2148 - Factors Outside of the Grain Market...Mites Damaging Wheat Fields
Release Date: 03/27/2026
2152 - Weevils and Aphids in Alfalfa...Winter Canola Freeze Concerns
Agriculture Today
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...
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2151 - Programs for Farmers....Learning Opportunity for Women in Cattle
Agriculture Today
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. 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. ...
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2150 - Kansas Feedlots Inputs and Outputs...Ag Tech Day for Youth
Agriculture Today
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. 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. ...
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2149 - Supply of the Cattle Market...Agriculture in Brazil
Agriculture Today
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...
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2148 - Factors Outside of the Grain Market...Mites Damaging Wheat Fields
Agriculture Today
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. 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. 00:23:05 – Spring or Summer Weather?: Wrapping up the show is K-State meteorologist...
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2147 - How Wheat is in Kansas...Combination of Issues for Wheat
Agriculture Today
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...
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2146 - States Impacting Food and Agricultural Laws...Marestail Control
Agriculture Today
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. 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. 00:23:05 – Implications of Weight-Loss Medications:...
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2145 - Aquatics Impact from Prescribed Burning...Ag Day
Agriculture Today
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. 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. ...
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2144 - Tight Cattle Market...Peer to Peer Learning for Youth
Agriculture Today
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. 00:23:05 – Faces in...
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2143 - Grain Futures, Cash, Transportation and Exports...Erosion Concerns After Wildfire
Agriculture Today
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. 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. 00:23:05...
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- 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.
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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