1853 - Generations of Workers in Agriculture...Hay Feeder Options
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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. 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. 00:23:05 – Starting Vegetable...
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1852 - FSA Farm Loan Usage...Cotton Conference
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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. 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...
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1851 - Fish Kill in the Cold...Swine Profitability
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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. 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...
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1850 - Prices for Cattle and Hay...Kansas Agritourism Resources
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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. 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...
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1849 - Market Outlook Changes...Should You Plant Crops?
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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. 00:23:05...
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1848 - Payroll in Agriculture...KSU Collabs with Garden City College
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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. Chelsea Plummer - 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...
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1847 - Horse Protection Changes...Cattle Disease Finding Kansas
Agriculture Today
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. 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...
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1846 - 2025 Weed Guide...Meat Labels
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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. 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. 00:23:05 – Dairy Prices: K-State dairy...
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1845 - Gaining Cattle Market...Cover Your Acres Conference
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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. 00:23:05 – Geese in Kansas: Ending the show is...
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1844 - Grain Market Outlook...Handling Firearms Safely
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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. 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. 00:23:05 – Winter Weather Continues: Ending the...
info_outline- 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
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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