Amaranth
Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts

00:01:00 – Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle: Sandy Johnson, a beef reproductive specialist at K-State, discusses reproductive technologies and the upcoming Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle meeting in San Antonio, Texas

Applied Reproductive Strategies Meeting Information

Beef Reproductive Task Force Website

00:12:00 – Tips for Controlling Palmer Amaranth: K-State weed science specialist, Sarah Lancaster, discusses herbicide resistant grain sorghum technology and controlling palmer amaranth

Palmer Amaranth Control Article

2022 Chemical Weed Control Guide

Sarah's previous segment on herbicide application and high temperatures

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: In this week's Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts, the team of experts cover a question regarding bovine anaplasmosis

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle
Tips for Controlling Palmer Amaranth
Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts

00:01:00 – Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle: Sandy Johnson, a beef reproductive specialist at K-State, discusses reproductive technologies and the upcoming Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle meeting in San Antonio, Texas

Applied Reproductive Strategies Meeting Information

Beef Reproductive Task Force Website

00:12:00 – Tips for Controlling Palmer Amaranth: K-State weed science specialist, Sarah Lancaster, discusses herbicide resistant grain sorghum technology and controlling palmer amaranth

Palmer Amaranth Control Article

2022 Chemical Weed Control Guide

Sarah's previous segment on herbicide application and high temperatures

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: In this week's Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts, the team of experts cover a question regarding bovine anaplasmosis

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Water Issues in Kansas
Kansas Women in Ag
Milk Lines

00:01:07—Water Issues in Kansas— Earl Lewis, chief engineer for the Kansas Department of Agriculture, joins us to discuss current water issues not only across the state of Kansas, but also some interstate issues as well

Division of Water Resources Website

00:12:07—Kansas Women In Ag — K-State farm financial analyst, Lavell Winsor, speaks about the work she and Robin Reid have done to create the Kansas Women in Ag program, which has allowed women to not only learn about finances on the farm but also to connect with others in their communities

Finances and the Farm Online Class

Risk Managment on the Farm Online Class

00:23:03—Milk Lines — We end with this week’s Milk Lines from Mike Brouk where he covers management tips to help with heat stress in dairy cattle

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Market Analysis for Two Recent Cattle Reports
Managing Fly Control and Monitoring for Pink Eye
Benefits Provided by Aquatic Bugs

00:01:00 – Market Analysis for Two Recent Cattle Reports: Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, provides insight on the latest cattle on feed report and the semi-annual cattle inventory report

00:12:00 – Managing Fly Control and Monitoring for Pink Eye: K-State beef veterinarian AJ Tarpoff reminds cattle producers of the importance of diversifying fly control methods this time of year, as well as being on the lookout for pink eye within herds on pasture

00:23:00 – Benefits Provided by Aquatic Bugs: On this week's wildlife management segment, K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist, Joe Gerken, discusses the life cycle and benefits of aquatic bugs

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Markets on a Global Scale
Tips for Maintaining Water Quality
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Markets on a Global Scale: K-State grain market economist, Dan O’Brien, he explains the recent drops in futures and some of the global political changes and conflicts that might ultimately affect the markets on a global scale

00:12:00 – Tips for Maintaining Water Quality: Ron Graber, K-State watershed specialist, shares best management practices for maintaining water quality, especially regarding livestock

KCARE Watershed Specialists

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on this week’s agricultural weather.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Global Impacts of Agricultural Research Part One
Global Impacts of Agricultural Research Part Two
Water Saving Lawn and Landscape Strategies

00:01:10— Global Impacts of Agricultural Research Part One— Joining us to discuss his latest research looking at the global impacts of agricultural research is K- State agricultural economics professor and director of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Collaborative Research on Sorghum and Millet, Tim Dalton

00:12:09—Global Impacts of Agricultural Research Part Two — In this two part series Dalton shares insight into what research dollars’ return on investment really looks like abroad, and how global research ultimately benefits us in the United States

Feed the Future Innovation Lab Website

00:23:06—Water Saving Lawn and Landscape Strategies — K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Johnson County, Dennis Patton, discusses water-saving strategies for the lawn and home landscape

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

IRS Portability Election Rule
Soil Testing May Cut Production Costs
Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts

00:01:00 – IRS Portability Election Rule: In this week’s agricultural law update, Roger McEowen of K-State and Washburn University School of Law, has information on the latest IRS update to the Portability Election rule

00:12:00 – Soil Testing May Cut Production Costs: K-State southeastern area agronomist, Bruno Pedreira, discusses the importance of soil testing in regard to forage production costs and efficiency

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: In this week's Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts, Brad White, Brian Lubbers, Dustin Pendell, and Phillip Lancaster share their thoughts on hopes for improving beef cattle genetics

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine Part One
Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine Part Two
Milk Lines

00:01:18—Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine Part One— In a two part series, two K-State distinguished professors Roman Ganta and Hans Coetzee share with listeners their latest breakthrough research resulting in the creation of a successful vaccine against bovine anaplasmosis

00:12:20—Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine Part Two — Ganta and Coetzee both bring their diverse expertise to the table, Ganta as the director of the Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases and Coetzee as the head of the Anatomy and Physiology Department in the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine

Center of Excellence for Vector-Born Diseases

K-State News Article

Scientific Research Article

00:23:09—Milk Lines — We end with this week’s Milk Lines on pricing corn silage this fall from K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Previewing the Cattle on Feed Report
Marketing Manure as a Fertilizer
Feral Swine Control in Kansas

00:01:00 – Previewing the Cattle on Feed Report: Iowa State University livestock economist, Lee Schulz, provides the cattle market update and previews next week’s Cattle on Feed Report and USMEF’s May export data

00:12:00 – Marketing Manure as a Fertilizer: Iowa State University livestock economist, Lee Schulz, discusses the marketing of manure and the limitations of the creation of such a market while traditional fertilizer costs are so high

Ag Decision Maker Website

Articles by Lee Schulz

00:23:00 – Feral Swine Control in Kansas: On this week's wildlife management segment, K-State wildlife Extension specialist, Drew Ricketts, discusses the measures Kansas takes to control feral swine – which are only present in two southeast counties

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Stability Still in Question
Analyzing the Latest WASDE Report
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Stability Still in Question: K-State grain market economist, Dan O'Brien, provides this week's grain market update and explains that stability in the markets may be farther off than originally anticipated

00:12:00 – Analyzing the Latest WASDE Report: K-State grain market economist, Dan O'Brien, also provides insight on the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) Report

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond recaps this week’s agricultural weather, explaining that drought conditions will continue for the foreseeable future.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Water Quality
Final Wheat Harvest Update
Japanese Beetles and Squash Bugs

00:01:05—Water Quality— K-State environmental quality Extension specialist, Peter Tomlinson, speaks on water quality and its significance across the state of Kansas

00:12:16—Final Wheat Harvest Update — Marsha Boswell, the vice president of communications at the Kansas Wheat Commission, provides our last wheat harvest update of the season and describes it overall this year as variable

00:23:07—Japanese Beetles and Squash Bugs — We end with this week’s horticulture piece from K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd, he discusses options for controlling Japanese beetles and squash bugs

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

FSA Update on Acreage Reporting and CRP
KCARE Water Conservation Efforts
Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts

00:01:00 – FSA Update on Acreage Reporting and CRP: Dennis McKinney, state executive director for the Kansas Farm Service Agency, provides listeners the latest Farm Service Agency update with information regarding deadlines for acreage reporting, CRP application processing, and upcoming county nominations

00:12:00 – KCARE Water Conservation Efforts: Newly named director of KCARE and associate director for agriculture and Extension in the K-State College of Agriculture, Susan Metzger, joins us to discuss her new roles for the university and the important water conservation done by the KCARE water conservation team

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: Brad White, Bob Larsen, and Phillip Lancaster answer how to get the best quality hay for your cattle

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Ammoniating Wheat Straw
Soybean Pests
Milk Lines

00:01:12—Ammoniating Wheat Straw— Justin Waggoner, K-State beef cattle specialist, shares insight into ammoniating wheat straw and recent research conducted at K-State

Beef Tips Article

Ammoniating Wheat Straw Video

00:12:06—Soybean Pests — K-State field crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, shares information on soybean pests for producers to look out for in the coming weeks

Soybean Pests Article

00:23:04—Milk Lines — On this week's Milk Lines, we conclude with K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk covering the upcoming corn silage harvest

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Projections Indicate Higher Prices
Agricultural Cybersecurity
Dredging Farm Ponds

00:01:00 – Cattle Market Projections Indicate Higher Prices: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor says the last few months have been rough, but that producers could see a turnaround in the market later in the year.

00:12:00 – Agricultural Cybersecurity: Terry Griffin, K-State cropping systems economist, discusses cybersecurity in agriculture and best practices on the farm

00:23:00 – Dredging Farm Ponds: On this week's wildlife management segment, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerkern discusses dredging farm ponds

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

What’s Happening in the Grain Futures Market
Tips for Managing Arthritis While Farming
Kansas Profile with Ron Wilson

00:01:00 – What’s Happening in the Grain Futures Market: K-State grain market economist, Dan O’Brien, covers this week’s grain market update and explains the recent changes in grain market futures

00:12:00 – Tips for Managing Arthritis While Farming: Tawnie Larson is the project coordinator for the Kansas AgrAbility Project, and she shares with listeners best practices when it comes to farming with arthritis

Kansas AgrAbility Website

Tawnie's email - agrability@ksu.edu

Additional KSRE resources of note - Safety Tips for Farming with Arthritis and Safety Tips for Farming with a Back Injury or Back Problem

00:23:00 – Kansas Profile with Ron Wilson: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond is unavailable this week. Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at K-State, steps in to cover with a recent episode of Kansas Profile about an entrepreneur who has launched an integrated Wagyu beef operation.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Getting Involved in Agriculture and the Benefit of Bats
County Wheat Harvest Update
Homegrown Tomato Challenges

00:01:05—Getting Involved in Agriculture and the Benefit of Bats— We start with a recent segment from the BCI Cattle Chat Podcast where Brad White, Brian Lubbers, Bob Larson, and Dustin Pendell give advice on starting in agriculture – in addition to that K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, shares the positives of bats and the ecological benefits they provide agricultural land

BCI Cattle Chat Podcast

BCI Cattle Chat Email - bci@ksu.edu

00:12:10—County Wheat Harvest Update — K-State county Extension agents, Jared Petersilie and Sandra Wick, provide this week’s wheat harvest update

00:23:07—Homegrown Tomato Challenges — We end with this week’s horticulture pieces from Riley County Extension horticulture agent Gregg Eyestone – he discusses the challenges home gardeners are facing with this year’s tomatoes

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Concerns Over Foreign Land Ownership
Irrigation Research and Water Conservation
Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts

00:01:00 – Concerns Over Foreign Land Ownership: Roger McEowen of K-State and Washburn University School of Law talks about foreign landownership concerns and how legislators in Indiana are getting involved

00:12:00 – Irrigation Research and Water Conservation: K-State Extension water specialist, Jonathan Aguilar, discusses his latest work with the Irrigation Innovation Project and an upcoming field day opportunity for producers to learn more about water conservation and irrigation

00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts: This week’s question deals with the best practices for heat management

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

On-going Herd Liquidation
West Virginia vs EPA
Milk Lines

00:01:11—On-going Herd Liquidation — Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, provides commentary for this week’s cattle market up and a look at what to expect as a result of on-going herd liquidation

00:12:12—West Virginia vs EPA — K-State and Washburn University School of Law’s Roger McEowen discusses the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on the “West Virginia vs Environmental Protection Agency” case, which will potentially have major implications for the agricultural industry

00:23:10—Milk Lines — On this week's Milk Lines, we conclude with K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk on changes and trends in milk marketing across the U.S.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Futures Impacted by USDA Acreage and Stock Report
This Week’s Kansas Wheat Harvest Update
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Futures Impacted by USDA Acreage and Stock Report: K-State grain market economist Dan O’Brien reviews the volatility in futures as a result of the latest USDA acreage and stock report

00:12:00 – This Week’s Kansas Wheat Harvest Update: K-State county Extension agents, Jenni Carr and Jay Wisbey, lead this week’s wheat harvest update and share what they have seen so far in the Harper County and the Central KS District

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

California’s Proposition 12 Going to the Supreme Court
Benefits of Plant Tissue Testing
Growing Culinary Mushrooms at Home

00:01:11—California’s Proposition 12 Going to the Supreme Court — K-State and Washburn University School of Law’s Roger McEowen covers California’s Proposition 12 and the latest update as it stands with the case now going all the way to the Supreme Court

Roger's Latest Prop 12 Article

00:12:06—Benefits of Plant Tissue Testing — K-State nutrient management specialist, Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, provides listeners with information regarding plant tissue testing for diagnostic and nutrient data purposes

Dorivar's Agronomy eUpdate Article

00:23:07—Growing Culinary Mushrooms at Home — On this week's horticulture segment, we conclude with Reno County horticulture Extension agent, Pam Paulsen, on growing culinary mushrooms

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

FSA’s Marketing Assistance Loans Program
How to Control Carpenter Bees
Finding answers for Your Beef Questions

00:01:00 – FSA’s Marketing Assistance Loans Program: Carla Wikoff, the Chief Agricultural Programs Specialist from the Farm Service Agency, discusses the Marketing Assistance Loans program as well as a few CRP updates for those involved and those looking to get involved

00:12:00 – How to Control Carpenter Bees: K-State field crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth provides information on identifying and deterring carpenter bees

00:23:00 – Finding answers for Your Beef Questions: Learn more about a new weekly segment on Agriculture Today called the Beef Cattle Institute’s Ask the Experts

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Herbicide Applications and High Temperatures
Farmer Perceptions of On-Farm Research Survey Invitation
Milk Lines

00:01:11—Herbicide Applications and High Temperatures — K-State weed science specialist, Sarah Lancaster, discusses what producers need to know about herbicide application when experiencing high temperatures

Sarah's Agronomy eUpdate Article

KSU Weed Field Day Information

00:12:06—Farmer Perceptions of On-Farm Research Survey Invitation — Carlos Pires, K-State PhD Candidate in the Department of Agronomy, invites producers to participate in his short online survey exploring farmers’ perceptions of on-farm research

Carlos' Agronomy eUpdate Article

KSU Soil Microbes Website

00:23:07—Milk Lines — On this week's Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk encourages listeners to celebrate National Ice Cream Month and Day coming up in July

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

00:01:00 – Potential Impact of the Latest Cold Storage Report: Director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC), Katelyn McCullock, provides this week’s cattle market update where she breaks down what the latest cold storage report means in terms of potential for lower prices or greater export numbers

00:12:00 – An Entrepreneurial Spirit from 4-H and K-State: Recent K-State graduate Renata Goossen of Renata’s Garden and Plant Bus joins us to discuss the important roles that her experiences in 4-H and her time spent at K-State have played in fostering her entrepreneurial spirit and growing her own business

Renata's Garden Website

00:23:00 – Ponds May Require Attention Following Storms: On this week's wildlife management segment, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerkern helps listeners better understand how to take care of their ponds after experiencing storms

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Marketing Strategies for Current Conditions
Findings from Decades of Rangeland Research
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Marketing Strategies for Current Conditions: K-State grain market economist Dan O’Brien covers the relationship between the grain futures markets as well as some insight for producers on whether-or-not to sell or stay put in these current market conditions

00:12:00 – Findings from Decades of Rangeland Research: K-State range scientist Keith Harmoney discusses the relationship between precipitation and rangeland forage production

KSU Beef Tips Article

2013 Report

Keith Harmoney's email address: kharmone@ksu.edu

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

A Tickborne Disease Can Cause Bovine Infectious Anemia
A 2022 Kansas Wheat Harvest Update
Keeping Raccoons Away from Sweet Corn

00:01:00 – A Tickborne Disease Can Cause Bovine Infectious Anemia: K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek discusses Theileria, an emerging bovine blood-borne disease transmitted through a species of tick that’s new to our region

00:12:00 – A 2022 Kansas Wheat Harvest Update:Two K-State county agents, James Coover and Justin Goodno, provide this week’s 2022 wheat harvest update and insight into what they have seen in their own counties so far this harvest season

00:23:00 – Keeping Raccoons Away from Sweet Corn: On the second horticulture segment of the week, K-State horticulturist Word Upham covers raccoons in sweet corn and how to prevent them from wiping out an entire crop in the home garden this season

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Property Tacking and Property Easements
Why Trees May Have Been Uprooted
How-To Tips for Harvesting Onions

00:01:00 – Property Tacking and Property Easements: K-State and Washburn University School of Law’s Roger McEowen covers two ag law cases recently brought before the Kansas Court of Appeals. The first is a case of property tacking and the second deals with property easement and advice on reading the fine print of those conditions for your own property

00:12:00 – Why Trees May Have Been Uprooted: In light of recent storm activity across Kansas, Ryan Rastok, forest health coordinator with the Kansas Forest Service, discusses why trees may have been uprooted and how trees can be better protected from sustaining storm-damage.

00:23:00 – How-To Tips for Harvesting Onions: In the first of two horticulture segments this week, K-State horticulturalist Ward Upham discusses the steps involved in harvesting onions

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Kansas Heat Bursts
Labor Shortage Crisis
Milk Lines

00:01:05—Kansas Heat Bursts — K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond covers more in-depth the recent heat bursts experienced across parts of Kansas, as well as the Animal Comfort Index tool made readily available through the Kansas Mesonet

00:12:06—Labor Shortage Crisis — Justin Waggoner, K-State beef cattle specialist, discusses the labor shortage crisis covered in his latest Management Minute on the KSU Animal Science Beef Tips newsletter

00:23:09—Milk Lines — On this week’s Milk Lines Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, talks about the K-State dairy’s recent experience losing power due to severe weather and the importance of having readily available power sources on the dairy farm

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Why is Consumer Demand for Beef Decreasing
Managing Potato Leaf Hoppers in Alfalfa
Bats – and What to Do if You Have Them

00:01:00 – Why is Consumer Demand for Beef Decreasing: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor provides information on the economic impact of the extreme temperatures we have been experiencing and why consumer demand is decreasing

00:12:00 – Managing Potato Leaf Hoppers in Alfalfa: Jeff Whitworth, K-State field crop entomologist, discusses what producers need to know about managing potato leaf hoppers in their alfalfa and his expert opinion on insecticide seed treatments in relation to soybeans

00:23:00 – Bats – and What to Do if You Have Them: On this week’s wildlife segment Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife extension specialist, talks all about bats and what listeners should know if they find them in their homes

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

The Stability in Grain Sorghum Exports
Early Indications from the 2022 Wheat Harvest
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – The Stability in Grain Sorghum Exports: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien provides insight on the current state of cash markets and the stability that we have seen in grain sorghum exports

00:12:00 – Early Indications from the 2022 Wheat Harvest: The Kansas Wheat Commission’s Vice President of Communications, Marsha Boswell, reports on the 2022 wheat harvest report for the first week -Boswell shares what counties were the first on their combines, data regarding yield and quality, and predictions on how the rest of the season will play out

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather, including the recent severe weather and record-setting temperatures across the state this week

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Addressing Blue-Green Algae Bloom Concerns
New Product for Reducing Ammonia Gas Emissions
Organic Material to Amend Soil

00:01:06—Addressing Blue-Green Algae Bloom Concerns— K-State beef extension veterinarian, AJ Tarpoff, provides cattle producers with resources and management practices to help mitigate the risks associated with blue-green algae blooms

KDHE Harmful Algal Bloom Map

00:12:04—New Product for Reducing Ammonia Gas Emissions— Phillip Lancaster, K-State beef cattle nutritionist, discusses a new product on the market that is labeled specifically for reducing ammonia gas emissions in feedlots – he goes over the product’s label and where he believes the future of this product lies

00:23:07—Organic Material to Amend Soil -- K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Johnson County, Dennis Patton, concludes his look at composting – the use of organic material to amend soil. In Kansas, it’s used to improve clay soils. Today, he focuses on the amount of “greens” and “browns” needed to make a good compost pile

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

”Virtual” Fence Lines for Managing Cattle
An Update on Crop Disaster Assistance
Creating “Black Gold” for the Garden

00:01:00 – ”Virtual” Fence Lines for Managing Cattle: K-State associate professor and researcher in the Division of Biology, Alice Boyle gives insight on her and Walter Dobbs’ latest research study looking at utilizing “virtual” fence lines as a way to both manage cattle and potentially conserve the tallgrass prairie

00:12:00 – An Update on Crop Disaster Assistance: Todd Barrows, Chief Farm Program Specialist with the Kansas Farm Service Agency, covers what producers need to know about the crop disaster assistance program – an emergency relief program to help with production losses suffered during the 2020 and 2021 calendar year

00:23:00 – Creating “Black Gold” for the Garden: In the first of two horticulture segments this week, K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Johnson County, Dennis Patton, discusses what goes into building a good pile

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

WASDE Report Analysis and Macro Economic Insight
Milk Lines

00:01:11—WASDE Report Analysis (Part One)—Senior economist with the International Grains Program at K-State, Guy Allen, gives producers an in-depth look at the commodities market on a global scale by analyzing the latest WASDE report – he specifically gives valuable details on the current world wheat market and what that means for us here in the United States

00:12:16—Macro Economic Insight (Part Two)—International Grains Program’s senior economist Guy Allen continues provides world economic insight by providing additional information on the strengthening of the U.S. dollar and the volatility of the current global freight market

Ag Manager Website

Guy's Twitter

DTN IGP Website

00:23:04—Milk Lines -- On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk discusses the importance of sustaining milk flow off the dairy farm this summer and management strategies to do exactly that

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

U.S. Beef Export Numbers and Current Beef Demand
Keeping Cattle Feeding Areas Clean
Benefits of Turtles Around Farm Ponds

00:01:00 – U.S. Beef Export Numbers and Current Beef Demand: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University provides this week's commentary on the cattle market; he discusses the latest U.S. beef export numbers and what they mean to cattle price trends as well as the latest data from the consumer price index and how it relates to current beef demand

00:12:00 – Keeping Cattle Feeding Areas Clean: K-State livestock specialist Joel DeRouchey offers tips on cleaning cattle feeding areas after experiencing rainy conditions as well as the importance of prioritizing those areas to help lower fly numbers

00:23:00 – Benefits of Turtles Around Farm Ponds: On this week's wildlife management segment, K-State fisheries and aquatics Extension specialist Joe Gerkin discusses the positive aspects of having turtles around farm ponds as well as species of turtles to be aware of

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Samantha Bennett Discusses Her Role as the New Host of Agriculture Today
The Driving Forces Behind the Success of Agriculture Today
Eric Atkinson offers some Final Thoughts as the Host of Agriculture Today

00:01:00 – Samantha Bennett Discusses Her Role as the New Host of Agriculture Today: Samantha Bennett shares her aspirations for the Agriculture Today program as both a radio broadcast and a podcast in the years ahead, continuing the mission of K-State's service to agriculture

00:12:00 – The Driving Forces Behind the Success of Agriculture Today: Eric Atkinson reflects on the nearly century-long history of agricultural radio programming, the drivers behind its success, and the rich experience it's been in getting information out to agricultural producers and others in the industry

00:23:00 – Final Thoughts from the Host of Agriculture Today: Eric Atkinson offers some final thoughts as he caps a nearly 40 year career as the host of Agriculture Today

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Weekly Grain Market Trends
Pre- and Post-Harvest Weed Control in Wheat
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:05— Weekly Grain Market Trends--K-State grain market economist Dan O’Brien provides his weekly insight on the grain market trends: he looks ahead to the USDA’s next monthly grain supply-and-demand report, which will be released tomorrow…and he comments on the forecast for hot mid-summer temperatures in the Corn Belt at pollination time, which is giving a lift to corn prices

00:12:11— Pre- and Post-Harvest Weed Control in Wheat--K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster talks pre-and post-harvest weed control in wheat: she goes over the limited herbicide options that can be used as a harvest aid against weed growth ahead of cutting…and she talks about the efficacy of numerous herbicide options for controlling weed growth in wheat stubble following harvest

00:23:08— Kansas Agricultural Weather--K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Two Agricultural Case Rulings from the Kansas Court of Appeals
A Look Back at the Long-Running Radio Series, Stop, Look and Listen
The Final Stop, Look and Listen Episode

00:01:00 – Two Agricultural Case Rulings from the Kansas Court of Appeals: Agricultural law and tax professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law discusses a pair of rulings recently rendered by the Kansas Court of Appeals: the first involves a dispute among family members over the instillation of a new irrigation system and whether it constitutes a land improvement when it came to divvying up the farm property...the second regarding a declared violation of show animal fitting rules that led the Kansas State Fair to strip the market lamb championship from a youth exhibitor

00:12:00 – A Look Back at the Long-Running Radio Series, Stop, Look and Listen: A visit with retired K-State landscape and environmental horticulturist Gus van der Hoeven about his radio series on life in rural Kansas, "Stop, Look and Listen", which concludes its 45-year run today: its origins and its mission to foster a greater appreciation of the sights and sounds of this state

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his final commentary on life in rural Kansas.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Summer Forage Risk Management
Milk Lines

00:01:12—Summer Forage Risk Management (Part One)-- Risk management economist Jenny Ifft and forage agronomist John Holman of K-State team up to talk about summer annual forage production and managing the risk associated with raising those forage crops: they discuss the agronomic factors at work in planting and growing forage this year, and which of those most greatly impact yield risk

00:12:06—Summer Forage Risk Management (Part Two)—K-State’s Jenny Ifft and John Holman continue their discussion of risk management for summer annual forage crops… on this segment they go over the basics of the USDA'S Annual Forage Insurance program and how producers can use that coverage to mitigate that risk

00:23:06—Milk Lines -- On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk talks about making contingency plans in the advent of forage and wheat straw shortages coming out of this summer growing season

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Market Implications of Drought in the West and Southern Plains
Preventing Summer Pneumonia in Beef Calves
Are Black Vultures a Threat to Young Livestock?

00:01:00 – Market Implications of Drought in the West and Southern Plains: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University is featured on this week’s cattle market segment: he comments on cash fed cattle prices and live cattle futures moving in opposite directions this past week, and he shares his latest observations on the market implications on the persistent drought in the west and in the southern plains

00:12:00 – Preventing Summer Pneumonia in Beef Calves: In his monthly segment on bovine health management, K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek discusses summer pneumonia in beef calves out on summer grass…what causes it, what health problems it inflicts, which calves are more at risk, and what measures producers can take to prevent this form of respiratory disease from becoming a problem

00:23:00 – Are Black Vultures a Threat to Young Livestock?: On this week’s wildlife management segment, K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts talks about black vultures showing up in parts of Kansas, and the degree to which they might threaten young livestock

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Pre-Harvest Direction of the Wheat Market
Maximizing Grain Sorghum Planting Success
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Pre-Harvest Direction of the Wheat Market: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien talks about the pre-harvest direction that the wheat market seems to be taking, and why selling right off the combine might not be the preferred option...and he comments on the corn market benefiting on increasing ethanol use and on more good export news for soybeans, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends

00:12:00 – Maximizing Grain Sorghum Planting Success: K-State cropping systems specialist Ignacio Ciampitti and researcher Ana Carcedo discuss the variables of grain sorghum planting, and things producers can focus on to maximize their planting success: seeding rate and plant population targets to match field yield potential, row spacing, and aligning planting date with hybrid maturity

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Summer Forage Considerations
Forage Production Economics
Flooded Lawns and Gardens

00:01:06—Summer Forage Considerations--K-State beef cattle nutritionist Dale Blasi offers considerations on summer annual forage selection and management, as it's planting time for forage hay and silage crops...he compares the nutritive value of the various forage types, and talks about how they can best be utilized as either a harvested or a grazed feedstuff in the fall and winter

00:12:08—Forage Production Economics--K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney talks with University of Missouri agriculture business specialist Wesley Tucker about forage production economics for cattle operations, and some of the key things for producers to think about this year in as far as the costs to returns of producing or purchasing forage...they addressed this topic in the most recent Dr. J's Beef podcast

00:23:07—Flooded Lawns and Gardens--On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticulturist Ward Upham discusses the ability of vegetable gardens, lawns and landscape trees to recover from the excessive rainfall and localized flooding across parts of Kansas over the past several days

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Summer Heat Abatement for Cattle
Specifics of USDA’s Guaranteed Loan Program
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Summer Heat Abatement for Cattle: K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff discusses various approaches to heat abatement for cattle in the summer: he offers ideas on feeding management to lighten the heat stress, which includes being selective about what feedstuffs are fed and at what time of day...and he talks about providing adequate access to water and shade to cattle either in confinement or on grass

00:12:00 – Specifics of USDA’s Guaranteed Loan Program: On the latest Farm Service Agency update, Kansas FSA farm loan chief Josh Ridder goes over the particulars of the USDA's guaranteed loan program: who can qualify, the terms and other stipulations of those loans, and how producers can go about applying for them

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Overview
Stocking Farm Ponds
Rising Milk Prices

00:01:10—Cattle Market Overview--The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, provides this week's cattle market commentary: she discusses the recent retreat in cash fed cattle prices, which she expects to continue into the summer...and she lends her observations on the drought which continues to besiege large parts of the west and the southern plains, and the long-term implications for the cattle inventory

00:12:09—Stocking Farm Ponds--On this week's wildlife management segment, K-State fisheries and aquatic specialist Joe Gerken takes a detailed look at strategies for stocking fish in a farm pond: how different species should be introduced into the pond in a biological stair-step fashion, starting with the prey fish and then the larger "catching" fish like bass and catfish...he also talks about harvesting pond fish the right way to preserve the population

00:23:06—Rising Milk Prices--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk urges dairy producers to position themselves through management to take advantage of the expected rise in milk prices this summer

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

The Grain Export Situation Out of Ukraine and Wheat Price Trends
The Economic Forces Causing a Surge in Diesel Prices
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – The Grain Export Situation Out of Ukraine and Wheat Price Trends: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien recaps the grain export situation out of Ukraine, as was discussed at a special K-State webinar yesterday, and he talks about wheat price trends as harvest time in Kansas is but a few weeks away

00:12:00 – The Economic Forces Causing a Surge in Diesel Prices: K-State farm management economist Gregg Ibendahl breaks down the economic forces that have caused diesel prices to surge dramatically, and why there's such a price disparity between diesel and gasoline, as well as when that gap might narrow...this from a recent economic analysis he put together on diesel, gasoline and oil prices

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Late-Planted Corn Performance
Livestock Forage Availability Items
Organic Garden Insect Control

00:01:06—Late-Planted Corn Performance--K-State agronomist Eric Adee discusses the performance level to expect from corn planted in late May or June, drawing from multiple years of K-State field studies at several sites in the state...they discovered that the results can vary widely depending on growing conditions, but that often, late-planted corn can yield enough to make the attempt worthwhile...especially if pre-plant nitrogen has already been applied to the field

00:12:05—Livestock Forage Availability Items--K-State agricultural economist Robin Reid talks about two topics related to livestock forage availability, both of which she has now highlighted on the agmanager.info web site: the USDA's Livestock Forage Disaster Program, which provides payments to qualified livestock producers whose forage resources have been decimated by drought...and a new hay inventory calculator tool that she has put together for producers to gauge their expected cow herd forage needs and hay availability

00:23:05—Organic Garden Insect Control--On this week's horticulture segment, Johnson County Extension horticulture agent Zac Hoppenstedt talks about organic control of vegetable garden insects, which will be the topic of the monthly K-State Garden Hour webinar that he will present next Wednesday

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Wireworms are Showing Up in Corn Stands
Tax Deductions Allowed for Soil and Water Conservation
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Wireworms are Attacking Corn Stands: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth reports the re-emergence of an insect problem in corn that has rarely been seen over the last 20 years: wireworms attacking corn stands...he talks about distinguishing its damage from other insect activity, and what options are left to growers who planted corn early, in that insecticide seed treatments have likely worn out by now

00:12:00 – Tax Deductions Allowed for Soil and Water Conservation: Agricultural law and taxation professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law discusses the tax deductions allowed for soil and water conservation expenses: he reviews what land practice costs qualify for a deduction, and the other stipulations that landowners must meet to take advantage of this option

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

K-State’s Service to Agriculture
Enhancing Dairy Cow Comfort

00:01:06—K-State’s Service to Agriculture (part 1)--An extended conversation with the president of Kansas State University, Richard Linton, about his early efforts to gather feedback from agriculture leaders and stakeholders in Kansas on K-State's role in support of agriculture as a leading land-grant institution...on part one, he outlines a nine-day listening tour he’ll be taking to western and southeast Kansas in June, where he will meet with agricultural interests and conduct open forums to hear input from producers and rural Kansas dwellers

00:12:03—K-State’s Service to Agriculture (part 2)--On part two of the conversation with K-State president Richard Linton, he talks about his just-announced initiative to modify the university's strategic plan toward K-State becoming what he terms a "next-generation land-grant institution"…he explains what that might entail

00:23:04—Enhancing Dairy Cow Comfort--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk discusses dairy management for improved cow comfort during the summertime

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Analysis on the State of U.S. Meat Demand and Meat Consumption
Managing Feeding Programs for Cattle Amid High Commodity Prices
Identifying Snakes and the Benefits of Non-Venomous Snakes

00:01:00 – Analysis on the State of U.S. Meat Demand and Meat Consumption: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he recaps another surprising USDA cattle-on-feed report released last Friday, and he draws from a new analysis he co-authored on the state of U.S. meat demand in the face of various forces working against meat consumption

00:12:00 – Managing Feeding Programs for Cattle Amid High Commodity Prices: K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner offers advice for cattle producers on managing their feeding programs amid high commodity prices...including conducting feedstuff cost comparisons on an equal feed-value basis, and reducing feed wastage through better processing and feeding management

00:23:00 – Identifying Snakes and the Benefits of Non-Venomous Snakes: On this week's wildlife management segment, K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts talks about positively identifying snakes that show up, reminding that non-venomous snakes are actually quite beneficial around the farmstead

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Reaction to the Findings from the Hard Winter Wheat Tour
An Economic Analysis of a Family Farm’s Crop Production Enterprises
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Reaction to the Findings from the Hard Winter Wheat Tour: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien comments on the wheat market's response to the findings from this week's Hard Winter Wheat Tour of Kansas and adjacent states, and he discusses the markets' overall reactiveness to new-crop planting progress here in the U.S., during his weekly segment on the grain market trends

00:12:00 – An Economic Analysis of a Family Farm’s Crop Production Enterprises: K-State precision agricultural economist Terry Griffin is joined by agricultural engineer Cory Friedli, who recently graduated from K-State's Masters in Agribusiness distance education program...he talks about the benefits of that experience, which included a detailed economic analysis he ran for his family farm's crop production enterprises in Dickinson County, determining the net revenue performance of various crops over a five-year time span

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Wheat Tour Day Two
Late Corn Herbicides/FSA Update
Horticulture Insects Aplenty

00:01:10—Wheat Tour Day Two--K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato reports again from the 2022 Hard Winter Wheat Tour on this, the final day of the tour: he recaps the wheat crop estimates made by his tour group yesterday as they scouted fields in west-central, southwest and south-central Kansas…they found that drought stress was more widespread than they had anticipated

00:12:05—Late Corn Herbicides/FSA Update--K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster goes over the herbicide options for corn growers who weren't able to put down their pre-emergence treatments because of uncooperative weather this past month: she names those products that can, and can't, be safely applied to small corn...and for the latest Farm Service Agency update, FSA outreach coordinator Chris Thurston covers an assortment of USDA program items, including two drought assistance opportunities for livestock producers

00:23:07—Horticulture Insects Aplenty--On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd talks about control measures for assorted insect pests currently at work in home landscapes and vegetable gardens

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Day One Observations from the 2022 Hard Winter Wheat Tour
The Latest Developments in the World Wheat Market
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Day One Observations from the 2022 Hard Winter Wheat Tour: K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato reports from the 2022 Hard Winter Wheat Tour of Kansas and adjacent states, which is now in day two: he talks about what he and his tour group observed as they traveled north-central and northwest Kansas yesterday, as the overall estimate from all the tour routes was significantly lower than the projection for the same area last year

00:12:00 – The Latest Developments in the World Wheat Market: The senior economist with the IGP Institute at K-State, Guy Allen, offers his monthly assessment of international grain trade, drawing from the latest USDA grain supply-and-demand report...he focuses on what has developed in the world wheat market, in the continuing wake of the disruptions from the Russia invasion of Ukraine, and he comments on the huge impact of India's decision to curtail its wheat exports

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Heat and Wheat
Wheat Disease Update
Dairy Fly Control

00:01:05—Heat and Wheat--K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato talks about the recent run of unseasonal hot weather around Kansas and the possible damage that may have caused to the winter wheat crop: he discusses the possible impact on pollination and kernel development, which he plans to explore during the Hard Winter Wheat Tour of Kansas this week

00:12:15—Wheat Disease Update--K-State wheat disease specialist Kelsey Andersen Onofre follows up with the latest report on diseases in the Kansas wheat crop as it enters the grain filling and maturity phases...she talks about whether a preemptive fungicide application against leaf rust is worthwhile, and she notes an unusually high number of wheat streak mosaic reports out of south-central Kansas of late

00:23:06—Dairy Fly Control--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk talks about ramping up summer fly control in dairy facilities now

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Beef Supply Drivers
Handling Cattle Semen
Quail and Pasture Burning

00:01:06—Beef Supply Drivers--Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University provides this week's cattle market commentary: he goes over what the USDA's latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report said about international beef trade...and he gets into a new analysis he's done on the factors influencing the U.S. beef supply here in 2022, and which of those will have lasting impacts on supply over the next couple of years

00:12:07—Handling Cattle Semen--K-State beef reproduction specialist Sandy Johnson reminds cow-calf producers running an A-I program of the guidelines for handling beef semen before administering it...with the objective of preserving the viability of that product prior to and during insemination

00:23:06—Quail and Pasture Burning--On this week's wildlife management segment, K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts goes over a new study of prescribed grass burning and the impact on quail nesting success

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

USDA Projection on 2022 U.S. Winter Wheat, Corn and Soybean Production
The Final Segment on the Growth in Non-Traditional Agricultural Financing
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – USDA Projection on 2022 U.S. Winter Wheat, Corn and Soybean Production: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien sizes up the USDA's latest world grain supply and demand report, which included its first projection on 2022 winter wheat, corn and soybean production in the U.S....he'll offer his take on the longer-range market implications of those USDA numbers during his weekly grain market segment

00:12:00 – The Final Segment on the Growth in Non-Traditional Agricultural Financing: The final segment of this week's series on the growth in non-traditional agricultural financing, based on a new report put together by a team of land-grant university agricultural economists: this time, K-State's Jenny Ifft is joined by Bruce Ahrendsen of the University of Arkansas, as he outlines his study of how non-traditional finance relates to USDA farm loan defaults...and Will Secor of the University of Georgia shares his research on where non-traditional creditors land in the pecking order when it comes to debt repayments in Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy cases

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

The New Kansas Net Farm Income Report from the KFMA
Establishing Warm-Season Vegetable Garden Transplants

00:01:07—Kansas Farm Income Report (part 1)--An overview of the just-released report on 2021 Kansas net farm income from the Kansas Farm Management Association at K-State...this is a highly-sought-after annual summary of data from KFMA member farms, which is considered a key indicator of the state of the Kansas production agriculture economy: the executive director of the KFMA, Kevin Herbel, is joined by area KFMA economists to break down what ended up being a record-setting year for net farm income in Kansas...featured on part one are Jordan Steele from northwest Kansas, Lindsey Bryant from southwest Kansas, and Joni James from south-central Kansas

00:12:10—Kansas Farm Income Report (part 2)--The second part of the discussion on the new Kansas Farm Management Association report on 2021 Kansas net farm income, with observations on the farm income numbers for north-central, northeast and southeast Kansas from KFMA economists Will Feldkamp, Craig Althauser and Dillon Rapp, respectively

00:23:05—Vegetable Transplant Success--On this week's horticulture segment, Riley County Extension horticulture agent Gregg Eyestone talks about getting warm-season vegetable transplants off to a good start in their new garden setting

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Will Current Economic Conditions Impact Demand for Non-Traditional Farm Loans
Two Agricultural Law Cases Relevant to Kansas Producers
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Will Current Economic Conditions Impact Demand for Non-Traditional Farm Loans: The second in a three-part series on the growth of non-traditional agricultural financing, based on a series of studies recently conducted by a team of agricultural economists from several leading land-grant universities: today, K-State risk management specialist Jenny Ifft is joined by agricultural economists Brady Brewer of Purdue and Brian Briggeman of K-State for a look at the likely impact of current economic inflation and rising interest rates on the supply and demand for non-traditional farm loans

00:12:00 – Two Agricultural Law Cases Relevant to Kansas Producers: Agricultural law and taxation professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law discusses an assortment of recent court decisions relevant to agricultural producers, including one in Kansas court on a challenge to a confined hog operation permit, and another on the Kansas statute aimed at prohibiting pictures or video from being taken in agricultural facilities under false pretenses

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Farm Debt Ratios
Canola Crop Update
Dairy Alfalfa Insects

00:01:07—Farm Debt Ratios--K-State farm management economist Gregg Ibendahl discusses his new analysis of debt trends on Kansas farms, based on over 45 years of Kansas Farm Management Association data...he compared debt-to-asset ratios over those years to the most recent ratio as an indicator of farm solvency, saying that while most farmers are in good shape right now, any major downturn in farm asset values could quickly become problematic for producers

00:12:05—Canola Crop Update--K-State canola agronomist Mike Stamm provides a scouting report on canola stands in Kansas, which he says have come through the winter with some drawbacks, but are looking to still produce at a good level...he'll be talking about canola durability and advances in canola variety and hybrid development at two field days in Kansas later this week

00:23:10—Dairy Alfalfa Insects--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk advises dairy producers to keep an eye on their alfalfa stands for signs of accelerated insect activity as the weather has now warmed up

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Year-to-Date Beef Export and Import Data Looks Good for U.S. Beef
A Growth in Non-Traditional Agricultural Financing Sources
Ways to Remove Algae Growth in Farm Ponds

00:01:00 – Year-to-Date Beef Export and Import Looks Good for U.S. Beef: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University comments on the cattle market trends: in addition to recapping last week's trade, he thumbs through the latest year-to-date beef export and import data from the USDA, which again indicates that U.S. beef is in a very good position in international trade right now

00:12:00 – A Growth in Non-Traditional Agricultural Financing Sources: The first of three features this week on non-traditional agricultural financing, and its rising prominence in the agricultural lending field...K-State risk management specialist Jenny Ifft and Purdue University agricultural economist Brady Brewer talk about the various sources of non-traditional financing and the degree to which they're claiming a greater share of the agriculture credit market

00:23:00 – Ways to Remove Algae Growth in Farm Ponds: On this week's wildlife management segment, K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist Joe Gerken follows up on the subject of farm pond algae control, this time covering ways of removing that algae growth

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Wheat Price Rise
Soybean Starter Fertilizer
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:10—Wheat Price Rise--K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien discusses this week's rally in the wheat market, fueled in part by serious concerns about the state of the winter wheat crop in the central and southern plains...and he talks about the latest corn-to-soybean price ratio and how it's leading to more aggressive bids for corn, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends

00:12:06—Soybean Starter Fertilizer-- K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz talks about the merits of applying a starter fertilizer to soybeans at planting time, with the accent on phosphorus and potassium needs...he also offers his input on limited situations where soybeans might benefit from a starter application of nitrogen

00:23:07—Kansas Agricultural Weather--K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on the Kansas agricultural weather outlook

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Ukraine Grain Update
Insecticidal Seed Treatments
Poison Ivy Control

00:01:10—Ukraine Grain Update--A visiting professor at K-State from the Vinnytsia National Agrarian University in Ukraine, Antonina Broyaka, provides an update on the state of agriculture in that war-ravaged country, focusing on grain production and exports...she was featured in a special webinar on that topic hosted by K-State agricultural economics earlier this week...among other things, she describes the efforts to re-route grain export shipments out of Ukraine, because of the loss of access to shipping ports

00:12:08—Insecticidal Seed Treatments--K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth advises alfalfa growers that most stands are past the stage of needing treatment for alfalfa weevils...and he reminds corn growers who have already planted this year's crop about the limited duration of corn insecticidal seed treatments, and cautions soybean growers about that likewise

00:23:08—Poison Ivy Control--On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticulturist Ward Upham covers how to identify, and get rid of, poison ivy in the home landscape

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Information on the Prevent Plant Option for Row Crops
K-State Has a Spreadsheet for Running the Numbers on the Prevent Plant Option
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Information on the Prevent Plant Option for Row Crops: Agricultural economist Robin Reid and crop production specialist Lucas Haag of K-State discuss considerations for taking the "prevent plant" option for row crops under crop insurance coverage because of ongoing drought: they talk about the agronomic factors to be weighed, and compare the economics of exercising this option to those of going ahead and planting the crop with the prospect of high market prices ahead

00:12:00 – K-State Has a Spreadsheet for Running the Numbers on the Prevent Plant Option: Agricultural economist Robin Reid and crop production specialist Lucas Haag of K-State discuss a special K-State spreadsheet producers can use to work up the numbers for their specific crop production situation

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Pasture Lameness
Grazing Loss Relief
Expanding Milk Production

00:01:07—Cattle Pasture Lameness--K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek talks about preventing and treating lameness in cattle out on pasture, as the summer grazing season commences...he goes over the typical causes of that lameness, foot rot infections in particular, saying that rapid treatment is critical to recovery

00:12:09—Grazing Loss Relief--Agriculture program chief Todd Barrows of the Farm Service Agency talks about the assistance the USDA makes available to livestock producers whose grazing resources have been compromised by drought, under the Livestock Forage Program...it provides payments to help producers cover feed costs amid a grass shortage...he also discusses additional relief under the Emergency Assistance for Livestock Program

00:23:07—Expanding Milk Production--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk talks about adjusting herd numbers in response to the expected rise in milk prices this summer

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle-on-Feed Report and Prospects for Cow Herd Expansion
Slow Growth of Native Pastures May Delay Turnout
Steps to Control Algae in Farm Ponds

00:01:00 – Cattle-on-Feed Report and Prospects for Cow Herd Expansion: Agricultural economist Tyler Cozzens of the Livestock Marketing Information Center is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he digs into the latest USDA Cattle-on-Feed report and the heifer feeding numbers in particular, which imply a further delay in major cow herd expansion...and he takes a look at the USDA's latest weekly data on retail beef activity at major retail outlets

00:12:00 – Slow Growth of Native Pastures May Delay Turnout: K-State pasture management specialist Walt Fick talks about the slow growth of native pastures so far this spring, and why cow herd managers might want to think about delaying turnout until those grasses come on...he also talks about the possible need to adjust stocking rates if the forecast for a dry summer holds

00:23:00 – Steps to Control Algae in Farm Ponds: K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist Joe Gerken talks about management steps to keep filamentous algae from growing in farm ponds

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

The Latest Projection on Wheat, Corn, Grain Sorghum and Soybean Price Averages
Stand Productivity Can Be Impacted by the First Cutting of Alfalfa
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – The Latest Projection on Wheat, Corn, Grain Sorghum and Soybean Price Averages: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien shares his latest projection on wheat, corn, grain sorghum and soybean price averages for the current marketing year, as well as the next marketing year coming up, and compares his numbers to those of the USDA, during his weekly segment on the grain price trends

00:12:00 – Stand Productivity Can Be Impacted by the First Cutting of Alfalfa: K-State agronomist Bruno Pedreira talks about why being careful when taking that first cutting of alfalfa this year is important, especially in the drier areas of Kansas: he says that stand productivity for the rest of the growing season is at stake...he also talks about his work on interseeding legumes in fescue pastures to amplify their grazing productivity

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Kochia Control in Wheat
KARL Program Update
Ornamental Flower Selection

00:01:09—Kochia Control in Wheat--K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster discusses options for controlling kochia in actively growing wheat fields, as well as in wheat stubble following harvest as a long-range control approach...she harps upon being selective in choosing a herbicide for either of those treatments, as this weed has proven resistant to various herbicide types

00:12:08—KARL Program Update--The president of the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership program based at K-State, Jill Zimmerman, recaps the leadership development experiences of KARL Class XV, which will be graduating soon...that included a just-concluded international trip to the United Arab Emirates, where the class learned about food consumption by one of the fastest-growing populations in the world

00:23:07—Ornamental Flower Selection--On this week's horticulture segment, Sedgwick County Extension horticulture agent Matthew McKernan discusses ornamental flower selection, which is the topic he will cover in the next K-State Garden Hour webinar this coming Wednesday

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Identifying Proper Plant Density for Soybean Planting
Agricultural Law: Protection Against Warrantless Searches
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Identifying Proper Plant Density for Soybean Planting: K-State agronomists Ignacio Ciampitti and Adrian Correndo talk about soybean seeding rates, drawing from K-State research targeting rates to individual field yield potential, as well as yield environments within fields...they discuss identifying the proper plant density to strive for when planting

00:12:00 – Agricultural Law: Protection Against Warrantless Searches: Agricultural law and tax professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law talks about how far the law goes in protecting farmers and ranchers from warrantless searches, and how the "open fields" doctrine applies...he addresses this in the wake of a new law just passed in Kansas related to this issue

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Capturing Helpful Pasture Information with Drones
K-State College of Veterinary Medicine’s 2022 Alumni Fellow
Alternative Summer Forage Options May Be Needed

00:01:00 – Capturing Helpful Pasture Information with Drones: K-State watershed specialist Will Boyer and K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney discuss the use of imagery gathered by drones for pasture management...in particular, they explore how drones can capture helpful information on pasture forage productivity as well as the spread and growth of invasive species, and they talk about the interpretive analytical software that makes those images useful

00:12:00 – K-State College of Veterinary Medicine’s 2022 Alumni Fellow: The 2022 Alumni Fellow for K-State's College of Veterinary Medicine, who was so honored last week: a 1990 graduate of the college, Tolani Francisco, who has gone on to forge a dynamic career in the regulatory animal health field...she talks about her accomplishments with the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, as well as her current position as the coordinator of the U.S. Forest Service's Wild Horse and Burro Program

00:23:00 – Alternative Summer Forage Options May Be Needed: On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk talks about making summer annual forage production decisions for the dairy, with the prospect of a dry summer ahead

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Happenings
Stocker Calf Inputs
Turkey Habitat Improvement

00:01:05—Cattle Market Happenings--K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor comments on the cattle market trends: he breaks down the unexpected numbers, both for the nation and for Kansas, from the USDA's cattle-on-feed report last Friday, and what they suggest about cattle prices for the remainder of the year...and he draws from a new study he co-conducted on the impact of regional reliance on large beef processing facilities, a topic that's now at the center of policy discussions

00:12:08—Stocker Calf Inputs--K-State beef cattle nutritionist Dale Blasi talks about the findings of K-State research on mineral supplementation and growth implants for stocker cattle heading to grass...he and colleagues measured the growth response to each of those practices and the economics associated with employing both management steps

00:23:06—Turkey Habitat Improvement--On this week's wildlife management segment, K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts talks about the decline in wild turkey numbers in Kansas, and some habitat management steps that landowners can consider to accommodate turkey nesting

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Strong Prices for U.S. Soybean, Grain Sorghum and Wheat Exports
A Conversation with the 2022 Alumni Fellow for the K-State College of Ag
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Strong Prices for U.S. Soybean, Grain Sorghum and Wheat Exports: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien breaks down the recent successes in U.S. soybean, grain sorghum and wheat exports, which have bolstered already-strong prices even more...and he talks about how local corn price offers around Kansas are bidding aggressively for acres to be planted this spring

00:12:00 – A Conversation with the 2022 Alumni Fellow for the K-State College of Ag: The 2022 Alumni Fellow for the K-State College of Agriculture: Saline County farmer Justin Knopf, who co-manages Knopf Farms, a prolific wheat, corn, soybean and alfalfa operation built upon a firm commitment to land and resource stewardship...he talks about the adoption of five stewardship principles that he says have contributed greatly to his family farm's success

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

K-State Farm Management Courses
Outstanding Agribusiness Alumni
Landscape Insect Activity

00:01:06—K-State Farm Management Courses--K-State agricultural economist Robin Reid has the details on two new K-State on-line courses for farmers and ranchers that cover economic risk management and farm financial management...these can be completed at one's own pace, and will provide information that can be immediately applied to one's operation, based on case study exercises

00:12:11—Outstanding Agribusiness Alumni --A visit with the 2022 Alumni Fellow for K-State's Global Campus, through which she earned her master’s degree in agribusiness: Jennifer McDonald, who combined her K-State agribusiness education with her strong interest in winemaking to build and operate her own successful winery based in Wichita

00:23:08—Landscape Insect Activity--On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd responds to early questions he's been getting about numerous landscape insect pests, including clover mites, Nantucket pine tip moth and eastern tent caterpillar

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Dryland Corn Planting Adjustments for a Dry Growing Season
Scouting Report on Insects in Alfalfa and Winter Wheat
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Dryland Corn Planting Adjustments for a Dry Growing Season: K-State cropping systems specialist Ignacio Ciampitti and agronomy researcher Adrian Carrendo discuss dryland corn planting adjustments amid expectations of a dry growing season...they specifically look at making changes in plant density at seeding, and modifying nitrogen application rates at planting time

00:12:00 – Scouting Report on Insects in Alfalfa and Winter Wheat: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth provides his latest scouting report on insects in alfalfa and winter wheat as temperatures are edging upward...he has advice on responding to a variety of aphids now showing up in wheat, and he updates his recommendation on contending with weevils in alfalfa ahead of the first cutting

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Wheat Freeze Damage
USDA Program Update
Top-to-Bottom Dairy Evaluation

00:01:06—Wheat Freeze Damage--K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato talks about potential freeze damage to the Kansas winter wheat crop, on the heels of several nights of sub-freezing temperatures over the last two weeks: he talks about the main factors determining the level of damage...stage of crop progress and duration of the cold temperatures...and he tells wheat producers what to look for when scouting for that damage

00:12:09—USDA Program Update --The state executive director of the Farm Service Agency, Dennis McKinney, covers an array of timely USDA program items of interest to Kansas producers, including financing available under the Farm Storage Facility Loan program, ongoing natural disaster assistance for wildfire victims under the Emergency Conservation Program, and several forms of drought aid for producers in qualifying counties

00:23:08—Top-to-Bottom Dairy Evaluation--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk invited dairy producers to conduct a comprehensive review of their operations, seeking areas of potential production and management improvement

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Price Comparison Between Popular Beef, Pork and Poultry Cuts
Upward Revisions to Kansas Net Farm Income
Extension Pond and Aquatic Resources

00:01:00 – Price Comparison Between Popular Beef, Pork and Poultry Cuts: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University reviews last week's generally favorable price action...and shares a price comparison he recently worked up between the most popular beef, pork and poultry cuts, and how beef demand remains strong albeit at a higher price than the competition

00:12:00 – Upward Revisions to Kansas Net Farm Income: K-State farm management economist Gregg Ibendahl talks about the revision that he has made to his forecast on final Kansas net farm income for 2021, as well as his NFI projection for 2022...both have been adjusted upward because of substantial developments in the grain markets since he first forecasted those numbers back in January

00:23:00 – Extension Pond and Aquatic Resources: K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist Joe Gerken talks about the Extension advisory services he provides for landowners with ponds or other aquatic resources

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Market Impact of E-15 Ethanol Summer Sales
First-Hand Insight on Grain Production in Ukraine
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Market Impact of E-15 Ethanol Summer Sales: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien discusses the latest developments in the grain markets: he looks at the current corn-to-soybean price ratios at leading delivery points around Kansas as row crop planting time nears, and he comments on the market impact of the E-15 ethanol sales approval for this summer

00:12:00 – First-Hand Insight on Grain Production in Ukraine: A visiting agricultural economist at K-State from the Vinnytsia National Agrarian University in Ukraine, Antonina Broyaka, offers first-hand insight on grain production in that now war-torn country: how the conflict is likely to impact that productivity going forward and the repercussions for world grain trade...she was featured in a special webinar hosted by K-State agricultural economics this week

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

HPAI Biosecurity Advice
Field Pea Research
Fruit Tree Pest Control

00:01:08—HPAI Biosecurity Advice--K-State poultry specialist Scott Beyer discusses the recommended protocols for protecting commercial and backyard poultry flocks from the latest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, which was confirmed in yet another Kansas county a few days ago...he goes over several biosecurity measures to keep HPAI from spreading from migratory birds to domesticated poultry

00:12:08—Field Pea Research --K-State cropping systems agronomist Kraig Roozeboom and graduate researcher Sarah Zerger talk about field peas as a crop rotation option...they're studying how well field peas perform beyond northwest Kansas, where they have already gained a toe hold, as a possible alternative to soybeans in a rotation lineup

00:23:04—Fruit Tree Pest Control--On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticulturist Ward Upham talks about early control of pest issues in fruit tree crops

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Impact China and Ukraine are Having on International Grain Markets
Implications of Two Agricultural Court Cases
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Impact China and Ukraine are Having on International Grain Markets: The senior economist with the IGP Institute at K-State, Guy Allen, provides his monthly update on trends in the international grain markets: he centers his comments on China's consistent purchases of U.S corn and soybeans, and how the war on Ukraine continues to influence international wheat trade

00:12:00 – Implications of Two Agricultural Court Cases: Agricultural law and taxation professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law takes up two current court topics: the U.S. Supreme Court electing to hear the case against California's Proposition 12 brought by U.S. pork producers, and a ruling in Louisiana against that state's new meat labeling law...he'll look at the implications of each of these developments

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Wheat Stripe Rust Outlook
Cattle Gastrointestinal Disease
Dairy Supply Chain Challenge

00:01:13—Wheat Stripe Rust Outlook--K-State wheat disease specialists Kelsey Andersen Onofre and Erick DeWolf report on the outlook for stripe rust disease infiltrating the Kansas winter wheat crop as it continues to develop...they're tracking incidents of this disease in the southern plains, where stripe rust problems originate, and so far, the indications are favorable for Kansas wheat growers

00:12:09—Cattle Gastrointestinal Disease --K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff discusses a common springtime ailment found in cows and calves, called coccidiosis: he describes this gastrointestinal disease and how it's transmitted, and goes over the preventative steps as well as the treatment alternatives available to producers

00:23:06—Dairy Supply Chain Challenge--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk is urging dairy producers to take stock of the dairy product shortages at grocery stores, and to make their voices heard about the supply chain issues affecting their industry

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Drought Concerns Could Impact Cattle Decisions
Managing Feed Costs and Nutrition Post-Calving
Controlling Mole Damage

00:01:00 – Drought Concerns Could Impact Cattle Decisions: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University talks about the intensifying worries about the drought in the central plains and elsewhere, and the possible impacts on cow herd size, stocking rates and calf marketing decisions...he also reports on the latest U.S. beef export data, which continues to shine in spite of disruptive world events

00:12:00 – Managing Feed Costs and Nutrition Post-Calving: K-State beef cattle nutritionist Dale Blasi talks about being cost conscious when managing the nutrition of cows and first-calf heifers post-calving...he offers a few thoughts on things the producer might do to minimize those feeding costs without compromising the nutrition requirements of females with calves at side

00:23:00 – Controlling Mole Damage: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts kicks off a new weekly series on wildlife management...today, he covers the basics of controlling mole damage around the farmstead and in home lawns

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Supply and Demand Report and U.S. Grain Exports
Alfalfa Weevil Management and Mite Problems in Winter Wheat
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Supply and Demand Report and U.S. Grain Exports: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien looks ahead to this morning's USDA world grain supply-and-demand report, and the possible grain price influencers there...and he remarks on a quite good showing for U.S. grain exports of late, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends

00:12:00 – Alfalfa Weevil Management and Mite Problems in Winter Wheat: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth returns with updated recommendations on alfalfa weevil management, as those are now starting to inflict damage on early alfalfa growth...he also talks about two kinds of aphids now working on alfalfa likewise...and he discusses mite problems amping up in winter wheat, and whether a control treatment is warranted

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Bioplastic Crop Mulch Research
Wool Camp for Youth
Pollinator-friendly Landscape Plants

00:01:09—Bioplastic Crop Mulch Research--K-State biological and agricultural engineer Vaishali Sharda talks about a major research project involving three universities, including K-State, which has set out to develop a fully-degradable bioplastics product that can be applied to crop fields for the purposes of soil and water conservation and weed control: she'll be working on the product application and crop impact aspects of this National Science Foundation-funded effort

00:12:06—Wool Camp for Youth--K-State sheep and meat goat specialist Alison Crane talks about the 2nd annual Flint Hills Farm to Fashion Camp for youth, which will take place in late June on the K-State campus: it's an opportunity for young people to learn about how a farm product eventually becomes a commercial product...in this case, wool

00:23:06—Pollinator-friendly Landscape Plants--On this week's horticulture segment, Central Kansas Extension District horticulture agent Jason Graves discusses landscape plant selection for attracting bees and other pollinators to the home setting...that's the topic he addressed on the latest K-State Garden Hour yesterday

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Net Farm Income Trends from 2011-2020
Feeding Hemp to Cattle as a Stress Reliever
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Net Farm Income Trends from 2011-2020: K-State farm management economist Gregg Ibendahl reports on his new analysis of Kansas Farm Management Association net farm income trends from 2011 through 2020...he was interested specifically in negative net farm income patterns, and whether some farms' incomes are habitually "in the red"...he talks about his findings

00:12:00 – Feeding Hemp to Cattle as a Stress Reliever: K-State beef production medicine veterinarian Mike Kleinhenz talks about his latest research on feeding industrial hemp to cattle, essentially as a stress reliever: he has discovered that short-term feeding of hemp causes cattle to relax, and in turn can reduce physical inflammation during and following stressful events such as calf weaning and long-haul shipping

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cover Crop Grazing Study
USDA Operating Loans
Milk Quality Management

00:01:07—Cover Crop Grazing Study--K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster and graduate researcher Lily Woitaszewski talk about their ongoing research on cover crops as a weed control practice, and the effect of grazing on a cover crop's ability to suppress weeds...they are currently observing that at five sites around Kansas, and have some preliminary findings to share

00:12:08—USDA Operating Loans--From the Farm Service Agency state office, farm loan chief Josh Ridder reminds producers about the availability of USDA farm operating loans, which can finance a wide variety of production agriculture expenditures...he goes over the loan terms and the eligibility criteria

00:23:06—Milk Quality Management--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk takes a look at several dairy management considerations for optimum milk quality

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Non-Cattle Reports Potential Influence on Cattle Prices
Factors Impacting Two A-I issues with Calves
Evaluating Livestock Risk Protection

00:01:00 – Non-Cattle Reports Potential Influence on Cattle Prices: The director of the Livestock Market Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, talks about how two non-cattle USDA reports released last week are likely to influence cattle prices moving forward...the Prospective Plantings report and the quarterly Hogs-and-Pigs report

00:12:00 – Factors Impacting Two A-I issues with Calves: K-State beef reproduction specialist Sandy Johnson talks about two issues that cow-calf producers running A-I programs have been bringing up to her of late: what they perceive to be low A-I calving rates, and A-I-produced calves that are arriving earlier than anticipated...she talks about the factors at work in both cases

00:23:00 – Evaluating Livestock Risk Protection: K-State risk management specialist Jenny Ifft presents the final segment in her series on price risk management for cow-calf operators, announcing the creation of a new decision aid out of K-State that can assist producers in evaluating Livestock Risk Protection insurance coverage

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Longer-Term Implication of Two New Crop Rep
Fertilizer Application Management for Corn
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Longer-Term Implication of Two New Crop Reports: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien remarks on the USDA's prospective plantings and quarterly grain stocks reports released yesterday, and what those numbers mean to the longer-term outlook for corn, soybean and wheat prices...he also comments on the significant drop in grain sorghum acres to be planted this spring, according to the USDA

00:12:00 – Fertilizer Application Management for Corn: K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz looks at managing starter fertilizer applications for corn, as the planting season is near: he goes over the value of applying phosphorus and nitrogen at seeding, and the placement options and application rates to consider...and ties in the merits of the split application approach

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Adjuvant Effectiveness in Improving Weed Control
KFMA Discusses Farm and Ranch Recordkeeping
Tips for Raised Bed Gardening

00:01:00 – Adjuvant Effectiveness in Improving Weed Control: K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster discusses selection and use of adjuvant products additives to herbicides, looking at the various functions that adjuvants perform in improving weed control...she's advising producers to ask questions about the effectiveness of a given adjuvant before investing in it...she also passes along important news for soybean and cotton producers in southeast Kansas about the availability of Enlist herbicides for use this growing season

00:12:00 – KFMA Discusses Farm and Ranch Recordkeeping:From the Kansas Farm Management Association at K-State, Chelsea Plummer and Tressie Mitzner offer recommendations to producers about farm and ranch recordkeeping...in working with KFMA members, they've encountered a few situations where inadequate records led to financial management and tax reporting complications...this was the subject on the latest edition of a new KFMA podcast series

00:23:00 – Tips for Raised Bed Gardening: On this week's horticulture segment, Johnson County Extension horticulture agent Dennis Patton returns to talk about raised bed gardening

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Direct Marketing Beef
Agritourism Liability Laws
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:08—Direct Marketing Beef--Meat scientist Travis O'Quinn and agricultural economist Gregg Ibendahl of K-State talk about their new USDA-funded project aimed at assisting cattle producers who are interested in direct-marketing beef to consumers...they discuss the benefits, challenges and misperceptions associated with a direct marketing enterprise, and outline the consultation service this project will offer

00:12:09—Agritourism Liability Laws--Agricultural law and taxation professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law looks at the principles of agritourism laws which provide liability relief for producers interested in opening their operations to the public for such activities...he points out that such laws vary from state to state, and that producers interested in starting an agritourism venture need to be well acquainted with the statues in their location

00:23:07—Stop, Look and Listen--K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Fly Tag Alternatives
Cattle Environmental Footprint
Dairy Fly Control

00:01:07—Fly Tag Alternatives--K-State veterinary entomologist Cassandra Olds talks about the discontinuation of chlorpyrifos insecticidal ear tags for cattle, and what options are available to producers who either currently have supplies of that ear tag type on hand or are looking for alternative tag products...she also harps upon the importance of rotating the different classes of fly control chemistry, which goes beyond just the ear tags

00:12:07—Cattle Environmental Footprint--K-State beef geneticist Megan Rolf and graduate researcher Drew Lakamp discuss his recent study, which linked certain key genetic traits of beef cow herds to natural resources use, including grazing land, crop land and water...he used an intricate simulation tool to evaluate the "environmental footprint" of cattle in the Great Plains region

00:23:08—Dairy Fly Control--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk picks up on the topic of summer fly control for the dairy herd

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Implications of the Cattle-on-Feed Report
Managing Nutritional Intake for Bottle Calves
Risk Price Management for Cow-Calf Producers

00:01:00 – Implications of the Cattle-on-Feed Report: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University comments on the current cattle market trends: he looks at the market implications of last Friday's USDA Cattle-on-Feed Report, and he discusses the trend in the choice-to-select beef price spread, on the heels of the inverted choice-select price relationship that took place in late February

00:12:00 – Managing Nutritional Intake for Bottle Calves: K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney talks about managing bottle calves resulting from this spring calving season, assuring that they're receiving sufficient nutritional intake until they start consuming solid feed...she cites the five "C" of bottle calf care: colostrum, calories, cleanliness, comfort and consistency

00:23:00 – Risk Price Management for Cow-Calf Producers: K-State risk management economist Jenny Ifft talks about fitting Livestock Risk Protection insurance into the overall herd economic management approach

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Sluggish Wheat Sales and Prospective Plantings Report
Guidelines for Determining Corn Seeding Rates
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Sluggish Wheat Sales and Prospective Plantings Report: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien discusses the latest numbers on U.S. grain exports, and why wheat sales remain sluggish...and he offers his advance thoughts on the USDA's prospective plantings report coming out next week, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends

00:12:00 – Guidelines for Determining Corn Seeding Rates: K-State cropping systems agronomist Ignacio Ciampitti talks about determining the optimum seeding rate for corn for a given field, factoring in expected growing conditions and the yield potential of that field...he has developed general guidelines on dryland and irrigated corn seeding rates for the various growing regions of Kansas

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cover Crops and Soil Health
Farm Transition Initiative
Container Gardening Tips

00:01:07—Cover Crops and Soil Health--K-State soil scientist Augustine Obour discusses the impact of grazing cattle on cover crops on soil health, which is the topic he'll address at a K-State Research and Extension cover crops field day next Wednesday at Ellsworth...he has conducted multiple-site research on this, looking at how grazing affects soil bulk density and compaction, as well as the yields of the grain crop following the cover crop

00:12:08—Farm Transition Office--The director of the new Office for Farm and Ranch Transition at K-State, Ashlee Westerhold, talks about the three-fold mission of that office in assisting farm and ranch families in succession planning...and in the case of producers with no heirs to take the operation over, helping them make connections with prospective young farmers willing to take it on

00:23:07—Container Gardening Tips--On this week's horticulture segment, Johnson County Extension horticulture agent Dennis Patton talks about container gardening, and how to get those potted ornamental flowers and vegetable off to a good start

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Russia/Ukraine Situation Adds Fuel to the Inflationary Trend in the U.S.
The Impact the Russian War on Ukraine is Having on the U.S. Agricultural Economy
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Russia/Ukraine Situation Adds Fuel to the Inflationary Trend in the U.S.: The director of the Arthur Capper Cooperative Center at K-State, agricultural economist Brian Briggeman, offers in-depth perspectives on the macroeconomic impact of the Russian war on Ukraine and the ensuing effect on the agricultural economy...he spoke this as part of K-State's recent webinar series on the economic fallout from the Russia/Ukraine situation: he talks about how the conflict has added fuel to the inflationary trend in the U.S. economy

00:12:00 – The Impact the Russian War is Having on Ukraine on the U.S. Agricultural Economy: K-State agricultural economist Brian Briggeman continues his look at the Russian war on Ukraine and the ensuing effect on the agricultural economy...he discusses how the Federal Reserve has responded with a scheduled series of modest hikes in interest rates...and offers thoughts on what agricultural producers can do to weather the economic uncertainty

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grassland CRP Sign-up
Alfalfa Weevil Advisory
Milking Herd Additions

00:01:08—Grassland CRP Sign-up--Agricultural program specialist Carla Wikoff of the Farm Service Agency has the details on the upcoming signup for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program, which allows qualifying landowners to earn USDA rental payments for implementing conservation practices on grasslands while retaining the option of grazing that land...she goes over the qualifying requirements and the rental rates for accepted grasslands

00:12:09—Alfalfa Weevil Advisory--K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth talks about scouting alfalfa fields now for alfalfa weevil activity, using the stem count method for determining whether treatment is necessary as alfalfa starts its spring growth...he also tells wheat growers that winter grain mites are still active, although insecticide control likely won't be necessary

00:23:06—Milking Herd Additions--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk talks about the outlook for milk prices, and an aspect of milking herd numbers management for a dairy producer to think about

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Report: The Latest Beef Demand Data
Preparing the Herd for Summer Pasture
Livestock Risk Protection Insurance

00:01:00 – Cattle Market Report: The Latest Beef Demand Data: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor offers his latest thoughts on the cattle market trends: he remarks on the relatively minimal impact of the attack on Ukraine on the cattle market, and he passes along the beef demand data from his latest Meat Demand Monitor national survey

00:12:00 – Preparing the Herd for Summer Pasture: K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek goes over a health management checklist for cow-calf producers preparing to turn the herd out on summer pasture in the coming weeks...he runs through the recommended vaccination protocols for cows, calves and bulls, and discusses putting together a mineral supplementation plan...he also talks about insecticidal ear tag selection for optimum herd fly control

00:23:00 – Livestock Risk Protection Insurance: K-State risk management economist Jenny Ifft continues her series on price risk management for cow-calf operations, looking more closely at implementing Livestock Risk Protection insurance, and some of the unique aspects of enrolling in that coverage

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market “Carry”
The Signal for Remove Grazing Cattle from Wheat
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market “Carry”: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien provides his weekly commentary on the grain market trends: this week, he looks at the market "carry" being created by the inverted grain futures prices, and he talks about what's been going on of late with local grain basis at Kansas delivery points

00:12:00 – The Signal for Remove Grazing Cattle from Wheat: K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato offers his thoughts on the current state of the Kansas wheat crop as it emerges from dormancy...and he talks about the first hollow stem stage of wheat development as a signal to remove grazing cattle from that wheat, preserving its grain production potential: he points to a useful tool on the K-State Mesonet web site that tracks that

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Wheat Herbicide Management
Grain Trade Developments
Planting Garden Potatoes

00:01:09—Wheat Herbicide Management--K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster discusses spring herbicide treatments on wheat as it emerges from dormancy and starts to develop...she advises producers to pay attention to the growth stage of wheat when choosing herbicides, in order to achieve good weed control without damaging the crop...she breaks down the product options based on wheat plant growth

00:12:06—Grain Trade Developments--Senior economist Guy Allen of the IGP Institute at K-State provides his monthly update on the international grain trade scene, which right now is firmly affixed on the war in Ukraine and the resulting impacts on grain trade, particularly with respect to wheat...he also talks about why local basis bids at elevators may not be keeping up with the recent surges in grain prices

00:23:08—Planting Garden Potatoes--On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticulturist Ward Upham concludes his two-part look at planting garden potatoes

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Crop Insurance Tax Management Strategies
Measures to Stop the Spread of Avian Influenza
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Crop Insurance Tax Management Strategies: From the Washburn University School of Law, agricultural law and taxation professor Roger McEowen talks about the option of deferring proceeds from crop insurance coverage to the following year for tax purposes...he covers the rules and limitations that govern such a tax management strategy, and how revenue protection coverage is treated under those

00:12:00 – Measures to Stop the Spread of Avian Influenza: State animal health commissioner Justin Smith of the Kansas Department of Agriculture discusses the confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a Kansas poultry flock late last week, and what measures are being taken to stop the spread of that costly disease...he offers biosecurity advice to poultry owners for protecting their birds

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Russia/Ukraine and Fertilizer Prices
Hay Field Nutrients
Kansas Milk Production Ranking

00:01:07—Russia/Ukraine and Fertilizer Prices--K-State farm management economist Gregg Ibendahl walks through his new analysis of the fertilizer market impacts from the Russia/Ukraine conflict: he breaks it down by the primary crop fertilizer nutrients and how this situation has influenced prices, and offers his outlook on fertilizer prices moving into the growing season

00:12:06—Hay Field Nutrients--K-State agronomist Bruno Pedreira talks about nutrient needs for hay ground, and why sampling for nutrient deficiencies might be a good idea this spring: he talks about the typical nutrient extraction rates from hay production, and strategies for replenishing those ahead of this next production season

00:23:08—Kansas Milk Production Ranking--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk looks at the latest state-by-state milk production numbers, and talks about how Kansas dairy production measures up

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Report: Price Trends Amid Geopolitical Turmoil
Oil Price Trends and Potential Impact on Ag Producers
The Livestock Risk Protection Insurance Program

00:01:00 – Cattle Market Report: Implications of Cattle Herd Inventory: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University provides this week's cattle market commentary: he talks about how the current price trends relate to the geopolitical turmoil abroad and the increasing economic stress in this country, and he looks at the cattle herd inventory implications of the drought either worsening or easing up this year

00:12:00 – Oil Price Trends and Potential Impact on Ag Producers: K-State farm management economist Gregg Ibendahl shares his new analysis of oil price trends relating to the war in Ukraine, and what they imply for agricultural producers...he looks at the global sources of oil the U.S. typically leans on, and offers his outlook on oil prices for the rest of the year

00:23:00 – Livestock Risk Protection: Indemnity Payout: K-State risk management economist Jenny Ifft continues her series on price risk management for cow-calf producers...this time, with a closer look at the indemnity payout expectations from Livestock Risk Protection revenue coverage

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Russia/Ukraine and Grain Markets
Master Farmer Honorees
Agricultural Weather Outlook

00:01:07—Russia/Ukraine and Grain Markets--K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien takes a closer look at the effects of the war in Ukraine on the wheat and corn markets, and why price volatility will likely be in play for some time to come...that's what he'll be discussing during an on-line K-State seminar on agricultural market responses to the Russia/Ukraine later today

00:12:06—Master Farmer Honorees--A profile of another Kansas couple who've been named Kansas Master Farmer/Master Farm Homemaker...the 2021 class will be formally inducted in ceremonies this evening in Manhattan: today, the story of Jess and Laryce Schweiterman of Hamilton County

00:23:05—Agricultural Weather Outlook--K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

FSA Deadlines and OSHA Training
Master Farmer Honorees
Garden Potato Planting Prep

00:01:06—FSA Deadlines and OSHA Training--Agricultural program specialist Emily Evans of the Farm Service Agency reminds producers of several important deadlines coming up for participation in the ARC/PLC programs, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program and the Conservation Reserve Program...and K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner previews a special K-State series of OSHA-accredited safety training sessions for agricultural workers coming up soon

00:12:09—Master Farmer Honorees--A profile of another Kansas couple who've been named Kansas Master Farmer/Master Farm Homemaker...the 2021 class will be formally inducted in ceremonies tomorrow evening in Manhattan: today, the story of Phil and Rhonda Perry of Jefferson County

00:23:07—Garden Potato Planting Prep--On this week's horticulture segment, the first of a two-part visit with K-State horticulturist Ward Upham on planting garden potatoes: today, on variety selection and seed piece preparation

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Master Farmer Honorees
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:06—Master Farmer Honorees--The first of two profiles of standout Kansas couples who've been named to the 2021 class of Kansas Master Farmers/Master Farm Homemakers...a recognition program now in its 10th decade, co-sponsored by K-State Research and Extension and Kansas Farmer magazine...the class will be formally inducted in ceremonies this Friday in Manhattan: here, the story of Larry and Virginia Kepley of Grant County

00:12:07—Master Farmer Honorees--A visit with another newly-named Kansas Master Farmer/Master Farm Homemaker couple to be so recognized on Friday…Nathan and Suzie Larson of Riley County

00:23:05—Stop, Look and Listen--K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Drought Outlook for the Great Plains
Master Farmer Honorees
Management Steps for Increasing Milk Flow

00:01:00 – Fuel Price Trends and Price Outlook for 2022: A guest speaker at K-State's 2022 Cattlemen's Day last Friday: from the National Weather Center at the University of Oklahoma, meteorologist Jeff Basara talks about historic climate cycles in the Great Plains, and shares the center's drought outlook for the region for the rest of 2022...he expects the current dry pattern to persist into late spring

00:12:00 – Master Farmer Honorees: The next in this week's features on the six Kansas farm couples who will be formally inducted as Kansas Master Farmers/Master Farm Homemakers in ceremonies this Friday...today, the story of Wayne and Carrie Grimm of Brown County

00:23:00 – Management Steps for Increasing Milk Flow: On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk goes over several management steps for ramping up milk flow from one's dairy in response to the expected rise in milk prices

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cow Herd Expansion
Master Farmer Honorees
Livestock Revenue Guarantees

00:01:08—Cow Herd Expansion--Agricultural economist Tyler Cozzens of the Livestock Marketing Information Center discusses the cattle markets: he talks about two factors that relate to the prospect of cow herd expansion in the coming months: the widening drought in the central and western U.S. and its negative impact on hay supplies, and the trends in replacement cow values as an indicator of herd growth

00:12:05—Master Farmer Honorees--The first in this week's profiles of the six Kansas farm couples who were selected to the 2021 class of Kansas Master Farmers/Master Farm Homemakers, who will be so recognized in ceremonies this Friday: this program is co-sponsored by K-State Research and Extension and Kansas Farmer magazine, and featured today are David and Sara Combes of Osage County

00:23:08—Livestock Revenue Guarantees--K-State risk management specialist Jenny Ifft continues her series on price risk management approaches for cow-calf producers: this week, she gets into the finer points of USDA Livestock Risk Protection insurance by looking at how the revenue guarantee feature of the coverage works

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Volatility Continues
Time to Finalize Crop Insurance Decisions
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Volatility Continues: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien remarks on this volatile week in the markets stemming from the ongoing battle in Ukraine, noting that the damage that's already been done in that key grain production country will likely resonate in the markets for quite some while...he also compares the latest futures-based grain price projections to those of the USDA from its Agricultural Outlook Forum last week

00:12:00 – Time to Finalize Crop Insurance Decisions: K-State risk management specialist Jenny Ifft talks about finalizing crop insurance decisions for spring-planted crops, with the enrollment deadline coming up in just over a week...she talks about how the just-released RMA price numbers for February will influence the revenue insurance guarantee

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Wheat Topdressing Decisions
Russia/Ukraine Ag Impact
Flower Bed Design

00:01:09—Wheat Topdressing Decisions--K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz offers his latest advice on topdressing winter wheat with nitrogen in the coming days...he says that even at these astronomically high fertilizer prices, research shows that a topdress application at the full rate still pays off...and he looks at the merits of split-applying nitrogen based on the current condition of a wheat stand

00:12:05—Russia/Ukraine Ag Impacts--K-State agricultural economist Allen Featherstone talks about the emerging ramifications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the U.S. agricultural sector...that will be the theme of a series of K-State on-line sessions next week, which will cover the macroeconomic, production and trade effects, the impacts on energy and fertilizer prices, and the implications for the grain and livestock markets

00:23:05—Flower Bed Design--On this week's horticulture segment, Lyon County Extension horticulture agent Travis Carmichael talks about landscape flower bed design, which was the topic he addressed in this month's K-State Garden Hour webinar yesterday

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Economic Value of Groundwater in the High Plains Aquifer Region
Benefits of a Formal Land Use Agreement
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Economic Value of Groundwater in the High Plains Aquifer Region: K-State agricultural economists Nathan Hendricks and Gabe Sampson report on their new analysis of the value of groundwater in the High Plains Aquifer region...they used land transaction data and cropland rental rate trends to determine the economic importance of those groundwater resources to Kansas agriculture...they also looked at the impact of changes in the aquifer's water level on farmland values in the region

00:12:00 – Benefits of a Formal Land Use Agreement: From the Washburn University School of Law, agricultural law and taxation professor Roger McEowen goes over the elements of a land use agreement between a landowner and a hunter, and why he says that forging a formal and detailed agreement in writing is beneficial to both parties

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Farm Pond Renovation
Planter Performance Study
Dairy Hoof Care

00:01:06—Farm Pond Renovation--K-State watershed specialist Herschel George discusses the prospect of renovating a dry farm pond, and the multiple considerations that should go into that decision...he talks about the expense of pond clean-out and revamping, the methods of sealing a leaky pond, and taking measures to exclude livestock from direct access to the pond to prevent damage

00:12:14—Planter Performance Study--K-State precision agricultural engineer Ajay Sharda tells of a new project he's overseeing which will closely troubleshoot crop planter technology in the field...via a grant from a major farm equipment manufacturer, he will evaluate planter row units for their in-field performance in downforce pressure and furrow closing, among other functions

00:23:06—Dairy Hoof Care--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk urges dairy producers to step up their herd hoof care as the spring comes on

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Report: Implications of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
A Preview of the Upcoming Legacy Bull and Heifer Sale
The Livestock Risk Protection Insurance Program

00:01:00 – Cattle Market Report: Implications of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor provides his latest analysis of the cattle markets: he talks about the implications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the economy and grain prices, and the downstream effect on the cattle trade...and he goes over the USDA's latest cattle-on-feed report released last Friday

00:12:00 – A Preview of the Upcoming Legacy Bull and Heifer Sale: K-State animal scientist Dave Nichols and K-State livestock marketing class members Cassidy Cage and Caden McAfee talk about the upcoming Legacy Bull and Heifer Sale taking place this Friday, in conjunction with the 2022 Cattlemen's Day at K-State...they talk about the history of this sale and the educational opportunities it has provided to hundreds of animal science students over the years

00:23:00 – The Livestock Risk Protection Insurance Program: K-State risk management specialist Jenny Ifft continues her series on price risk management for cow-calf producers, this time talking about the basic details of the USDA's Livestock Risk Protection insurance program

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Volatility and USDA Projections
Mechanical or Herbicide Termination of a Cover Crop
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Volatility and USDA Projections: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien covers the latest developments in the grain markets, including the market volatility created by Russia's invasion of Ukraine this week...and he sizes up the USDA's projection on U.S. crop production and prices in 2022, released at the department's Agricultural Outlook Forum yesterday

00:12:00 – Mechanical or Herbicide Termination of a Cover Crop: K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster talks about planning the termination of a cover crop ahead of spring planting, either mechanically or by way of a herbicide treatment...she goes over the selective and non-selective herbicide alternatives for this purpose, relating to the kind of cover crop to be taken out

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Bull Selection Priorities
Old World Bluestem Control
Tree and Shrub Shopping

00:01:13—Bull Selection Priorities--The manager of the Purebred Beef Unit at K-State, Shane Werk, discusses selection criteria when purchasing bulls for spring breeding...he talks about the traits that he thinks producers should concentrate on, oriented toward individual cow-calf herd production goals...including striking the balance between calving ease and maximizing calf growth potential

00:12:07—Old World Bluestem Control--K-State range scientist Keith Harmoney discusses mapping out a control game plan for Old World bluestem infestations in native pastures...he has done extensive research on herbicide and cultural management options in the mixed grass pasture regions of central Kansas, and offers his thoughts on effectively suppressing this invasive species

00:23:06—Tree and Shrub Shopping--On this week's horticulture segment, K-State ornamental horticulturist Jason Griffin offers some basic shopping advice when purchasing new trees and shrubs for the home landscape

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Kansas Farmland Values Report
New FSA Leader
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:05—Kansas Farmland Values Report--K-State agricultural economist Robin Reid announces that the new Kansas Land Values Book from K-State is now out: based on actual land sales data, this annual report is a thorough portrayal of Kansas farm and ranch land value trends at the county, region and state levels...she goes over the land sales volumes and average prices paid for agricultural ground in 2021

00:12:10—New FSA Leader--The newly-named state director of the Farm Service Agency in Kansas, Dennis McKinney, talks about the priorities he'll be pursuing in implementing USDA programs as he takes the reins of the FSA in this state...he emphasizes the various kinds of USDA disaster relief that he plans to highlight

00:23:06—Stop, Look and Listen--K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

National FFA Week
Managing Farm Stress
Dairy Forage Options

00:01:09—National FFA Week--The state president of the Kansas FFA, Ashley Chandler, talks about the continued growth of that organization and how it's preparing young people for possible careers in agriculture, as this is National FFA Week...she tells of some of the activities being conducted by local FFA chapters, and how support can be given via Give FFA Day, which is this Thursday

00:12:06—Managing Farm Stress--K-State behavioral health specialist Brad Dirks talks about the kinds of stress that agricultural producers regularly encounter, and the indicators that stress is taking a toll on a farmer or rancher...he's been working with several situations lately that have brought on stress for producers, and he discusses means of addressing it

00:23:13—Dairy Forage Options--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk talks about planted short-season forage options for dairy producers to consider heading into another growing season

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Is Now the Time for Cow Herd Expansion
Add-On Coverage for Spring-Planted Crops
Hedging in the Futures and Options Markets

00:01:00 – Is Now the Time for Cow Herd Expansion: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University offers his take on the current cattle market trends: he looks ahead to this Friday's USDA cattle-on-feed report, and he comments about the economic risks and rewards of individual cow herd expansion during this current downturn in the nation's cow herd inventory

00:12:00 – Add-On Coverage for Spring-Planted Crops: K-State risk management specialist Jenny Ifft looks at the prospect of adding either the Supplemental Coverage Option or Enhanced Coverage Option, or both, to one's 2022 spring-planted crop insurance policy, and what historical trends suggest about the payoff from these coverage add-ons

00:23:00 – Hedging in the Futures and Options Markets: K-State's Jenny Ifft continues her series on price risk management for cow-calf producers. This time, she focuses on hedging in the futures and options markets

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Price Outlook Scenarios
Wheat Fungicide Planning
Agricultural Weather Outlook

00:01:05—Grain Price Outlook Scenarios--K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien talks about the wheat market's reaction to the Russia/Ukraine situation, and he passes along his latest price probability projections for corn and soybeans, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends

00:12:07—Wheat Fungicide Planning--K-State wheat disease specialist Kelsey Andersen Onofre talks about fungicide strategies for controlling stripe rust and Fusarium head blight in wheat, which she covered in the recent Wheat Rx seminar series...she's urging producers to keep fungicide use in the mix of one's wheat management plan this year, despite the higher production costs they're incurring

00:23:06—Agricultural Weather Outlook--K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Summer Annual Forage Performance Trial Results
Readying for Asparagus Planting

00:01:10—Summer Annual Forage Trials (part 1)--K-State cropping systems agronomist John Holman goes over the information that can be found in K-State's just-released Kansas Summer Annual Forage Variety Performance Test report, which evaluated a multitude of forage lines for their productivity and quality as hay or silage at three locations in the state...he offers thoughts on the variables that growers should pay attention to as they go about selecting a forage for haying for ensiling in this next growing season

00:12:06—Summer Annual Forage Trials (part 2)--K-State’s John Holman talks more about the 2022 Kansas Summer Annual Forage Variety Performance Test report, going into more detail about the variety traits beyond yield that were evaluated, including stand vigor, photoperiod sensitivity and insect resistance

00:23:03—Readying for Asparagus Planting--On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticulturist Ward Upham talks about preparing now for planting an asparagus bed in early spring

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

A New Crop Insurance Add-On Coverage
What to Consider Before Purchasing Farm or Ranch Land
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – A New Crop Insurance Add-On Coverage: Risk management specialist Jenny Ifft and crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz of K-State talk about new crop insurance add-on coverage of post-planting nitrogen applications to dryland corn, which will be available on a pilot basis in 10 northeast Kansas counties this year...they explain why this insurance option has been developed, saying it may be the first of several "targeted" crop insurance endorsements for specific production practices

00:12:00 – What to Consider Before Purchasing Farm or Ranch Land: From the Washburn University School of Law, professor of agricultural law and taxation Roger McEowen discusses a number of things to consider before purchasing farm or ranch land...he's urging potential buyers to do their homework on the status of that property and other factors associated with it

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Early Kochia Herbicide Options
Grain Trade and Political Tensions
Dairy Summer Heat Preparation

00:01:10—Early Kochia Herbicide Options--K-State weed scientist Vipan Kumar advises crop producers on herbicide selection for pre-emergence control of kochia...a weed that has become increasingly resistant to herbicide treatments: he goes over the recommended two-pronged approach to kochia control and the herbicide combinations that are likely to get the job done

00:12:12—Grain Trade and Political Tensions--Senior economist Guy Allen of the IGP Institute at K-State offers his monthly status report on international grain trade and U.S. grain export opportunities: he centers this time on the political unrest tied to the Russia/Ukraine situation, as well as Russia's apparently stronger bond with China, and what those developments mean to U.S. grain business abroad

00:23:05—Dairy Summer Heat Preparation--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk talks about preparing dairy facilities now for the summer heat to come, with the motivation of an expected rise in milk prices coming

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Drought Planning
Cattlemen’s Day Preview
Cattle Price Risk Alternatives

00:01:09—Cattle Drought Planning--Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University provides this week's cattle market commentary: he discusses the expanding drought which is intensifying in the central and southern plains, and the contingencies that cattle producers should be thinking about now if the drought persists through the spring

00:12:10—Cattlemen’s Day Preview-- K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff has the full details on the 2022 K-State Cattlemen's Day, set for Friday, March 4th...the agenda includes speakers that will address several out-of-the-ordinary topics for this event

00:23:06—Cattle Price Risk Alternatives--K-State agricultural economist Jenny Ifft continues her series on price risk management for cow-calf producers...this week, outlining the different approaches to handing that risk that producers can consider

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grains Continue to Feed on Generally Bullish Factors
A Rapid Retreat in Fertilizer Price Isn’t Likely
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien goes over the lead market indicators from this week's USDA world grain supply-and-demand report, as the grain markets continue to feed on generally bullish factors...he also goes over the latest grain basis bids at local Kansas elevators, which remain strong virtually across the board

00:12:00 – A Rapid Retreat in Fertilizer Price Isn’t Likely: K-State farm management economist Gregg Ibendahl shares his just-posted fertilizer price outlook, using current trends in corn and oil prices as the foundation for his analysis...he thinks that the price of fertilizer might level off midway through the year, but that a rapid retreat in that price isn't likely, especially given what's happening with inflation in the economy

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Early Wheat Insect Activity
Canola Crop Status Report
Fruit Tree Pruning Steps

00:01:06—Early Wheat Insect Activity--K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth talks about a trio of insect pests that could be showing up in wheat and alfalfa stands already, as temperatures are trending toward the warmer side now: army cutworms, winter grain mites and Hessian fly larvae...he talks about signs of these potentially damaging those crops heading into early spring, and whether they're likely to require treatment

00:12:05—Canola Crop Status Report--K-State canola agronomist Mike Stamm provides an update on the condition of the canola crop here in the central plains, and if there's been any sort of widespread winterkill...he talks about the indications of winterkill to look for, saying that most of the crop has likely escaped such damage...and he talks about how K-State's canola breeding program is continuing to improve canola's winter hardiness

00:23:06—Fruit Tree Pruning Steps--On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticulturist Ward Upham offers guidance on pruning fruit trees ahead of the spring bloom

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

A Positive Economic Outlook for Hog Producers
Resources to Help Agricultural Produces Cope with Mental Stress
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – A Positive Economic Outlook for Hog Producers: The founder and CEO of consulting firm Partners for Production Agriculture, Joe Kerns, was a featured speaker at K-State's Swine Profitability Conference yesterday. He talked about how energy policy and the emergence of "renewable" diesel as a fuel alternative could serve to positively impact hog producers, as the costs of feeding soymeal to hogs could become significantly cheaper...he also thinks that animal agriculture, in general, is in a very good place economically right now

00:12:00 – Resources to Help Agricultural Produces Cope with Mental Stress: The project coordinator of the AgrAbility Program out of K-State, Tawnie Larson, talks about resources that can help agricultural producers work through the mental stress that frequently turns up in the business of farming and ranching...K-State Research and Extension has just come out with an informative publication on the topic

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Fuel Price Trends and Price Outlook for 2022
Details on USDA’s Down Payment Program
Pre-Fresh Management of Transition Dairy Cows

00:01:00 – Fuel Price Trends and Price Outlook for 2022: K-State farm management economist Gregg Ibendahl talks about his new analysis of fuel price trends, and the seasonal tendencies of gas and diesel prices of importance to farmers and ranchers, based on historical trends...he also offers his fuel price outlook for the rest of 2022

00:12:00 – Details on USDA’s Down Payment Program: Farm loan chief Josh Ridder of the Farm Service Agency goes over another facet of the USDA's Direct Farm Ownership loan program, called the Down Payment Program: it serves to partially finance the purchase of a family farm by an eligible beginning farmer or socially disadvantaged farmer...he goes over the maximum loan amounts available, as well as the loan rates and terms

00:23:00 – Pre-Fresh Management of Transition Dairy Cows: On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk talks about planning for pre-fresh management of transition dairy cows

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Update: USDA Cattle Inventory Report
Cow-Calf Production Risk Management
Cattlemen’s Day is Just Around the Corner

00:01:00 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, talks about the jump in fed cattle prices last week and whether that was the start of an extended rally in that market....she also breaks down the USDA cattle inventory report which was released last week, and the LMIC's updated fed and feeder cattle price forecasts for 2022 on the basis of those new numbers

00:12:00 – Cow-Calf Production Risk Management: K-State agricultural economist Jenny Ifft launches a multi-part series on price risk management in cow-calf production, and the assorted tools available to producers to successfully navigate that risk...and K-State agricultural economist Robin Reid follows up with the details on a special workshop on this topic that will be held at 29 locations around Kansas later this month

00:23:00 – Cattlemen’s Day is Just Around the Corner: This week's K-State agricultural events calendar includes a look ahead to the 109th Cattlemen's Day at K-State in early March

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update: A Downturn in the Wheat Market
The Next KARL Class is Now Forming
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien talks about what's behind this week's downturn in the wheat market, and the ongoing bullishness in the soybean market, among the highlights in his weekly grain market segment...he also notes that local grain basis levels at Kansas delivery points remain in very good shape across the board

00:12:00 – The Next KARL Class is Now Forming: The president of the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership program, Jill Zimmerman, reports that applications are now being taken for the next KARL class, which will be named this spring...she talks about the long-successful format of the two-year program and the particulars of the application process

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Biological Corn Rootworm Control
Swine Profitability Conference
Troubleshooting Transplant Starts

00:01:07—Biological Corn Rootworm Control--K-State Extension associate in entomology Anthony Zukoff talks about a promising biological approach to corn rootworm control that's starting to gain traction...deploying a specific type of nematode that feeds on rootworm larvae in corn fields...how it works and its level of success will be the subject of special informational webinar for Kansas growers coming up later this month

00:12:06—Swine Profitability Conference--K-State swine nutrition specialist Joel DeRouchey previews several of the topics that will headline the 2022 K-State Swine Profitability Conference next Tuesday on the campus...those will revolve around the theme of "Staying Competitive in the Swine Industry", and there's still time for hog producers to register for this event

00:23:05—Troubleshooting Transplant Starts--On this week's horticulture segment, Riley County Extension horticulture agent Gregg Eyestone offers more recommendations on starting garden transplants from seed in advance of this next growing season, looking at reasons why one's efforts to germinate new transplants might have come up short

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Calf Feeding Bunk Space
Endangered Species Act Issues
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:07—Calf Feeding Bunk Space--K-State beef cattle nutritionist Dale Blasi reports on the effect of bunk space availability on the performance on limit-fed beef calves...a feed efficiency program that he and colleagues have been studying from many angles of late: they sought to determine how various bunk space widths influence calf gains and uniformity of calf performance, and their findings might come as a surprise to producers

00:12:06—Endangered Species Act Issues--From the Washburn University School of Law, professor of agricultural law and taxation Roger McEowen discusses several items that did not make his top 10 ag law and taxation developments for 2021, but nonetheless remain high-profile issues for agricultural producers here in 2022...one of them being how the "critical habitat" provision of the Endangered Species Act will be interpreted

00:23:06—Stop, Look and Listen--K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Updated Paraquat Regulations
On-Farm Experimentation Push
Milk Consumption Trends

00:01:10—Updated Paraquat Regulations--K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster talks about the role that paraquat herbicide could play this crop production season as a burndown alternative to glyphosate, which may be in short supply this spring...she reviews the very latest regulations on paraquat applications which producers and commercial applicators need to be familiar with before committing to this herbicide option

00:12:11—On-Farm Experimentation Push--K-State precision agricultural economist Terry Griffin talks about a new initiative on the part of a global network of leading precision agriculture scientists, promoting on-farm crop production research...he says this approach will lean on the mass of production data that producers have been accumulating, leading to information that will benefit producers at the individual field level

00:23:06—Milk Consumption Trends--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk looks at the latest report on milk consumption in the U.S. and what that's signaling to the dairy industry

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Update: Meat Demand Monitor Survey
Strategies to Help Brome Fields Recover
Upcoming Events for Kansas Crop Producers

00:01:00 – Cattle Market Update: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor covers the cattle market scene: he shares his expectations from today's USDA Cattle Inventory Report, and passes along the results from his latest nationwide Meat Demand Monitor survey, which shows a year-over-year rise in domestic beef demand

00:12:00 – Strategies to Help Brome Fields Recover: K-State crop production specialist Bruno Pedreira talks about managing brome fields that were hit hard by the dry weather this past late summer and early fall...he discusses the chances that a brome stand will recover from those conditions, and what a producer can do to help that along over the coming year

00:23:00 – Upcoming Events for Kansas Crop Producers: This week's K-State agricultural events calendar includes informational opportunities for crop producers over the next couple of weeks

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update: A Surge in Soybean Prices
Row Crop Fertilization Management Strategies
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien provides his weekly observations on the grain markets: he talks about what's behind the latest surge in soybean prices, and how the "battle for acres" between the corn and soybean markets may already be heating up...and he looks at what the unsettled situation in the Black Sea region means to the corn and wheat markets

00:12:00 – Row Crop Fertilization Management Strategies: K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz passes along some of the management strategies for row crop fertilization that he's discussing with producers at recent K-State crop production workshops around the state...he highlights the idea of striving for maximum economic yields when making nitrogen fertilizer decisions, and outlines the situation where a producer might actually be able to skip phosphorus applications this year

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond has the latest Kansas agricultural weather outlook

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cow Magnesium Deficiency
Temperature and Crop Losses
More on Starting Vegetable Transplants

00:01:06—Cow Magnesium Deficiency--From the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at K-State, veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek discusses the circumstances that lead to winter tetany in mature beef cows...an often-lethal condition that turns up at the late-gestation/early lactation stage around calving time: he covers how this magnesium deficiency can occur, the recommended treatment response, and what cow-calf producers can do proactively to avoid cow losses to this tetany condition

00:12:10—Temperature and Crop Losses--Agricultural economist Jisang Yu and statistician Gyuhyeong Goh talk about a novel approach they've developed for gauging the direct relationship of temperature extremes to crop production losses...they used USDA crop insurance data and a statistical variable selection model to measure those impacts on tree crops, and plan to apply this informative analytical tool to conventional field crops as well

00:23:07—More on Starting Vegetable Transplants--On this week's horticulture segment, Johnson County Extension horticulture agent Dennis Patton concludes his look at the steps to starting vegetable garden transplants from seed...today, he talks about managing the light and temperature exposure for young transplants

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Vitamin Supplementation Ahead of Spring Calving
Matching Vitamin Supplementation with Vitamin Content in Forages
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Vitamin Supplementation Ahead of Spring Calving: K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney discusses the importance of vitamin supplementation for the cow herd ahead of spring calving: she talks about the primary requirements of vitamins A and E, and how they impact calving success and serve as a deterrent against scours disease in newborn calves

00:12:00 – Matching Vitamin Supplementation with Vitamin Content in Forages: K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney also talks about the amounts of these vitamins required for cows and heifers, and how to match up vitamin supplementation with the vitamin content in the forages those females are consuming heading into calving... understanding how much of those vitamin levels are often lost in long-term storage

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Wheat Rx Seminars
Emergency Conservation Program
Dairy Silage Fertilization

00:01:10—Wheat Rx Seminars--K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato provides an update on the Wheat Rx research and information program that K-State has launched in partnership with Kansas Wheat...he'll talk about some of the principles of intensive wheat management that he continues to evaluate, with the goal of capturing more market value with the crop...that'll be the subject of his presentation at two Wheat Rx seminars for wheat growers coming up in February at Wichita and Hays

00:12:09—Emergency Conservation Program-- From the Farm Service Agency state office, agricultural program specialist Candi Ketterl highlights the USDA's Emergency Conservation Program, which can provide further relief to livestock producers who were hit hard by the wildfires in Kansas last month....10 counties in Kansas have now been declared eligible for ECP cost-share assistance

00:23:02—Dairy Silage Fertilization--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk offers some thoughts on managing fertilizer inputs for dairy silage production this year, in light of the staggering rise in fertilizer prices

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Update
Research on Native Grasslands Recovery from Wildfires
Upcoming Winter Ranch Management Seminar Series

00:01:00 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University goes over the numbers from the USDA's latest cattle-on-feed report, and shares his expectations on the USDA's cattle inventory report coming out a week from today...he also offers a different take on the perception of beef "shortages" at the retail meat case

00:12:00 – Research on Native Grasslands Recovery from Wildfires: K-State range scientist Keith Harmoney looks at the capability of native grasslands to recover from wildfires, such as those which afflicted parts of central and western Kansas last month...he has studied that over the last few years following a wildfire that hit a range research site managed by K-State's Agricultural Research Center at Hays back in 2017

00:23:00 – K-State Winter Ranch Management Seminar Series: On this week's agricultural events segment, K-State beef cattle specialist Dale Blasi previews the upcoming K-State Winter Ranch Management Seminar Series being held in February at four sites around Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O’Brien discusses this week’s market activity and some of the potential “drivers” for the 2022 corn market…something he’s been covering as part of the K-State Agricultural Economics’ Winning the Game Grain Marketing Workshops

00:12:00 – Livestock Waste as an Alternate Crop Nutrient Source: K-State environmental quality agronomist Peter Tomlinson talks more about employing livestock waste as an alternate crop nutrient source, in light of astronomically high commercial fertilizer costs: this time, he cites K-State research on the variability in nutrient content among the various types of livestock manure, and within a given lot from manure from a livestock source...he encourages producers to sample the product for analysis, as that information is important in making the most of this nutrient option

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond has the latest Kansas agricultural weather outlook

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

1106 – One-of-a-Kind Ag Economy Barometer … Tips for Starting Onion Transplants

One-of-a-Kind Ag Economy Barometer
Tips for Starting Onion Transplants

00:01:00 – One-of-a-Kind Ag Economy Barometer: The director of the Center for Commercial Agriculture at Purdue University, Jim Mintert, talks about the center's Ag Economy Barometer...a monthly national survey of agricultural producers on the condition of the agricultural economy and how their perceptions of that are impacting their farm and ranch decisions...he tells about the origins of this one-of-a-kind survey which has quickly become a top indicator of the economic health of agriculture, and about some of the important trends that it has identified...he discussed the Barometer and its findings during a recent presentation at K-State

00:16:00 – Tips for Starting Onion Transplants: On this week's horticulture segment, the first of a two-part visit with Johnson County Extension horticulture agent Dennis Patton on starting vegetable transplants from seed here in the latter half of winter...with an emphasis today on starting onion transplants

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

1105 – Why Are Wheat Exports Struggling? … 2021 Top Five Agricultural Law Developments

Why Are Wheat Exports Struggling?
2021 Top Five Agricultural Law Developments
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Why Are Wheat Exports Struggling?: The senior economist with the IGP Institute at K-State, Guy Allen, offers his monthly take on the state of U.S. grain exports, based in part on the USDA's latest world grain supply-and-demand report...he talks about why wheat exports just can't seem to get untracked, and he points to the weakening of the U.S. dollar as a possible trigger for improved export sales overall

00:12:00 – 2021 Top Five Agricultural Law Developments: Agricultural law and taxation professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law concludes his review of the top 10 agricultural law developments in 2021 by going over the top five on his list...including the top two items which he says will carry over and loom large in 2022

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Update
Herbicide Regulation News
Dairy Cottonseed Feeding

00:01:10—Cattle Market Update--The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, is featured on this week's cattle market segment: in addition to her observations on the current market trends, she takes a look at the latest consumer price index numbers pertaining to meat and poultry, and where beef prices are trending...and she discusses the latest USDA hay stocks report as a factor that might influence cow herd numbers in 2022

00:12:09—Herbicide Regulation News--K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster talks about new regulations pertaining to over-the-top herbicide applications to soybeans...she highlights in particular the just-announced label stipulations for the Enlist products, as well as some of the potential complications with overall herbicide availability this growing season...she's addressing these topics this week at the K-State Cover Your Acres Winter Conference

00:23:05—Dairy Cottonseed Feeding-- On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk examines the economics of feeding whole cottonseed to the dairy cow herd

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
2021 Kansas Agricultural Weather
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien sizes up the USDA's 2021 crop production and world grain supply-and-demand reports released this week, and the short- and long-term market implications of those new numbers...he also remarks on dry weather in key crop production areas around the globe as the lead market factor to watch, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends

00:12:00 – 2021 Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond recounts the year in Kansas agricultural weather in 2021, based on the data gathered and compiled by the Weather Data Library at K-State...he talks about the standout weather developments month by month, and how production agriculture was impacted

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond has the latest Kansas agricultural weather outlook

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Farm Cooperatives and Fertilizer Prices
Landscape Ornamental Watering

00:01:09—Farm Cooperatives and Fertilizer Prices (part 1)--The director of the Arthur Capper Cooperative Center at K-State, Brian Briggeman, digs into a new analysis his center just finished, which looked at the soaring fertilizer price situation...and how it's affecting the financial state of farm cooperatives: in part one, he talks about the data he used from the last time fertilizer prices spiked, and then plummeted, in the late 2000s as a benchmark for assessing the current financial vulnerability of various-sized cooperatives

00:12:10—Farm Cooperatives and Fertilizer Prices (part 2--K-State’s Brian Briggeman continues his look at the new analysis of farmer cooperatives and their ability to navigate this volatile fertilizer market to the benefit of the cooperative and its member patrons. In part 2, he reports on the findings from this work

00:23:09—Landscape Ornamental Watering--On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticulturist Ward Upham offers guidelines on watering landscape trees and shrubs here in mid-winter, which is extra-important given the current dryness

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Livestock Risk Protection Insurance Coverage
Kansas 4-H Anticipates a Return to Normal
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Livestock Risk Protection Insurance: K-State risk management economist Jenny Ifft talks about approaches to price risk management for cow-calf operations when it comes to marketing calves...she shared information with Extension agricultural agents yesterday on how the USDA's Livestock Risk Protection insurance coverage compares to other risk management strategies in assuring that producers achieve the best payout possible for their calves

00:12:00 – Kansas 4-H Anticipates a Return to Normal: State 4-H leader Wade Weber of K-State reflects on the 4-H program's accomplishments in 2021 despite the ongoing pandemic disruptions, saying the 4-Hers and adult volunteers are to be commended for their perseverance amidst the challenges...he also looks ahead to what he says is a highly-promising year ahead for Kansas 4-H

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Sorghum Performance
USDA Wildfire Aid
Dry Dairy Cow Timeline

00:01:06—Grain Sorghum Performance--K-State agronomist Jane Lingenfelser reports on the top-performing hybrids in K-State's 2021 Grain Sorghum Performance Test...the results from nine sites in Kansas are now available to growers to aid in their seed selection for planting this spring...she also passes along the standout hybrids in K-State's Oilseed Sunflower Performance Test at three sites in the state

00:12:04—USDA Wildfire Aid--Farm program chief Todd Barrows of the Farm Service Agency covers several timely items of interest to Kansas agricultural producers: upcoming deadlines for 220 ARC and PLC program enrollment and for the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program....and opportunities for relief for those hard-hit by last month's wildfires through the USDA's Livestock Indemnity Program and Emergency Livestock Assistance Program

00:23:07—Dry Dairy Cow Timeline--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk talks about individually managing the dry period of dairy cows, and how that affects their milking performance

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Update
Reducing the Chances of Scours Disease
Upcoming Soil Fertility Management Meetings

00:01:00 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University weighs in on the cattle market trends and developments: he passes along the positive news from the USDA's latest beef export sales data, and he remarks on concerns about slowdowns in beef processing at packing plants because of pandemic-related employee absenteeism

00:12:00 – Reducing the Chances of Scours Disease: K-State beef veterinarian A. J. Tarpoff talks about taking measures now to avert scours disease in newborn beef calves, as the calving season will begin for many producers in the coming weeks...he advises on biosecurity practices to reduce the chances of scours turning up, and offers ideas on calving-time management which will lessen the chances of calves contracting scours

00:23:00 – Upcoming Soil Fertility Management Meetings: This week's K-State agricultural events calendar includes the details on four Soil Fertility Management meetings taking place tomorrow and Wednesday in central and western Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Soil Fertility Management and Testing
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien recaps the market action during this first week of the new year, and the markets' proneness toward volatility in any given trading session...he comments in particular on the downturn in the wheat market largely because of slow exports, noting that the supply fundamentals still favor healthy wheat prices

00:12:00 – Soil Fertility Management and Testing: K-State crop production specialist Lucas Haag looks ahead to the 2022 Cover Your Acres winter conference taking place soon in northwest Kansas, at which he will address the economics of soil fertility management and soil testing...he goes over some of the talking points on that topic that he and colleagues will be addressing at this major informational event for crop producers

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond has the latest Kansas agricultural weather outlook

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Kansas Farm Income Projections
ARC/PLC Selection Tool
Choosing Vegetable Varieties

00:01:06—Kansas Farm Income Projections--K-State farm management economist Gregg Ibendahl shares his just-released estimate on Kansas net farm income for 2021, as well as his income projection for 2022, using Kansas Farm Management Association grain farm data as the basis for his calculations...he points to a sharp rise in the average income this past year, followed by an expected and significant drop this year

00:12:11—ARC/PLC Selection Tool--K-State agricultural economist Robin Reid reports on her updated analysis of the returns to participating in either the Agricultural Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs on grain production here in 2022...the deadline for making any changes in one's ARC/PLC selection is March 15th, and she highlights the on-line tool she has created for producers to size up that choice

00:23:10—Choosing Vegetable Varieties--On this week's horticulture segment, Sedgwick County Extension horticulture agent Rebecca McMahon offers several things to think about when shopping for vegetable garden seed for this year's gardening...she spoke on that topic yesterday on the first K-State Garden Hour webinar of the year

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Top Agricultural Law and Taxation Developments of 2021
K-State Soybean Schools and Performance Variety Test Results
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Top Agricultural Law and Taxation Developments of 2021: Agricultural law and taxation professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law discusses half of his list of top 10 agricultural law and taxation developments of 2021...today, he covers numbers 6-10 on the list, including a ruling on a public trust doctrine case in Iowa with important implications for production agriculture, and another on a deferred payment arrangement on grain sold to an elevator that went awry for the producer

00:12:00 – K-State Soybean Schools and Performance Variety Test Results: K-State crop production specialist Ignacio Ciampitti previews the series of K-State Soybean Schools for producers coming up soon, and K-State soybean breeder Bill Schapaugh reports that the results of K-State's 2021 Soybean Variety Performance Test are now available for growers as they finalize their seed selection for 2022 production

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Sorghum’s Carbon Footprint
Farm Risk Management Training
Extra Dairy Cow Attention

00:01:05—Grain Sorghum’s Carbon Footprint--K-State environmental quality agronomist Peter Tomlinson discusses two topics: a new K-State project sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy that will study the carbon intensity of grain sorghum production on a field-wide basis, as a determinant of sorghum's value as feedstock for ethanol production...and new information his research has generated on putting a nutrient value on livestock waste when used as a crop field fertilizer source

00:12:08—Farm Risk Management Training--From K-State's Department of Agricultural Economics, LaVell Winsor and Robin Reid put out a reminder about the upcoming informational sessions on Risk Management Skills for Kansas Women in Agriculture, with the first session slated for next week...they go over the key topics that these will cover and how these will benefit those who participate

00:23:06—Extra Dairy Cow Attention--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk talks about pre-fresh cow care during harshly cold winter weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Update
Tips for Managing Cattle Feeding Costs
Upcoming 4-H Junior Livestock Producer Events

00:01:00 – Cattle Market Update: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor recaps the price trends that closed out 2021 last week and looks at several key questions he believes will steer the fortunes of the cattle market in 2022.

00:12:00 – Tips for Managing Cattle Feeding Costs: K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner offers some advice to cattle producers on managing the costs of feeding cattle through the next several months, as producers contend with high feedstuff prices...among his suggestions is being sure to evaluate feedstuff commodities in a cost-conscientious way

00:23:00 – 4-H Junior Livestock Producer Events: K-State youth livestock coordinator Lexie Hayes has the details on two junior livestock producer events coming up this spring on the campus, registrations for which are now being taken

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Top Grain Market Stories of 2021
Thoughts on the Grain Markets in the New Year
Growing Amaryllis Bulbs

00:01:08—Top Grain Market Stories of 2021 (part 1)--An end-of-year look at the top developments that shaped the grain market trends in 2021, featuring the senior economist with the IGP Institute at K-State, Guy Allen, and K-State Research and Extension grain market economist Dan O'Brien...in part one, they dig into the macro-economic forces that affected the markets, including inflation and grain shipment and supply chain issues

00:12:07— Top Grain Market Stories of 2021 (part 2)--In the second part of today’s conversation on the leading grain market drivers in 2021, K-State’s Dan O’Brien and Guy Allen take up micro-economic influences, including the impacts of weather extremes in the U.S. and abroad...they also offer their thoughts on what's ahead for the grain trades in 2022

00:23:06—Growing Amaryllis Bulbs--On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticulturist Ward Upham talks about planting and growing amaryllis bulbs indoors during the winter

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Developing New and Improved Soybean Lines
Handling Casualty Loss Claims from Last Week’s Windstorm
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Developing New and Improved Soybean Lines: K-State soybean breeder Bill Schapaugh provides an update on several approaches by the university's soybean variety development program in generating new and improved soybean lines for growers...among those are an attempt to dramatically speed up the breeding process using genomic selection to predict yield and seed protein performance, and efforts to ramp up heat tolerance in new varieties

00:12:00 – Handling Casualty Loss Claims from Last Week’s Windstorm: Agricultural law professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law takes a look at the tax implications of demolishing farm structures that were irreparably damaged by last week's massive windstorm across Kansas and the central plains...he goes over how casualty loss claims are interpreted by the IRS and other important details for those affected to know

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Wheat Sulfur Deficiency
Herbicide Spray Volumes
Dairy Margin Coverage

00:01:09—Wheat Sulfur Deficiency--K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz discusses sulfur deficiency in winter wheat, a nutrient management subject he's receiving questions about from more and more wheat growers...he goes over the symptoms of a sulfur issue, the specific method of soil testing for it, and the various fertilizer products for correcting a sulfur deficiency ahead of spring green-up

00:12:09—Herbicide Spray Volumes--K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster and graduate researcher Tyler Meyeres talk about their recent study of field spray volumes and how they influence herbicide application efficiency and performance...their work takes on added importance as this next growing season comes on, with the expected shortage of some key herbicide products

00:23:06—Dairy Margin Coverage--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk encourages dairy producers to take advantage of the USDA's Dairy Margin Coverage program, with the next sign-up round now underway

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle By-product Market
Alternative Weed Control
K-State Corn Schools

00:01:06—Cattle By-product Market-- Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University offers his perspectives on the cattle markets: in addition to his thoughts on the state of the market heading into the new year, he looks ahead to this week's USDA cattle-on-feed report, and he shares his recent analysis of the U.S. cattle by-product market, which has had an extremely strong year in 2021

00:12:07—Alternative Weed Control-- K-State weed scientist Vipan Kumar talks about a new approach to crop weed control that he's testing out in field trials in western Kansas...it utilizes a roller cage mill outfitted to the back of a combine, to crush weed seeds as they're emitted from the machine...he tells what the early results are showing

00:23:07—K-State Corn Schools-- On this week's K-State agricultural events calendar, cropping systems specialist Ignacio Ciampitti previews the 2022 Kansas Corn Schools coming up right after the holidays

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Wildfire Outbreaks in Central and Western Kansas
What Created that Destructive Windstorm?

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien provides an update on local grain basis bids around Kansas, and he offers a renewed look at what's behind the volatility in the wheat market

00:12:00 – Wildlfire Outbreaks in Central and Western Kansas: The state fire management officer with the Kansas Forest Service at K-State, Mark Neely, reports the latest on the enormous wildfire outbreak in parts of central and western Kansas on Wednesday: he talks about the great challenges to the fire response, commending local firefighters for their staunch efforts in containing those fires in near-impossible wind conditions...and he reminds that the threat of wildfire in rural Kansas remains as this extra-dry winter continues

00:23:00 – What Created that Destructive Windstorm?: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond talks about the elements that came together to create that destructive windstorm earlier in the week, and provides the latest Kansas agricultural weather outlook

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Crop Disease Recap
Grain Protein Sensors
Landscape Wildlife Damage

00:01:13—Crop Disease Recap--K-State row crop disease specialist Rodrigo Onofre talks about the takeaways from the 2021 corn and soybean growing season that will help growers prepare for disease management in 2022, including hybrid and variety selection with disease resistance in mind...he also highlights a potential new disease threat to Kansas corn production, called tar spot, as it has now been confirmed in a neighboring state

00:12:06—Grain Protein Sensors--K-State cropping systems specialist Ignacio Ciampitti talks about research he's contributing to, which is evaluating the use of sensors to determine the protein content of crops at harvest...he says that as such systems are perfected, they will allow growers to improve their input management while possibly capturing market premiums for their higher-protein harvested grain

00:23:10—Landscape Wildlife Damage--On this week's horticulture segment, Riley County Extension horticulture agent Gregg Eyestone talks about protecting recently-planted landscape ornamentals from wildlife damage during the winter

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Why U.S. Wheat Export Business is Lagging
Developing Food-Grade Sorghum and Millet Lines
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Why U.S. Wheat Export Business is Lagging: The senior economist at the IGP Institute at K-State, Guy Allen, talks about the latest USDA world grain supply-and-demand numbers, and the implications for international grain trade: he specifically highlights what's going on with wheat, and why U.S. wheat export business is lagging...and he looks at rising interest in canola and sunflowers in the international oilseed market

00:12:00 – Developing Food-Grade Sorghum and Millet Lines: The assistant director of the Feed the Future Innovation Laboratory for Collaborative Research on Sorghum and Millet at K-State, Nat Bascom, talks about that lab's research efforts in developing food-grade sorghum and millet lines for consumption in other parts of the world...he explains how the information generated by this program also benefits sorghum and millet growers here in the U.S.

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Outfitting Field Sprayers
CRP Sign-up Opportunity
Dairy Alfalfa Feeding

00:01:06—Outfitting Field Sprayers--K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster discusses field sprayer preparation for the next growing season, and why installing new spray nozzles might well be worth the time and investments...given the expected shortage of some popular herbicides this coming spring and the subsequent rise in herbicide costs

00:12:11—CRP Sign-up Opportunity--Agriculture program specialist Nicole Welborn of the Farm Service Agency announces another opportunity for Kansas landowners under the continuous Conservation Reserve Program: it's under the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement initiative, which will pay landowners to preserve playa areas in crop fields as migratory bird habitat...she also talks about the current signup for the 2022 Dairy Margin Coverage and Supplemental Dairy Production programs

00:23:11—Dairy Alfalfa Feeding--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk focuses on alfalfa feeding management for lactating dairy cows as the weather turns colder

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Livestock Market Update
An Analytical Tool to Help Farm Families
Registration for Kansas 4-H Horse Panorama Begins

00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University shares the latest beef and live-cattle export data, both of which bode favorably for the markets, and he looks ahead to what may well be a prosperous year for cattle producers in 2022...and how that may influence herd management decisions

00:12:00 – An Analytical Tool to Help Farm Families: From the Farm Analyst program at K-State, LaVell Winsor talks about the opportunity for farm families to use this program to assess the financial state of their operations, and to come up with a plan for addressing areas of concern or for actually expanding the operation...the program uses a time-tested analytical tool that provides answers for producers

00:23:00 – Kansas 4-H Horse Panorama: K-State 4-H agricultural sciences specialist Kelsey Nordyke previews the upcoming Kansas 4-H Horse Panorama. Registration for the event begins today

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
K-State’s 2021 Corn Hybrid Performance Test Results
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien comments on the grain market trends, focusing on the market reaction to the Environmental Protection Agency's latest proposal on renewable fuels volumes, and on the numbers in the USDA's monthly world grain supply and demand estimates released yesterday

00:12:00 – K-State’s 2021 Corn Hybrid Performance Test Results: K-State agronomist Jane Lingenfelser reports on the corn hybrids that rose to the top in K-State's 2021 Corn Hybrid Performance Test at 12 sites around Kansas...the full results of this year's field trials are now available for growers to consider as they finalize their seed selection for planting next spring

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: From the Weather Data Library at Kansas State University, meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

A Conversation with the New K-State President
Dormant Lawn Overseeding

00:01:06—New K-State President (part 1)-- The dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University, Richard Linton, who in February will become the next president at Kansas State University...in this first segment, he talks about his background as a food scientist and administrator at three other leading land-grant universities, which he says has helped prepare him for a top leadership role at a land-grant institution; and the great stock he puts into the land-grant foundation of teaching, research and Extension

00:12:10—New K-State President (part 2)—More from incoming K-State president Richard Linton, on his immediate-term and long-term aspirations for the university in service to agriculture and rural Kansas; the need for infrastructure upgrades in support of agricultural research and outreach as a priority at K-State; and the potential research and education collaboration he foresees between K-State and the National Bio- and Agro-defense Facility

00:23:06—Dormant Lawn Overseeding-- On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticulturist Ward Upham goes over the steps to dormant overseeding a cool-season lawn here in early winter

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Pre-Calving Season Management Steps
Legal Risks of Deferring Payments on Commodity Sales
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Pre-Calving Season Management Steps: K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek walks through a checklist of pre-calving season management steps for cow-calf producers as the herd females enter their final trimester…starting with assuring cows and heifers are at an appropriate body condition score through feeding management, and administering scours prevention vaccines in a timely fashion, as well as preparing intervention tools for responding to calving difficulties

00:12:00 – Legal Risks of Deferring Payments on Commodity Sales: From the Washburn University School of Law, professor of agricultural law and taxation Roger McEowen, talks about the legal risks producers take when they defer payments on commodity sales to a buyer, in the event that buyer encounters financial difficulties…he offers recommendations on how the producer can protect their financial interest in those situations

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Windbreak Condition Survey
KARL Program Update
Dairy Forage Adjustments

00:01:08—Windbreak Condition Survey--K-State rural forestry program coordinator Bob Atchison shares results from the recently-completed Great Plains Initiative 2, which used aerial technology to survey the volume and condition of tree resources in several Great Plains states, including Kansas…specifically, he talks about what the survey said about windbreaks in the state, which suggests that many farmstead and field windbreaks are sorely in need of renovation

00:12:07—KARL Program Update--The president of the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership program, Jill Zimmerman, talks about the activities of the current KARL class, the recruitment of the next class which is now underway, and the opportunity to support the program through a charitable contribution here at year’s end

00:23:07—Dairy Forage Adjustments--On this week’s edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk advises dairy producers to use their milk fat results as a guide to making forage feeding adjustments during the winter

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Update
New African Swine Fever Research at K-State
Crop Pest Management Schools in Colby and Great Bend

00:01:00 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, talks about yet another week of higher fed cattle prices, as well as the accompanying improvement in feeder cattle prices at Kansas auctions...and she offers her latest thoughts on the impact of the extended drought in the West and in plains states on the cattle inventory heading into 2022

00:12:00 – New African Swine Fever Research:K-State veterinarian Megan Niederwerder reports on her upcoming new research on another aspect of African swine fever...this time, her project will center on what would happen at the hog farm level if ASF actually managed to enter the U.S., and what the best control response would be...this work will take place in the quarters of K-State's Biosecurity Research Institute

00:23:00 – Crop Pest Management Schools: This week's K-State Research and Extension agricultural events calendar includes details on two K-State Crop Pest Management Schools taking place this week in Colby and Great Bend

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Risk Management Skills for Kansas Women in Agriculture
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien provides an update on local grain price bids around Kansas and the degree to which they remain profitable for producers, and he passes along his latest price probability projections for corn and soybeans

00:12:00 – Risk Management Skills for Kansas Women in Agriculture: K-State agricultural economist Robin Reid and LaVell Winsor of K-State's Farm Analyst Program have the details on the upcoming series on Risk Management Skills for Kansas Women in Agriculture...weekly sessions at over 30 locations around the state covering production cost management, crop insurance decisions, crop marketing plans and government farm programs, with an optional session on cow-calf risk management

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: From the Weather Data Library at Kansas State University, meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Wheat Virus DNA Research
4-H/FFA Wool Judging Training
Holiday Poinsettia Care

00:01:07—Wheat Virus DNA Research--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

00:12:08—More on Wheat Virus Discoveries--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

00:23:06—Holiday Poinsettia Care--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

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Feeding Approaches to Improve Young Pig Survivability
Increasing Cost Efficiency in Feeding Young Pigs
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Feeding Approaches to Improve Young Pig Survivability: Graduate researcher Madie Wensley and swine specialist Mike Tokach of K-State talk about their findings on feeding approaches to improve young pig survivability right after weaning...they looked at creep feeding options made available on the farrowing floor and their impact on growth performance and mortality, and evaluated the effects of mat feeding for the same purposes

00:12:00 – Increasing Cost Efficiency in Feeding Young Pigs: Graduate researcher Bo Williams and K-State swine nutrition veterinarian Jordan Gebhardt studied the effect of increasing lysine as an amino acid in late nursery and growing pig diets, while at the same time reducing the level of soybean meal in those diets...they found that these adjustments can result in greater cost efficiency in feeding young pigs

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Flinchbaugh Ag Policy Chair
USDA Program Roundup
Monitoring Dairy Feed Status

00:01:08—Flinchbaugh Ag Policy Chair-- K-State agricultural economist Allen Featherstone reports on a recent fundraising achievement that has created the Barry Flinchbaugh Chair in Agricultural Economics: this will support a variety of education and scholarship opportunities in the area of agricultural policy, not only for students, but for elected officials and other policy makers as well...and may eventually establish the Flinchbaugh Center for Agricultural Policy at K-State along with a high-profile lecture series in the name of the long-time national leader and educator in agricultural policy

00:12:07—USDA Program Roundup--The acting state director of the Farm Service Agency, Chuck Pettijohn, covers several USDA program items of interest to Kansas agricultural producers...including the rapidly-approaching deadline for reporting fall-seeded crop acreage, the distribution of final WHIP-plus program payments for 2019 and 2020 disaster losses, and a reminder about recording livestock losses due to adverse weather to qualify for the Livestock Indemnity Program

00:23:07—Monitoring Dairy Feed Status--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk advises dairy producers to monitor the state of their stored feedstuffs as winter comes on, watching for indications of secondary fermentation that could cause nutritional problems for the herd

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Livestock Market Update
Nutrient Value of Corn and Sorghum Crop Residue
Calculating Crop Residue Grazing Time

00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor discusses yet another sharp upturn in cash fed cattle prices, and what the latest concern over another COVID variant might mean for the beef demand outlook

00:12:00 – Nutrient Value of Corn and Sorghum Crop Residue:K-State cropping systems agronomist John Holman discusses the nutritive value of corn and sorghum crop residue for cow herd grazing in the late fall and winter: he talks about components of that residue that cows prefer, and how that might affect one's management approach...he debunks some misconceptions about grazing cows on crop stover...and he tells how to determine the available duration of grazing on those fields

00:23:00 – Calculating Crop Residue Grazing Time: K-State cropping systems agronomist John Holman discusses how to calculate the available duration of grazing corn and sorghum fields following harvest

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybeans
Actions to Take Before Buying Farmland
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybeans: K-State plant pathologist Chris Little talks about the university's latest research into means of controlling sudden death syndrome in soybeans...he talks about advances in variety resistance to SDS, as well as other management approaches that he and his colleagues are exploring, including how phosphorus applications and cover crops might impede the disease

00:12:00 – Actions to Take Before Buying Farmland: Agriculture law and taxation professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law goes over several things that prospective buyers of farmland should look into before making the purchase, to assure there are no liabilities or undisclosed legal commitments attached to that property...he goes over some examples

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Understanding Coyote Behavior
Coyote Control Methods
Winter Dairy Calf Comfort

00:01:08—Understanding Coyote Behavior--In a two-part conversation, K-State wildlife management specialist Drew Ricketts talks about contending with coyote predation on livestock: on part one, he discusses the nature and behavior of coyotes, including some things that many people don't know about their preferred diets and how that changes over the course of a year

00:12:07—Coyote Control Methods--On part two of today’s look at coyote predation control approaches, K-State’s Drew Ricketts covers the various means of curbing that predation on livestock, including coyote hunting, capturing and exclusion from livestock areas

00:23:09—Winter Dairy Calf Comfort-- On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk touts the use of specially-designed blankets for protecting young dairy calves as the weather continues to turn colder

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Update
Livestock Waste as a Crop Nutrient Source
Upcoming Agricultural Events

00:01:00 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University offers his take on the "staying power" of the current rally in the fed cattle market, and he talks about whether rising retail beef prices will eventually take a toll on domestic beef demand

00:12:00 – Livestock Waste as a Crop Nutrient Source:K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz talks about utilizing livestock waste as a crop nutrient source, in light of soaring commercial fertilizer prices: he discusses running an analysis of that waste to determine its actual nutrient content, and how to effectively apply it to fields for eventual access by crops

00:23:00 – Upcoming Agricultural Events: This week's K-State Research and Extension agriculture calendar features several crop production-oriented events in early December

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Wheat Price Surge
Swine Health Plan
Ag Weather Outlook

00:01:06—Wheat Price Surge--K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien talks about another good week for the wheat market, and a so-so week for the feedgrain and oilseed markets...and he'll remark on whether the markets in general have hit a ceiling…during his weekly observations on the grain market trends

00:12:10—Swine Health Plan--A guest speaker at K-State's 2021 Swine Day yesterday: the director of operations for the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Iowa State University, Rodger Main, talks about the USDA-sponsored pilot project he's leading to develop a U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan...the idea is to create a monitoring and certification program for assuring that the U.S. hog herd remains free of classical swine fever and African swine fever

00:23:06—Ag Weather Outlook--K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Limit-feeding Beef Calves
Wheat Insect Update
Dormant Oil Treatments

00:01:08—Limit-feeding Beef Calves--K-State beef cattle nutritionist Dale Blasi talks about the merits of a limit-feeding program for backgrounding beef calves...he reports on several years of K-State research on feedstuffs that make this approach work and the feeding efficiencies that can be gained... the consistency in gain performance...and he tells of the most recent study of the bunk space required for a limit-feeding setup

00:12:08—Wheat Insect Update-- K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth talks about the appearance of winter grain mites in Kansas winter wheat stands...he also notes a few reports of army cutworms showing up in wheat, and whether either of these pests require a treatment response at this stage of the growing season

00:23:06—Dormant Oil Treatments-- On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd advises on applying dormant oil insecticides to landscape ornamental and fruit trees now, and he talks about keeping landscape insects from entering the home as the weather has turned colder

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Potential Shortage of “Burndown” Crop Herbicides
Researching Soil Moisture Sensing Technology
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Potential Shortage of “Burndown” Crop Herbicides: K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster is among a panel of weed scientists discussing the expected shortage of "burndown" crop herbicides in the growing season ahead, most notably glyphosate and glufosinate...they talk about managing around that problem, through greater reliance on residual herbicide control and crop management adjustments

00:12:00 – Researching Soil Moisture Sensing Technology: K-State soil water scientist Andres Patrignani talks about a new project which will establish testing grounds for soil moisture sensing technology...K-State will manage one of four such sites around the nation, as he and colleagues will evaluate the accuracy and overall performance of current and future moisture sensing systems

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Forage Analysis Priorities
USDA Farm Loan News
Dairy Feeding Advisory

00:01:09—Forage Analysis Priorities --K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner talks about analyzing the nutrient content of harvested forages before they're fed to cattle this fall and winter...he advises on the analysis numbers that producers should pay the most attention to as they receive the results back from their samples, and how to use that information in targeting that forage to herd nutritional needs

00:12:10—USDA Farm Loan News--The farm loan chief with the Farm Service Agency state office, Josh Ridder, provides an update on USDA farm loan availability as a new fiscal year has begun, and he talks about special considerations being offered to current USDA borrowers in view of the complications brought on by the pandemic

00:23:07—Dairy Feeding Advisory--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk talks about taking precautions against prussic acid toxicity when feeding freshly-harvested sorghum forages

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Livestock Market Update
Cow-Calf Health Considerations
Upcoming Agricultural Events

00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University remarks on another week of higher fed cattle prices, how much more price improvement producers can expect...he also compares current trends in feeder cattle prices at numerous auctions in the central plains region, and talks about how the demand for wheat pasture cattle fits into that

00:12:00 – Cow-Calf Health Considerations:K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff talks about a variety of beef calf and cow herd health considerations here in late fall: protecting newly-weaned or shipped-in calves from respiratory disease...administering lice control for those calves...and sorting the cow herd by stage of pregnancy for winter nutrition management

00:23:00 – Upcoming Agricultural Events: This week's K-State agricultural events calendar includes several forage-related programs

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Sorghum Traits That Could Lower Water Use
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien discusses the remarkable bullish run in the wheat market right now, and the opportunity for growers to lock in prices on the 2022 crop...and he references a formula that depicts the current strength of corn and soybean prices relative to wheat

00:12:00 – Sorghum Traits That Could Lower Water Use: The managing director of the Center for Sorghum Improvement at K-State, Sarah Sexton-Bowser, and K-State agronomy associate scientist Terry Felderhoff provide an update on the Drop XL Sorghum technology project, which is seeking out sorghum traits that lead to lower plant transpiration, and therefore less water use while potentially improving yields...they'll be reporting on their progress at the Governor's Conference on the Future of Water in Kansas next week

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: From the Weather Data Library at Kansas State University, meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Innovative Livestock Watering
World Grain Trade Update
Late Fall Lawn Care

00:01:09—Innovative Livestock Watering--K-State watershed specialist Will Boyer discusses a couple of approaches to alternate livestock watering sources that he's been working with of late: one is a watering system driven by solar power for cattle grazing on cover crops or crop stover, where a permanent water source isn't available...the other is a sand filter system designed to remove blue-green algae toxins from water before livestock consume it....he'll be talking about both of these innovations at the upcoming Governor's Water Conference

00:12:06—World Grain Trade Update--The senior economist with the IGP Institute at K-State, Guy Allen, provides his latest observations on international grain trade, coming off the latest USDA world grain supply-and-demand report...and he discusses a highly favorable development of late: a dramatic drop in ocean freight rates

00:23:08—Late Fall Lawn Care--On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticulturist Ward Upham takes a look at late fall fertilization and weed control for cool-season lawns

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

2022 Kansas Crop Budgets
Pre-paid Farm Expenses
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:06—2022 Kansas Crop Budgets-- K-State farm management economist Gregg Ibendahl discusses the new set of K-State crop budgets that will be available later this week for you producers to use in planning your 2022 crop production...he talks about how these budget numbers serve as a guide to the likelihood of profitability from a given crop, broken down by region of the state...he also notes how recent sharp hikes in input costs have been factored in

00:12:08—Pre-paid Farm Expenses-- Agricultural law and taxation professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law talks about the farm tax rules applying to pre-paid expenses, and what is and isn't considered a legitimate pre-paid expense...he says it's important for producers to understand these rules as they consider end-of-year pre-paid expenditures

00:23:09—Stop, Look and Listen-- K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Pasture Risk Insurance
Weed Management Challenges
Dairy Employee Relations

00:01:08—Pasture Risk Insurance--K-State risk management specialist Jenny Ifft discusses how the USDA's Pasture, Rangeland and Forage Insurance coverage works, and its performance as a risk management tool for livestock producers in times of drought...the deadline for enrolling in PRF coverage for 2022 is December 1st

00:12:07—Weed Management Challenges--K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster takes up two topics: strategies for controlling the family of mustard weeds in wheat and on other crop ground in the coming weeks...and her thoughts on adapting one's weed management to anticipated shortage, and higher costs, of certain popular herbicide products in 2022

00:23:09—Dairy Employee Relations--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk offers suggestions on retaining employees in the dairy operation

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Livestock Market Update
Kansas Cattle Feeding and Processing Readiness
Time is Running Out to Register for Swine Day

00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: Agricultural economist Tyler Cozzens of the Livestock Marketing Information Center is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he shares the LMIC's latest quarterly beef demand index as well as the center's projections on per capita beef consumption for 2022 and 2023...and he covers the new report on U.S. beef exports, pointing to record beef sales abroad in 2021

00:12:00 – Kansas Cattle Feeding and Processing Readiness:K-State precision agricultural economist Terry Griffin and visiting researcher Enil Serrano from Zamorano Agricultural University in Honduras talk about their current study of the Kansas cattle feeding and processing industries and how well they would function in the event of a major natural disaster...whether they are prepared to keep beef moving to consumers and what bottlenecks might occur

00:23:00 – Time is Running Out to Register for Swine Day: This week's K-State agricultural events calendar features a reminder about Wednesday's registration deadline for the 2021 K-State Swine Day taking place next week

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Irrigation Research at K-State
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien talks about more slippage in grain prices this week...and he shares his updated breakeven figures for Kansas corn and soybean production in 2022, factoring in the latest hikes in crop input prices

00:12:00 – Irrigation Research at K-State: K-State water resources engineer Jonathan Aguilar reports on two of his current irrigation research initiatives: he discusses what he's discovering about irrigated cotton production in western Kansas, and the water conservation gains that crop can bring to the table...and he looks at the efforts to promote irrigation water use efficiency through management practices on farms in the Rattlesnake Creek basin in central Kansas

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: From the Weather Data Library at Kansas State University, meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Fall Anhydrous Applications
Feed Transportation Assistance
Winter Landscape Enhancement

00:01:09--Fall Anhydrous Applications--K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz talks about anhydrous ammonia applications to corn and grain sorghum ground here in the fall, which he still encourages despite the extraordinarily high fertilizer prices...he reminds of the importance of applying that anhy when soil temperatures have sufficiently cooled off, and discusses the use of nitrification inhibitor additives

00:12:09--Feed Transportation Assistance--On the latest edition of FSA Coffee Talk, farm program chief Todd Barrows of the Farm Service Agency state office covers an assortment of USDA program items, including details on the new Emergency Livestock Assistance Program feature which provides cost assistance for livestock feed transportation when feed availability has been complicated by drought

00:23:07--Winter Landscape Enhancement--On this week's horticulture segment, Wyandotte County Extension horticulture agent Lynn Loughary offers some ideas on enhancing the winter home landscape through plant selection...the topic she addressed this week on the K-State Garden Hour webinar

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Rural Wildfire Outlook
FFA Convention Recap
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:09--Rural Wildfire Outlook--The state fire management officer with the Kansas Forest Service at K-State, Mark Neely, talks about rural wildfire incidents in Kansas this past year, and how the response to wildfires has improved under the new mutual aid compact with surrounding states...he also talks about taking steps now to protect rural property from wildfires during the fall and winter

00:12:09--FFA Convention Recap-- Kansas FFA state president Ashley Chandler and state vice-president Rachel Sebesta reflect on their experiences at the 2021 National FFA Convention which took place this past week in Indianapolis, and they acknowledge the achievements of several Kansas FFA members at that event

00:23:09--Stop, Look and Listen-- K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cow Herd Cover Crop Grazing
Dairy Raw Milk Marketing

00:01:09--Cow Herd Cover Crop Grazing (part 1)-- K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney discusses several considerations when grazing the cow herd on winter annual cover crop stands: in the first segment, she talks about her research on cattle preference for the different cover crop forages, and the nutritional value of each

00:12:08--Cow Herd Cover Crop Grazing (Part 2)-- K-State’s Jaymelynn Farney continues her discussion of cover crops as a fall and winter grazing resource for the cow herd: in this segment, she talks about recommended stocking rates, avoiding acidosis and grass tetany issues, and balancing the nutrient intake by grazing cover crops in tandem with nearby field crop residue

00:23:05--Dairy Raw Milk Marketing-- On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk advises dairy producers to size up the current market for raw milk and the selling outlets available to them

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Livestock Market Update
Farm and Ranch Transition
Beef Quality Assurance Training

00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor talks about what was behind the record U.S. beef export demand in August, and goes over the updated outlook on Kansas cattle feedlot returns from now through mid-summer of 2022, which are looking much more favorable

00:12:00 – Farm and Ranch Transition:K-State farm economist Robin Reid talks about a new service that the K-State Department of Agricultural Economics will be launching at the first of the year...the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition: it will provide various forms of advisory assistance to retiring producers and beginning farmers in successfully facilitating the succession of a farm or ranch operation

00:23:00 – Beef Quality Assurance Training: On this week's agricultural events calendar, details on two Beef Quality Assurance training opportunities for cattle producers…one in Greenwood County and the other in Washington County

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Impact of Economic Inflation on Agriculture
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien talks about the wheat market's push toward still higher ground, despite lackluster export business of late...and he remarks on whether corn prices have hit their post-harvest low

00:12:00 – Impact of Economic Inflation on Agriculture: K-State agricultural economist Allen Featherstone discusses the current concerns over economic inflation in the U.S. and what it means for the agricultural sector, particularly when it comes to the outlook on interest rates...he also talks about what the stock market is saying about the duration of this inflationary trend

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: From the Weather Data Library at Kansas State University, meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Wheat Replanting Decisions
Autonomous Field Spraying
Late-season Landscape Bugs

00:01:08--Wheat Replanting Decisions--K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato talks about considerations when making wheat replanting decisions...he goes over the general circumstances where re-seeding or overseeding a stand might be in order, and he offers an information aid that producers can use to assess the current stand beforehand, based on plants per foot of row

00:12:06--Autonomous Field Spraying--K-State precision agricultural engineer Ajay Sharda provides an update on his research into robotic in-field systems for controlling weeds and insects in standing field crops...he talks about the capabilities of these autonomous vehicles, and the next developmental step toward making these systems practical for crop pest control

00:23:07--Late-season Landscape Bugs--On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd suggests that homeowners check their landscape spruce and other conifers for spider mites, and he talks about the white-lined sphinx moth, which is prolific in a number of home landscapes right now

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Insect Activity in Winter Wheat, Alfalfa
Agricultural Law: Agreement Easements
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Insect Activity in Winter Wheat, Alfalfa: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth discusses current insect activity in the newly-emerged winter wheat crop, which he says does not include those armyworms which have caused so much havoc this past summer and early fall...and he advises alfalfa growers about pea aphid and potato leafhopper control at the final cutting of the alfalfa growing season

00:12:00 – Agricultural Law: Easement Agreements: Professor of agricultural law and taxation Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law talks about easement agreements between landowners and various industries and agencies, and how the proceeds from those easement pacts are treated as landowner income for tax purposes...he says that determination tends to vary from situation to situation

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Leukosis Management
The Anatomy of Cooperatives
Dairy Feed Storage

00:01:09--Cattle Leukosis Management--In his monthly segment on bovine health management, K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek discusses management of bovine leukosis virus...a blood-borne condition that causes tumors and other internal afflictions in cattle, leading to condemnation upon processing...he talks about how prevalent it is in cow herds and what management steps can be taken in response to it

00:12:08--The Anatomy of Cooperatives --The director of the Arthur Capper Cooperative Center at K-State, Brian Briggeman, and the chief executive officer of the Kansas Cooperative Council, Brandi Miller, reflect on the state of agricultural cooperatives in Kansas as another crop production year comes to a close, and they go over the seven principles by which cooperatives operate

00:23:12--Dairy Feed Storage-- On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk talks about the rise in dairy herd feeding costs, and some things that producers can do to lower those costs by way of stored feedstuff management

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Livestock Market Update
Cost-Effective Phosphorus Options
National FFA Convention Preview

00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he breaks down the USDA's latest cattle-on-feed report...and he shares a new analysis he co-authored on trends in dairy beef prices, and how those might serve as an indicator of future beef cattle prices

00:12:00 – Cost-Effective Phosphorus Options:K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner talks about managing phosphorus mineral supplementation for the cow herd this fall and winter, in light of escalating mineral prices...he offers several suggestions on maintaining mineral availability to the herd in a cost-effective manner, including strategic product selection and utilizing alternate phosphorus sources

00:23:00 – National FFA Convention Preview: Kansas FFA state reporter Lydia Watanabe looks ahead to the 2021 National FFA Convention which takes place this week in Indianapolis

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Update on Agriculture in Barber County
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien talks about some of the discussion about crop production risk management that took place at K-State's Crop Insurance Workshop in Salina yesterday, and what kinds of coverage decisions farmers are contemplating heading into the 2022 production season...and he also looks at the impact of the ongoing concern over production input costs as a market factor

00:12:00 – Update on Agriculture in Barber County: The final visit in this week's series featuring county and district Extension agricultural agents who've been in Manhattan for the 2021 K-State Research and Extension Conference: today, a look at the year in agriculture in Barber County from Extension agent Justin Goodno

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: From the Weather Data Library at Kansas State University, meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Extension Agricultural Agent Perspectives
Post-Planting Tree Care

00:01:09--Extension Ag Agent Perspectives (part 1)--Conversations with more county and district Extension agricultural agents who are in Manhattan this week for the 2021 K-State Research and Extension Annual Conference...discussing with them what kind of a year it has been for their local farmers and ranchers, what challenges lay ahead for those producers in 2022, and what Extension outreach programs they're putting forth on behalf of agriculture in their locations: the first segment features Rod and Ryan Schaub of the Frontier Extension District in east-central Kansas

00:12:09--Extension Ag Agent Perspectives (part 2) --The second of today’s segments with Extension agricultural agents features Rachael Brooke and Cody Miller of the Phillips-Rooks Extension District in north-central Kansas

00:23:09--Post-planting Tree Care--On this week's horticulture segment, the second part of a discussion on planting landscape trees in the fall with K-State forester Charlie Barden: this week, he talks about tree placement at the planting site and post-planting care

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Economic Impact of Ag Research at K-State
Crop Production in West Plains Extension District
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Economic Impact of Ag Research at K-State: The dean of the College of Agriculture at K-State, Ernie Minton, and the senior director of Teconomy Partners, Simon Tripp, discuss the economic impact of agriculture research at K-State on the Kansas and regional agricultural sectors...based on an extensive analysis of the returns to public dollars invested in the university's research initiatives: they say the data reinforces the need for further investment into land-grant agriculture research facilities

00:12:00 – Crop Production in West Plains Extension District: The first of this week's series with county and district Extension agriculture agents who are in Manhattan for the K-State Research and Extension Annual Conference: today, West Plains Extension District agricultural agent Renee Tuttle talks about the crop production year in Scott and Finney counties, and a couple of the Extension programs she's conducting there

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Wheat Fungicide Study
USDA Program Briefing
Baleage as Dairy Forage

00:01:09—Wheat Fungicide Study-- K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato goes over the findings of a two-tiered study of foliar fungicide applications to winter wheat in the spring, for protection against rust diseases and other pathogens...he combined results from a direct farmer survey on their fungicide use with multiple years of K-State field trials to come up with several important conclusions on the value of employing fungicide treatments in varying situations

00:18:03—USDA Program Briefing-- Agricultural program specialist Tonya Ackerman of the Farm Service Agency provides an update on three USDA programs of interest to Kansas producers: the availability of marketing assistance loans on stored grain, the results of the latest Conservation Reserve Program sign-up in Kansas, and the opportunities under the Dairy Margin Coverage program

00:23:07—Baleage as Dairy Forage-- On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk takes a look at putting up fall forage as high-moisture "baleage"

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Livestock Market Update
Joint Study for Weed Control
Previewing K-State Swine Day

00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University offers his latest insight on the cattle markets: he discusses whether the fed cattle market is finally poised for improvement, as has been anticipated for some time, and he looks at the prospects for wheat pasture this fall and winter, and how the numbers on wheat grazing profitability are shaping up

00:12:00 – Joint Study for Weed Control:K-State weed ecologist Anita Dille talks about a new project she's conducting, along with peers at the University of Nebraska and University of Wisconsin: by way of a special survey, they are studying producer strategies for weed control in corn and soybean production and the weed escapes that often occur...they are also assessing farmer interest in the new herbicide spraying technologies

00:23:00 – Previewing K-State Swine Day: K-State swine specialist Mike Tokach previews the 2021 K-State Swine Day being held November 18th on the campus

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

U.S. Economy and Grain Market Impacts
International Grain Trade Issues
Domestic Grain Supply and Demand Factors

A recording of a special Grain Market Outlook Forum that was held as part of the Commodity Tailgate event at Kansas State University on Saturday, October 16th, at the International Grains Program Center on the campus. It featured:

K-State agricultural economist Allen Featherstone on the macroeconomic forces at work currently and their impact on the grain markets

The senior economist with the IGP Institute at K-State, Guy Allen, commenting on the current dynamics of international grain trade and some of the issues at hand, including extremely high overseas shipping rates

K-State grain market economist Dan O’Brien, discussing domestic grain supply and demand factors presently influencing grain prices afforded to producers

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Pre-Harvest Soybean Dry-Down
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien compares current grain bids at local Kansas elevators to forward contracts on 2022 production at those same locations as an indication of market direction, and he talks about the potential market impact of the new soybean crush plant to be built in southeast Kansas

00:12:00 – Pre-Harvest Soybean Dry-Down: K-State crop production specialist Ignacio Ciampitti talks about the pace of soybean crop dry-down before harvest, given the cooler and wetter weather many parts of Kansas have experienced over the last week...he tells what producers can expect, based on previous studies of in-field soybean drying rate

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: From the Weather Data Library at Kansas State University, meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Fall Feedgrain Weed Control
Grain Shipping Complications
Landscape Tree Planting

00:01:10—Fall Feedgrain Weed Control--K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster discusses fall-applied herbicides for winter annual weed control in fields which will be planted to corn or grain sorghum next spring...she talks about how the fall treatment sets the stage for effective control, and which herbicide choices best fit this strategy

00:12:06—Grain Shipping Complications--The senior economist with the IGP Institute at K-State, Guy Allen, takes a closer look at rising cost of ocean freight as a contributing factor to major grain shipment issues around the world...and how those are weighing on the grain markets: that will be among the international grain trade topics that he'll be discussing at a special grain economics outlook forum this Saturday at K-State

00:23:06—Landscape Tree Planting--On this week's horticulture segment, K-State forester Charlie Barden talks about planting landscape ornamental trees in the fall, in the first of a two-part series: today, he addresses well-adapted tree species selection and planting site preparation

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Invasive Tree Control in Pastures
Kansas Income Tax Institutes
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Invasive Tree Control in Pastures: K-State pasture management specialist Walt Fick talks about control of invasive trees in pastures here in the fall, by either of two methods: the basal bark treatment or cut-stump application...he goes over the recommended herbicide products for each approach, as well as the application technique for assuring good control

00:12:00 – Kansas Income Tax Institutes: Roger McEowen, professor of agricultural law and taxation at the Washburn University School of Law, and K-State agricultural economist Rich Llewlyn preview the series of Kansas Income Tax Institutes being conducted by K-State Agricultural Economics in the coming weeks

00:23:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Livestock Emissions Research
Emissions Mitigation Approaches
Dairy Calf Protection

00:01:09—Livestock Emissions Research-- A conversation with the presenter of the Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems Lecture last evening at K-State: University of Califormia-Davis Extension livestock air quality specialist Frank Mitloehner talks about his two decades of research on emissions from livestock production facilities, and how to mitigate them…he says that mitigation technologies and strategies can be a win for producers as well as the environment

00:12:08—Emissions Mitigation Approaches—More from the University of California-Davis’ Frank Mitloehner, as he shares his findings on the positive impacts of capturing methane from dairies and converting waste into usable energy for powering vehicles…and he discusses how methane emissions from beef cattle feedlots might be addressed

00:23:06—Dairy Calf Protection-- On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk promotes one approach to keeping dairy calves warm and healthy during the colder fall and winter weather

Livestock Market Update
KSU Detailed Cow-Calf Budget Tool
K-State Fall Forestry Field Day

00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, talks about the factors that are keeping the market from trending higher, as many have anticipated. She also discusses the decision of retaining vs. selling fall-weaned calves, and what the market is signaling

00:12:00 – KSU Detailed Cow-Calf Budget Tool:K-State agricultural economist Robin Reid talks about trends in cow-calf production costs in Kansas, based on Kansas Farm Management Association data...and she directs producers to a very helpful tool called the KSU Detailed Cow-Calf Budget, for analyzing an operation's potential income, costs and profitability

00:23:00 – K-State Fall Forestry Field Day: This week's K-State agricultural events calendar includes a final preview of this week’s K-State Fall Forestry Field Day

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
USDA Program Updates
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien reports on the latest local grain bids around Kansas, and the incentive to sell vs. store new crop grain...and he talks about the dramatic surge in fertilizer prices amid concerns about supply availability, and how that may influence planting decisions next spring...during his weekly segment on the grain price trends

00:12:00 – USDA Program Updates: The acting state director of the Farm Service Agency, Chuck Pettijohn, covers several USDA program items, including the ARC-PLC payments on 2020 crop production that are now being distributed to producers...and he talks about how recent federal decisions on pandemic protocols are impacting local FSA offices and the services they provide to producers

00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: From the Weather Data Library at Kansas State University, meteorologist Chip Redmond reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Wheat after Row Crops
Following Sorghum with Wheat
Mysterious Cedar Loss

00:01:06--Wheat after Row Crops--K-State cropping systems agronomist Kraig Roozeboom takes a close look at no-till-planting wheat into row-crop stubble immediately after fall harvest: multiple years of K-State research have resulted in several recommendations for establishing that new wheat stand, including adjustments to seeding rates, seed placement depth, and starter fertilizer applications

00:12:08--Following Sorghum with Wheat--K-State’s Kraig Roozeboom talks about research he has done on using a desiccant to terminate a grain sorghum crop for earlier harvest to accommodate no-till wheat planting afterward, saying that can pay off in improved wheat yields

00:22:52--Mysterious Cedar Loss-- On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticulturist Ward Upham explains what's behind the sudden loss of Atlas cedar trees and other landscape ornamentals in the past few weeks...he points to an unusual weather event last fall as the reason for those losses

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

County ARC Payment Rates Determined
ARC-PLC Payments To Be Delivered Soon
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – County ARC Payment Rates Determined: K-State agricultural economist Robin Reid discusses the USDA Agricultural Risk Coverage program payments soon to be disbursed to crop producers for 2020 crop production...she reports that the county ARC payment rates have now been determined, and are posted by way of an interactive map that can be found at www.agmanager.info

00:09:00 – ARC-PLC Payments To Be Delivered Soon: K-State's Robin Reid talks about the ARC-PLC market price projections for 2022 crop production, and how that information can be useful to producers as they plan for the ARC-PLC sign up next spring...and the acting state director of the Farm Service Agency, Chuck Pettijohn, reports that those 2020 ARC-PLC payments will indeed be delivered to producers very soon, now that Congress has extended federal funding availability

00:16:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van Der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Livestock Toxicology Project
Veterinary Toxicology Training
Dairy Methane Digesters

00:01:12--Livestock Toxicology Project--Veterinary toxicologist Steve Ensley and production medicine veterinarian Bob Larson of K-State outline a new initiative out of the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine, funded by a new USDA grant, which will greatly enhance the response to livestock toxicity cases, such as blue-green algae or prussic acid poisoning...they'll be developing an information "hotline" in the hopes of reducing livestock losses

00:09:08--Veterinarian Toxicology Training--K-State’s Bob Larson and Steve Ensley talk more about this new veterinary toxicology training and outreach program soon to debut at K-State…on this segment, they discuss the new resources that will be developed for in-field veterinarians on responding to livestock poisoning incidents

00:16:08--Dairy Methane Digesters--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk talks about channeling herd waste into methane digesters to earn added revenue for the operation

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Livestock Market Update
Receiving Rations for Shipped-In Calves
K-State AS&I Family and Friends Reunion

00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor comments on the current cattle market trends...as part of that, he offers some thoughts on the numbers often cited on beef producer market share, which he says can be misleading if not carefully considered

00:09:00 – Receiving Rations for Shipped-In Calves:A guest speaker at K-State's 2021 Beef Stocker Field Day last Thursday: West Texas A&M University feedlot management scientist John Richeson talks about a new approach to receiving rations for shipped-in calves...based on a high-energy ration in lieu of strictly a forage-based ration

00:16:00 – K-State AS&I Family and Friends Reunion: The head of the Animal Sciences and Industry Department at K-State, Mike Day, previews the department's 2021 Family and Friends Reunion coming up on Friday, October 15th

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
The Potential for Herbicide Carryover
Agricultural News Headlines
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien recaps yesterday’s USDA grain stocks and small grains summary reports and their coming influence on price trends. He also discusses what crop production and market issues are on the minds of agricultural lenders, as expressed earlier this week at K-State’s Agricultural Lenders Conferences

00:12:00 – The Potential for Herbicide Carryover: K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster and pesticide researcher, and now, agriculture research administrator at Oklahoma State University Scott Senseman, discuss the potential of herbicide carryover from this growing season to the next…they look at how herbicide types differ in their degradation in the soil and how weather patterns influence that

00:23:00 – Agricultural News Headlines: Eric Atkinson has a look at today's agricultural news headlines, plus this week’s Wheat Scoop

00:31:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond returns to talk more about the growth of the weather station network the K-State Mesonet system operates in Kansas. He also has information on how to be an active part in the COCORAHS weather data gathering program

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Late-season Soybean Insects
Estimating Grain Sorghum Yields
Agricultural News Headlines
Attracting Backyard Birds

00:01:09—Late-season Soybean Insects-- K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth returns to advise soybean growers on late-season insect activity in Kansas soybean fields...primary among them, a stem borer which could lead to lodging problems at harvest time...he also talks about the merits of controlling soybean podworms and armyworms ahead of soybean cutting

00:12:07—Estimating Grain Sorghum Yields-- K-State crop production specialist Ignacio Ciampitti walks through a basic in-field method of estimating grain sorghum yields ahead of harvest...saying that having an idea of individual field yield potential can be useful in determining the order of harvesting multiple fields

00:23:07--Agricultural News--Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines, and Greg Akagi presents this week’s edition of the Kansas Soybean Update

00:31:12—Attracting Backyard Birds-- On this week's horticulture segment, Geary County Extension horticulture agent and accredited ornithologist Chuck Otte discusses creating landscape habitat to attract songbirds...the topic he'll address on the next K-State Garden Hour webinar this coming Wednesday

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Testing Forages for High Toxin Levels
Agricultural Law: Protecting Assets
Agricultural News Headlines
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Testing Forages for High Toxin Levels: K-State beef cattle specialist Sandy Johnson advises cattle producers on testing sorghum and sudan hay and grazing forages for high nitrate and prussic acid levels...she has been studying the occurrence of these toxins, and talks about managing to avoid cattle losses, including the appropriate forage sampling procedure

00:12:00 – Agricultural Law: Protecting Assets: Agricultural law and taxation professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law discusses the protection of farm or ranch assets from creditors, which would include a liability ruling against a producer...he covers a recent case in Iowa where the attempt to shield a family farm from a liability claim was handled exactly the wrong way, ending with disastrous legal results

00:23:00 – Agricultural News Headlines: Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines

00:31:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Technology and Farm Life
Crop Lodging Problems
Agricultural News Headlines
Prairie Dog Impact

00:01:09--Technology and Farm Life-- K-State precision agricultural economist Terry Griffin and co-researcher LaVona Traywick of the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education talk about their latest study of precision farming technology adoption...this time, they centered on how the use of technology relates to farmer quality of life, as well as the human capital on the farm or ranch...they say this information can be useful in technology investment decisions

00:12:14--Crop Lodging Problems-- K-State row crop disease specialist Rodrigo Onofre talks about numerous incidents of lodging in corn and grain sorghum stands as harvest is underway...he points to the two stalk rot pathogens largely responsible for that lodging, and what producers should think about in preventing a reoccurrence in the next growing season

00:23:16--Agricultural News--Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines, and dairy specialist Mike Brouk of K-State presents this week’s edition of Milk Lines

00:31:12--Prairie Dog Impact-- In his final radio segment after 31 years as a weekly guest, retired K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee takes on a long-standing subject of interest in the High Plains: the impact of prairie dog activity on grazing lands and the ensuing forage availability for cattle

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Livestock Market Update
Watching for Anaplasmosis Disease
Agricultural News Headlines
4-H Seeks Adult Volunteers

00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University discusses the latest developments in the cattle markets: he reviews the USDA's monthly cattle-on-feed report and quarterly Hogs and Pigs report, both released last Friday, and the implications for the cattle trade...he also talks about managing volatility in the cattle markets, pointing producers toward a new tool from the CME group that can be of great help

00:12:00 – Watching for Anaplasmosis Disease:K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff advises cow-calf producers about being on the watch for anaplasmosis disease in their herds this fall: how to identify it and what steps can be taken to control it...including a new conditional-use vaccine which he says is showing great promise in keeping this disease from taking root in a herd

00:23:00 – Agricultural News Headlines: Eric Atkinson has a look at today’s agricultural news headlines

00:31:00 – 4-H Seeks Adult Volunteers: K-State 4-H specialist Diane Mack and Dickinson County Extension 4-H agent Jill Martinson discuss the need for adult volunteers as the new 4-H year gets underway

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
In-Furrow Phosphorus for Wheat
Agricultural News
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien has the latest on grain price basis trends at local Kansas delivery points as fall harvest is underway, and he talks about one reason that China may remain a prime customer for U.S. feedgrains and soybeans

00:12:00 – In-Furrow Phosphorus for Wheat: K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz talks about the merits of including in-furrow phosphorus when planting wheat this fall...he talks about the variables that affect the phosphorus rate to apply, and about what K-State research says about the yield response to starter phosphorus

00:23:00 – Agricultural News: Eric Atkinson has a look at today's agricultural news headlines, plus this week’s Wheat Scoop

00:31:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond provides an update on the wealth of weather and climate information currently available to agricultural producers at the Mesonet website out of the Weather Data Library at K-State

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Dusting in Wheat Plantings
Kansas Dairy Producer Survey
Agricultural News Headlines
Planting Spring-flowering Bulbs

00:01:07--Dusting In Wheat Plantings--K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato discusses adjustments that wheat producers might consider when planting into dry soils, giving due thought to the emergence characteristics of individual wheat varieties, and the planting depth that will get that seed to moisture

00:12:10--Dairy Producer Survey--K-State dairy reproduction specialist Victor Gomez Leon talks about his ongoing survey of dairy producers in Kansas...he is traveling the state, visiting directly with producers on the farm about the production challenges that they are encountering and their need for information to respond to those challenges

00:23:15--Agricultural News--Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines, and Greg Akagi presents this week’s edition of the Kansas Soybean Update

00:31:10--Planting Spring Bulbs--On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticulturist Ward Upham goes over the steps to successfully planting spring-flowering bulbs in the fall, as the time for doing so is here

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Armyworm Infestations in Kansas
Farm Storage Facility Loan Program
Agricultural News Headlines
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Armyworm Infestations in Kansas: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth discusses the huge armyworm infestations that have been turning up around Kansas in recent weeks, and the potential threat they pose to cool-season grass and alfalfa stands, and potentially to newly-planted wheat stands...he offers his advice on whether an insecticide treatment against these would be worthwhile

00:12:00 – Farm Storage Facility Loan Program: Farm loan chief Josh Ridder of the Farm Service Agency provides the latest on the USDA's Farm Storage Facility Loan Program...an opportunity for agricultural producers to secure low-interest funding for construction of grain storage structures and a variety of other commodity storage facilities

00:23:00 – Agricultural News Headlines: Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines

00:31:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Marketing and Price Discovery
Agricultural News Headlines
Coyote Social Behavior

00:01:07--Cattle Marketing and Price Discovery (part 1)--K-State agricultural economists Ted Schroeder, Brian Coffey and Glynn Tonsor discuss their just-released analysis of price discovery in the cattle markets, which was commissioned by the USDA: this in-depth study looked at the impacts of formula marketing agreements as they have evolved over the past two decades, as compared to the cash negotiated cattle trade

00:12:10--Cattle Marketing and Price Discovery (part 2)--K-State’s Ted Schroeder, Brian Coffey and Glynn Tonsor talk more about their new study of cattle marketing approaches and how those affect price discovery…they came up with a set of recommendations on improving the flow of price information to cattle producers and throughout the beef production and marketing chain

00:23:14--Agricultural News--Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines, and dairy specialist Mike Brouk of K-State presents this week’s edition of Milk Lines

00:31:10--Coyote Social Behavior--On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee takes another look at coyote behavior, and how that influences attempts to control coyote damage

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Livestock Market Update
Improving Cow Body Condition Scores
Agricultural News Headlines
48 Hours of Giving Back

00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University comments on the latest developments in the cattle markets: he remarks on how the economic prospects for grazing stocker calves on wheat pasture or other planted forage are shaping up...and he offers his thoughts on how much additional cow herd liquidation will likely occur because of the ongoing drought in the western half of the U.S.

00:12:00 – Improving Cow Body Condition Scores:K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner explains why the fall is a great time to improve the condition of spring-calving cows...he goes over several management and grazing strategies for raising cow body condition scores post-weaning

00:23:00 – Agricultural News Headlines: Eric Atkinson has a look at today’s agricultural news headlines

00:31:00 – 48 Hours of Giving Back: K-State 4-H specialist Beth Hinshaw previews the upcoming 48 Hours of 4-H community service challenge taking place October 9th and 10th

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Capping 40 Years as a Climatologist
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien discusses the price trends in the wake of last week's USDA grain supply-and-demand report, noting the effect of grain movement disruptions caused by hurricane Ida as well...and he talks about why he still believes that row-crop producers will have favorable post-harvest selling opportunities, during his weekly segment on the grain price trends

00:12:00 – 40 Years as a Climatologist: An extended conversation with K-State climatologist Mary Knapp, with her retirement today capping off her 40-year career at K-State. She reflects on how far the resources of the Weather Data Library have come during that time span, and some of the exciting things ahead in weather information-gathering capabilities

00:31:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: For the final time, K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Conservation Adoption Trends
Herbicides and Cover Crops
Agricultural News Headlines
Armyworms and More

00:01:08--Conservation Adoption Trends--K-State agricultural economist Jason Bergtold and student researcher Calder McCollum talk about the results of their in-person survey of Kansas farmers about their views on conservation practices, and what leads them to adopt, or not adopt, conservation measures in their crop production...they focused on four areas: continuous no-till, crop rotations, cover crops and variable rate input applications

00:12:05--Herbicides and Cover Crops--K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster takes a look at the herbicide sensitivity of various winter cover crops, with herbicide carryover from the previous crop being a prime consideration when planting a cover crop this fall...she highlights several examples

00:23:14--Agricultural News--Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines, and Greg Akagi presents this week’s edition of the Kansas Soybean Update

00:31:07--Armyworms and More-- On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd reports on current insect activity in home landscapes, including an update on the onslaught of armyworms that have invaded countless home landscapes the past couple of months

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

The Quality of a Carbon Credit
What Constitutes a Farm Partnership
Agricultural News Headlines
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – The Quality of a Carbon Credit: K-State agricultural economist Nathan Hendricks and graduate researcher Micah Cameron Harp discuss their new analysis carbon credit markets, and the economic opportunities at hand for agricultural producers...they look specifically at what determines the "quality" of a carbon credit, and how a value is attached to that credit...this information was shared at the recent K-State Risk and Profit Conference

00:12:00 – What Constitutes a Farm Partnership: Professor of agricultural law and taxation Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law takes a close look at what legally constitutes a farm partnership: the standards that must be met, as determined by court rulings, for a business arrangement to qualify as a partnership...and why formally declaring that there is no partnership is often wise

00:23:00 – Agricultural News Headlines: Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines

00:31:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

:01:00 – Cow-Calf Producer Trends in Kansas: K-State livestock economist Dustin Pendell and Oklahoma State University agricultural economist Hannah Shear discuss their extensive survey of cow-calf producers in Kansas, seeking out trends in cow-calf management and economic performance...they centered on several aspects of herd management, including calving time, calf preconditioning, breeding programs and herd feeding

00:12:00 – Preparing Cattle Feeding Pens for Winter: K-State watershed specialist Ron Graber talks with K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney about preparing cattle feeding pens for the coming winter months...with an emphasis on designing for good drainage from the pens, coupled with adjacent land treatments to keep runoff from entering nearby waterways

00:23:00 – Ag news: Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines

00:31:00 – Improving Habitat for Lesser Prairie Chickens: Former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee looks at a patch-burn grazing system as a means of creating favorable habitat for lesser prairie chickens

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Livestock Market Update
Late-Season Pasture Burning
Fall Forestry Field Day Preview
Facilitating Community Conversations

00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, comments on last week's price trends, discusses the latest demand numbers for beef and competing meats, and shares the latest LMIC report on hay price trends

00:12:00 – Late-Season Pasture Burning:K-State range cattle management scientist K C Olson provides an update on his ongoing research into late-season pasture burning, and the impacts on sericea lespedeza control and cattle gain performance...he says the numbers are looking good on both counts

00:23:00 – Fall Forestry Field Day Preview: District forester Ashley Belt of the Kansas Forest Service at K-State previews the upcoming Fall Forestry Field Day, which is set for mid-October in southeast Kansas

00:31:00 – Facilitating Community Conversations: K-State students Jackie Hernandez and Chase Jordan, project coordinators for the 4-H Community Vitality Team, discuss the programs offered to foster positive public discussion

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Master Farmer/Homemaker
Agricultural News
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien offers his last-minute thoughts ahead of the USDA's release of its monthly grain supply-and-demand report later this morning, and why he thinks grain producers have ample opportunities to price their fall crops ahead

00:12:00 – Master Farmer/Homemaker: The final profile in this week's series on the couples who will be formally inducted as Kansas Master Farmers/Master Farm Homemakers in ceremonies next Tuesday at the Kansas State Fair...a recognition program co-sponsored by K-State Research and Extension: Today, the story of Ellis and Rita Yoder of McPherson County

00:23:00 – Agricultural News: Eric Atkinson has a look at today's agricultural news headlines, plus this week’s Wheat Scoop

00:31:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Jay and Stacy Rezac
Kevin and Vera Schultz
Agricultural News Headlines
Garden Composting Indoors

00:01:07--Jay and Stacy Rezac--A profile of another couple who will be formally inducted as Kansas Master Farmers/Master Farm Homemakers in ceremonies next Tuesday at the Kansas State Fair...a recognition program co-sponsored by K-State Research and Extension: Jay and Stacy Rezac of Pottawatomie County

00:12:07--Kevin and Vera Schultz—A conversation with another of the six couples who make up the 2020 class of Kansas Master Farmers/Master Farm Homemakers: Kevin and Vera Schultz of Edwards County

00:23:16--Agricultural News--Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines, and Greg Akagi presents this week’s edition of the Kansas Soybean Update

00:31:12--Garden Composting Indoors-- On this week's horticulture segment, Harvey County Extension horticulture agent Scott Eckert talks about a method of creating garden compost indoors during the fall and winter, using composting worms and common kitchen waste...it's called vermicomposting, and will be the subject of the K-State Garden Hour webinar next Wednesday

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Master Farmer/Homemaker Honorees
Farm Service Agency Coffee Talk
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Master Farmer/Homemaker Honorees: Profiles of two more couples who will be formally inducted as Kansas Master Farmers/Master Farm Homemakers in ceremonies next Tuesday at the Kansas State Fair...a recognition program co-sponsored by K-State Research and Extension: today, the stories of Howard and Lori Elliott of Brown County and John and Sharon Hendricks of Cheyenne County

00:23:00 – Farm Service Agency Coffee Talk: Farm program chief Todd Barrows of the Farm Service Agency covers several USDA program items, including recent changes to the CFAP 2 assistance program and the timeline for 2020-crop ARC and PLC payments in October

00:31:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Analysis
Keith and Marsha Doane
Agricultural News Headlines
Wind Turbine Operation

00:01:06--Cattle Market Analysis--K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor offers his latest observations on the cattle markets: he shares the latest data from the national Meat Demand Monitor, which bodes well for the beef industry, and he talks about the implications of China's halting of beef imports from Brazil in the wake of BSE confirmations there

00:12:09--Keith and Marsha Doane--The first of this week's features on the six Kansas couples who will be honored as Kansas Master Farmers/Master Farm Homemakers in ceremonies at the Kansas State Fair next week: today, Keith and Marsha Doane of Osborne County

00:23:14--Agricultural News--Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines, and dairy specialist Mike Brouk of K-State presents this week’s edition of Milk Lines

00:31:07--Wind Turbine Operation--On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee discusses the ongoing concern over flying wildlife collisions with wind turbines, and a new study on mitigating that through turbine operation management

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Ida’s Impact on the Grain Markets
Estimating Expected Soybean Yields
Agricultural News
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Ida’s Impact on the Grain Markets: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien offers his latest take on the grain market trends: he comments on how long he thinks the havoc brought on by Hurricane Ida may resonate in the markets, and he looks ahead to the USDA's next world grain supply-and-demand report coming out next week

00:12:00 – Estimating Expected Soybean Yields: K-State crop production specialist Ignacio Ciampitti goes over a simplified method of estimating the expected yields from a given soybean field...it allows growers to arrive at a reasonably accurate yield estimate by sampling a manageable number of plants within the field and then conducting an easy calculation

00:23:00 – Agricultural News: Eric Atkinson has a look at today's agricultural news headlines, plus this week’s Wheat Scoop

00:31:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Farm Machinery Depreciation
Cooperative Economic Health
Agricultural News Headlines
Fall Lawn Seeding

00:01:11--Farm Machinery Depreciation--K-State agricultural economist Allen Featherstone discusses farm machinery investments, and how accelerated depreciation methods affects producers' approaches to those investments...that was the subject of a new study that he covered at the recent K-State Risk and Profit Conference, and it generally showed that Kansas producers have made good machinery purchase decisions over the past several years

00:12:11--Cooperative Economic Health--The director of the Arthur Capper Cooperative Center at K-State, Brian Briggeman, looks at the economic state of agricultural cooperatives in Kansas currently, drawing from discussions at the recent K-State Cooperative Leadership Symposium...he reports that the cooperative system is in a good place economically right now, but at the same time is positioning for any downturn that might be coming in the agricultural economy

00:23:14--Agricultural News--Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines, and Greg Akagi presents this week’s Kansas Soybean Update

00:31:07--Fall Lawn Seeding-- On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticulturist Ward Upham offers pointers on seeding or overseeding a fescue or bluegrass lawn in early fall, with emphasis on site preparation for good seed-to-soil contact

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Nutrient Management for Winter Wheat
Agricultural Law Update
Mile McKee Remembered
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Nutrient Management for Winter Wheat: K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz talks about planning the nutrient management for this next winter wheat crop as planting time approaches...what nutrients should be sampled for, and the best strategies for addressing nutrient deficiencies

00:12:00 – Agricultural Law Update: Agricultural law professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law talks about recent court decisions regarding the constitutionality of two key matters of interest to production agriculture: commodity checkoff programs and state laws protecting livestock operations from those attempting to access their property under false pretenses

00:23:00 – Miles McKee Remembered: A tribute to long-time K-State animal science teacher and adviser Miles McKee, a legendary figure in the Kansas livestock sector who passed away earlier this week

00:31:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

National Stocker Cattle Survey
Renting to Young Farmers
Agricultural News Headlines
Hunting Feral Swine

00:01:09--National Stocker Cattle Survey--K-State beef cattle specialist Dale Blasi goes over some of the key findings from a recent national survey of stocker cattle operators, which sought information on production and management practices...he says this broad-based information is valuable to the cattle industry in general, and it can be used for stocker producers to benchmark their own operations...the survey will be discussed at the upcoming K-State Beef Stocker Field Day

00:12:12--Renting to Young Farmers--K-State agricultural economics graduate researcher Chelsea Arnold talks about her in-depth study of farm landowners’ willingness to lease crop and pasture land to younger agricultural producers who need rented ground to stay in operation...she spoke on these findings at the recent K-State Risk and Profit Conference

00:23:15--Agricultural News--Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines, and dairy specialist Mike Brouk of K-State presents this week’s edition of Milk Lines

00:31:07--Hunting Feral Swine--On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee looks at efforts to control feral swine, and what a new study found about the impact of hunting on wild hog behavior

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Livestock Market Update
Vaccination Recommendations
Agricultural News
Encouraging Others to Join 4-H

00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University provides this week's insight on the cattle markets: he discusses the boxed beef market and whether it has topped out, as well as the market indicators from the USDA's latest cold storage report...and he offers thoughts on what the numbers say about retaining ownership of weaned calves this fall

00:12:00 – Vaccination Recommendations:K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek talks about pre-weaning vaccination recommendations for calves to be weaned this fall, based on the likely health challenges those calves could face...he emphasizes proper handling of vaccines to maintain their effectiveness, and offers strategic advice on administering those products

00:23:00 – Agricultural News: Eric Atkinson has the day’s agricultural news headlines

00:31:00 – Encouraging Involvement in 4-H: K-State 4-H specialist Beth Hinshaw and 4-H member Annika Wiebers talk about why it’s important for 4-H youth to tell their friends and others about their 4-H experiences and to invite them to join a local club

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

International Events and the Grain Markets
Final Irrigation Considerations
Agricultural News
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – International Events and the Grain Markets: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien ponders the international events of this past week, and remarks on how they may influence the market aggressiveness of grain buyers around the world...and he reports on the latest grain price basis trends in Kansas

00:12:00 – Final Irrigation Considerations: K-State crop production specialist Lucas Haag offers several guidelines to consider when determining when to apply the final irrigation of the growing season for corn, grain sorghum and soybeans...extensive K-State research has identified the general water needs to take those crops to maturity, relating to their stage of development...with the aim of neither underwatering nor overwatering to finish out the season

00:23:00 – Agricultural News: Eric Atkinson has a look at today's agricultural news headlines, plus this week’s Wheat Scoop

00:31:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Wheat Producer Questions
Wheat Variety Selection
Agricultural News Headlines
Home Berry Gardening

00:01:06--Wheat Producer Questions--K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato is featured on today’s program…in this first segment, he talks about some of the common questions he's received from farmers so far at Extension pre-plant wheat schools around the state, as they make their plans for the upcoming planting season

00:12:06--Wheat Variety Selection--Lollato discusses the strategic selection of winter wheat varieties to be planted this fall, which goes beyond choosing seed based on yield potential alone: he asks producers to consider several other variables, including aligning that yield potential with the actual production capabilities of a given field, and the production system itself, and factoring in variety tolerance for abiotic stresses such as soil acidity

00:23:14--Agricultural News--Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines, and Greg Akagi presents this week’s Kansas Soybean Update

00:31:05--Home Berry Gardening--On this week's horticulture segment, Sedgwick County Extension horticulture agent Rebecca McMahon discusses the prospects of succeeding with home-grown berry gardening in Kansas...that's the topic she'll cover in the upcoming K-State Garden Hour webinar next Wednesday

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

1010—Preparing for Fall Wheat Planting…Selecting the Right Wheat Variety

Cover Crops and Water Quality
Corn and Soybean Crop Diseases
Agricultural News
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Improving Soil with Cover Crops: K-State soil scientist Chuck Rice and graduate researcher Carlos Pires talk about the principles of improving crop soil health that they've been researching on working farms in Kansas...which will be the central theme of a K-State soil health field day coming up next week in central Kansas...the use of cover crops is prominent in their work

00:12:00 – Corn and Soybean Crop Diseases: K-State row crop disease specialist Rodrigo Onofre reports on corn and soybean crop diseases turning up in Kansas...including stalk rot development in corn stands, which could influence harvest timing decisions, and symptoms in soybeans that may look like sudden death syndrome, but instead are being caused by an insect, the Dectes stem borer

00:23:00 – Agricultural News: Eric Atkinson has the day’s agricultural news headlines

00:31:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Wheat Weed Control
Wheat Disease Ratings
CRP Sign-up Results
Prairie Chicken Listing

00:01:10—Wheat Weed Control--K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster goes over the herbicide choices for pre-plant weed control in advance of fall wheat planting, encouraging producers to employ a pre-plant program...and she offers added thoughts on contending with a specific and highly troublesome weed problem for wheat growers, field bindweed

00:12:09—Wheat Disease Ratings--K-State wheat disease specialist Kelsey Andersen Onofre announces that K-State 2021 Wheat Variety Disease and Insect Ratings report is now available to wheat producers...this is a comprehensive reference on variety pest tolerance, which includes the data from this year's resistance field trials

00:23:10—CRP Sign-Up Results--On the latest edition of FSA Coffee Talk, conservation program specialist Nicole Welborn of the Farm Service Agency reports that acceptance into the latest general Conservation Reserve Program has been announced, and that emergency haying and grazing of CRP grass is now allowed in qualifying drought-stricken counties

00:31:09—Prairie Chicken Listing--On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife management specialist Charlie Lee talks about the new proposal by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened and endangered species

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Run-Up in Boxed Beef Prices
Extending the Grazing Season
Previewing an Upcoming Field Day
Documenting 4-H Experiences

00:01:00 – Run-Up in Boxed Beef Prices: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University provides this week's commentary on the cattle markets: he breaks down the USDA's monthly cattle-on-feed report, and discusses the seemingly relentless run-up in boxed beef prices

00:12:00 – Extending the Grazing Season:From the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State, remarks on a couple of timely topics for cow-calf producers: managing to extend the grazing season, and putting together a sound pre-weaning vaccination program for soon-to-be-weaned calves...featured are veterinarians Bob Larson and Brad White and beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster

00:23:00 – Previewing an Upcoming Field Day: A preview of a special field day to be co-hosted by K-State next week at Flickner Innovation Farm near Moundridge in McPherson County, with remarks by farm owner and operator Ray Flickner

00:31:00 – Documenting 4-H Experiences: K-State 4-H specialist Amy Sollock discusses the record-keeping system 4-H has developed for youth to document their experiences

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Outlook for the Ag Economy
Agricultural News
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: From the 2021, K-State Risk and Profit Conference, grain market economist Dan O'Brien shares some of the discussions he's been having with producers about the latest developments in the grain markets...and the marketing strategies they might want to adopt for wheat still in storage and row crops as harvest time nears

00:12:00 – Outlook for the Ag Economy: Also from the K-State Risk and Profit Conference, former Ohio State University agricultural economist and current analyst with the Kernmantle Group, Matt Roberts, discusses his long-run positive outlook for the agricultural economy, and how ethanol production fits into that equation

00:23:00 – Agricultural News: Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines, including this week’s Wheat Scoop

00:31:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Intensive Wheat Management
Crop Worm Invasion
Agricultural News Headlines
Landscape Insect Control

00:01:10--Intensive Wheat Management--K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato talks about a new program, Wheat Rx...a collaboration with the Kansas Wheat Commission to provide wheat growers the very latest research recommendations for producing high-yielding and high-quality wheat through intensive management practices...it features a series of new Extension publications and videos on all aspects of achieving top wheat production

00:12:08--Crop Worm Invasion--K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth returns with advice for producers on contenting with the onrush of assorted worms that have invaded crop fields in Kansas recently: caterpillars in alfalfa and soybeans and fall armyworms and armyworms in grain sorghum and soybeans...he asks producers to assess the situation fully before treating fields against these

00:23:13--Agricultural News--Eric Atkinson takes a look at today’s agricultural news headlines, and Greg Akagi presents this week’s Kansas Soybean Update

00:31:08--More Landscape Insects--On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd discusses several prominent insects now active in home landscapes, and whether they merit treatment...including green June beetles, fall webworms and cicada killers

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cover Crops and Water Quality
Implications of “Proposition 12”
Agricultural News
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Cover Crops and Water Quality: K-State nutrient management agronomist Nathan Nelson and graduate researcher Elliott Carver discuss their multi-year look at how winter cover crops, coupled with phosphorus fertilizer management, impact surface water quality...they evaluated how cover crops contribute to retaining phosphorus on the field, and the difference made by the phosphorous application method

00:12:00 – Implications of “Proposition 12”: From the Washburn University School of Law, professor of agricultural law and taxation Roger McEowen takes a close look at the state of California's "Proposition 12" statute, which he says has broad implications not only for the pork industry, but for all of production agriculture in this country...he offers his thoughts about future court challenges to this provision

00:23:00 – Agricultural News: Eric Atkinson has the day’s agricultural news headlines

00:31:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

International Grain Status
Impressive Canola Yields
Agricultural News Headlines
Drone Deer Counts

00:01:10--International Grain Status--The senior economist with the IGP Institute at K-State, Guy Allen, offers his monthly outlook on U.S. grain exports, based on the USDA's latest world grain supply-and-demand report released last Thursday...he comments on the reported tightness in global wheat supplies, and offers his latest thoughts on building grain sales to China back up

00:12:12--Impressive Canola Yields--K-State canola agronomist Mike Stamm shares the numbers from this year's canola variety trials in Kansas, which reflected an exceptional year for canola yields...he says that this just-finished growing season illustrates what a good fit canola can be in crop rotations in this state

00:23:15--Agricultural News--Eric Atkinson takes a look at today’s agricultural news headlines, and K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk presents this week’s edition of Milk Lines

00:31:07--Drone Deer Counts--On this week's wildlife management segment, K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee discusses a new evaluation of drone flights as a method of taking deer inventories across a given property

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Rise in Boxed Beef Prices
Managing Hay Fields
Ranch Management Field Days
Kansas 4-H Events for Volunteers

00:01:00 – Rise in Boxed Beef Prices: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, discusses the remarkable rise in boxed beef prices, while fed cattle prices remain relatively even...and she compares the LMIC's latest price outlook to the USDA forecast in its latest WASDE report last week

00:12:00 – Managing Hay Fields:K-State agronomist Bruno Pedreira talks about managing hay fields for forage quality as well as tonnage...he focuses on two steps that he thinks more producers should emphasize: fertility management and harvest management

00:23:00 – Ranch Management Field Days: K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff previews the trio of KLA/Kansas State University Ranch Management Field Days, two of which are set for this week, and the third set for early next week

00:31:00 – Kansas 4-H Events for Volunteers: K-State 4-H specialist Aliah Mestrovich Seay and Extension 4-H youth development agents Daniel Skucius and Sarah Maass discuss two upcoming events for 4-H volunteers: The Re-Connect With Youth webinar and Re-Ignite Your Spark 4-H volunteer training

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Supply and Demand Report
Wheat Variety Test Results
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien recaps yesterday's USDA grain supply-and-demand report, which included the updated estimates on U.S. row crop production...he talks about the short-term market response to those numbers, coupled with the outlook for a dry fall and its market implications

00:12:00 – Wheat Variety Test Results: K-State agronomist Jane Lingenfelser reviews the just-posted results from K-State's 2021 wheat variety performance test report, taken from test plots at 22 locations around Kansas...she cites the varieties that stood out at each of the sites, and tells how the five most widely-planted varieties fared in this year's field trials

00:31:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Forage Trial Report
Bugs in Grain Sorghum
Agricultural News Headlines
Friendly Horticulture Insects

00:01:07--Forage Trial Report--K-State cropping systems agronomist John Holman announces that K-State's latest summer annual forage hay and silage variety trial report is now available to growers...he talks about the forage and silage traits that were measured at the trial sites, and how that data can best benefit producers in their variety selections

00:12:09--Bugs in Grain Sorghum--K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth reports that the sugarcane aphid has been confirmed in south-central Kansas grain sorghum fields...he discusses the nuances of controlling this pest, which can be complicated by simultaneous infestations of sorghum headworms feeding on the grain itself

00:23:16--Agricultural News--Eric Atkinson takes a look at today’s agricultural news headlines, and Greg Akagi presents this week’s Kansas Soybean Update

00:31:04--Friendly Horticulture Insects--On this week's horticulture segment, Reno County Extension horticulture agent Pam Paulsen talks about attracting beneficial insects to home landscapes and gardens as a prime means of insect pest control...that's the topic she'll be covering on the K-State Garden Hour webinar next Wednesday

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Shielding the Industry from African Swine Fever
Agricultural News
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Shielding the Industry from African Swine Fever: K-State livestock feed scientist Cassie Jones provides an update on the African Swine Fever situation in the Dominican Republic, which has galvanized the attention of the U.S. pork industry...she reminds about the magnitude of this threat to hog production, and reports on what actions are in motion now to keep this disease from entering this country...she also discusses the management role of individual hog producers in practicing extra biosecurity as part of the overall effort to shield the industry from ASF

00:23:00 – Agricultural News: Eric Atkinson has the day’s agricultural news headlines

00:31:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cover Crop Research
The Latest FSA Coffee Talk
Agricultural News
Aerating Farm Ponds

00:01:00 – Cover Crop Research: K-State soil scientist Augustine Obour reports on his latest cover crop field research...he's been evaluating an array of cool-season cover crops for their forage productivity and soil health impacts in a fallow cropping system...and he's discovered a number of positives associated with those cover crops

00:12:00 – The Latest FSA Coffee Talk: Agricultural program chief Todd Barrows of the Farm Service Agency offers several reminders to producers about USDA programs...he discusses the upcoming ARC and PLC payments on 2020 crop production, and he advises producers to update their required farm operating plans this fall

00:23:00 – Ag news: Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines

00:31:00 – Aerating Farm Ponds: Former K-State Wildlife specialist Charlie Lee takes a look at farm pond aeration systems, comparing the types of aeration and their benefits.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extensio.n offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Livestock Market Update
Growing Season Burning
Agricultural News
Kansas 4-H Update

00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: -State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor is featured on this week's cattle market segment: in addition to his review of last week's price trends, he provides an update from his Meat Demand Monitor survey of beef consumption across the country, saying that the beef industry needs to watch out-of-home dining trends very carefully in the weeks ahead

00:12:00 – Growing Season Burning:Fire management specialist Dennis Carlson of the Kansas Forest Service at K-State discusses the merits of conducting prescribed pasture burns in the latter part of the summer...highlighting the safety factor of burning at this time of the year

00:23:00 – Agricultural News: Eric Atkinson has today’s agricultural news headlines

00:31:00 – Kansas 4-H Update: K-State 4-H specialist Diane Mack and Extension 4-H agents Jill Martinson and Nora Rhodes preview an upcoming training webinar for 4-H volunteers

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Agricultural News
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O’Brien recaps the current market trends and prices and looks at what factors could come into play when the WASDE report comes out on the 12th.

00:23:00 – Agricultural News: Jeff Wichman covers the day’s agricultural news headlines, including this week’s Wheat Scoop

00:31:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather. This week she provides weather data from a cooler, drier July and the weather outlook heading into fall.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

S. Safeguards Against African Swine Fever
Essential Oils and Spices Cattle Research
Agricultural News
Tips for Dividing Iris

00:01:00 – U.S. Safeguards Against African Swine Fever: African swine fever has been confirmed in the Dominican Republic. The disease has not entered the U.S. and Jorden Gebhardt, an assistant professor in the K-State Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology, says that’s because the U.S. has a number of safeguards in place

00:12:00 – Essential Oils and Spices Cattle Research:K-State beef specialist Jaymelynn Farney discusses her research on using essential oils and spices for cattle and its effects on gains and usefulness as fly and tick control. So far, she’s seeing mixed results on controlling flies and ticks…but positive results on weight gains

00:23:00 – Agricultural News: Jeff Wichman has a look at today's agricultural news headlines, plus this week’s Kansas Soybean update

00:31:00 – Tips for Dividing Iris: K-State horticulturist Ward Upham outlines the steps for dividing Iris…something he says can be done now.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

USDA Grant to Help Small Beef Producers
Agricultural Law Update
Agricultural News
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – USDA Grant to Help Small Beef Producers: The USDA has awarded a research team at Kansas State University 500-thousand dollars to develop resources that will help small and medium-sized business-to-consumer beef producers maximize their profitability and improve communication with consumers. The director of the grant, Junehee Kwon, professor of hospitality management, says the interdisciplinary team also includes agricultural economics and animal sciences

00:12:00 – Agricultural Law Update:The Clean Water Act saga continues and Roger McEowen, professor of law and taxation at the Washburn School of Law says part of that Act: The Navigable Waters Protection Rule has gotten more court attention

00:23:00 – Agricultural News: Jeff Wichman has the day’s agricultural news headlines

00:31:00 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Pre-Weaning Strategies
Agricultural News
New Research on Bats and Corn

00:01:00 – Pre-Weaning Strategies: From the latest BCI Cattle Chat podcast: an extended look at pre-weaning strategies to minimize stress and maximize profits. To minimize the stress felt by calves, the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute discuss several management strategies for producers to implement, including low-stress weaning, proper nutrition and the timing of vaccinations.

00:23:00 – Ag news: Jeff Wichman covers the day’s agricultural news headlines, including this week’s Milk Lines with K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk

00:31:00 – New Research on Bats and Corn: Former K-State Wildlife specialist Charlie Lee discusses new research showing bat populations can put a significant dent in an insect pest problem for corn producers.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Livestock Market Update
Reducing Hay Wastage
Agricultural News
Kansas 4-H Update

00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University discusses the USDA's latest report on farm production expenditures as they relate to on-farm cattle production, and offers his latest perspectives on U.S. beef exports, which he says are in a good place right now

00:12:00 – Reducing Hay Wastage:K-State beef cattle specialist Dale Blasi covers the importance of preserving hay quality through baling and storage, saying that hay wastage can be greatly reduced by following a few simple guidelines when putting up planted forage or grasses as hay

00:23:00 – Agricultural News: Jeff Wichman has today’s agricultural news headlines, including information on the upcoming Risk and Profit Conference and a Field Day in southeast Kansas.

00:31:00 – Kansas 4-H Update: State 4-H leader Wade Weber discusses the challenges Kansas 4-H specialists and agents faced due to the pandemic and how change provides opportunities for growth

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Effects of High Nighttime Temps on Corn Productivity
Agricultural News
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien discusses this week's grain market reactions to ongoing weather challenges for crop production here in the U.S. and abroad, and he tells about his new local grain price basis maps for Kansas and the surrounding area now available for producers to reference

00:12:00 – Effects of High Nighttime Temps on Corn Productivity: K-State crop physiologist Krishna Jagadish provides an update on his continuing research of crop response to high nighttime temperatures...having conducted work previously on the impacts on wheat, he's now turning his attention to the effects of warm overnight temperatures on corn productivity

00:22:58 – Agricultural News: Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines, including this week’s Wheat Scoop

00:30:57 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Farmland Lease Rates Estimates
Pasture Cattle Fly Control
Agricultural News Headlines
Starting in Organic Gardening

00:01:09--Cropland Lease Rates--K-State farm management economist Gregg Ibendahl talks about his new estimates of non-irrigated farmland lease rates for each county in Kansas...he drew upon several informational sources, including Kansas Farm Management Association data, to come up with average rental rates for dryland crop ground, which he says is very useful information as tenants and landlords negotiate leases for the next cropping season

00:12:09--Cattle Fly Control--K-State veterinary entomologist Cassandra Olds discusses late-summer control of flies for pasture cattle...she explains why fly populations tend to build up at this stage of the summer, and offers her recommendations on controlling those for the remainder of the grazing season

00:23:16--Agricultural News--Eric Atkinson covers the lead agricultural news stories of the day, and Greg Akagi presents this week’s edition of the Kansas Soybean Update

00:31:07--Organic Gardening Basics--On this week's horticulture segment, Johnson County Extension horticulture agent Zac Hoppenstedt talks about the basic approaches to organic home gardening...that will be the topic he covers in the upcoming K-State Garden Hour webinar next Wednesday

Testing Saved-Back Seed
Irrigated Farm Lease Arrangements Survey
Agricultural News
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Testing Saved-Back Seed: In the wake of the head blight problems that turned up in numerous fields this year, the seed laboratory manager for the Kansas Crop Improvement Association, Eric Fabrizius, advises wheat producers on having their saved-back seed from this year's harvest tested for germination before planting this fall. He also talks about certified seed availability heading into the planting season

00:11:53 –Irrigated Farm Lease Arrangements Survey:The director of the Land Use Survey Center at K-State, Leah Tsoodle, invites crop irrigators, landlords and tenants alike, to take part in a new survey of irrigated farm lease arrangements. The information gathered by this survey will serve as a highly valuable resource in future lease negotiations

00:22:53 – Agricultural News: Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines

00:30:53 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Farm Employee Management
USDA Guaranteed Loans
Pheasant Nesting Habitat

00:01:10--Farm Employee Management (part 1)--The executive director of the Kansas Farm Management Association at K-State, Kevin Herbel, reviews the results of a new survey conducted by the KFMA of farm employee management practices in Kansas: the trends in wages, benefits and total compensation provided to farmhands, related to the experiences and skill sets of individual employees

00:12:11--Farm Employee Management (part 2)--K-State’s Kevin Herbel breaks down the specific kinds of benefits and wages that Kansas farm employees earn, as per the new Kansas Farm Management Association survey…he talks about how this information can be useful for farmers with an employee workforce as well as those looking to hire employees for the first time

00:23:09-- USDA Guaranteed Loans--On the latest edition of FSA Coffee Talk, farm loan chief Josh Ridder of the Farm Service Agency goes over the basics of the USDA guaranteed loan program, which provides qualified producers financing through a participating commercial lender...also, this week's edition of Milk Lines with K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk

00:31:11--Pheasant Nesting Habitat--On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee looks at a new study of the vegetative habitat that pheasant prefer for their nesting sites

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Livestock Market Update
Administering Treatment to Cattle on Summer Pasture
Agricultural News
Kansas 4-H Update

00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University analyzes the market signals from last Friday's USDA cattle-on-feed and cattle inventory reports. He also discusses the trends in cattle trade between the U.S., Mexico and Canada over the past five years, and how U.S. beef interests have come out in that exchange

00:12:00 – Administering Treatment to Cattle on Summer Pasture:K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff talks about treating cattle out on summer pasture for various ailments, saying that producers need to go the extra mile to assure that treatment products are administered correctly...he specifically discusses the use of "dart guns" for remote treatment, and the special considerations associated with using those

00:23:00 – Agricultural News: Eric Atkinson continues his conversation with K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff on treating various ailments to cattle on summer pasture

00:30:54 – Kansas 4-H Update: Kansas 4-H Youth Council president Adelaide Easter from the Central Kansas Extension District discusses how 4-H helped prepare her for college and why older 4-H members should remain active in the organization

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Volunteer Corn in Soybean Stands
Agricultural News
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien covers the latest grain market developments, and he refers to a new index that the CME maintains that tracks the level of price volatility in the wheat, corn and soybean markets, and compares that to historical trends...he also offers his latest thoughts on the markets' responses to weather developments

00:12:00 – Volunteer Corn in Soybean Stands: K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster returns, this time to discuss the outbreak of volunteer corn turning up in soybean stands around Kansas right now...she talks about the complications that causes for the soybeans, and what herbicide control options are available to the grower

00:23:00 – Agricultural News: Agricultural News: Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines, including this week’s Wheat Scoop

00:31:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Silage Production
Salvaging Corn as Silage
Agricultural News
Mid-summer Horticulture Diseases

00:01:10--Cattle Silage Production (part 1)--K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk and K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney discuss preparing for, and managing, silage harvest for beef cattle feeding in the coming weeks...in the first segment, they look at options for putting up silage and what needs to be considered as far as storage alternatives

00:12:08--Cattle Silage Production (part 2)--K-State’s Mike Brouk and Jaymelynn Farney talk about salvaging a poor-doing corn crop as silage for beef cattle, and the harvest considerations associated with that

00:23:16--Agricultural News--Eric Atkinson reports on the day’s top agricultural news stories, and Greg Akagi presents this week’s Kansas Soybean Update

00:31:08--Mid-summer Horticulture Diseases--On this week's horticulture segment, Riley County Extension horticulture agent Gregg Eyestone discusses various diseases that may now be showing up on landscape ornamentals and garden vegetable plants...he promotes cultural management as the best response to most of these pathogens

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

“Right-to-Repair” Initiative
Agricultural Law Update
Agricultural News
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – “Right-to-Repair” Initiative: K-State precision agriculture economist Terry Griffin discusses the ongoing issue of high-tech farm machinery repair, and farmer access to on-board machinery diagnostic information...this has been wrapped into a new administrative "right-to-repair" initiative, which he says has several perspectives to consider

00:11:59 – Agricultural Law Update:From the Washburn University School of Law, agricultural law and taxation professor Roger McEowen tackles two topics: the liabilities when a rural mailbox is damaged by passing farm equipment, and the farm tax status of hoop buildings, whether they qualify for certain exemptions

00:22:59 – Agricultural News: Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines

00:30:51 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Sorghum Weed Management
Wheat Mite Control
Agricultural News
Knowing Beaver Ecology

00:01:10--Sorghum Weed Management--K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster goes over the best herbicide options for controlling rapidly-advancing Palmer amaranth infestations in grain sorghum...she says that growers need to get on top of those weeds as quickly as possible...she also reminds producers about knocking out any volunteer wheat that might now be turning up in wheat stubble

00:12:10--Wheat Mite Control--K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth follows up with more on the wheat curl mite, which vectors wheat streak mosaic disease, saying that controlling that volunteer wheat is but part of the answer for keeping those mites from infesting newly-planted wheat this fall

00:23:11--Agricultural News--Eric Atkinson reports on the USDA’s weekly crop condition report for Kansas, and K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk presents this week’s “Milk Lines”

00:31:14--Knowing Beaver Ecology--On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about the ecological importance of beavers, and how that should factor into beaver damage control

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Livestock Market Update
Risk and Profit Conference
Agricultural News
Kansas 4-H Update

00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, is featured on this week's cattle market segment: she offers her preview of the USDA's cattle inventory report due out this Friday, and she talks about the support that the cattle markets are currently getting from the good demand for by-products

00:12:00 – Risk and Profit Conference:K-State agricultural economist Rich Llewlyn has the details on the 2021 K-State Risk and Profit Conference, set for mid-August on the campus...he talks about the numerous contemporary topics that will be covered there, for the benefit of producers and others who attend

00:22:56 – Agricultural News: K-State youth livestock coordinator Lexie Hayes looks ahead to the Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes coming up in August...it includes the state 4-H livestock judging contest, meat judging contest, livestock skillathon and quiz bowl

00:30:53 – Kansas 4-H Update: K-State 4-H specialist for Community Vitality, Aliah Mestrovich Seay, discusses the national search for three youth development positions at K-State in the project areas of STEM, healthy living and agricultural sciences

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Nutrient Applications Timing
Wheat Harvest Update
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien covers his latest marketing year projections for wheat prices, and he takes another look at the current local basis relationship between corn and grain sorghum around Kansas

00:12:00 – Nutrient Applications Timing: Precision crop nutrient specialist Brian Arnall of Oklahoma State University talks about recent discoveries on the timing of nutrient applications to wheat and grain sorghum, which were conducted outside of what many producers would consider the normal time frame...he was a featured speaker at a K-State precision agriculture workshop this week

00:23:00 – Wheat Harvest Update: The final Kansas wheat harvest report features multi-county agronomist Jeanne Falk Jones of the Sunflower Extension District in northwest Kansas

00:31:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Crop Irrigation Advances
Irrigation Efficiency Research
Wheat Harvest Update
Landscape Insect Pests

00:01:08—Crop Irrigation Advances--K-State water resource engineer Jonathan Aguilar discusses the latest technological and management advances in crop irrigation, drawing from his extensive research and evaluation programs at multiple locations around Kansas: he talks up the use of information feedback in making crop watering decisions, citing three "triggers"...weather patterns, soil moisture content, and the condition of crop plants, and the technologies that generate that information

00:12:10—Irrigation Efficiency Research--More from K-State’s Jonathan Aguilar…on this segment, he provides an update on some of the research activity taking place at the numerous Water Technology Farms scattered throughout the state

00:23:12—Wheat Harvest Update--Today's Kansas wheat harvest report features Extension agricultural agent Cody Miller of the Phillips-Rooks Extension District in north-central Kansas…and Greg Akagi presents this week’s Kansas Soybean Update

00:31:13—Landscape Insect Pests--On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd reports on a variety of insects evident in home landscapes right now: green June beetles, Japanese beetles, whiteflies and midges, and how to control them if necessary

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Nutrient Deficiencies in Soybean Stands
Selecting Software and Creep Feeding Calves
Wheat Harvest Report
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Nutrient Deficiencies in Soybean Stands: K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz talks about identifying nutrient deficiencies in soybean stands here in mid-summer...how to interpret the appearance of soybean plants, which can tip the producer off that there's a nutrient problem...he also remarks on what, if any, corrective action a grower can take at this stage of the season

00:12:00 – Selecting Software and Creep Feeding Calves: The latest Beef Cattle Institute Cattle Chat podcast covers selecting software for use in herd breeding and nutrition management, and the merits of creep feeding calves ahead of weaning...featured are veterinarians Brad White and Bob Larson and cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster

00:22:58 – Wheat Harvest Report: Today's Kansas wheat harvest update features Extension agricultural agent Keith VanSkike of the Twin Creeks Extension District in northwest Kansas

00:30:57 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

978—International Grain Numbers…USDA Program Reminders

USDA Grain Numbers
USDA Reporting Deadlines
Wheat Harvest Update
Hog-Nosed Snakes

00:01:10--USDA Grain Numbers--The senior economist with the IGP Institute at K-State, Guy Allen, reviews the USDA's latest world grain supply-and-demand report released yesterday, and what it says about international grain trade prospects...he says the numbers on world wheat production and available stocks are the headliner of this report

00:12:07--USDA Reporting Deadlines--On the latest edition of FSA Coffee Talk, farm program chief Todd Barrows of the Farm Service Agency state office covers a trio of important reporting deadlines for producers to have in mind...on spring crop acreage, farm structure changes, and storm-related crop and livestock losses

00:23:07--Wheat Harvest Update--Today's Kansas wheat harvest update features Extension agricultural agent Todd Schmidt of Greeley County in west-central Kansas…and K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk presents this week’s edition of Milk Lines

00:31:12--Hog-Nosed Snakes--On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about a benign species that he says is in need of conservation...the hog-nosed snake

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

977 – Livestock Market Update … Pre-weaning Health Challenges

Livestock Market Update
Pre-Weaning Health Challenges
Wheat Harvest Report
Kansas County Fairs

00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University provides this week's cattle market commentary: he talks about his expectations of a good second half of 2021 for cattle prices, and he remarks on the just-announced administration initiative to support expansion of small- and medium-scale packing plants

00:12:00 – Pre-Weaning Health Challenges:K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek discusses several pre-weaning health challenges that beef calves might encounter in the coming weeks, and what producers can do to counter those...including something that has become more common in recent years, pasture pneumonia

00:22:58 – Wheat Harvest Report: Today's Kansas wheat harvest update features crop production agent Sandra Wick of the Post Rock Extension District in north-central Kansas

00:30:47 – Kansas County Fairs: K-State 4-H specialist Beth Hinshaw discusses the importance of county fairs for both 4-H youth and the community

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Active Insect Pests
Wheat Harvest Update
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien passes along his latest price probability projections for corn and soybeans for the marketing year, and talks about how the row crop markets are fully attuned to this weekend's weather in the Corn Belt, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends

00:11:50 – Active Insect Pests:K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth alerts producers about the presence of green cloverworms in soybeans, blister beetle swarms in alfalfa, and grasshoppers just about everywhere...and what should, or shouldn't, be done about these respective pests

00:22:50 – Wheat Harvest Update: Today's Kansas wheat harvest update features Extension agricultural agent Allen Baker of Wichita County in west-central Kansas. Plus, this week’s Wheat Scoop

00:30:50 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Enhancing Beef Calf Value
Ammoniating Wheat Straw
Wheat Harvest Report
Vegetable Fruit Set

00:01:07--Enhancing Beef Calf Value--K-State beef cattle specialist Sandy Johnson talks about production practices for adding economic value to spring-born beef calves as weaning and marketing time approaches...she draws from a recent analysis of calf buyer preferences, and the premiums paid for such practices as pre-conditioning and source-and-age verification

00:12:07--Ammoniating Wheat Straw--K-State beef cattle nutritionist Dale Blasi discusses the procedures for treating wheat straw with anhydrous ammonia to create an additional forage resource for cattle...part of a podcast session with K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney on ammoniating and utilizing wheat straw for cattle feeding

00:23:11--Wheat Harvest Report--Today's Kansas wheat harvest update features Extension agricultural agent Shad Marston of McPherson County…plus, this week’s edition of the Kansas Soybean Update

00:31:08--Vegetable Fruit Set--On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticulturist Ward Upham tackles the question of why some garden vegetable plants are so slow to set fruit this summer

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Updated Estimates on ARC-County Crop Program
Agricultural Law Update
Kansas Wheat Harvest Report
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Updated Estimates on ARC-County Crop Program: K-State agricultural economist Robin Reid announces that K-State's county-level estimates on ARC-county crop program payments for 2020 production have just been updated...she'll tell how to access those via an interactive map found at the agmanager.info web site

00:12:00 – Agricultural Law Update:Agricultural law professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law looks at two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions...one regarding a farm property rights situation in California, the other concerning small refinery exemptions to Renewable Fuel Standard obligations

00:22:58 – Kansas Wheat Harvest Report: Today's Kansas wheat harvest update features agricultural agent Stacy Campbell of the Cottonwood Extension District, which includes Ellis and Barton counties

00:30:58 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Update
Pork Export Concentration
Wheat Harvest Report
Purple Martin Housing

00:01:10—Cattle Market Update--K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor is featured on this week's cattle market segment...he sizes up the current cattle price trends, and he reflects on his testimony to the Senate Agriculture Committee recently on cattle market issues, particularly regarding calls for setting mandatory levels of spot-market cattle trading

00:12:09—Pork Export Concentration--K-State graduate researcher Jaime Luke talks about her research into the concentration of U.S. pork exports, in the wake of the dramatic rise in export business with China over the last few years...she has discovered that pork sales abroad are more diverse than what some might think

00:23:16—Wheat Harvest Report--Today's Kansas wheat harvest update features crop production agent Jay Wisbey of the Central Kansas Extension District, covering Ottawa and Saline counties…plus, this week’s edition of Milk Lines with K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk

00:31:09—Purple Martin Housing--On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee reviews a new study of what purple martins prefer in the way of man-made housing

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Double-Cropped Weed Control
Wheat Harvest Report
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien talks about the surge in grain prices following the USDA's crop acreage report earlier this week, and he discusses the weather dynamics that have captured most of the market attention of late, during his weekly commentary on the grain market trends

00:11:55 – Double-Cropped Weed Control:K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster goes over several herbicide recommendations for weed control in double-cropped soybeans and grain sorghum, and she talks about the importance of managing weeds in fallow wheat stubble for the remainder of the summer

00:22:49 – Wheat Harvest Report: Today's Kansas wheat harvest update features Extension agricultural agent Chris Long of the Walnut Creek Extension District, which includes Rush, Ness and Lane counties in west-central Kansas. Plus, this week’s Wheat Scoop

00:30:45 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: Heading into the July 4th holiday weekend, K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Switching Cattle from Corn to Wheat
Adopting New Reproduction Technologies
Kansas Wheat Harvest Report
Problems Appearing in Garden Tomatoes

00:01:00 – Switching Cattle from Corn to Wheat: K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner discusses the use wheat as the primary feedstuff for cattle, as the economics of wheat feeding look more favorable when compared to those of corn...he goes over several considerations on feeding wheat in the growing and finishing rations, as well as to the cow-calf herd, cautioning that all variables must be weighed carefully before switching from corn to wheat

00:11:53 – Adopting New Reproduction Technologies:K-State beef reproduction physiologist Karol Fike talks about the practicality of adopting new reproduction technologies in commercial cow-calf production, as part of a discussion during a recent Cattle Chat podcast from the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State...also featured are veterinarians Brad White and Brian Lubbers, and cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster

00:22:53 – Kansas Wheat Harvest Report: Today's Kansas wheat harvest update features agricultural agent Craig Dinkel of the Midway Extension District in north-central Kansas, which includes Russell and Ellsworth counties

00:30:53 – Problems Appearing in Garden Tomatoes: Johnson County Extension horticulture agent Dennis Patton troubleshoots several problems showing up in garden tomatoes, and covers the appropriate management responses

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Double-Cropping Following Harvested Wheat
Insect Pests in Soybeans, Sunflowers and Corn
Kansas Wheat Harvest Report
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Double-Cropping Following Harvested Wheat: K-State crop production specialist Ignacio Ciampitti offers several agronomic considerations when double-cropping soybeans or grain sorghum following harvested wheat: he centers on variety and hybrid selection based on maturity rating, as well as seeding rate and row spacing in each case

00:11:55 – Insect Pests in Soybeans, Sunflowers and Corn:K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth reports on a pair of insect pests, one now showing up in soybeans and sunflowers, the other in soybeans and corn: Dectes stem borer and Japanese beetles...he talks about the merits of treating fields for these

00:22:58 – Kansas Wheat Harvest Report: Today's Kansas wheat harvest update features Extension agriculture agents Elly Sneath of Meade County and Marty Gleason of Edwards County.

00:30:54 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

FSA Coffee Talk
Kansas Wheat Harvest Report
Ag news
Owl Rodent Control

00:01:08 – FSA Coffee Talk-- Acting state director Chuck Pettijohn of the Farm Service Agency covers an assortment of USDA program items: among them, the latest on CFAP and WHIP payments, and the deadlines on reporting crop acres and prevented plantings information....he also talks about the expected appointment of the FSA state director and state FSA committee

00:12:15 – Wheat Harvest Progress--Today's wheat harvest update features Extension agricultural agent Ron Honig of the Wild West Extension District, which covers Haskell, Seward and Stevens counties in southwest Kansas

00:23:15 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, plus this week’s edition of Milk Lines with K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk

00:31:04 – Owl Rodent Control--On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee reports on new research of barn owls as an alternative

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Livestock Market Update
Sericea Lespedeza Treatment Options
Wheat Harvest Report
Kansas 4-H Youth Camp

00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University recaps the indicators from last Friday's USDA cattle-on-feed report and offers his thoughts on last week’s discussion at the Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on the cattle markets and the beef packing sector

00:12:00 – Sericea Lespedeza Treatment Options:K-State pasture management specialist Walt Fick goes over the herbicide options for treating sericea lespedeza infestations in grasslands at this point of the summer...he says there's still a window of time to spray sericea, but that the application should go on as soon as possible

00:22:58 – Wheat Harvest Report: Today's Kansas wheat harvest update features Extension agricultural agents Jenny Carr of Harper County and Marcus Preuninger of Reno County

00:30:47 – Kansas 4-H Youth Camp: K-State 4-H specialist Amy Sollock, Kansas 4-H program leader Wade Weber and Kansas 4-H Foundation president Jake Worcester discuss the changes and expanded opportunities being made available to youth attending camp at Rock Springs Ranch beginning next year

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Hog Rations Conversion
Ag news and Wheat Harvest Report
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien looks ahead to the USDA's crop acreage report coming out next week. He also comments on wheat prices holding their ground as the Kansas harvest is well underway

00:11:56 – Hog Rations Conversion:K-State swine nutritionist Mike Tokach talks about making the conversion from corn to wheat in hog rations. He says that the economics are very much in favor of making that switch. He also goes over several important wheat feeding management considerations

00:22:49 – Ag news: Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines, plus today's Kansas wheat harvest report with Sedgwick County Extension agricultural agent Jeff Seiler

00:30:25 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Financial Benchmarking Tool
Kansas Wheat Harvest Report
Ag news
Vegetable Harvest Tips

00:01:13 – Financial Benchmarking Tool: K-State agricultural economist Robin Reid talks about using financial ratios for benchmarking the economic performance of one's farm or ranch operation...she has just updated K-State's benchmarking tool that allows producers to compare their financial status to that of peers around the state, using the very latest Kansas Farm Management Association data

00:12:08 –Wheat Harvest Report: The first of the wheat harvest updates featuring county and district Extension agriculture agents around Kansas: today's report is from agents Justin Goodno of Barber County and Kelsey Nordyke of Cowley County

00:23:15 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines

00:31:11 – Vegetable Harvest Tips: On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticulturist Ward Upham offers recommendations to home gardeners on harvesting onions, garlic and potatoes

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Plant Tissue Testing
Agricultural Law Update
Ag news
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Plant Tissue Testing: K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz touts the practice of plant tissue testing for nutrient content...he goes over the sampling method, and talks about the value of the test information for diagnosing crop problems and for making in-season nutrient management decisions

00:11:58 – Agricultural Law Update:Agricultural law professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law reviews two new court rulings on agriculture-related matters: the court decision which halted the USDA's proposal to forgive the debt held by socially-disadvantaged farmers on USDA loans; and an Iowa court rejection of a lawsuit brought by environmental groups that would have seriously hindered agricultural activities in a major river basin

00:22:55 – Ag news: Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines

00:30:47 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van der Hoeven provides his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Insect Activity in Kansas Crops
Ag news
Boating Safety Tips

00:01:00 – Insect Activity in Kansas Crops: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth reports on an array of insects that are now active in alfalfa, as well as corn and soybeans in their early stages of growth: potato leafhoppers and grasshoppers attacking alfalfa stands, bean leaf beetles working on soybean leaves, and western corn rootworms causing some corn stands to lodge...he goes over the need for control in each case, and the treatment thresholds for each

00:22:04 – Ag news: Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines, including this week’s Milk Lines

00:29:57 – Boating Safety Tips: Whether you’re fishing or just spending time on the water this summer, take the necessary steps to make it a safe experience. On this week’s wildlife segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee discusses boating safety.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle prices and inflation
Early calf weaning advantages
Ag news
4-H day camps

00:01:10 – Cattle Price Trends: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, is featured on this week's cattle market segment: she remarks on last week's improvement in fed cattle prices, the ongoing downturn in boxed beef prices, and the potential impacts of overall food price inflation on beef consumption moving through the summer

00:12:07 –Early Calf Weaning: K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney and South Dakota State University cattle specialist Warren Rusche discuss the merits of early weaning spring-born beef calves...he maintains that there are advantages to this strategy that go beyond merely early weaning because of drought concerns

00:23:16 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines

00:31:04 – 4-H Day Camps: On this week's 4-H segment, Jeff Wichman talks with K-State 4-H specialist Diane Mack and Extension youth development agents Robyn Trussel and Patsy Maddy about day camps and how they help 4-H and non-4-H youth develop a variety of life skills

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Sidedress Nitrogen Applications
Ag news
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien remarks on the developments that led to the falloff in grain prices this week, with the notable exception of wheat prices, which managed to hold relatively steady as the Kansas wheat harvest is underway...he believes that growing season weather patterns will be the dominant market factor for some time to come

00:12:00 – Sidedress Nitrogen Applications:K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz looks at managing sidedress nitrogen applications to corn...emphasizing the timing of those treatments and nitrogen source selection...he also talks about sidedressing sulfur and chloride along with the nitrogen where needed

00:23:00 – Ag news: Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines, including this week’s Wheat Scoop

00:30:53 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: Summer officially begins next week and K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on the recent hot spell and what agricultural producers can expect this summer

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Herbicide Spraying Adjustments
Value of Cow-Calf Genetic Testing
Ag news
Bagworms, Mosquitoes, Ticks and Chiggers

00:01:00 – Herbicide Spraying Adjustments: K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster talks about the adjustments that crop producers and commercial herbicide applicators should make in their herbicide spraying during these unusually hot days for mid-June...she talks about how the high temperatures can adversely impact weed control performance and possibly cause injury to the crop itself

00:11:55 – Value of Cow-Calf Genetic Testing:K-State beef geneticist Jennifer Bormann talks about the value of genetic testing for cow-calf producers, and why thorough data is essential for making that useful in genetic selection...it was the topic of the latest Cattle Chat podcast from the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State

00:22:56 – Ag news: Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines, including this week’s Soybean Update

00:30:49 – Insects in the Home Landscape: K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd addresses several current insect troubles in home landscapes and what to do about them: bagworms on evergreens, mosquitoes, ticks and chiggers

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Disease Pathogens in Wheat Heads
Forage Insurance Options
Ag news
Stop, Look and Listen

00:01:00 – Disease Pathogens in Wheat Heads: K-State wheat disease specialist Kelsey Andersen Onofre reports on the presence of disease pathogens in wheat heads as the Kansas wheat harvest is about to open up...she goes over the conditions that have led to head scab disease turning up in locations where it rarely is a problem, and how growers would want to manage that situation...she also discusses loose smut and common bunt showing up in harvest-ready wheat

00:12:00 – Forage Insurance Options:K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney and K-State agricultural policy specialist Jenny Ifft discuss the various options for livestock producers to insure their forage resources through the USDA's Risk Management Agency...and what producers need to do to take advantage of those in the case of adverse weather conditions

00:22:54 – Ag news: Jeff Wichman covers the day’s agricultural news headlines, including this week’s update from the Kansas Livestock Association

00:30:43 – Stop, Look and Listen: Gus van der Hoeven provides his weekly take on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Assessing the Kansas Wheat Crop
FSA Coffee Talk
Ag news
Prairie Dog Study

00:01:00 – Assessing the Kansas Wheat Crop: K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato assesses the Kansas wheat crop as it nears harvest readiness...he notes the damage caused by waterlogging in certain areas of the state; and how the hot weather over the last two weeks has impacted final grain fill

00:12:00 – FSA Coffee Talk:Agricultural program specialist Carla Wikoff of the Farm Service Agency reports on the just-announced changes to the Conservation Reserve Program, for both general and continuous C-R-P contracts...these revisions are expected to make the C-R-P even more appealing to producers and landowners

00:23:00 – Ag news: Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines, including this week’s Milk Lines

00:30:53 – Prairie Dog Study: Former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee covers a new study of prairie dog activity in grassland areas, and how that affects forage consumption by grazing cattle

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Livestock Market Update
IGP Institute: World Grain Supply
Ag news
Kansas 4-H: Clover Classroom Challenge

00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he goes over the U.S. Meat Export Federation's latest report on U.S. beef exports, and he looks at growing concerns about drought and decisions that producers may be facing on herd inventory and forage resources

00:11:26 – IGP Institute: World Grain Supply:The senior economist with the I-G-P Institute at K-State, Guy Allen, offers his analysis of the USDA's latest world grain supply-and-demand report released last week: he comments on the escalating use of wheat as a feedgrain in other parts of the world...on the short second crop of corn coming out of South America...and on the ongoing demand for soybeans in China

00:22:27 – Ag news: Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines.

00:30:25 – Kansas 4-H Clover Classroom Challenge: The 4-H youth development agent in the Cottonwood Extension District, Michelle Beran, discusses the online 4-H Clover Classroom Challenge

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain Market Update
Kansas Farm Income Data
Ag news
Kansas Agricultural Weather

00:01:00 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien comments on the grain markets' interpretation of Thursday's USDA world grain supply-and-demand report, and on the unrelenting strength in wheat prices as harvest time in Kansas approaches

00:11:58 – Kansas Farm Income Data:K-State farm management economist Gregg Ibendahl shares his latest analysis of Kansas Farm Management Association farm income data, this time focusing on impact of non-farm income on the financial state of family farms...he then breaks that down even further, looking at the financial latitude that non-farm wages create for farm families

00:22:52 – Ag news: Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines, plus this week’s Kansas Wheat Scoop.

00:30:42 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle heat stress origins
Abating cattle heat stress
Ag news
Pollinator-friendly landscape plants

00:01:11 – Cattle Heat Stress Abatement (part 1): K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff address heat stress abatement in cattle, as recent conditions have triggered that problem in this region: on this segment, he goes over the extent to which cattle can dissipate heat on their own, and when herd heat management becomes necessary.

00:12:08 – Cattle Heat Stress Abatement (part 2): Tarpoff outlines what steps can be taken to alleviate heat stress in cattle: handling and feeding cattle at a lower-stress time of day; adjusting rations to lower the level of self-generated heat; providing shade, bedding, water sprinkling to penned cattle; and assuring that cattle have access to adequate and clean water.

00:23:14 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, plus this week’s edition of the Kansas Soybean Update

00:31:11 – Encouraging Landscape Pollinators: Central Kansas Extension District horticulture agent Jason Graves talks about landscape plant selection for attracting bees and other pollinators to the home and garden settings...that's the topic he'll address on the upcoming K-State Garden Hour webinar next Wednesday

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Beef Cattle Institute Podcast
Agricultural Law Update
Ag news: Food Safety Initiatives
Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…”

00:01:00 – Beef Cattle Institute Podcast: From the latest Cattle Chat podcast out of the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State: K-State veterinarians Brad White and Brian Lubbers, beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster and livestock economist Dustin Pendell discuss why suckling beef calves still need access to good-quality water during the summer, and why grazing first-calf heifers separate from the cow herd is a good management step

00:11:49 – Agricultural Law Update:Agricultural law professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law discusses conservation easements on agricultural land, and the tax deduction benefits to the producer. He talks about how the IRS closely scrutinizes those deductions and highlights a current court case relating to this.

00:22:41 – Ag news: Eric Atkinson covers the day’s agricultural news headlines

00:30:35 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Crop weed management shift
Kansas FFA Star Awardees
Ag news
Promising rat control product

00:01:07 – Weed Management Adjustments: K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster talks about how delayed corn and soybean planting, or replanting, impacts a grower's weed control program, and what adjustments might be necessary...she also reminds soybean growers of an application deadline for over-the-top dicamba treatments which also might have been complicated by the wet field conditions

00:12:06 – Kansas FFA Stars: Remarks from the three Kansas FFA members who earned the distinction of Stars over Kansas during the 2021 Kansas FFA State Convention last week: Star Farmer Wesley Denton of the Valley Heights FFA, Star in Agribusiness Jay McClure of the Hugoton FFA, and Star in Agricultural Placement Nicole Haase of the Ellsworth FFA

00:23:15 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, plus this week's edition of Milk Lines with K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk

00:31:16 – Rat Control Option: On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee reports on a promising rat control product which is generally harmless to off-target species

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle market update
World Food Safety Day
Ag news: Food Safety Initiatives
Kansas ag weather

00:01:29 – Cattle Market Update: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor talks about the cattle market's recovery from the JBS cyberattack incident last week, and he breaks down the latest domestic beef demand numbers from the May meat demand monitor report, during this week's cattle market segment

00:012:52 – Food Safety Research:K-State food scientists Randy Phebus and Carla Schwan talk about several of the prominent food safety research initiatives they and their scientific team are currently conducting, as this is World Food Safety Day...an occasion to highlight the importance of food safety efforts around the globe

00:24:09 – Ag news: Eric Atkinson continues his discussion with K-State food scientists Randy Phebus and Carla Schwan

00:32:23 – Kansas 4-H: K-State 4-H specialist Beth Hinshaw encourages 4-H youth participation in county fair judging contests this summer

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly grain market update

• Crop insurance update

• Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop”

• Kansas agricultural weather…

00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien discusses the possibility of significant premiums being paid for high-protein wheat as the Kansas harvest draws nearer, and he talks about how the markets in general have locked in on current growing conditions in the U.S., during his weekly segment on the grain market trends.

00:12:52 – Crop Insurance Update: K-State agricultural economist Robin Reid goes over the details of two items of importance to producers relating to crop insurance: the just-announced opportunity for producers who grew a cover crop over the past few months to earn a premium benefit on their spring-planted crop insurance...and particulars on crop insurance prevented planting provisions, with key dates coming up for corn coverage.

00:24:14 – Ag News: The day's agricultural news headlines, and the latest “Kansas Wheat Scoop.”

00:32:30 – Kansas Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Updated projections on 2021 net farm income in Kansas

• Fighting blue-green algae in farm ponds

• Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update

• Efficient watering of gardens and landscapes…

00:01:30 – Projected Net Farm Income: K-State farm management economist Gregg Ibendahl shares his updated projection on 2021 net farm income in Kansas, as well as his new forecast on 2022 farm income, based on Kansas Farm Management Association data...he talks about the variables which he thinks will lead to a significant jump in income this year, and a dramatic decline next year.

00:12:57 – Blue-Green Algae in Farm Ponds: From her latest podcast, K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney talks with K-State watershed specialist Will Boyer and Meadowlark Extension District livestock agent Jody Holthaus about the threat of blue-green algae buildup in farm ponds...and some things that have been learned about preventing it from becoming a danger to livestock and people.

00:24:23 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines; also, this week’s Kansas soybean update.

00:32:37 – Efficient Watering of Gardens and Landscapes: Riley County Extension horticulture agent Gregg Eyestone offers guidance on irrigation efficiency for landscapes and gardens...a topic he addressed on this week's K-State Garden Hour webinar.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• A look at energy development on farms and ranches

• The impact of the cyberattack on a major meatpacking firm

• Details on the USDA’s new loan debt repayment program

• Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…”

00:01:30 – Farm and Ranch Energy Development: K-State agricultural policy specialist Jenny Ifft shares findings from her new study of energy development on farms and ranches, including wind turbines and other renewable energy sources...and if the presence of those sources influences farm financial management and economic decisions...she arrived at some unexpected results.

00:12:57 – Cyberattack Consequences: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor offers his observations on the shutdown of several large beef packing plants yesterday because of a cyberattack on a major meatpacking firm...he talks about the market reaction to the news, and how the cattle industry is learning to cope with such disruptions.

00:24:21 – Loan Debt Repayment Program: The farm loan chief with the Farm Service Agency in Kansas, Josh Ridder, discusses the details of the USDA's new loan debt payment program for socially disadvantaged agricultural producers.

00:32:38 – "Stop, Look and Listen": K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on rural Kansas.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle market trends; western drought
Unusual dietary condition in calves
Ag news
Rodenticides that affect other species

00:01:29 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University offers his thoughts on the cattle market trends. And he discusses the ongoing drought in large parts of the western and northern U.S., which he thinks could end up being a pivotal point in the cattle cycle affecting the industry as a whole.

00:12:53 – Unusual Dietary Condition in Calves: K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek talks about an unusual condition in young nursing beef calves that's turning up in Kansas cow-calf operations currently: It's a dietary condition that is causing calf illness and even some calf losses...he talks about what producers can do in response.

00:23:58 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:42 – Rodenticides and Other Species: On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee goes over a new study of rodenticides reaching off-target wildlife species through consumption of treated rodents.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly grain market update

• Principles of planting management for grain sorghum

• Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop”

• Kansas agricultural weather…

00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien comments on the recovery in grain prices this week, and takes a look at the latest price basis trends at local Kansas delivery points, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends.

00:12:48 – Planting Management for Grain Sorghum: K-State crop production specialist Ignacio Ciampitti goes over several principles of planting management for grain sorghum, aimed at improving the potential for maximum yields: he focuses primarily on seeding rate, plant populations and row spacing.

00:24:10 – Ag News: The day's agricultural news headlines, and the latest “Kansas Wheat Scoop.”

00:32:30 – Kansas Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Wet weather creates challenges for corn and soybean growers

• Considerations on harvesting trees for lumber

• Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update

• Controlling bagworms on landscape ornamental trees and shrubs…

00:01:30 – Wet Weather Dampens Corn, Soybean Planting: K-State crop production specialist Ignacio Ciampitti talks about the complications for corn and soybean growers brought on by the relentless wet field conditions in much of Kansas...he goes over the adverse impact on already-planted corn and soybeans, and what to think about when considering replanting part or all of a field...he also looks at adjusting for late planting.

00:12:54 – Harvesting Trees For Lumber: From the latest podcast from the Kansas Forest Service at K-State, considerations on harvesting trees from one's land for milling into lumber, given the current state of the lumber market...featured are KFS utilization and marketing forester Dave Bruton and a portable sawmill operator based in northeast Kansas, Tom Hogard, along with KFS communications coordinator Cassie Wandersee.

00:24:20 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines; also, this week’s Kansas soybean update.

00:32:39 – Controlling Bagworms on Landscape Trees: On this week's horticulture segment, tree health specialist Ryan Armburst of the Kansas Forest Service talks about controlling bagworms on landscape ornamental trees and shrubs, with extra consideration for dealing with heavy bagworm infestations on larger evergreen trees.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Determining agricultural property valuation for property tax purposes

• An agricultural law update

• The latest agricultural news

• Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…”

00:01:30 – Agricultural Property Valuation: K-State agricultural economist Allen Featherstone discusses the process of determining agricultural property valuation for property tax purposes in Kansas, and how landowner net income is factored into that calculation...he presented a webinar on the topic last week, and offers his expectation for agricultural property values coming out of 2021.

00:12:52 – Agricultural Law Update: Agricultural law professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law talks about how environmental-based circumstances can impact agricultural property valuation, such as contamination or wetlands designations...he advises all parties involved in a land transaction to be aware of those effects.

00:24:11 – Ag News: A look at the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:29 – "Stop, Look and Listen": K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on rural Kansas.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Updates on two pest issues in Kansas crops

• New numbers on family living expenses for Kansas farms and ranches in 2020

• Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines”

• Details on a new snake repellant test…

00:01:30 – Grain Crop Pest Update: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth reports on possible issues with the effectiveness of corn insecticide seed treatments this spring, stemming from the cool, wet weather and the subsequent slowness of corn seedling growth...he also talks about wheat head armyworm infestations showing up now in maturing wheat stands in Kansas which might well be worth controlling.

00:12:56 – Family Living Expenses for Kansas Producers: K-State farm management economist Gregg Ibendahl talks about new numbers from the Kansas Farm Management Association on family living expenses for Kansas farms and ranches in 2020...how they compare to those of recent years, and how the expenses break down by category.

00:24:20 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines."

00:32:39 – New Snake Repellant: On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about a new snake repellant product which was recently tested independently for its effectiveness.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly cattle market update

• Harvesting grass hay for winter feeding of the cow-calf herd

• Agricultural news

• Tips for displaying 4-H projects…

00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University offers his insight on the cattle markets: he reviews last Friday's USDA cattle-on-feed report, which he says must be kept in context...and he shares some observations on how well the cattle industry has emerged from all the market chaos caused by the pandemic this past year.

00:12:52 – Harvesting Grass Hay: K-State beef cattle nutritionist Dale Blasi talks about harvesting grass hay at the proper maturity as a means of reducing winter feeding costs for the cow-calf herd...he looks at research data which outlines how much a producer can save by striking the right balance between forage quality and tonnage.

00:24:09 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:25 – Displaying 4-H Projects: K-State 4-H specialist Amy Sollock discusses putting projects on display for county fairs and the benefits youth gain from doing the projects and receiving feedback from judges.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly grain market update

• An assortment of timely crop weed management topics

• Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop”

• Kansas agricultural weather…

00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien talks about the market response to this week's Hard Winter Wheat Tour of Kansas and the surrounding area, and about another week of brisk export business for U.S. corn, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends.

00:12:48 – Crop Weed Management Update: K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster discusses an assortment of timely crop weed management topics: planning for pre-harvest control of excessive broadleaf weed growth in wheat; contending with the expanding problem of windmill grass in crop fields; and a heads-up for those growing dicamba-resistant soybeans this year on a herbicide tank-mix issue.

00:24:10 – Ag News: The day's agricultural news headlines, and the latest “Kansas Wheat Scoop.”

00:32:28 – Kansas Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Nutrient release from crop residue and cover crops

• Another report from the 2021 Hard Winter Wheat Tour

• Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update

• Landscape and vegetable garden damage from heavy rainfall and flooding…

00:01:30 – Nutrient Release from Cover Crops and Residue: K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz talks about the process of nutrient release from crop residue and cover crops, and why producers should pay attention to that as part of their crop nutrient management...he explains how the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio of various kinds of residue and cover crop plant material is associated with that nutrient release.

00:12:55 – Wheat Tour Update: K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato files another report from the 2021 Hard Winter Wheat Tour of Kansas and adjacent states, which is now in its third and final day...he'll talk about what tour-goers saw as they traveled through western and southern Kansas as well as northern Oklahoma yesterday.

00:24:17 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines; also, this week’s Kansas soybean update.

00:32:33 – Rainfall and Flood Damage to Home Landscapes and Gardens: K-State horticulturist Ward Upham talks about what to expect in the way of landscape and vegetable garden damage from the heavy rainfall and flooding over the past week.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• An initiative to improve land-grant university research

• Field sprayer cleanout following herbicide applications

• An update from the Hard Winter Wheat Tour

• Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…”

00:01:30 – Improving Land-Grant University Research: The dean of the College of Agriculture at K-State, Ernie Minton, and the vice-president for agricultural programs at Oklahoma State University, Tom Coon, discuss an initiative that brings to light a critical need for agricultural research infrastructure improvements at land-grant universities across the nation, including K-State and OSU.

00:13:00 – Field Sprayer Cleanout: K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster is joined by Purdue University weed specialist Bill Johnson to talk about field sprayer cleanout following herbicide applications...they say that process has become increasingly important with the ever-changing herbicide lineup available to producers.

00:24:27 – Wheat Tour Update: K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato reports from the second day of the Hard Winter Wheat Tour of Kansas and adjacent states.

00:32:55 – "Stop, Look and Listen": K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on rural Kansas.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

01:31 Machinery Purchase Tool K-State precision agricultural economist Terry Griffin tells on an upgrade that he has made to information that he has put together for farmers who are thinking about field machinery and equipment investments...it's called the Days Suitable for Fieldwork tool, which indicates the number of days per week that producers will likely be able to conduct fieldwork in the future, based on historical trends 13:01 Farm Program Update On the latest edition of FSA Coffee Talk, agricultural program specialist Diane Barrett of the Farm Service Agency goes over a variety of USDA program matters that producers need to square away, including reporting spring-planted crop acreage and applying for assistance after having experienced crop or livestock losses this spring 24:30 Wheat Tour Report K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato files the first of his reports this week from the 2021 Hard Winter Wheat Tour of Kansas and surrounding states
33:01 Cats and Rats On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee looks at a new study of feral cats and their impact on rat populations Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K-State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle market update
17 warm-season forage types and combinations evaluated
4-H visual arts

00:01:29 – Cattle Market Update: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor provides this week's cattle market commentary: He discusses the impact that full packing capacity is having on the market, and he looks at the encouraging signs in the latest beef demand numbers.

00:12:55 – Warm Season Forage Evaluations: K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney reports on the information she has collected on warm season annual forage productivity, evaluating 17 different forage types and combinations and comparing them in two ways: biomass produced and cost of production. This information will be helpful for producers intending on planting summer annual forage for haying, grazing or for silage.

00:31:14 – 4-H Visual Arts: On this week's 4-H segment, K-State 4-H specialist Aliah Mestrovich Seay discusses changes being made in the visual arts project area.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain market update
World grain supply and demand report
Ag news
Kansas ag weather

00:01:29 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien provides his weekly comments on the grain market trends. He highlights the forward-contracting opportunities for grain producers in Kansas right now, and how those compare to the cost-of-production calculations that K-State economists have put together. Advising producers to use this as a guidepost for marketing decisions.

00:12:53 – World Grain Supply and Demand Report: The senior economist with the IGP Institute at K-State, Guy Allen, offers his take on the USDA's world grain supply and demand report out earlier this week. What it says about the current and future status of U.S. grain exports heading into the new marketing year.

00:24:21 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:43 – Kansas Ag Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

00:01:29 – 2020 Kansas Net Farm Income Report: The executive director of the Kansas Farm Management Association at K-State, Kevin Herbel, and six association economists discuss the numbers from the KFMA's just-released 2020 Kansas Net Farm Income Report: They look at the average net farm income for the state and for the six KFMA regions, highlighting the percentage of that income attributable to government payments. And they talk about the other factors that led to a strong income year for most producers. Joining Kevin are Jordan Steele, Lindsay Bryant, Bob Kohman, Clay Simons, Craig Althauser and Dillon Rapp.

00:29:30 – K-State Garden Hour webinar preview - Xeriscaping: On this week's horticulture segment, Shawnee County Extension horticulture agent Ariel Whitely Noll talks about xeriscaping: designing a home landscape for limited water use. It's the topic she'll be addressing during the next K-State Garden Hour webinar.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Canola crop update (and preview of south-central field day)
Tax proposals in D.C. and their potential effects on estate planning
Ag news
Stop, Look and Listen: Kansas commentary

00:01:29 – Canola Crop Update: K-State canola agronomist Mike Stamm talks about the current state of the canola crop in Kansas, as well as the significant advances in canola varieties and hybrids suitable for this region, which will be on display at a special K-State canola field day in south-central Kansas tomorrow.

00:12:52 – Tax Proposals’ Potential Impact on Estate Planning: Agricultural law and taxation professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law takes a look at the latest tax policy proposal now circulating in Congress, the "Sensible Taxation and Equity Promotion Act"...his analysis of it says that if passed, this could cause issues for farm and ranch income and estate tax planning.

00:24:18 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:38 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen," his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly cattle market update

• Beef Cattle Institute podcasts

• Agricultural news, and a preview of the 2021 Spring Crops Field Day

• Next month’s 4-H Campference…

00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, is featured on this week's cattle market segment: she talks about how logistical problems in the beef sector are contributing to the large gap between fed cattle prices and boxed beef prices...and she shares her updated analysis of cattle feeding costs.

00:12:53 – Beef Cattle Institute Podcast: From recent Cattle Chat podcasts out of the K-State Beef Cattle Institute, a look at two topics: a comparison of generic antimicrobial treatments for cattle and the mainstay treatment products, and the difference between Johnes disease and BVD in cow herds....featured are K-State veterinarians Brian Lubbers, Bob Larson and Brad White, and livestock economist Dustin Pendell.

00:24:19 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines; plus, K-State research agronomist Gretchen Sassenrath previews the 2021 Spring Crops Field Day at K-State's Southeast Research and Extension Center, slated for Wednesday, May 19th.

00:32:38 – Kansas 4-H Campference: K-State 4-H specialist Beth Hinshaw previews 4-H Campference, being held in late June at Rock Springs 4-H Center.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly grain market update

• K-State’s new sow farrowing house

• Webinar series preview, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop”

• Kansas agricultural weather…

00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien remarks on another impressive week for the grain markets, triggered once more in large part by bullish fundamentals in the corn market...he suggests that things may be lining up for a counter-seasonal post-harvest rally in the wheat market, saying that wheat growers should be ready to capitalize on that, if it materializes.

00:12:54 – New Sow Farrowing House: K-State livestock specialist Joel DeRouchey talks about a major development for K-State's renowned swine research program...the brand-new sow farrowing house soon to open, as part of the university's swine research farm...he tells how this state-of-the-art facility will advance sow nutrition and farrowing management research.

00:24:20 – Upcoming Webinar Series: K-State agricultural economist Rich Llewlyn previews a K-State webinar series for producers and others starting next week which will focus on Kansas farmland values, property valuation and farm income trends in the state; plus, the latest “Kansas Wheat Scoop.”

00:32:43 – Kansas Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Organizing a drought management plan for summer grazing

• Developing a heritable trait index for bull fertility

• Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update

• Spring insect pests in the home landscape…

00:01:30 – Drought Management Plan: K-State range and pasture management specialist Walt Fick discusses putting together a drought management plan for summer grazing, detailing what steps a producer will take if drought conditions persist...he cites a brand-new on-line tool that will give a producer an idea of expected grass productivity based on regularly-updated weather conditions and historical trends for a given location.

00:12:52 – Bull Fertility Index: K-State beef geneticist Megan Rolf tells of a new project she's overseeing, which aims to develop a heritable trait index for bull fertility, something that's lacking in today's cattle genetics information...she and her team will use several sources of data to come up with a means of predicting fertility.

00:24:16 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines; also, this week’s Kansas soybean update.

00:32:32 – Spring Landscape Insect Pests: K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd reports this week on several landscape pests that homeowners should be on the lookout for, and what to do about them: pine needle scale, lilac ash borers and elm flea weevils.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Mental health stresses for ag producers and rural Kansans: Coping, concerns and finding help
Ag news
Stop, Look and Listen: Kansas commentary

00:01:29 – Mental Health Stresses for Producers and Rural Kansans : In that May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, K-State behavioral health specialist Brad Dirks discusses the stresses on agricultural producers and rural Kansans in general, which he says were amplified by the pandemic: as a health professional with a background in Kansas farm life, he talks about the stress that he's seeing in rural areas currently, and the degree to which people are coping with that. He also points to concerns about the lack of mental health services in more remote locations in the state, and a K-State Research and Extension initiative to help bridge that gap.

00:23:02 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:31:24 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen," his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Causes, diagnoses and treatments for cattle lameness
CRP changes
Ag news
Nesting habits and benefits of cliff swallows

00:01:29 – Causes, Diagnoses and Treatments for Cattle Lameness: K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff advises producers with cattle heading to grass to know the kinds of lameness that can occur in the herd. How to differentiate the causes and how to respond with the proper treatment. He says that an accurate diagnosis of the problem is essential to recovery.

00:12:55 – CRP Changes: On the latest edition of FSA Coffee Talk, agricultural program specialist Carla Wikoff of the Farm Service Agency outlines the latest changes made to the USDA's Conservation Reserve Program, which she says ought to appeal to CRP participants. Among other details, she goes over adjustments in county rental rates and the new incentives for producers to adopt carbon sequestration practices.

00:24:20 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:44 – Nesting Habits and Benefits of Cliff Swallows: On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee tells about cliff swallows. Their unique nesting habits and their beneficial appetite for insects.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle market update: High feed costs and stagnant fed-cattle market
Managing spring cattle breeding season
Cold damage to corn
4-H communication project

00:01:29 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University is featured on this week's cattle market segment: He talks about how the feeder cattle market is wrestling with high feed costs and a stagnant fed cattle market, and he discusses the intensifying drought in the western half of the U.S., and concerns about forage supplies heading into next year.

00:12:53 – Managing Spring Cattle Breeding Season: K-State beef reproduction specialist Sandy Johnson discusses a few reasons why cow-calf producers might want to delay their spring breeding seasons. And she talks about managing the length of the breeding season for cows and heifers, respectively.

00:24:15 – Cold Damage to Corn: K-State crop production specialist Ignacio Ciampitti talks about possible damage to newly-seeded corn from the sharp cold snap a couple of weeks ago, and what signs of that damage growers should be looking for now.

00:32:25 – 4-H Communication Project: On this week's 4-H segment, K-State 4-H specialist Diane Mack discusses a 4-H communications project built around a series of six lesson plans.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Second of a two-part series on grain market volatility: Today’s focus – wheat and soybeans
Assessing winter wheat damage from the recent cold snap
Ag news
Kansas ag weather

00:01:30 – Market Volatility, Part 2 – Wheat and Soybeans: In the second of his two-part analysis of the grain markets this week, K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien focuses on what's going on in the wheat and soybean markets. The latest on wheat basis levels at Kansas elevators, and how those prices are managing to stay high even though a record world wheat crop is forecast. And his thoughts on what's underpinning soybean prices and keeping them strong, even as they've retreated somewhat in recent days.

00:12:57 – Freeze Damage to Wheat: K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato talks about the extent of freeze injury to Kansas winter wheat from last week's multi-day cold snap. He ties that damage potential to the state of crop growth, and tells what symptoms of lasting damage producers can be scouting for over these next several days.

00:24:23 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:46 – Kansas Ag Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

First of a two-part series on grain market volatility: Today’s focus – corn and sorghum
Aphid infestations in winter wheat, especially bird cherry oat aphids
Ag news
Home-grown herb gardens

00:01:29 – Market Volatility, Part 1 – Corn and Sorghum: In the first of a two-part discussion, K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien talks about the supply and demand factors that are contributing to the current volatility in the grain markets. Today, he focuses on corn and grain sorghum: the day-by-day market reactions to weather developments impacting new-crop production here and abroad, China's unwavering demand for feedgrains, and how growers might approach their marketing in the midst of these sharp price swings.

00:12:53 – Aphids on Winter Wheat: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth talks about aphid infestations in winter wheat, particularly bird cherry oat aphids which can vector barley yellow dwarf disease. He cautions producers to think twice before including an aphid insecticide with any fungicide treatments they may be applying.

00:24:12 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:01 – Home-grown Herb Gardens: On this week's horticulture segment, Post Rock Extension District horticulture agent Cassie Homan talks about home-grown herb gardening. The subject she'll be addressing on the next K-State Garden Hour webinar this coming Wednesday.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Advantages & disadvantages of revocable trusts
Reducing cattle fly breeding sites
Ag news
Stop, Look and Listen – Kansas commentary

00:01:29 – Revocable Trusts: Professor of agricultural law and taxation Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law discusses the advantages and disadvantages of putting a farm or ranch estate into a revocable living trust. He says that there are often misperceptions about what a revocable trust can do with respect to avoiding probate, estate tax savings and challenges by heirs, as compared to a will.

00:12:55 – Reducing cattle fly populations: K-State livestock environmental specialist Joel DeRouchey joins K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney to look at the importance of cleaning up winter cattle feeding sites as a deterrent to cattle fly activity in the summer. He suggests that producers try to find some time this spring to get rid of those fly breeding hotspots.

00:24:20 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:37 – Stop, Look and Listen: K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Managing Crop Nutrient Uptake, especially phosphorous and potassium
Impacts of BVD on Cow-calf Herds
Ag news
Bluegill Management in Farm Ponds

00:01:30 – Managing Crop Nutrient Uptake: K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz talks about one aspect of crop fertility management that producers should account for, even though it sometimes goes overlooked: the nutrient uptake of the preceding crop or cover vegetation. He says this is especially important when considering phosphorus and potassium applications to summer crops.

00:12:55 – Impacts of BVD on Cow-calf Herds: K-State veterinarians Brad White and Bob Larson discuss the impacts that bovine viral diarrhea, or BVD, can have on the cow-calf herd, and why they recommend checking the herd for BVD prior to spring breeding. It was among the topics during a recent Cattle Chat podcast out of the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State

00:24:20 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:33 – Bluegill Management in Farm Ponds: On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about the differences between bluegill and hybrid bluegill, and why that's important in farm pond fish management

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Update
Livestock Producers and Vet Availability
Ag news
4-H Project-report Update

00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, provides this week's insight on the cattle markets: she recaps the USDA's latest cattle-on-feed report and what it says about feedlots remaining current in marketing. She also takes a look at the supportive indicators in the USDA's new cold storage report.

00:12:49 – Livestock Producers and Vet Availability: The director of the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State, veterinarian Brad White, talks about a new initiative to gather feedback from livestock producers about the availability of veterinary services in their locations. The colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture at K-State are participants in this Rural Veterinary Workforce Development Task Force

00:24:12 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:29 – 4-H Project-report Update: On this week's 4-H segment, K-State 4-H specialist Amy Sollock discusses new project report forms that are now being used to track what participants are doing in their various project areas

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly grain market update

• Herbicide performance in cold weather

• Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop”

• Kansas agricultural weather…

00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien looks at the market fundamentals that drove grain prices still higher this past week, most notably the export demand for U.S. grains...he says that producers can expect continued volatility in the markets well into the summer, at least.

00:12:56 – Herbicide Performance in Cold Weather: K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster takes a look at the recent cold weather, and the potential impact on herbicide applications that had already been put down on crop ground...she talks about whether those cold temperatures likely impeded product performance, which relates directly to the type of herbicide used.

00:24:17 – Ag News: The day's agricultural news headlines, and the latest “Kansas Wheat Scoop.”

00:32:21 – Kansas Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Anaplasmosis and dairy herd production

• Considerations before planting a silage crop this spring

• Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update

• Garden and landscape plants that likely survived, or succumbed to, the recent hard freeze…

00:01:30 – Anaplasmosis and Dairy Production: K-State veterinarians Hans Coetzee and Andrew Curtis discuss their new research finding on how anaplasmosis affects dairy herd production...they discovered that this disease can greatly reduce herd milk output, and they advise producers to take preventative measures to keep anaplasmosis out of their herds.

00:12:48 – Considerations Before Planting Silage: K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner talks about a few things for producers to think about as they plan to plant a silage crop this spring...that as a prelude to two silage schools being co-hosted by K-State in early May.

00:24:00 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines; also, this week’s Kansas soybean update.

00:32:18 – The Late Freeze, Plant Survival: K-State horticulturist Ward Upham talks about which landscape and garden plants likely did...and didn't...withstand the freezing temperatures in Kansas this past week.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• K-State's latest foliar fungicide efficacy ratings for wheat disease management

• Shattercane resistance confirmed in Kansas

• The latest agricultural news

• Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…”

00:01:30 – Foliar Fungicide Efficacy Ratings: K-State wheat disease specialist Kelsey Andersen reports that K-State's latest foliar fungicide efficacy ratings for wheat disease management are now available to wheat growers...timely information as one plans their fungicide application strategy as needed...she shares two examples of how that can those ratings can be helpful in dealing with two current disease issues, tan spot and stripe rust.

00:12:56 – Shattercane Resistance in Kansas: K-State weed scientist Vipan Kumar tells grain sorghum producers that shattercane resistance to some of the new over-the-top sorghum herbicides has now been confirmed in Kansas...he advises growers who are planting the new herbicide-tolerant sorghum hybrids to be alert to this possible resistance situation.

00:24:20 – Ag News: A look at the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:30 – "Stop, Look and Listen": K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on rural Kansas.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• K-State's latest Kansas Agricultural Land Value Trends book is now available

• Biofuels production expansion in Kansas

• Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines”

• Grassland snake activity following a prescribed pasture burn…

00:01:30 – Land Value Book Now Available: K-State agricultural economist Robin Reid announces that K-State's latest Kansas Agricultural Land Value Trends book is now available...it examines land value changes over this past year on a state, regional and county basis, and breaks the data out by way of land use: non-irrigated, irrigated and pasture/hay land...it's a highly-valuable resource for variety of purposes.

00:12:56 – Biofuels Production Expansion in Kansas: K-State agricultural economist Gabe Sampson goes over the findings of his new study of biofuels production expansion in Kansas, and the ensuing impact on land values and groundwater usage for crop production in the areas those biofuels plants are operating...his results will contribute to the conversations on biofuels policy and water conservation.

00:24:11 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines."

00:32:35 – Economic Impact of Invasive Wildlife: On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee reviews a study of grassland snake activity following a prescribed pasture burn.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly cattle market update

• “Days suitable for farm work”

• Agricultural news

• Recent 4-H horse events…

00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he reports on the latest trends in domestic and export beef demand, as per USDA data....he also talks about the freshly-updated K-State Feeder Cattle Risk Management Tool, and how producers can make use of it in navigating the current economics.

00:12:57 – Days Suitable For Farm Work: K-State precision agricultural economist Terry Griffin talks about new data that he has put together on trends in days suitable for farm work...he explains what that represents, and how that information can be useful to producers in making long-term equipment and other investment decisions.

00:24:12 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:31 – Kansas 4-H Horse Events: K-State 4-H specialist Shannon Rogge talks about two recent 4-H horse events: hippology and quiz bowl.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly grain market update

• Herbicide availability to farmers this spring and summer

• Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop”

• Kansas agricultural weather…

00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien remarks on an extremely strong week for corn and grain sorghum exports, and on the prospects of that bolstering recently-falling grain sorghum basis bids at local Kansas elevators, as part of his weekly segment on the grain price trends.

00:12:43 – Herbicide Availability: K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster discusses concerns about herbicide availability to farmers this spring and summer: what's at the root of that, and what adjustments or alternate weed control plans producers might be thinking about right now, in anticipation of possible local herbicide shortages.

00:24:05 – Ag News: The day's agricultural news headlines, and the latest “Kansas Wheat Scoop.”

00:32:10 – Kansas Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Parasite control for cattle destined for summer pasture

• Ranking the effectiveness of common deworming products

• Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update

• Ornamental gardening in the shady locations around the landscape…

00:01:30 – Parasite Control for Cattle: From the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at K-State, Gregg Hanzlicek offers a more in-depth look at parasite control for cattle destined for summer pasture: he takes a look at fly control, and a thing or two that producers might not know about the performance of insecticidal ear tags.

00:12:51 – Parasite Control for Cattle (Part 2): Continued discussion with Gregg Hanzlicek; here, the focus shifts to internal parasite control... including which deworming products have proven effective, and which have come up short.

00:24:09 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines; also, this week’s Kansas soybean update.

00:32:27 – Strategic Gardening for Shady Locations: Johnson County Extension horticulture agent Dennis Patton talks about ornamental gardening in the shady locations around the landscape...the topic that he'll address in the next K-State Garden Hour webinar this coming Wednesday.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The condition of winter wheat across Kansas

• An agricultural law update

• The latest agricultural news

• Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…”

00:01:30 – Winter Wheat Update: A look at the condition of winter wheat across Kansas with K-State wheat production crop specialist Romulo Lollato. He says early planted winter wheat has been helped by cooler conditions and some timely rainfall. However, growers are seeing some yellowing. He explains why that might be happening.

00:12:52 – Agricultural Law Update: Professor of agricultural law and taxation at the Washburn University School of Law, Roger McEowen, discusses farmland leases – something he recently covered on his blog.

00:24:14 – Ag News: A look at the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:23 – "Stop, Look and Listen": K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on rural Kansas.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The timeliness of corn and soybean planting

• The USDA's latest world grain supply-and-demand report

• Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines”

• The economic costs inflicted by invasive wildlife species…

00:01:30 – Timeliness of Corn and Soybean Planting: K-State crop production specialist Ignacio Ciampitti talks about the timeliness of corn and soybean planting: he advises corn growers to wait for soil temperatures to stay consistently in the optimum range for good emergence, and he talks about the potential added risk of planting soybeans ahead of corn.

00:12:57 – World Grain Supply and Demand: The senior economist with the I-G-P Institute at K-State, Guy Allen, reviews the USDA's latest world grain supply-and-demand report, and why he thinks it generally speaks favorably about continued strength in the U.S. grain markets.

00:24:19 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines."

00:32:31 – Economic Impact of Invasive Wildlife: On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee discusses a new analysis of the economic costs inflicted by invasive wildlife species.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly cattle market update

• Readying stocker calves for summer pasture turnout

• Agricultural news

• Requesting disability accommodations for 4-H camps and county fairs…

00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University is featured on this week's cattle market segment... in addition to reviewing last week's market trends, he talks about the new CME boxed beef index, which was launched just a few weeks ago: what it is and how it can be a useful indicator of market direction for cattle producers.

00:12:55 – Putting Stocker Calves Out to Pasture: K-State beef cattle specialist Dale Blasi offers several thoughts on readying stocker calves for summer pasture turnout: deploying growth implants, figuring out mineral supplementation needs, and making use of information at BeefBasis.com in determining profitable stocking plans.

00:24:18 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:27 – 4-H Disability Accommodations: K-State 4-H specialist Aliah Mestrovich Seay goes over the process for requesting disability accommodations for 4-H camps and county fairs.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly grain market update

• Alfalfa weevil feeding in Kansas

• Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop”

• Kansas agricultural weather…

00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien comments on another resoundingly bullish week in the grain markets, and he talks about what may be forthcoming in today's USDA world grain supply and demand report, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends.

00:12:54 – Alfalfa Weevil Activity: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth reports on lighter-than-expected alfalfa weevil feeding in several parts of Kansas so far this spring, saying that producers should nonetheless remain on alert for this pest...and he talks about sampling row crop fields for wireworms ahead of planting, by way of a simple in-field procedure.

00:24:16 – Ag News: The day's agricultural news headlines, and the latest “Kansas Wheat Scoop.”

00:32:21 – Kansas Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Potential dangers posed by volunteer wheat

• Weed management for developing wheat

• Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update

• Insect pests now at work on landscape woody ornamentals…

00:01:30 – Volunteer Wheat Risks: Wheat disease specialist Kelsey Andersen and weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster of K-State talk about reports of spring-emerged volunteer wheat turning up around Kansas now...and whether that will create a renewed threat of wheat streak mosaic disease infesting the developing crop...they cover the best means of ridding of that volunteer wheat if necessary.

00:12:50 – Weed Management for Wheat: Sarah Lancaster goes over the herbicide options available to producers to contend with weed competition now showing up in wheat stands, in alignment with the stage of wheat crop growth...which products must be applied ahead of jointing, ahead of the boot stage and before the flag leaf emerges, respectively.

00:24:08 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines; also, this week’s Kansas soybean update.

00:32:25 – Spring Home Landscape Insects: K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd reports on several insect pests now at work on landscape woody ornamentals, and how to control them.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Testing fields for the soybean cyst nematode, ahead of spring planting

• Making sound cow herd genetic decisions ahead of spring breeding

• The latest agricultural news

• Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…”

00:01:30 – Soybean Cyst Nematodes: K-State plant pathologist Rodrigo Onofre urges soybean growers to test their fields for the soybean cyst nematode ahead of spring planting, if they haven't already...he talks about how this pest continues to spread throughout Kansas soybean production areas, inflicting costly yield damage...and he walks through the procedure for sampling fields the right way.

00:12:55 – Cow Herd Genetic Decisions: K-State beef geneticist Bob Weaber talks with K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney about making sound cow herd genetic decisions ahead of spring breeding time...with thoughts on prioritizing the most important traits to the individual cow-calf operation.

00:24:21 – Ag News: A look at the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:37 – "Stop, Look and Listen": K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on rural Kansas.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• How will agricultural technology affect agricultural productivity growth in the future? • A new farm management decision tool from K-State

• Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines”

• The increasing number of black bear sightings in Kansas…

00:01:30 – Agricultural Technology and Productivity Growth: K-State agricultural economists Beth Yeager and Terry Griffin share highlights from a presentation they've prepared for an upcoming symposium being hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in May: they've pulled together information on how agricultural technology and the use of data will affect agricultural productivity growth in the future, based on their extensive research on technology adoption trends on the part of producers.

00:12:51 – New Farm Management Decision Tool: Terry Griffin then talks about a new farm management decision tool from K-State that's built around historic farmland values in Kansas and across the continental U.S....he says this can be useful in an assortment of ways, including determining the stepped-up basis value of farmland for land transaction purposes.

00:24:12 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines."

00:32:18 – Black Bear Sightings: Former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about what's behind the increasing number of black bear sightings in Kansas.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly cattle market update

• The latest “Cattle Chat” podcast

• Agricultural news

• 4-H community service projects…

00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he discusses the positive moves in both the fed cattle and boxed beef trades last week...and he takes a closer look at the serious drought conditions shaping up in the western U.S., which are now building up as well in the central plains, and the possible implications for the markets as well as individual producers' management decisions.

00:12:55 – Beef Cattle Institute Podcast: K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster discusses weed management in pastures, in advance of the grazing season, as part of the latest Cattle Chat podcast from the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State.

00:24:16 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:35 – 4-H Community Service Projects: K-State 4-H specialist Beth Hinshaw talks about now being a good time for 4-H clubs to start planning and working on their community service projects.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly grain market update

• Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop”

• Kansas agricultural weather…

00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien has an extended look at two key reports released by USDA on Wednesday: Prospective Plantings and Grain Stocks.

00:12:56 – Grain Market Update (Part 2): Continued discussion with K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien… he talks about the recent bullish activity in the markets and says farmers are now facing opportunities that don't present themselves very often.

00:24:12 – Ag News: The day's agricultural news headlines, and the latest “Kansas Wheat Scoop.”

00:32:20 – Kansas Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• What can producers expect from the Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative?

• Weed management for cover crops

• Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update

• Raised bed and container gardening…

00:01:30 – Pandemic Assistance For Producers: K-State agricultural economist Robin Reid and Farm Service Agency program specialist Todd Barrows explain what producers can expect from the Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative and what they need to do to get it.

00:12:56 – Weed Management For Cover Crops: Information on weed management with cover crops from the War Against Weeds podcast co-hosted by K-State weed science specialist Sarah Lancaster.

00:24:24 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines; also, this week’s Kansas soybean update.

00:32:29 – Raised Bed and Container Gardening: Lyon County Extension horticulture agent Travis Carmichael looks at raised bed and container gardening.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The impact of soil temperature at planting time, on corn plant development

• An agricultural law update

• The latest agricultural news

• Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…”

00:01:30 – Early Corn Planting: As temperatures across the state continue to climb this spring, soil temperatures are also going up. K-State Research and Extension cropping systems specialist Ignacio Ciampitti says that soil temperatures are getting close to what many corn growers think is a magical number for early planting. He talks about how the soil temperature at planting can impact plant development.

00:12:57 – Agricultural Law Update: Agricultural law professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law, covers three topics in his regular series of agricultural law updates... including a case in which neighbors were in dispute over alleged livestock nuisance.

00:24:23 – Ag News: A look at the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:37 – "Stop, Look and Listen": K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on rural Kansas.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• An update on the USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers program

• The latest “Cattle Chat” podcast

• Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines”

• A new possibility for biological control of prairie dogs on rangeland…

00:01:30 – Pandemic Assistance for Producers: Todd Barrows, program specialist with the Kansas Farm Service Agency has an update on the USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers program announced last week.

00:12:53 – Beef Cattle Institute Podcast: A recent BCI Cattle Chat podcast answered several questions regarding bull soundness, strategic genetic decisions and bull management. K-State veterinarians Bob Larson and Brad White, along with K-State research assistant professor Phillip Lancaster and podcast guest, cattle rancher Debbie Lyons-Blythe, provided the answers.

00:24:11 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines."

00:32:18 – Prairie Dog Control: Former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee looks at another possibility for biological control of prairie dogs on rangeland.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly cattle market update

• Pre-breeding vaccination programs for the cow herd

• Agricultural news

• 4-H summer camp news…

00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, provides this week's insight on the cattle markets: she discusses the improvement in the boxed beef market, and how far that might go...she also looks at the latest USDA hogs and pigs report, and what it suggests about pork production and the ensuing impact on beef demand...and she offers her thoughts on cow herd expansion as spring breeding season approaches.

00:12:52 – Pre-Breeding Cow Vaccinations: K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff discusses pre-breeding vaccination programs for the cow herd, and for bulls, ahead of spring breeding...he goes over the main disease targets of those vaccinations, and why the timing is so critical to effectiveness.

00:24:18 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:33 – 4-H Summer Camp News: K-State 4-H specialist Amy Sollock announces that 4-H camp will be held this summer at Rock Springs 4-H Center, saying that interested youth are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly grain market update

• Insect activity in Kansas wheat and alfalfa stands

• Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop”

• Kansas agricultural weather…

00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien looks ahead next week's USDA prospective plantings report, and he comments on a notable development in the grain sorghum basis trends at Kansas delivery points, as well as more indicators of wheat being substituted for corn in cattle feeding, during his weekly remarks on the grain market trends.

00:12:56 – Wheat and Alfalfa Insect Activity: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth provides an update on insect activity in Kansas wheat and alfalfa stands: he talks about the declining threat of winter grain mites in wheat, the extent of the concern about army cutworms in wheat and alfalfa, and the current state of weevil feeding in alfalfa.

00:24:19 – Ag News: The day's agricultural news headlines, and the latest “Kansas Wheat Scoop.”

00:32:23 – Kansas Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Effective fly control for cattle on grass

• Some promising alternative non-insecticide fly control measures

• Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update

• Using "weed and feed" products as part of early spring cool-season lawn management…

00:01:30 – Effective Fly Control For Cattle On Grass: K-State veterinary entomologist Cassandra Olds discusses the latest thinking on effective fly control for cattle on grass...she looks at: the growing problem of fly resistance to insecticide products, and why that's occurring; a different approach to rotating those products to slow the development of that resistance.

00:12:53 – Effective Fly Control For Cattle On Grass: Continued discussion with K-State veterinary entomologist Cassandra Olds; here, she explains why the timing of product use is an important part of fly management; and some alternative non-insecticide fly control measures that appear to have promise.

00:24:16 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines; also, this week’s Kansas soybean update.

00:32:35 – “Weed and Feed” Products For Cool-Season Lawns: Johnson County Extension horticulture agent Dennis Patton talks about the appropriate use of "weed and feed" products as part of early spring cool-season lawn management.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Patch burning, an alternative to prescribed pasture burning

• Mineral nutrition management for cattle on grass

• The latest agricultural news

• Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…”

00:01:30 – Patch Burning: K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney discusses the idea of patch burning as an alternative approach to prescribed pasture burning...she explains how the system works, and what K-State research says about cattle performance on patch-burned pastures...she also talks about new K-State research on the system's impact on carbon emissions from grazing cattle.

00:12:55 – Mineral Nutrition Management for Cattle on Grass: K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner covers several principles of mineral nutrition management for cattle on grass...he talks about how much mineral management is actually required for grazing cattle, and about the value of knowing what levels of key minerals are actually being provided to the herd.

00:24:23 – Ag News: A look at the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:41 – "Stop, Look and Listen": K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on rural Kansas.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• An overview of the state of the Kansas winter wheat crop

• Two new K-State informational resources for wheat growers

• Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines”

• A new study of repellant products for dealing with nuisance bird activity…

00:01:30 – Winter Wheat Crop Update: K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato is featured during the first half-hour of the program...he offers his overview of the state of the Kansas winter wheat crop, coming out of the record cold weather in February and now with beneficial moisture across the state.

00:12:55 – Winter Wheat Crop Update (Part 2): Continued discussion with K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato; here, he discusses two K-State informational resources available to wheat growers right now: the regular reports for grazing management purposes on wheat varieties reaching the first hollow stem stage of development, and a new wheat growth stage page on K-State's Mesonet web site.

00:24:07 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines."

00:32:11 – Discouraging Nuisance Birds: On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee takes a look at a new study of repellant products for dealing with nuisance bird activity.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly cattle market update

• Changes in the beef packing sector, and a new tool for cow-calf producers

• Agricultural news

• It’s time for individual 4-H projects to kick into high gear…

00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor goes over the latest USDA cattle-on-feed report, and reviews the very latest numbers on domestic and export beef demand, as part of the weekly cattle market segment.

00:12:52 – Further Beef Cattle Developments: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor takes on two added topics: changes that are taking place in the beef packing sector nationally, and a new tool he helped create to calculate the net economic returns of various calf vaccination programs.

00:24:16 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:34 – 4-H Projects Update: K-State 4-H specialist Beth Hinshaw talks about gearing up individual 4-H project work, now that spring has arrived.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly grain market update

• The general economy at present, and the signals that agricultural producers should follow

• Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop”

• Kansas agricultural weather…

00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien highlights the current premiums associated with grain futures options as indicators of new-crop prices ahead, and he talks about the wheat market's response to badly-needed moisture that was received in the central plains, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends.

00:12:56 – Economic Overview: K-State agricultural economist Brian Briggeman offers his take on what's happening with the general economy at present, and the signals that agricultural producers should follow...in particular, he looks at the Federal Reserve Board's decision this week to keep interest rates at current levels, and at the potential for inflation in the economy and what that would mean for the agricultural sector.

00:24:19 – Ag News: The day's agricultural news headlines, and the latest “Kansas Wheat Scoop.”

00:32:24 – Kansas Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Principles of making reproduction decisions for the beef cattle herd

• The latest Cattle Chat podcast

• Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update

• The steps to successfully planting a new landscape tree in the spring…

00:01:30 – Principles of Beef Cattle Reproduction Decisions: K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney is joined by University of Tennessee cattle reproduction management specialist Justin Rhinehardt to discuss several principles of making reproduction decisions, based on individual herd production goals and variety of factors that influence those goals.

00:12:56 – Beef Cattle Institute Podcast: From the latest Cattle Chat podcast out of the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State, a look at two topics: the economics of purchasing a new bull for spring breeding, and developing an extended grazing program to cut back on hay feeding costs...featured are livestock economist Dustin Pendell, cattle nutritionist Philip Lancaster, and veterinarians Brad White and Bob Larson.

00:24:21 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines; also, this week’s Kansas soybean update.

00:32:26 – Successful Tree Planting: K-State horticulturist Ward Upham goes over the steps to successfully planting a new landscape tree in the spring.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Choosing a pre-emergence herbicide program for corn stands

• An agricultural law update

• The latest agricultural news

• Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…”

00:01:30 – Pre-Emergence Herbicide for Corn: K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster goes over the multiple considerations when mapping out a pre-emergence herbicide program for corn stands...she talks about the categories of herbicides labeled for pre-emergence treatments and how they tend to perform, emphasizing their particular modes of action.

00:12:54 – Agricultural Law Update: Agricultural law professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law talks about the part of the federal tax code which addresses farm business asset sales, known as Section 1231...and he discusses how this can be of great benefit to agricultural producers, as long as its provisions are met.

00:24:17 – Ag News: A look at the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:31 – "Stop, Look and Listen": K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on rural Kansas.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Insect management for grain sorghum

• A full update on Conservation Reserve Program opportunities

• Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines”

• New research into discouraging domesticated cats from preying on backyard birds…

00:01:30 – Insect Management for Grain Sorghum: K-State research entomologist J.P. Michaud discusses insect management planning for this year's grain sorghum crop, in view of the expectation that sorghum acreage will expand in the central and southern plains this growing season...he specifically talks about sorghum midge as an emerging insect concern in Kansas, as well as about contending with two traditional pest issues: chinch bugs and sorghum headworms.

00:12:51 – C-R-P Updates: On the latest edition of FSA Coffee Talk, agricultural program specialist Carla Wikoff of the Farm Service Agency has a full update on Conservation Reserve Program opportunities, including word on the extension of the current general C-R-P sign-up, and the opportunity to conduct emergency haying or grazing of C-R-P in qualifying counties.

00:24:14 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines."

00:32:17 – Discouraging Cats from Backyard Hunting: On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about new research into discouraging domesticated cats from preying on backyard birds and other wildlife.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly cattle market update

• Compelling reasons for putting beef bulls through a breeding soundness examination

• Agricultural news

• 4-H shooting sports news…

00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University is featured on this week's cattle market segment: he talks about the new cattle futures boxed beef index, and how it can be of use to producers and traders...and he goes over new information on the continued strength in domestic ground beef demand.

00:12:45 – Breeding Soundness Exams: K-State beef reproduction specialist Sandy Johnson talks about why there's added incentive this year for putting beef bulls through a breeding soundness examination ahead of spring breeding...having to do with the extreme cold weather in February and the possible impact on bull fertility performance.

00:23:58 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:15 – 4-H Shooting Sports News: K-State 4-H program coordinator Shannon Rogge talks about qualifying for the state 4-H shooting sports match in Great Bend on May 1st.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly grain market update

• Managing grasslands following a wildfire

• Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop”

• Kansas agricultural weather…

00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien talks about the various predictions on row crop acreage to be planted in the U.S. this spring, ahead of the USDA's planting intentions report later this month, and how all of that figures into his latest price probability projections for corn and soybeans, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends.

00:12:50 – Managing Post-Wildfire Grasslands: K-State range and pasture management specialist Walt Fick discusses managing grasslands following a wildfire, in the wake of numerous wildfires flaring up around Kansas of late...he also talks about the consequences of conducting a prescribed burn of native pasture earlier than normal this spring.

00:24:17 – Ag News: The day's agricultural news headlines, and the latest “Kansas Wheat Scoop.”

00:32:33 – Kansas Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Starter fertilizer management for corn

• Perspectives on the international grain market scene

• Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update

• Spring pruning of landscape trees and shrubs…

00:01:30 – Starter Fertilizer Management for Corn: K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz discusses starter fertilizer management for corn: he talks about the strategy behind using a starter to encourage good stand establishment, the importance of fertilizer product placement, and considerations on application rates in light of the boom in fertilizer prices of late.

00:12:53 – International Grain Market Update: The senior economist with the IGP Institute at K-State, Guy Allen, offers his monthly perspectives on the international grain market scene, following the USDA's latest world grain supply-and-demand report...he talks about the general tightness in global corn and soybean stocks, the growing demand for wheat as a feedgrain, and the latest take on China's grain demand.

00:24:19 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines; also, this week’s Kansas soybean update.

00:32:22 – Pruning Landscape Trees and Shrubs: Sedgwick County Extension horticulture agent Matthew McKernan discusses spring pruning of landscape trees and shrubs...the topic he'll address in the next K-State Garden Hour session coming up next week.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The latest outlook on diseases in the current winter wheat crop

• Observations on final corn seeding decisions

• The latest agricultural news

• Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…”

00:01:30 – Winter Wheat Disease Outlook: K-State wheat disease specialists Kelsey Andersen and Erick DeWolf discuss the latest outlook on diseases in the current winter wheat crop, taking under consideration the extreme cold weather that took place in February...as part of that, they talk about how the "deep freeze" in Texas may have affected the chances for rust disease issues later on in the Kansas wheat crop.

00:12:47 – Corn Seeding Decisions: K-State crop production specialist Ignacio Ciampitti offers some input on making final corn seeding decisions, based on expected field conditions in the spring and early summer...he offers up considerations on planting dates, seeding rates and row spacing.

00:24:12 – Ag News: A look at the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:23 – "Stop, Look and Listen": K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on rural Kansas.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Salmonella-based scours disease in newborn calves

• The ongoing wildfire threat in Kansas

• Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines”

• New research on the compatibility of coyotes and red foxes in urban settings…

00:01:30 – Salmonella-Based Scours Disease: K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek talks about a typically lesser cause of scours disease in newborn beef calves that is showing up noticeably this year...a strain caused by salmonella...he looks at why it's turning up and the importance of sampling it and having it diagnosed.

00:12:41 – Wildfire Threat Update: Assistant fire management officer with the Kansas Forest Service at K-State, Dennis Carlson, discusses the ongoing wildfire threat in Kansas, and why that is such a formidable concern currently...he talks about fire behavior when the fuel load is this heavy and the conditions are conducive to wildfires spreading rapidly.

00:24:05 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines."

00:32:10 – Coyotes and Red Foxes: On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about new research on the compatibility of coyotes and red foxes in urban settings.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly cattle market update

• The beef cattle sector as the country emerges from the pandemic

• Agricultural news

• New videos for 4-H horse project participants…

00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University covers the cattle markets: he talks about the rush of feeder cattle sales this past week, and how the demand for feeders is shaping up heading into the spring...he also comments on the possible cattle market impact as more and more states ease their pandemic restrictions.

00:12:53 – Post-Pandemic Beef Cattle Outlook: One of the featured speakers at K-State's Cattlemen's Day last Friday: the head of the agricultural economics department at Purdue University, Jayson Lusk, comments on what may lie ahead for the beef cattle sector as the country emerges from the pandemic...also, his responses to assorted questions about recent developments affecting the cattle industry.

00:24:07 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:27 – New Videos for 4-H Horse Projects: K-State 4-H specialist Anissa Jepsen discusses a new 5-part video series featuring equine experts from K-State and Texas A&M, well-suited for older youth in the horse project.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly grain market update

• The latest “Cattle Chat” podcast

• Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop”

• Kansas agricultural weather…

00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien discusses the opportunities the markets are currently presenting to forward contract new-crop production at prices above production costs...and he takes a look at historical grain price trend lines from now to fall harvest, during his weekly segment on the grain trades.

00:12:57 – Beef Cattle Institute Podcast: From the latest Cattle Chat podcast out of the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State, two cow-calf management topics: saving and preserving extra colostrum from the herd during this calving season, and nutritionally managing the herd bull from now to spring breeding time...featured are cattle nutritionist Philip Lancaster, livestock economist Dustin Pendell and veterinarians Bob Larson and Brad White.

00:24:17 – Ag News: The day's agricultural news headlines, and the latest “Kansas Wheat Scoop.”

00:32:30 – Kansas Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The pandemic and smaller meat processing operations

• The new head of K-State's Department of Agronomy

• Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update

• Preparing the home garden for early vegetable planting…

00:01:30 – COVID-19 and Smaller Meat Processors: K-State meat processing specialist Liz Boyle takes a look at how the pandemic has impacted smaller meat processing operations in Kansas, and how it might actually spur growth in this enterprise...she'll be taking up that topic at the virtual K-State Cattlemen's Day tomorrow.

00:12:49 – New Leadership for K-State Agronomy: The new head of K-State's Department of Agronomy, Raj Khosla, talks about his outlook for the department, and about his specialty, precision agriculture...along that line, he reports on his ongoing work with soil moisture sensor systems for crop irrigation management...he and his research team now at K-State are on the verge of finalizing new biodegradable sensor technology that will be more functional and affordable for the producer.

00:24:08 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines; also, this week’s Kansas soybean update.

00:32:11 – Home Garden Planting Preparations: K-State horticulturist Ward Upham talks about preparing the garden site for early vegetable planting.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• A new online resource for cow-calf producers

• An agricultural law update

• The latest agricultural news

• Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…”

00:01:30 – New Website for Cow-Calf Producers: K-State beef reproduction physiologist Sandy Johnson talks about a new on-line resource for cow-calf producers which covers the gamut on cattle A-I management, BeefRepro.org...at that site the just-updated Estrous Synchronization Planner can be found...she'll be talking about this cattle repro information at K-State's virtual Cattlemen's Day this Friday.

00:12:56 – Agricultural Law Update: Agricultural law and taxation professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law goes over the producer liabilities associated with prescribed pasture burning in Kansas...in general , state law gives producers good protection against liability claims from adjacent landowners, as long as basic practices are followed.

00:24:18 – Ag News: A look at the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:37 – "Stop, Look and Listen": K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on rural Kansas.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Do shipping distances impact calf prices paid at video auctions?

• Program updates and news from the Kansas FSA

• Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines”

• Woody encroachment in grassland areas, and bird predation…

00:01:30 – Video Auction Price Study: K-State animal scientist Ken Odde reports on a new K-State analysis of beef calf prices paid at video auctions, and how those are influenced by the shipping distance of those cattle post-sale...it found that hauling distance isn't as much of a price factor as was suspected...this study is included in the new K-State Cattlemen's Day Research Report.

00:12:43 – Changes and Updates for Kansas FSA: On the latest FSA Coffee Talk, acting state executive director Chuck Pettijohn of the Farm Service Agency talks about the process of naming a new state director and state FSA committee, and he reminds producers of several USDA program items, including the deadline extensions for CRP and CFAP enrollments.

00:24:10 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines."

00:32:14 – Woody Encroachment and Bird Predation: On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee reports on a new study of woody encroachment in grassland areas and how that affects predation on grassland bird nests.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly cattle market update

• Comparing plant-based ground beef "alternatives" to actual ground beef

• Agricultural news

• Providing more equitable and accessible 4-H programs to local youth…

00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: Agricultural economist Tyler Cozzens of the Livestock Marketing Information Center provides this week's cattle market analysis: he remarks on the markets' resiliency following the cold weather disruptions two weeks ago, and he goes over the LMIC's new forecast on per capita meat consumption in 2021.

00:12:46 – Comparing Beef and Plant-Based Alternatives: K-State meat scientist Travis O'Quinn reports the findings of new K-State research which compared plant-based ground beef "alternatives" to actual ground beef...the physical attributes of the products, how they match up in preparation, and most importantly, how consumers rated the palatability of each of the choices.

00:24:09 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:20 – Improving Local Access to 4-H Programs: K-State 4-H specialist Aliah Mestrovich-Seay discusses efforts to provide more equitable and accessible 4-H programs to local youth.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly grain market update

• Escalating issues with low-pH crop soils around Kansas

• Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop”

• Kansas agricultural weather…

00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien talks about this week's volatility in the grain markets and his latest take on the "battle for acres" between the corn, grain sorghum and soybean markets, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends.

00:12:57 – Low-pH Crop Soils Spreading Across Kansas: K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz talks about escalating issues with low-pH crop soils around Kansas: why that's happening, and what corrective actions producers should, and shouldn't consider, in addressing the problem....he also comments on responding to high pH soils through crop management.

00:24:22 – Ag News: The day's agricultural news headlines, and the latest “Kansas Wheat Scoop.”

00:32:38 – Kansas Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Should you make last-minute changes to your ARC/PLC selection?

• An analysis of grain farm expenses trends

• Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update

• Basic principles of home landscaping…

00:01:30 – Time to Make Program Changes?: K-State farm economist Robin Reid talks about the circumstances that might lead crop producers to make last-minute changes in their ARC/PLC selection for 2021 crops...she points to the concerns about the state of the winter wheat crop, as well as worries about a dry growing season for row crops, as the catalyst for possibly reconsidering one's ARC/PLC election...and she goes over what the numbers say about which is more beneficial.

00:12:56 – Grain Farm Expenses: K-State farm management economist Gregg Ibendhal covers his brand-new analysis of Kansas grain farm expenses trends...he used 42 years of Kansas Farm Management Association Data to identify trends in machinery, seed, fertilizer and herbicide, interest payments, and other expense categories...he says this is a good indicator of where producers should concentrate their cost management.

00:24:15 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines; also, this week’s Kansas soybean update.

00:32:18 – Basic Principles of Home Landscaping: West Plains Extension District horticulture agent Anthony Reardon discusses some basic principles of home landscaping via ornamental plant selection...he'll be leading a K-State Garden Hour webinar on that topic next Wednesday.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Pre-emergence control of kochia

• New decision-making tools for producers

• The latest agricultural news

• Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…”

00:01:30 – Pre-Emergence Control of Kochia: K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster goes over options for pre-emergence control of kochia on row crop ground...those applications should be going on here in late February and the first part of March...she talks about the herbicide options ahead of corn, grain sorghum and soybeans.

00:12:48 – New Decision-Making Tools for Producers: K-State agricultural policy specialist Jenny Ifft talks about new tools from K-State that will help crop producers assess the two relatively new coverage options they can consider for the 2021 production year: the supplemental coverage option and the enhanced coverage option...these tools provide useful information as the deadline for enrolling is coming up soon.

00:24:14 – Ag News: A look at the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:28 – "Stop, Look and Listen": K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on rural Kansas.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Record-keeping for commercial cow-calf herds

• Cold weather impact on crop insects

• Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines”

• Fish winterkill in farm ponds…

00:01:30 – Record-Keeping For Cow-Calf Herds: K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney goes over her recommended principles of record-keeping for commercial cow-calf herds...she cites reproductive proficiency and feeding efficiency as two areas in particular that commercial operations should pay attention to, saying the producers can easily devise a record system that works for them.

00:12:55 – Cold Weather Impact on Crop Insects: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth comments on last week's record cold weather in Kansas and if it adversely affected overwintering crop insects, notably, winter grain mites in wheat, alfalfa weevils, and chinch bugs...he says the temperatures yet to come this spring will likely be more telling than last week's plunge.

00:24:21 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines."

00:32:23 – Fish Winterkill in Farm Ponds: On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee looks at the possibility of fish winterkill in farm ponds.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly cattle market update

• Coyote control around spring-calving cow herds

• Agricultural news

• 4-H Day events…

00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor covers the cattle market trends: he sizes up the USDA's latest cattle-on-feed report released Friday afternoon...and he shares comments that he presented at the USDA's Agricultural Outlook Forum last Friday, on proposals to create more transparency in the cattle markets, especially in the spot cattle trade.

00:12:46 – Coyote Control Around Calving Herds: K-State wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts talks with K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney about coyote control around spring-calving cow herds...he discusses the nature of coyote socialization and predatory behavior and how that affects a cattle producer's efforts to prevent calf losses to predation.

00:24:05 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:24 – 4-H Day: K-State 4-H specialist Beth Hinshaw discusses local 4-H Day activities, which are currently underway across the state, and how these help youth build communication skills.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly grain market update

• The possibility of winterkill in the winter wheat crop

• Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop”

• Kansas agricultural weather…

00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien comments on the USDA's Outlook Forum projections on wheat, corn and soybean acreage in 2021, and on the profit prospects for limited-irrigation grain sorghum, during his weekly segment on the grain market trends.

00:12:54 – Possible Winterkill in Winter Wheat Crop: K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato offers his observations on this past week's polar-like temperatures across Kansas, and the ensuing chances for winterkill in the winter wheat crop...he takes a look at the soil temperature threshold that indicates a possible winterkill problem, and how planting date will likely factor into that as well.

00:24:15 – Ag News: The day's agricultural news headlines, and the latest “Kansas Wheat Scoop.”

00:32:22 – Kansas Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The impact of plant-based protein products on consumer beef demand

• A preview of the 108th Cattlemen’s Day at K-State

• Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update

• K-State Produce Safety Workshops…

00:01:30 – Plant-Based Proteins and Beef Demand: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor tells of a brand-new study he co-authored, which investigated the impact of plant-based protein products on consumer demand for beef in the U.S....this was done by way of a national survey, and it measured the preferences of traditional meat consumers and alternative diet consumers...in general, beef scores very well in the majority of the findings.

00:12:56 – K-State Cattlemen’s Day: K-State beef cattle specialist Dale Blasi previews the 108th Cattlemen's Day at K-State, which will be presented virtually this year...he highlights the keynote speakers, who will address the effects of the pandemic on the U.S. beef industry.

00:24:17 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines; also, this week’s Kansas soybean update.

00:32:19 – Dormant Pruning of Fruit Trees: K-State food safety specialist Londa Nwadike talks about a series of Produce Safety Workshops this spring, co-sponsored by K-State, for those who market home-grown produce directly to consumers.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Fertilizer price projections

• Farm tax policy proposals

• The premiere of K-State’s “Garden Hour”

• Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…”

00:01:30 – Fertilizer Price Projections: K-State farm management economist Gregg Ibendahl shares his just-released projections on fertilizer prices for the 2021 crop production year...he uses an economic model he developed a couple of years ago, based on the direction of corn and oil prices, that he says are better predictors of fertilizer prices than natural gas prices.

00:12:54 – Farm Tax Policy Proposals: Agricultural law and taxation professor Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law comments on some of the tax policy proposals that are now being discussed, and how those might impact farm estate and business planning...he highlights the proposed elimination of "stepped-up" basis relating to capital gains taxation, and the enormous consequences that would present for farm and ranch families.

00:24:16 – Ag News: A look at the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:24:10 – K-State’s “Garden Hour”: K-State horticulturist Cheryl Boyer previews "K-State's Garden Hour"...a series of informational webinars for gardeners and homeowners that begins later today.

00:32:18 – "Stop, Look and Listen": K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on rural Kansas.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Viability of spring wheat in Kansas

• The USDA’s Direct Farm Ownership Loan Program

• Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines”

• Food plots for white-tail deer…

00:01:30 – Viability of Spring Wheat: K-State crop production specialist Lucas Haag discusses the viability of spring wheat in Kansas cropping systems...he has conducted several years of spring wheat variety evaluations, both for yield and quality performance, saying that the latter trait is usually of the greatest value to growers.

00:12:56 – Direct Farm Ownership Loan Program: On the latest FSA Coffee Talk, new farm loan chief Josh Ridder of the Farm Service Agency in Kansas goes over the details of the USDA's direct farm ownership loan program...who is eligible, what purchases and expenditures it will cover, and the terms of such loans.

00:24:19 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines."

00:32:25 – Food Plots for White-Tail Deer: On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee looks at a new study of food plots for white-tail deer, and which cool-season stands deer prefer.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K-State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly cattle market update

• Hypothermia in newborn beef calves

• Agricultural news

• Upcoming 4-H equine events…

00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University provides this week's comments on the cattle market trends: he offers his thoughts on the possible impact of this harsh cold weather on the markets, both near and longer term...and he reports on the favorable new USDA numbers on beef exports for December.

00:12:48 – Hypothermia in Newborn Beef Calves: K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff talks about identifying and responding to hypothermia in newborn beef calves...he goes over the signs of a calf in trouble, the various means of warming calves up, and the time required for calves to adequately recover.

00:24:07 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:25 – 4-H Equine Update: K-State 4-H program coordinator Shannon Rogge talks about several upcoming events within the 4-H equine program.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly grain market update

• Topdressing fertilizer on canola

• Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop”

• Kansas agricultural weather…

00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien shares his latest price probability projections for corn, based on the USDA's new world grain supply-and-demand numbers, and he comments further on the market impact on wheat feeding to cattle, as part of his remarks on the grain market trends this week.

00:12:48 – Topdressing Fertilizer on Canola: K-State canola agronomist Mike Stamm takes a look at the condition of the current canola crop in Kansas...and he goes over the recommendations for topdressing fertilizer on canola in the coming weeks, emphasizing not only nitrogen, but sulfur and boron applications as well.

00:24:04 – Ag News: The day's agricultural news headlines, and the latest “Kansas Wheat Scoop.”

00:32:22 – Kansas Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The USDA's latest world grain supply-and-demand report

• Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update

• Dormant pruning of fruit trees…

00:01:30 – World Grain Report: The senior economist with the I-G-P Institute at K-State, Guy Allen, takes a deep dive into the USDA's latest world grain supply-and-demand report released this week...he talks about tightening wheat, soybean and corn stocks in the U.S. and globally, and the expected impact of South American new-crop supplies coming onto the market.

00:12:49 – World Grain Report (Part 2): Continued discussion with Guy Allen, senior economist with the I-G-P Institute at K-State... here, he lends his perspective on China's demand for grain imports, largely fueled by its expanding livestock production sector, and how long that demand might be sustained.

00:24:03 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines; also, this week’s Kansas soybean update.

00:32:19 – Dormant Pruning of Fruit Trees: Riley County Extension horticulture agent Gregg Eyestone offers advice on dormant pruning of fruit trees.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Expanding cotton production in Kansas • Herbicide resistance in crop weeds

• Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…”

00:01:30 – Expanding Cotton Production in Kansas: K-State crop production specialist Stu Duncan talks about the expansion of cotton production in Kansas, and the opportunities for more growers to raise this crop...and he covers some of the key topics at the 2nd annual Great Plains Cotton Conference coming up later this month, co-sponsored by K-State and Oklahoma State University.

00:12:52 – Herbicide Resistance in Crop Weeds: Weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster and weed physiologist Mithila Jugulam of K-State talk about their latest research on herbicide resistance in crop weeds...they've discovered what's called metabolic resistance in a population of Palmer amaranth, which allows that weed to resist a half-dozen different herbicide classes...they're describing this as a major finding that could re-shape thinking on herbicide resistance management.

00:24:16 – Herbicide Resistance in Crop Weeds (Part 2): Continued discussion with weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster and weed physiologist Mithila Jugulam of K-State.

00:32:30 – "Stop, Look and Listen": K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on rural Kansas.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Early projections on net farm income in Kansas for 2021

• New wheat and sorghum research at K-State

• Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines”

• New research on bird/aircraft collisions…

00:01:30 – 2021 Net Farm Income Projections: K-State farm management economist Gregg Ibendahl discusses his just-released early projections on net farm income in Kansas for 2021, based on Kansas Farm Management Association data...within that, he talks about the outlooks on yields, prices, production expenses and government payments he used to come up with this income forecast.

00:12:56 – New Wheat and Sorghum Research: A look at the first of a three-year project at K-State, in cooperation with the Kansas Department of Agriculture, aimed at developing wheat and sorghum-based foods for human consumption...this is supported by a USDA grant, and a student dining center at the university is serving as the proving ground for these new products...discussing the project are K-State food scientist Kelly Getty and food science student Christy Vavra, marketing director Kerry Wefald of the Kansas Department of Agriculture and managing director Sarah Sexton-Bowser of the Center for Sorghum Improvement at K-State.

00:24:19 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines."

00:32:22 – Bird/Aircraft Collisions: On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee covers a new study of which birds are more prone to collisions with aircraft in flight.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly cattle market update

• Synchronizing beef cows

• Agricultural news

• 4-H Citizenship in Action…

00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University offers insight on the cattle market trends: he lends his perspectives on the latest USDA cattle inventory report and the market implications moving forward...and he looks at the dynamics of higher corn prices and cattle finishing at the feedlot, and the likely impact on the feeder cattle market.

00:12:48 – Synchronizing Beef Cows: K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney talks with University of Missouri animal scientist Jordan Thomas about his research into a different approach to synchronizing beef cows ahead of A-I or embryo transfer, called the "seven-and-seven" protocol.

00:24:14 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:32 – 4-H Citizenship in Action: K-State 4-H specialist Aliah Mestrovich Seay talks about the 4-H Citizenship in Action event coming up this Sunday and Monday, where 4-Hers will learn virtually about the state legislative process with an emphasis on finding common ground.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain market update: corn-to-wheat price ratios in W. KS
Answering sorghum pest problems with genetics
Ag news
Kansas weather

00:01:29 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien talks about the current corn-to-wheat price ratio at western Kansas elevators, and how the market is encouraging wheat feeding to cattle. And he talks about how speculative traders are viewing the current grain price trends.

00:12:55 – Combatting Sugarcane Aphids through Genetics: The managing director of K-State's Center for Grain Sorghum Improvement, Sarah Sexton-Bowser, and the director of the Feed the Future Innovation Laboratory for Collaborative Research on Sorghum and Millet, Tim Dalton, talk about a K-State international project which has developed genetic answers to a pressing insect problem in grain sorghum production: the sugarcane aphid.

00:24:20 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:42 – Kansas Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Performance capabilities of precision crop planters

• Row crop disease management for 2021 crops

• Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update

• Farmers market workshops scheduled for mid-February…

00:01:30 – Precision Crop Planters: K-State precision agricultural engineer Ajay Sharda talks about his research on the performance capabilities of precision crop planters...specifically, how individual-row seed metering can be operated for more uniform stand establishment on irregular-shaped or contoured fields, and how variable planter downforce allows producers to cross fields at higher speeds.

00:12:50 – Row Crop Disease Management: K-State plant pathologist Rodrigo Onofre looks back at the leading row crop disease issues in Kansas this past growing season, and how those might figure into disease management for 2021 crops...he also advises soybean producers that K-State is now taking field samples for soybean cyst nematode testing.

00:24:14 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines; also, this week’s Kansas soybean update.

00:32:19 – Farmers Market Workshops: K-State food safety specialist Londa Nwadike previews a series of Farmers Market Workshops coming up in mid-February, designed for current and future farmers market vendors or anyone wishing to market farm products directly to consumers.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Oil price trends

• An agricultural law update

• The latest agricultural news

• Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…”

00:01:30 – Oil Price Trends: K-State farm management economist Gregg Ibendahl offers his outlook on oil price trends in 2021, and the ensuing impact on the gasoline and diesel prices that farmers will be dealing with...he says that the rate that those prices increase will depend on how quickly the oil industry recovers from the market damage caused by the pandemic.

00:12:47 – Agricultural Law Update: Professor of agricultural law and taxation Roger McEowen of the Washburn University School of Law talks about possible changes in income tax provisions being promoted by the new administration, and how those would likely affect agricultural producers if they took effect.

00:24:14 – Ag News: A look at the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:31 – "Stop, Look and Listen": K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on rural Kansas.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• Farmer cooperative grain storage

• Federal program updates

• Agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines”

• Wolf reintroduction, and the impact on other species …

00:01:30 – Farmer Cooperative Grain Storage: The director of the Arthur Capper Cooperative Center at K-State, Brian Briggeman, talks about trends in farmer cooperative grain storage in Kansas, based on a new survey of cooperative managers...it indicates the degree of cooperative consolidation in the state over the past few years, and the simultaneous growth in grain storage capacity...he talks about the factors behind those trends.

00:12:51 – Federal Program Updates: On the latest edition of FSA Coffee Talk, agricultural program specialist Todd Barrows of the Farm Service Agency talks about the new updates to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program parts 1 and 2, and shares information on newly-announced aid for grain producers under the Quality Loss Assistance Program.

00:24:18 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines."

00:32:21 – Wolf Reintroduction Impact: Former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about a new report on wolf reintroduction and the impact on other predator as well as prey species.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly cattle market update

• Fighting scours disease in newborn beef calves

• Agricultural news

• 4-H scholarship opportunities…

00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, is featured on this week's cattle market segment: she goes over the numbers from the USDA's biannual cattle inventory report, which indicated that the nation's cow herd continues to contract...she also talks about the USDA's latest hay stocks report and what it suggests about hay prices ahead.

00:12:53 – Fighting Scours Disease: K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek talks about new data on scours disease in newborn beef calves from the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at K-State...it shows which pathogens are the leading causes of scours, relating to prevention and treatment approaches...as part of that, he talks about providing adequate electrolytes to scouring calves.

00:24:17 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:37 – 4-H Scholarship Opportunities: K-State 4-H state leader Wade Weber discusses 4-H scholarship opportunities, with an application deadline of March 1st.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Grain market update
Spring crop insurance decisions
Ag news
Kansas ag weather

00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien offers his latest perceptions on the grain markets: He talks about the seemingly endless flow of feedgrain and soybean sales to China, and how long that might continue. And he discusses the impact of cattle feeders switching from corn to wheat as their primary feedstuff, which he says could "reset" the wheat market.

00:12:51 – Spring Crop Insurance Decisions: K-State agricultural policy specialist Jenny Ifft looks at the factors affecting row crop producers' crop insurance decisions this spring, and how two new options might figure in: the supplemental coverage and enhanced coverage options. She reviewed these alternatives in a K-State Risk-and-Profit session this week.

00:24:08 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:35 – Kansas Ag Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Adjusting cattle rations in cold weather
Women Managing the Farm virtual-conference preview
Ag news; Kansas Soybean Update
Resource considerations for spring tree planting

00:01:30 – Adjusting Cattle Rations in Cold Weather: K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner talks about adjusting feeding rations to deal with cold stress in cattle. He looks at the temperature levels that induce that stress, given the condition of the animal, and he discusses ration options for boosting cattle energy intake in cold weather

00:12:49 – Women Managing the Farm Virtual-conference Preview: A co-chair of the 2021 Women Managing the Farm Conference, K-State's Janel Koons, has more information on that virtual event, which is set for Feb. 10-12. She highlights the messages to be shared by the keynote speakers, as well as some of the breakout sessions

00:23:41 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines; Kansas Soybean Update with Greg Akagi

00:31:55 – Resource Considerations for Spring Tree Planting: On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticulturist Ward Upham looks at research on how competition from surrounding grass can impact a young landscape tree's growth. Something to consider when selecting and maintaining a site for a new tree this spring

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

New products and label revisions from the 2021 Chemical Weed Control Guide
New weather-data tools for producers
Ag news
Gus van der Hoeven’s rural commentary, “Stop, Look and Listen”

00:01:29 – New Chemical Weed Control Guide: K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster shares some of the new herbicide information that's found in K-State's 2021 Chemical Weed Control Guide, including new product registrations and label revisions. She also talks about the lineup of volatility reduction agents that will be required for dicamba applications to resistant soybeans and cotton.

00:12:53 – New Weather-data Tools for Producers: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond provides an update on the bevy of weather information and tools for agricultural producers on K-State's Mesonet website. He cites two new features: a winter wheat growing degree unit report and a precipitation accumulation chart, drawing from readings from the Mesonet weather stations all across Kansas.

00:24:18 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:32 – Rural Kansas Commentary: K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen," his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

@KSUwheat shares wheat variety forage trial results for grazing cattle
Commercial cow-calf herd record keeping tips
Ag news
Fleas in prairie dog colonies

00:01:29 – Wheat Variety Forage Trial Results: K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato reports on the findings from his latest wheat variety forage production trial, which he conducts each fall. This information is useful to cattle producers who graze calves or cow herds on wheat pasture in the fall and winter.

00:12:51 – Cow-Calf Record Keeping: K-State beef cattle specialist Sandy Johnson discusses principles of good record-keeping for the commercial cow-calf herd. She goes over the kinds of recorded information that's of value to the producer, and talks about useful tools from K-State and elsewhere for this purpose.

00:24:17 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headline; K-State horticulturist Cheryl Boyer previews a special kick-off webinar for a new project, which will investigate the impact of the pandemic on food and agricultural systems. That webinar takes place this Thursday, and all agricultural stakeholders are invited to participate; and Milk Lines with K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk.

00:32:42 – Fleas in Prairie Dog Colonies: On this week's wildlife management segment, former K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee covers a new study of prairie ecosystem disruptions caused by flea infestations in prairie dog colonies.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Cattle Market Update with @TonsorGlynn
Grazing management, rotational fencing & winter ranch mgmt schools
Ag news
4-H update: Science of Ag Challenge; horse contests; shooting sports

00:01:30 – Cattle Market Update: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor offers his insight on the cattle markets: He reviews the USDA's latest cattle-on-feed report, and he looks at the USDA's latest monthly summary of domestic and export beef demand, and how it compares with consumer demand for pork and poultry.

00:12:57 – Grazing Management, Rotational Fencing & Winter Ranch Mgmt Schools: From the latest Cattle Chat podcast out of the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State, a look at rotational grazing management, and the economics of rotational fencing, featuring veterinarians Brad White and Bob Larson and livestock economist Dustin Pendell.

K-State beef cattle specialist Dale Blasi preview K-State's series of three Winter Ranch Management Schools, the first of which is set for this Thursday.

00:24:23 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines.

00:32:40 – 4-H Update: Science of Ag Challenge; Horse Contests; Shooting Sports: On this week's 4-H segment, K-State 4-H specialist Anissa Jepsen has an update on the Science of Agriculture Challenge, horse contests and judging, and shooting sports.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

• The weekly grain market update

• A look at the U.S. macroeconomy heading into 2021

• Agricultural news, and the “Kansas Wheat Scoop”

• Kansas agricultural weather…

00:01:30 – Grain Market Update: K-State grain market economist Dan O'Brien remarks on this past week's grain market trends, as the bullish run in prices stalled out over the last few days...he also goes over his latest longer-term outlook on prices, as shared in a K-State Mini Risk-and-Profit Conference session this week.

00:12:54 – U.S. Macroeconomy Update: K-State agricultural economist Brian Briggeman talks about the state of the U.S. macroeconomy moving into 2021, and the associated outlook on interest rate trends...he suggests that farmers and ranchers may have an opportunity to capitalize on the expected economic conditions this year, with potential for operational investment and growth.

00:24:19 – Ag News: The day's agricultural news headlines, and the latest “Kansas Wheat Scoop.”

00:32:36 – Kansas Weather: K-State climatologist Mary Knapp reports on Kansas agricultural weather.

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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.

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, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.