1871 - Being Responsible with Wildlife Harvest...Planting Soybeans Sooner
Release Date: 02/18/2025
2087 - FSA State Executive Directors and Programs...Cattle Rations Use Failed Wheat Crop
Agriculture Today
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. 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. 00:23:05...
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2086 - Whitetail Deer Impacts...Fall Infections of Rust in Wheat
Agriculture Today
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. 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...
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2085 - Cattle Market Reports...Weather Recap in 2025
Agriculture Today
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. 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...
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2084 - Futures and Cash in the Grain Market...Cleaning Yield Monitor Data
Agriculture Today
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. 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...
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2083 - Research Recap for 2025...K-State Agriculture Ready for 2026
Agriculture Today
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...
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2082 - North Dakota Pore Space Case...Crops Team Champions
Agriculture Today
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. 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...
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2081 - Categories of Fire Extinguishers...Keeping Homes and Barns Safe
Agriculture Today
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. 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...
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2080 - Cattle Market Demand...Picking the Bull for Your Herd
Agriculture Today
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. 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. 00:23:05 – Christmas Trees for Fish: Wrapping up the...
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2079 - Supply and Demand for Corn, Grain Sorghum, Soybeans and Wheat
Agriculture Today
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. ...
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2078 - Dectes Stem Borer...China's Swine Industry
Agriculture Today
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. 00:23:05...
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- 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.
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.
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