Agriculture Today
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. 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...
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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. 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...
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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. 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. 00:23:05 –...
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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. 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...
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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. 00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Barb...
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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. 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. Gimmie Jo Jansonius - and 785-271-2700...
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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. 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...
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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. 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...
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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...
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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. 00:23:05 – Pollinator...
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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.
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.
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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.
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