2060 - Measuring Cattle Reproduction...National FFA Convention
Release Date: 11/13/2025
2063 - Meeting Cattle's Third Trimester Needs...Weaned Calves with Bloody Diarrhea
Agriculture Today
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. 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...
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2062 - Cattle Industry Investigations and Demand...Staying Warm in Wool
Agriculture Today
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...
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2061 - Grain Market and Expectations...Reflecting and Moving Organization Forward
Agriculture Today
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. 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. ...
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2060 - Measuring Cattle Reproduction...National FFA Convention
Agriculture Today
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. 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. 00:23:05...
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2059 - Relationship Building by Kansas Sorghum...Weed Management in Wheat this Fall
Agriculture Today
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. 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. 00:23:05 –...
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2058 - Processing Wildlife...Beetles and Flies Being Nuisances in Homes
Agriculture Today
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. 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,...
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2057 - Balancing the Cattle Market...Black Sea Update
Agriculture Today
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. 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. 00:23:05 – Sorghum...
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2056 - Exports in the Grain Market...Removing Water from Irrigation Systems
Agriculture Today
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. 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...
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2055 - Weed Clean Up in Fields this Fall and Winter...Wastewater Innovation
Agriculture Today
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. 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. 00:23:05 – Dealing with Pests in...
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2054 - Understanding More Deductions and Depreciation...Winter Curl Mite
Agriculture Today
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. 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...
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- 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.
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.
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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