2305 - Kansas Grain Exports...ARC or PLC for the 2026 Crop?
Release Date: 11/06/2026
2307 - Kansas Crop Conditions...Production Costs
Agriculture Today
Crop Conditions for Kansas Growers 2026 Kansas Crop Production Costs Financial Inputs and Outputs for Dairy 00:01:05 – Crop Conditions for Kansas Growers: Today's show begins with K-State Extension agronomists Logan Simon and Jeanne Falk Jones as they explain conditions for corn, cotton, grain sorghum and wheat and talk about what they have been seeing in fields. 00:12:05 – 2026 Kansas Crop Production Costs: Leah Tsoodle, director of the Land Use Survey Office at K-State, continues the show reviewing crop production costs for growers in Kansas for 2026. ...
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2306 - Current Market Conditions for Cattle...Taking Care of Mustards in Wheat
Agriculture Today
Market for Cattle Producers Getting Control of Mustards Making Sure Livestock Have Access to Water 00:01:05 – Market for Cattle Producers: Beginning today's show is a cattle market update from University of Nebraska-Lincoln farm and ranch management specialist, Jay Parsons, as he highlights current conditions for cattle producers and keeping track of the market. 00:12:05 – Getting Control of Mustards: Sarah Ganske, K-State weed specialist, keeps the show rolling discussing controlling mustards in wheat fields and reminding growers about preparing their sprayers for winter....
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2305 - Kansas Grain Exports...ARC or PLC for the 2026 Crop?
Agriculture Today
A Look into WASDE Grain Expectations Factors to Consider for 2026 ARC and PLC Decision Forecasting the Next Weather Pattern 00:01:05 – A Look into WASDE Grain Expectations: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, starts off today's show as he discusses the upcoming WASDE report expectations and how exports have been for corn, grain sorghum, soybeans and wheat. 00:12:05 – Factors to Consider for 2026 ARC and PLC Decision: The show continues with K-State's Robin Reid and Jenny Ifft as the pair explain ARC and PLC options for producers and what they recommend they look into...
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2304 - Causes of GPS Disruptions...The Cycle of Space Weather
Agriculture Today
Preparing for Future Space Weather, Part 1 Preparing for Future Space Weather, Part 2 Tree and Shrub Protection from Deer 00:01:05 – Preparing for Future Space Weather, Part 1: Beginning today's show is K-State's Terry Griffin and Millersville University's Tamitha Skov and Janelle Shank as the group discuss the cycle and impact space weather can have on communities and agriculture. 00:12:05 – Preparing for Future Space Weather, Part 2: Terry, Tamitha and Janelle continue the show and their conversation as they share how people can plan and be prepared for the next GPS...
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2303 - Fraud Case and Wetland Discussion...Following Pesticide Labels
Agriculture Today
Updates on Crop Insurance Fraud Case and Wetland Regulations Pesticide Label Requirements to Follow Endangered Species Act Watching for Coccidiosis in Calves 00:01:05 – Updates on Crop Insurance Fraud Case and Wetland Regulations: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts today's show as he explains developments in a crop insurance fraud case and wetland regulations. 00:12:05 – Pesticide Label Requirements to Follow Endangered Species Act: K-State pesticide safety and integrated pest management coordinator, Frannie Miller, continues the show discussing...
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2302 - Creating a Pond Environment...K-State Swine Day Program
Agriculture Today
Stocking Ponds in Different States K-State Swine Day Opportunities Planning a Balanced Diet 00:01:05 – Stocking Ponds in Different States: Beginning today's show is part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken as the pair discuss a recent listener question about creating a pond environment they want. 00:12:05 – K-State Swine Day Opportunities: K-State swine specialists, Joel DeRouchey and Josh Flohr, keep the show rolling as they preview the upcoming Swine Day and what opportunities are available for attendees. 00:23:05 –...
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2301 - Cattle Prices and Consumer Demand...Federal Open Market Committee Decisions
Agriculture Today
Big Picture in the Cattle Market Federal Fund Rate Decision Impact for Residents From Federal Fund Rates 00:01:05 – Big Picture in the Cattle Market: K-State livestock economist, Glynn Tonsor, starts today's show with a cattle market update where he discusses up and down in the market, a change in a report and the big picture for the market. 00:12:05 – Federal Fund Rate Decision: Brady Brewer and Brian Briggeman from K-State continue the show as they explain the recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting and what decision was made for the federal fund rate. The pair also...
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2300 - Grain Market Supply and Demand...Keeping an Eye on the Polar Vortex
Agriculture Today
A Look into Kansas Harvest Grain Markets Expecting Moisture this Winter Supporting Breast Cancer Patients 00:01:05 – A Look into Kansas Harvest Grain Markets: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, begins the show as he takes a look into the harvest time grain markets and Kansas commodity supply and demand numbers. 00:12:05 – Expecting Moisture this Winter: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, keeps the show rolling as he explains what is causing our current weather and what he is currently forecasting for the winter months. 00:23:05 – Supporting Breast Cancer...
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2299 - Kansas Soybean Growers...Continued Breast Cancer Impacts
Agriculture Today
Kansas Soybean Season Breast Cancer Awareness Month Moving Houseplants Inside 00:01:05 – Kansas Soybean Season: Starting off today's show are Kansas soybean growers, Adam Phelon, Katey Foster and Mike Froebe as they discuss this year's growing season and how the crop is looking as they start to get into the fields. 00:12:05 – Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A conversation about breast cancer and continued impacts from the cancer continues the show as breast cancer survivor Janet Bailey and physical therapist certified in oncology rehabilitation Stephanie Johnson share what...
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2298 - Signing Up for ARC and PLC...Soybean Seed Harvest Challenges
Agriculture Today
FSA Program Details and Deadlines Soybean Seed Harvest Quality Concerns Giving Heifers Their Best Chance 00:01:05 – FSA Program Details and Deadlines: The show begins with David Schemm, Kansas Farm Service Agency state executive director, as he highlights program details and deadlines as well as what the agency is working on to end the calendar year. 00:12:05 – Soybean Seed Harvest Quality Concerns: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, keeps today's show going as he discusses what soybean seed concerns growers could be seeing in their field this year as they harvest....
info_outline- A Look into WASDE Grain Expectations
- Factors to Consider for 2026 ARC and PLC Decision
- Forecasting the Next Weather Pattern
00:01:05 – A Look into WASDE Grain Expectations: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, starts off today's show as he discusses the upcoming WASDE report expectations and how exports have been for corn, grain sorghum, soybeans and wheat.
00:12:05 – Factors to Consider for 2026 ARC and PLC Decision: The show continues with K-State's Robin Reid and Jenny Ifft as the pair explain ARC and PLC options for producers and what they recommend they look into before making their decision for the 2026 crop.
00:23:05 – Forecasting the Next Weather Pattern: Chip Redmond, K-State meteorologist, concludes the show as he says what precipitation Kansans saw this past week and what the next weather pattern is that he is expecting.
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